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Fab Read: A Year in High Heels

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:08 PDT

A Year in High Heels by Camilla Morton ($16), is the ultimate how-to guide on living a magnificently fashionable life.

Broken down month-by-month, Morton gives us advice on things every woman should know, from how to deal with Valentine's Day alone to diets and detoxing. Along with a forward from close friend and shoe extraordinaire Manolo Blahnik, who stated, "She is witty beyond belief, a wonder with words, and knows fashion like a medic would know the human body . . .", Morton also divulges tips from industry professionals such as Gisele Bundchen, Nick Knight, and Antonio Berardi, to name a few.

This how-to is packed with over 500 pages of tips I guarantee you will be using for the rest of your life. My favorite? Since I like to break the rules, I found her advice on decoding dress codes quite interesting.

Rising Star: Shailene Woodley's Easygoing Glam

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:20:58 PST

Shailene Woodley has been popping up on our radar a lot lately, and we're pretty stoked about it. The 20-year-old actress first gained notoriety for her role as Amy Juergens in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but has hit superstar status since costarring alongside George Clooney last year in The Descendants. With a much buzzed-about film comes numerous red-carpet opportunities, and Shailene has been handling her newfound spotlight like a pro - she's already proven that she isn't afraid to take a risk or buck the trend and still feel comfortable in her own skin. Just the other night at InStyle's Golden Globes afterparty, Shailene traded her high heels for a pair of Vibram FiveFingers running shoes - a bold move for any starlet, but especially for one so new to the fashion world's hypercritical lens. We love Shailene's red carpet confidence, and can't wait to see more of her classic yet bold, laid-back style choices. Click through to see 10 recent examples of why Shailene Woodley is one to watch.

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:31:59 PST

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry - it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain!

Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the show floor and various industry parties (and afterparties), there's a good reason we'd love to see siesta lounges at CES. But if you can't nap during the day, be sure to get enough shut eye at night. This is true even for the real world, where you've got emails, shows, and news to catch up on. Put away the laptop at a decent hour and get your beauty rest. You'll wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day's to-do list.
Carry water. Downing coffee, cocktails, and Diet Cokes, coupled with the dry weather in the desert, and filtered air in the hotels and casinos can cause dehydration fast. Keep a bottle of water on you at all times. This not only keeps your skin fresh, lips hydrated, and head clear, but it'll keep you from overheating due to thirst.
Wear good shoes. Did I mention how much we walked at CES? Seriously, the biggest expo I've ever seen, it spans the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding hotels. It's not hard to walk six miles in a single day. Multiply that by three or four days, and you've got yourself a good workout. Dress your feet appropriately for CES, and everyday life, since it can save your back later down the road.
Get in the lunch line early. Hungry bloggers line up to get their lunches far before the 11:30 a.m. call time. Although we never saw a shortage of food, who wants to wait in another line when you're tired and hungry? This is another way to say "eat your lunch." Skipping meals can lead to headaches and crankiness, symptoms you don't want to experience when you're in a fast-paced and crowded space or in your office.

Check out the rest of the list when you read more.

Lil Links: Could the Term "Baby Bump" Be Banned For Good?

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:34:14 PST

Don't you dare call your pregnant belly a baby bump! - The Stir
A very pregnant Beyoncé rocked high heels on New Year's Eve - Celebrity Baby Scoop
A doctor's advice for preparing kids for a visit to the doctor - Celebrity Baby Blog
Favorite workouts for new moms - FitPregnancy
Signs that your baby really loves you even if he can't say so - Parenting
How to conceive a smarter baby - The Bump
How did I miss pneumonia? - Momformation
8 ways gaming is good for your kids - Tecca.com
Disneyland and Disney World will mark leap year in a spectacular way! - Child Mode

The Beckhams Leave Their London Hotel in High New Year's Eve Style

Lindsay Miller — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:30:54 PST

Victoria Beckham followed her sons Brooklyn and Cruz out of Claridge's Hotel this evening as David Beckham carried baby Harper Beckham to their car. The family is in London, where they've been celebrating the holidays as well as David's younger sister's birthday. Tonight will cap off a big 2011 for the Beckhams, which included the arrival of Harper, David and Victoria's first daughter. The couple also saw lots of professional success this year on the soccer field and in the fashion world. David was back in the game following an injury to help lead the LA Galaxy to the MLS cup, and Victoria's latest collections once again received rave reviews from critics and her many celebrity fans.

The Beckhams definitely looked ready to celebrate as they headed out this evening, with Victoria sporting sky-high heels and a dress, and David and the boys looking dapper in their suits. Here's to a happy 2012 for the family of six!

The Fitness Goal You Can Accomplish Before 2012

Self — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:23:44 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!

"Make your last set the one that counts," the instructor cued us during last night's workout. And while the last things my arms wanted to do was another bicep curl, ending on a strong note not only made me feel extra accomplished, but it's that extra push towards sculpting a slim, strong bod.

So while we've only got four days left before the end of year, end on a high note by crossing a fitness goal off your to-do list. Your challenge: perfect a squat. (We know it's one of your least-favorite moves, but maybe this'll change your mind!)

"The squat is what we call a functional exercise. If you can practice doing it properly in your workout routine then when you have to do it in everyday life it becomes easier and you're less likely to get injured as you age," says NY-based fitness expert Melissa Paris. "You don't even realize but you are already squatting every day: when you go to the bathroom, when you pick something up off the floor or when you get up and down from your office chair."

Read on for tips on how to perfect the all-important squat.

How to Have a Sexy New Year's Eve

TresSugar — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:00:39 PST

It's a holiday associated with champagne and kisses, so New Year's Eve is bound to bring a bit of festive flirtation to the end of your month. If you are hoping to celebrate with a racy date that steps outside your regular routine – then look no further. We've come up with six easy ideas to help you make the upcoming year a memorable one right from the start.

If you're single . . .

Plan ahead and pick a party hosted by a hotel or club. Before you buy your tickets, do a bit of online research to find out if there are any group deals or special discount codes. Host a cocktail hour beforehand and ask your friends to share their funniest - or friskiest - New Year's memories.
Go for a nostalgic New Year's and get the gang together for a night of naughty games. Enjoy the classics you haven't thought about since middle school, like Spin the Bottle and Truth or Dare, then turn it up a notch with a racy board game such as Loaded Questions: Adult Version.
Pick a random destination and hit the road with your pals. Not only will the spontaneity feel fresh and exhilarating, but you'll also be able to let loose like you're on vacation. Meet new people and make sure to snap pictures of your adventures.

Marriage Rates at Record Low: Bad News For Economy

LearnVest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:15:56 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Bride Wars. Bridezillas. Bridalplasty. Shedding for the Wedding. Platinum Weddings. Say Yes to the Dress.

If you flip through the channels, it looks like all of America is altar-bound.

But in fact, the Pew Research Center found that American marriage rates are at an all-time low: Only 51% of Americans over age 18 are married. Marriage rates have declined by 5% between 2009 and 2010 and 21 percentage points since 1960, when 72% of adults were married.

Are We Aging Out of Marriage?

It’s no surprise that things are very different today from only a few short years ago - see cell phones, laptops, tablets and the Facebook timeline. The big things are changing, too.

Half of men getting married for the first time are 29 years or older and half of women marrying for the first time are 27 or older, which means that many Americans are tying the knot well past age 30. Of course, the big 3-0 is getting younger and younger, so the news isn’t revelatory, but for reference, remember that Marie Antoinette married at age 14. In more recent history, Elizabeth Taylor’s first marriage took place when she was only 18.

Marriage and Money

So, what does all this have to do with money? A lot, it turns out.

First, married people tend to accumulate money. As Pew researcher and senior writer D’Vera Cohn explains in The Huffington Post, "Some of that might have to do with who chooses to get married, that is, people who are educated have less of a decline in their marriage rates than people who are less educated. We also know that the kind of partnership marriage encourages is one in which you plan for the future, share your assets, build wealth together. There isn’t that evidence yet for people who live together."

Second, beyond the married couple’s individual finances, their marriage affects the wider economy. Married people wait to make big purchases and investments until they’ve "settled down." Those purchases include houses, children, property . . . the big things that keep our economy spinning in a way that rent checks and vodka sodas can’t manage.

We're not saying that marriage will make you rich, or that opting out of the contract keeps you from being so. But research shows that marriage is good for our finances and good for the economy at large, so it follows that a decline in marriage rates isn’t exactly helping us climb out of the recession crater.

There goes the bride.

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Best of 2011: Most Stylish Celebrity Couple of the Year

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:53:41 PST

High heels, diamond earrings, leather pants - when it comes to superb style, sometimes the best things really do come in pairs. We saw some pretty fashionable couples hitting the red carpet this year, and there are five in particular that had our hearts racing. Parents-to-be Beyoncé and Jay-Z turned it out at multiple awards shows and industry galas and showed covetable street style as well. Another musical pair, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, stepped out in cool, rocker-chic ensembles, while the Beckhams solidified their place in fashion royalty by donning stately, classic British looks. Tom Brady took his chiseled physique off the field, hitting the red carpet with bombshell wife Gisele Bundchen - and he clearly picked up some model poses from her. Diane Kruger's enviable style may have rubbed off on her beau, Joshua Jackson, this year as well - the pair attended fashion and film events looking effortlessly chic and perfectly complementary. So tell us - which celebrity couple had the hottest style this year? Click through and cast your vote now!

Lil Links: Suri Cruise Is Kicking Up Her Heels Again!

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:32:43 PST

Suri Cruise is back to wearing high heels - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Mom's voice leads blind 11-year-old to finish marathon - The Stir
Ludacris launches kids website with his daughter - Celebrity Baby Blog
Best places in America to experience the Polar Express - Child Mode
Safe, alternative therapies for the littlest patients - FitPregnancy
Are kids' tech gifts worth the money? - Parenting
5 maternity leave tips from a mom who's about to go back to work - Momformation
10 ways to keep your kids safe on their cell phones - Tecca.com
Is crying it out dangerous for tots?? - Yahoo! Shine