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Trend Alert: Decadent Doodles

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:22 PDT

What's your signature doodle? Mine is an asterisk, or I do stars, and sometimes I do this cool heart chain squiggly thing. Obviously, I'd have to show you for you to get me. Or, I could wear it on my sleeve. Art and fashion collide in the coolest ways, and these ladies are flaunting decadent doodles. Joy in punchy Matthew Wiiliamson, Emma in abstract Giambattista Valli, Anne in regal Marchesa. It really pops.

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Fab Flash: Royal Underground's Rockin' Women's Wear

FabSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:16:08 PDT

Before Angelina Jolie became the face of St. John, there was Kelly Gray, the model/daughter of the American luxury brand’s founders.

I’m thrilled that Kelly handed down the modeling throne to Angelina, not because Angie has an impeccable jawline and flawless skin, but because it's given Kelly the time to work on her soon-to-be launched women’s wear collection and men’s jewelry line for Royal Underground, the contemporary men’s wear company she started with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. I know, it sounds like an unlikely pair considering St. John is more for ladies who lunch than rugged rock ‘n rollers. It's been reported, that that’s precisely what Gray intended: “It’s fairly different from my St. John life."

Thanks to Kelly and Nikki, come late summer, when their new line lands in stores, our wardrobes will be much more rockin’ and rollin' with pieces ranging from leather jackets, cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, jeans, dresses and skirts. Let the hard-edge splurging begin!

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Kate Moss Lists Her Wild London Lair

Julia Walsh — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:50:00 PST

Last month, we got word that Kate Moss had purchased a new home in Highgate Hill London, which was built by English poet William Blake and later home to many important literary figures in the Romantic movement. While I had lots of fun poring over photos of her generous new accommodations, it's her personal decorating style that I'm really after. I hoped, and assumed, her other London property would soon go on the market, giving me a chance to see if Kate's interior design style is as fashionable as her wardrobe.

As it turns out, Kate has just listed her 5-bedroom, 4-and-2-half bath St. Johns Wood home for $11.3 million. The early Victorian house has been beautifully restored and has gorgeous natural light throughout. Some standout features include floor-to-ceiling folding doors, an expansive south-west-facing walled garden, a covered entrance vestibule, a gym, a raised roof terrace, music and alarm systems, and a three-car garage. But on to the decorating . . .

The living room has a mix of exotic and polished décor with parquet flooring, a leopard hide throw, a pair of rounded barrel chairs, an antiqued mirror wall, a Persian rug, brown faux-finished walls, a horn-based coffee table, and a carved Eastern armchair. In the dining room, Kate went for a mod, '70s look with a heart-shaped neon sconce, smoky transparent Saarinen Tulip-inspired dining chairs, a slick white table, a chrome floor lamp, and a white streetlight with oversize bulbs. The kitchen has a minimalist modern style and opens up to a rear terrace, which is a lovely place to entertain in the Summer.

Tell me what you think of Kate's style when you take the full tour!

Tricks for Stress-Free Travel

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:52:52 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

John DiScala, or Johnny Jet, as road warriors know him, is no amateur when it comes to hitting the road. The Travel Channel expert has flown 127,467 miles this year alone! Since a day at the airport can be more exhausting than a day at the gym, we screened Johnny Jet for his secrets to book, fly, and sleep - minus the stress - just like an expert jet-setter.

Be flexible! "I just bought a ticket to Florida a couple days ago and only paid $168 because I left a few days earlier than planned (the 21st). You can sign up for airfare alerts to be notified when the best deals are available."
Go postal. "Ship bags and gifts ahead of time via FedEx or UPS ground, five to seven days before your trip, to make it affordable. If you do pack presents, don't wrap them, because there's a good chance the TSA will unwrap them."
But do come bearing goodies. "Bring a box of chocolates for the gate agents and flight attendants! You will get the best service and possibly even an upgrade."

Read on for more of Johnny's stress-free travel tricks.

More from FITNESS Magazine:

Healthy Travel Diet: The Best Food to Eat on the Road

Beat Stress, Weigh Less: Calorie-Burning Yoga Workout

Find Your Happy Weight

How to Stick to Your Diet (or Workout)

Health — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:07:08 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Su Reid St. John

I've been struggling a bit recently with old, not-so-great eating habits. I've made a few halfhearted attempts to stem the tide, but it wasn't until last week, when I found my favorite jeans a little hard to button, that I realized I'd gotten pretty far off track. So I turned to a simple mantra for help: It's not an option.

I repeat it every time a plate of brownies shows up in the break room, my husband bakes gingerbread cookies and leaves them on the counter, or I'm simply contemplating a second helping of tortellini.

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I actually got it from Lisa Delaney, author of the funny, insightful book Secrets of a Former Fat Girl (and former executive editor at Health magazine). She came up with the phrase in a desperate moment, trying to stop her formerly out-of-shape self from quitting yet another workout. "Those four little words ended the internal argument right there," she writes. Bam. Done.

It's not an option.

The finality of this particular mantra is what makes it so effective for me. It simply slams the door on the possibility of doing something I don't need to do - this is the way it is, no arguing. It's oddly freeing, too, because as soon as I say it, my inner waffling comes to a halt and I no longer have the stressful "should I or shouldn't I?" debate running nonstop through my brain.

More tips after the break.

Michelle Williams Has No Plans to Grow Out Her Hair

FabSugar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:00:22 PDT

How to Work Out at Lunch

Health — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:15:40 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Su Reid-St. John

With my early-morning workouts getting depressingly darker as the year draws to a close, I’m starting to wonder if I should try to squeeze in some of my sweat sessions at lunch. The "sweat" part is what gets me, though: how do I do my exercise, stop sweating, clean up, make my hair presentable again, and fix my makeup - all in just one measly hour? In need of some woman-to-woman advice (because, let’s face it, guys have it way easier in the cleanup department), I turned to my four favorite trainers (and great gals to boot) - Ramona Braganza, Amy Dixon, Kristin McGee, and Michele Olson. They responded with a bunch of savvy tips that have left me thinking, Yes, I could do that! Allow me to share them with you.

Choose strength
You'll sweat a lot less while doing resistance training than you will during cardio, says Braganza, a Los Angeles-based celebrity trainer who counts Jessica Alba and Halle Berry among her clients. If you can, save the cardio sessions for when you have more time to clean up and shower.

Health.com: 10 Fun Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym

Stay cool
If you do choose cardio, keep sweat to a minimum by drying off with a cold towel, suggests Amy Dixon, a trainer and exercise physiologist based in Santa Monica, Calif. Freeze it overnight at home and pop it in the fridge at work (or keep it in an insulated bag with a cold block) until you need it. So refreshing! To halt sweat faster post-workout, drink very cold water (keep that in the fridge too) to reduce your core body temperature faster, says Michele Olson, PhD, a trainer and professor of exercise science at Auburn University, in Auburn, AL.

There are more great tips, so keep on reading!

Elton John and David Furnish Take Baby Zachary Yacht Hopping in St. Tropez

Lauren Turner — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:39:03 PDT

Elton John boarded a yacht in St. Tropez today with his husband, David Furnish, and their young son, Zachary, who was ready for the water in a life jacket. The threesome headed off to a friend's boat docked near the coast of France. David and Elton have been enjoying time on their own luxury vessel this Summer. Elton and David were joined by Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, along with their twins, earlier this month, and the two families lounged in the sun and explored the Mediterranean together. NPH and his partner have since parted ways from their famous friends, but it looks like Elton and David's getaway isn't over yet as they continue to relax overseas with other pals like British comic David Walliams and his bikini-clad supermodel wife, Lara Stone.

26 Fresh Ways to Reuse an Old Yoga Mat

Health — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:06:03 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar.

By Su Reid-St. John

If you’ve just eked your millionth sun salutation out of that thin, raggedy rectangle you call a mat, it might be time to spring for a new one. But what to do with the old? Certainly, you could recycle it or even donate it if it isn’t too far gone, or you could tap your inner Martha and try a little creative repurposing:

1. Hang it horizontally in your garage to keep car doors from scraping the walls.

2. Use it as a kitchen mat in front of the stove or sink.

3. Lay it under your sleeping bag on your next camping trip; it won’t provide much in the way of cushioning, but at least you won’t feel every rock and stick.

4. Scrub the heck out of it, then cut it up as liners for shelves and drawers.

5. Make it into floor covers for the backseat area so your kids’ muddy shoes and cleats won’t ruin your mats.

6. Carpet the tree house!

Health.com: Blast It Off With Yoga

7. Cut it into small circles and use them under furniture legs to protect the floor.

8. Wrap it around that attic beam or basement pole you keep running into.

9. Put it under the litter box so the cat won’t track stuff all over the floor.

10. Cut it to fit under slippery rugs to keep them in place.

There are 16 more things to do with that old mat, so keep reading.

Link Time: John Galliano Speaks - Read His Trial Testimony

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:06:39 PDT

See the quotes from John Galliano's trial testimony - Fashionologie
Kate Middleton intends to pay for all of her clothing - The Cut
Diane von Furstenberg’s new everyday bag is a winner from the start - Purse Blog
Blink and you won't miss Kim and Khloe's yellow Birkin bag - Refinery29
Marc Jacobs says former exec perpetrated $20 million fraud - Jezebel
Behind the scenes at St. John's Center - Interview
Inside InStyle's VIP dinner party for Rachel Zoe - InStyle
Christopher and Tammy Kane hire their sister Sandra - Vogue UK
The resort pieces we never expected to want again - Vogue Daily
Three types of footwear that can send you to the hospital - Yahoo! Shine

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