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Shopaholic630 had one stylish New Years! She was the belle of the bow in her strapless gray dress and black patent booties. I love this look because it's chic, girlie, and most importantly, minimal. You bow girl!

Here's what she has on:

• Dress: Forever 21
• Shoes: Nine West

Congrats to shopaholic630!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

I thought it would be fitting to do a pose called Bow the day after Christmas. OK, so maybe this pose has nothing to do with ribbons or presents, and the bow instead is referring to a bow and arrow, but I thought it would be cute anyway. This pose is best done on an empty stomach, and really works on increasing flexibility in your spine. I also love how it gives you a great stretch in your chest and shoulders.

Sanskrit Name: Dhanurasana English Translation: Bow Pose

• Lie flat on your stomach, pressing your belly button into the ground.
• Bend your knees and grab onto the outside edge of your right ankle, and then your left.
• Once you have a firm hold of each ankle, try to keep your toes together, either pointing or flexing your feet. Now lift your feet up as high as you can, and shift your weight forward so that you're resting on your naval instead of on your pubic bone.
• Hold for five deep breaths and then slowly lower and lie flat. Turn your head to one side and shake your hips from side to side to release your lower back.
• Repeat again or relax in Child's Pose.

Fall tends to bring out moody muted hues, so how nice is it to see a burst of color? Sweetcandylove is one giggly gal, but who wouldn't be in that gorgeous pink bow dress?

Here's what she has on:

• Dress: Given by mom
• Tights: Found in closet
• Shoes: Schu
• Bag: Mango

Congrats to Sweetcandylove!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Remember the adorable black bow blouse Rihanna wore back in August? Well ladies, it's your lucky day because the cream version is on sale! This Marc by Marc Jacobs Georgette Silk Twill Top ($98, originally $248) is girly chic but you must get your hands on it now or else...well, you know the drill.

It's no secret that I adore the combination of black and white. I love this Tibi Bow Detail Blouse, $220, not only for that reason, but also because it's feminine and chic. Seeing the price made me cringe though because I can't justify spending that much on a simple blouse. Lucky for me and you, there's a cheaper version out there.

To see the look for less, read more

This week, your Fab Finds are telling me you're all about the bow. A big bow on a clutch, a big bow sash on a dress; the simple addition of a bow can turn something plain into something feminine and sophisticated. I loved your picks, they were lovely!

The Fab Finder of the week is bellahoney, who found the fantastic Betsey Johnson dress with a bow on the bodice! Every week the Fab Finder I announce Monday morning will receive either a TeamSugar or FabSugar baby tee shirt. I thoroughly enjoy perusing your Fab Finds every week, so dare to be a Fab Finding trendsetter and you just might win a Sugar tee!

(L-R)
• Betsey Johnson Bows Bubble Dress, found by bellahoney.
• Isaac Mizrahi for Target Bow Clutch, found by imahoopie.
• BCBG Max Azria Dress, found by callygirl54.
• Navy La Regale Framed Satin Handbag With Oversized Bow, found by Fab_Kitty.
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Plisse Organza Dress, found by Basma.

I'm so impressed with all of you who sent in the photos of you doing Bow pose to the YOGA CHALLENGE Group. I challenged you to try this pose and you all get gold stars for your marvelous effort.

But alas, I can only choose one favorite, which was sent in from mschmidt. Not only did she try the challenge, but she did it right after dinner in her regular clothes. Now that's what I call a dedicated yogini.

You all have a chance to get your photo posted on FitSugar as well. Check out this challenging pose known as Half Moon. It'll test your sense of balance, but practicing the Triangle pose will help a lot. Good luck!

Here's Fit's Yoga Challenge for the week. It is known as the Bow. You can prep yourself by doing the Camel pose since it opens up your back, chest and shoulders.

Here's how to get into Bow Pose:

• Lie flat on your belly, pressing your belly button into the ground.
• Bend your knees and grab onto the outside edge of your right ankle, and then your left.
• Once you have a firm hold of each ankle, lift your feet as high up as you can, trying to keep your toes touching. Shift your weight so you're resting on your naval instead of on your pubic bone.
• Hold for 5 breaths and slowly lower and lie flat. Turn your head to one side and shake your hips from side to side to release your lower back.
• Repeat again or relax in child's pose.

That's it. Now it's your turn to try it. Just join my YOGA CHALLENGE Group and post photos of yourself in the Bow pose. My favorite will be featured right here on FitSugar! To learn how to post a blog in a group, click here.