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It's a new year, it's a new Fab! I already shared my fashion resolutions for 2011, and now I divulge my most current obsessions. As you can see, I'm feeling bright, citrus hues, earthy tones, utilitarian touches, and still a bit ladylike, of course. I have a brand-new bag love — hint: Vanessa Bruno — and I'm planning on wearing lots of ribbed pencil skirts this year. Click through to check Read more
With all that effort spent agonizing over a pet's name, it's time to shout it from the rooftops! Actually keep your pets inside safe and sound with these four items that proudly post his (or her) name. You see, even though they can't read it themselves, this way no one mistakes their bed for a floor cushion or a toy pot for a crock pot. Take the Ceramic Dog Toy Crock ($69), for example. Not only Read more
It's time to get your tots ready for the new school year! No back-to-school ensemble is complete without a backpack. And, of course the satchel isn't just a fashion statement, but useful in carrying those books! Check out the slideshow to see some of the latest hot trends. Click Start Slideshow. Read more
There are officially 3 weekends left of summer! Boo. Where did the summer go? Hopefully you will get to spend at least one of them either at the beach, the lake, out on a boat, etc. If you do, here are some great totes for your last hurrah. You can't do a piece on tote bags without paying tribute to the classic "Often Imitated - Never Duplicated" LL Bean Boat and Tote Bag. I have one of these Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today, Padma sings the virtues of a lesser-known condiment: homemade chili honey Read more
I often like to make my own chickpea spread, but lately I've been leaning heavily on another plant-based purée: white bean dip. With little more than canned beans and lemon juice, it's almost easier than hummus; there's no mess of transferring tahini paste into the blender. This recipe, courtesy of our friends Cara and Phoebe, is the right blend of rusticity, thanks to the rosemary, lemon, and Read more
If you've never been exposed to tasty Thai cuisine, the time to check it out is now. Thai food is known for its spicy, seductive flavors influenced by Chinese traditions, beautifully blended with other cuisines from Southeast Asia including Burmese, Laotian, and Cambodian food. One size does not fit all when speaking about traditional Thai dishes. Vast differences between regions correlate to Read more
Adding more vegetables to your lunch routine will give you great midday nourishment and an extra punch of energy to carry you through the afternoon slump. We've already shared some surprising ways to sneak vegetables into your breakfast, so here are three more tips to amp up your daily veggie intake: Upgrade your sandwich. You may not consider some of your favorite vegetables sandwich-friendly, Read more
The Vampire Diaries made its triumphant return after a long hiatus, and boy was this episode worth the wait. It's not the most action-packed episode we've ever seen, but there was a hell of a lot of plot development to make up for that. More specifically, I'm talking about the major OMG moment that happened in the final minutes! Family is the running theme this week, as Klaus is trying to Read more
