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Sneak Peek! Mango Morning After Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:22 PST

While Mango's main attraction is Penelope Cruz's line, the Morning After collection is equally stunning and affordable. With a name like that, one can't help but be curious, so let's delve in.

The highlight are dresses: fringed, draped, embroidered, lace, sparkly, maxi, mini. Sweaters, clutches, harem trousers, bangles, and shoes are also available. With prices ranging from $45 for a clutch to $109 for a dress, this collection is worth trying on for size.

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5 Reasons to Love the Nokia Lumia 800

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:36:15 PDT

The Nokia Lumia 800 was announced in the wee hours of yesterday morning, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Not only is this device a spitting image of the drool-worthy N9, but this one is US bound in "early 2012" with a rumored price tag of $600 off contract. You've got your preferred Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone device already, so why should you even bother giving this phone a second glance? I've got five reasons for you right here.

It's beautiful - Say what you want about colorful phones, but the cyan and magenta tones of this device are pretty stunning. Nokia eliminated any unnecessary ports to keep the sleek polycarbonate shell as smooth as possible. This, of course, means that there is no external SD card support, but with 16GB of onboard storage, it shouldn't be a problem for the average user. Plus, the slightly curved AMOLED 3.7-inch display is crisp, clear, and the perfect size for storing in your clutch or handbag.
It's a Windows Phone - The Nokia 800 fits the style and feel of Mango like a glove - the sleek look and brightly colored tiles make these two a match made in heaven. Plus, Mango 7.5 comes with some amazing features - like Kinect and Xbox support, Handsfree, and Threads - that are built right into the software.
It's got a great camera - The Lumia 800 comes stocked with an 8MP camera with f/2.2 lens, which stands up to the iPhone 4S, but comes with extra features like manual exposure and white balance, a dual LED flash, red-eye reduction, and Carl Zeiss optics.
It can be your navigation device - Nokia is stocking the Lumia 800 with a free voice-powered turn-by-turn navigation system, allowing you to ditch all your other GPS devices and apps.
It's a break from the norm - If you're craving something different, I urge you to check out the Mango OS. You might find it counter-intuitive to move from app icons to tiles and threads, but the user experience is quite pleasant once you get used to it. Plus, it's simply beautiful. The live tiles, colors, threads, and fonts all make for a unique device. Adding in the look and feel of the Lumia 800? That's just icing on the cake.

What do you think of the new Nokia Lumia 800 Mango phone? Get a look at it in action in the demo video after the break.

Snack Attack: 10 Healthy Additions to the Lunch Box Routine

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:35:27 PDT

Break the boring lunch box routine and serve up something fun this year! In the midst of the morning rush, it's easy to fall into a lunch-making rut, consistently filling lil ones' sacks with the same items in the same rotation each week. As we head back to school, add something new to their lunch boxes - or keep them tucked away for after-school snacks - because change is good, right?

Clockwise from top left: Sensible Foods Roasted Edamame Crunch Dried Snack ($1/bag), Earth's Best Organic Pop Snax Veggie Crisps ($5), Flamous Organics Organic Falafel Chips ($5), Samai Plantain Chips Naturally Sweet ($5/three bags), Champion Raisels Sour Apple Raisins ($21/72), Clif Kid Z Bar Crispy ($13/12), Mrs. May's Mango Fruit Chips ($1), Simply 7 Lentil Chips ($3), Revolution Foods Yo' Drops ($16/20).

Beat the Summer Slump With These 6 Tips

SavvySugar — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:09 PDT

The sweltering Summer heat can make it difficult to concentrate on work. If you're itching to get out of your cubicle to lounge by the poolside, we've got these suggestions for you to stay productive at work while making the most of Summer.

Decorate your desk: Personalize your desk with a Summer theme. Keep a potted plant or fresh flowers at your desk. Frame a few of your favorite Summer memories to perk up your mood.
Listen to a Summer-themed playlist: Create your own upbeat playlist, or check out Pandora Summer playlists. I'm loving Pandora's "Summer Hits From the 90s" that includes hits from Tag Team, Blues Traveler, and Vertical Horizon. There's nothing like nostalgic tunes from the Summers of your youth to bring back happy memories.

Read on for more tips on beating the Summer slump.

Dietitians Dish: How to Feed Your Skin

Guest Writer — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:26:10 PDT

The following post was written by the registered dietitians of C & J Nutrition, Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh. We turned to them for their expert advice to answer a FitSugar reader's question on the relationship between diet and skin care.

Hi,
I need some help with my skin and breakouts. Are there any foods you recommend avoiding to decrease acne? Any foods you recommend to improve the quality of my skin overall? Thanks!
- Edible Skin Tricks?

Research is really varied as to how diet may affect acne. You’ll often hear people cite dairy as a cause of acne, but again, research really hasn’t been able to back this up solidly. If you think a specific food might be triggering breakouts, keep a food journal to see if there’s a correlation. According to some researchers, spiked insulin levels from eating too many refined carbs. Sugary, processed foods can cause inflammation in the body (including skin cells) that leads to premature aging and wrinkles. Make sure to choose whole grains and whole grain products, beans, fruit for your carb choices most often.

In general, for the healthiest-looking skin we recommend:

Not smoking and avoiding spending time around smoke and do wear sunscreen/hats when spending time outside.
Eat foods rich in antioxidants – they destroy free radicals – research says vitamin C, E, A (beta carotene), and selenium nourish and protect skin, which can help keep it looking better for longer! (P.S. Retin-A, Renova are high potency vitamin A creams.) Here's more on those vitamins.

Tame Your Sweet Tooth With These Tips to Cut Back on Sugar

FitSugar — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:50:29 PDT

I know that eating too much refined sugar increases my risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke, but it's so hard to resist sweet treats. If you have a hard time saying no to all things sugar-sweetened and chocolate-covered, here are some ways you can cut down on the white stuff.

Don't go cold turkey. This plan usually backfires and you end up missing the sweet stuff so much you binge on an entire bag of M&Ms. It's best to limit the amount of sweets you eat gradually.
Decrease the amount of sugar you add to foods. Stir less into your morning cup of joe and sprinkle less brown sugar on your oatmeal.
Choose one sweet treat per day. Moderation is key, so if you can't live without a piece of chocolate after lunch or ice cream after dinner, then don't. Designate one time each day to indulge in a little dessert and limit your sugar intake for the rest of the day.
Read labels and watch out for natural sugars. Brown sugar, molasses, Sucanat, and organic sugar are still sugar.

Curb your sweet tooth with these other tips when you