Though I’m known to work up a mean sweat on the elliptical machine, my output pales in comparison to the struggles Puma’s 11-man Ocean Racing team will face in October, when they depart Spain for Volvo’s 10-month, 37,000-mile Ocean Race around the world.

On Monday night at the ICA, Puma threw quite the bash, including a special appearance by Salma Hayek, to unveil its new racing boat, as well as its new lifestyle and sailing clothing collections.

Upon arrival, I was faced with a crazed Hayek fan trying to enter as Bostonista’s +1. He was there, as we all were, to see his Academy Award-nominated crush crack a bottle of bubbly over the hull of il mostro (”the monster” in Italian), the gear brand’s sleek, spanking sailboat.

After ditching the Frida fanatic, it was time to survey the goods and, of course, my fellow guests. (more…)

Are you itching to party like a celebutante this weekend? You’re in luck, as Hollywood busts into Beantown for three unique events at local hotspots this Saturday night. (more…)

We here at Bostonista have grown to love Victoria Beckham. While we once scoffed at her comically-large breasts and dour expression, somewhere along the way we grew to accept them. When we saw the low-rated but spectacular Victoria Beckham: Coming to America this summer, our affection turned to love.

Open up your Outlook Calendars. Posh Spice is coming to Boston.

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Reasons Bostonista hearts Hilary Swank: Her Next Karate Kid totally could have kicked Daniel-San’s waxy ass. Her single mom turned Peach Pit charity case on the best 16 episodes of 90210’s eighth season was wayyyy too complicated for frat-tastic bonehead Steve Sanders. And her toenails are painted Mrs. O’Leary’s Barbecue! And they got that way here in Boston!!

The two-time Oscar winner had her tootsies trimmed with that “deliciously saucy shade of molasses” this weekend at Newbury Street day spa Melt. (more…)