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The 10 Fashion Essentials, According to FabSugar

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:00:22 PST

I hope you all enjoyed the selections of fashion essentials from fashion gurus Tim Gunn and Nina Garcia. Hopefully it has also gotten you excited for the premiere of Project Runway Season 4 this Wednesday!

Ok, I have a confession to make: I have seen the first episode. Let me just say: the new contenders are thrown a curve ball on their very first challenge. You know how the first challenge is usually to work with scraps like recycled materials and funky junk? Heidi and Tim steer them in a total opposite direction. Try to decipher that. The result? The first elimination and a really good feel for who the strong contenders are. I have leaked enough...

Without further ado: Fab's 10 Essentials. Some of these are not new - I am sorry but no one can argue that a LBD, denim and a white shirt aren't classic. But I did mix things up. Hopefully you will enjoy a few fresh items that I feel can provide fabulous fashion fare everyday.

To see what my 10 Essentials are,

LBD
LRD. Everyone should watch out for a lady in red. Be that lady.
White Shirt.
Denim. I prefer dark denim; it's the most flattering and sophisticated.
A Classic Handbag. The Bottega dreams are made of.
A Cardigan. Heather grey goes with everything!
A Cuff. A statement.
Ballet Flats. Mix it up with an animal print.
Black Heels.
A Sexy Lingerie Set; it's what's underneath that also counts.
Bonus: Fabulous Sunnies! Wear your sunglasses at night.

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The Top 10 Essentials, According to Nina Garcia

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:00:22 PST

I just wrapped up Nina Garcia's Little Black Book of Style and it was a truly lovely read. It would make a great gift for any woman looking to up her style ante. It's easy to read, and easy on the eyes, and is full of juicy fashion learnings.

Last week I talked about the 10 fashion essentials, according to Tim Gunn and you all added your two cents. Well, Nina, being a Project Runway judge and fashion director at ELLE, has an opinion on the 10 essentials as well. You will notice quite a difference between hers and Tim's - although some items make both lists, ie. LBD, white shirt, cashmere and trench. Nina's essentials are a bit more womanly and include luxe accessories; the gal certainly has taste. And, as she puts it: "Go a little crazy. Be a little dramatic. Have a lot of fun." Amen.

To see what Nina's 10 essentials are,

The Little Black Dress
A Classic Men's White Shirt
Cashmere Cardigan or Turtleneck
A Trench Coat
Denim
A Man's Classic Watch
Diamonds
Ballet Flats
A Classic High Heel Pump
A Great Bag
Bonus: A Dramatic Piece, Like a Cocktail Ring

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The 10 Fashion Essentials, According to Tim Gunn

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:00:22 PST

Tim Gunn is the prince of fashion TV. Unlike most of the other competitive reality shows out there, Tim serves as a mentor to the aspiring designers on our favorite show Project Runway. Tim is insanely smart, charming and defines "tough love" - he's like that really tough professor that ended up being your favorite one of all. With Season Four weeks away, I wanted to share Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials he shares with us via his show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.

While I put together some Fab picks based on his list, I thought: we could do without a couple of these, and, where are the shoes and bags?! He supplies them to his disciples on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style but doesn't include them here. Alas, I put together a pretty thorough mini-wardrobe based on his recommendations. And remember, according to Tim: "It's all about owning your look. And when you do you navigate the world with great confidence. And what more could we want?"

To learn Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials,

Basic Black Dress
Trench Coat
Classic Dress Pants
Skirt
Blazer
Classic White Shirt
Day Dress
Cashmere Sweater
Jeans
Sweatsuit Alternative
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item Under $20

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11 Things Hiring Managers Won’t Tell You

LearnVest — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:15:24 PDT

Ever want to read your interviewer's mind? LearnVest shares a couple of secrets hiring managers don't want you to know.

The next time you walk into an interview, consider the following:

Your wedding or engagement ring? Can and may be used against you.

Those photos of kids on a hiring manager's desk? They may not actually be the manager's children - but the photo is designed to get you talking about your kids or whether you plan to have some eventually.

And then there's the trick that can land some applicants $20,000 more when they start negotiating their salary.

In fact, LearnVest got the inside scoop from hiring managers across the country. Many spoke on the condition of anonymity because their methods were so controversial - and not what you'd find in any company manual.

New research out of the United States Census Bureau shows that women still earn less than their male counterparts at every education level. Although women are outearning men in terms of college degrees and doctorates, our wages aren't keeping up. In fact, the gap only worsens at higher levels of education.

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But armed with this insider knowledge - straight from the mouths of those who hire you - you can help improve both these statistics and your bottom line.

I leave pictures of kids on my desk. They’re not even my kids.

Legally, hiring managers aren’t allowed to ask if you have kids, just as they’re not supposed to discriminate against you on the hunch that your child might occasionally have a soccer game. But we spoke to one hiring manager who leaves pictures of her niece and nephew to find out (legally) who has kids. “I’m not allowed to ask about family situations, but if they bring it up, it’s fair game. Kids are a distraction to this job, which requires long hours and weekends. I won’t hire someone who has other priorities.”

How to handle this: it’s very easy to get nervous and resort to small talk. (“Oh, are those your kids? How old? Mine are 6 and 10 . . . ”) Commenting on kids’ photos is easy bait, especially if you’re a parent yourself, but avoid it if you can. Talk about the weather or find something to compliment your interviewer on instead.

I check for wedding bands.

One hiring manager told us: “This is an entry-level job, and the people we hire are usually fresh out of college. If I see a wedding band, there’s a good probability that candidate is going to start a family soon. If I hire her and she goes on maternity leave, I can’t legally fire her, but I still have to find someone else to replace her while she’s gone. When she comes back, I can’t fire her either, so now I’m stuck with two employees when all I needed was one. No thanks.”

This one is an easy fix: leave your wedding ring at home. You're not obligated to share any information about your relationship status, so try to avoid doing so.

Read on for more.

Lil Links: Video Games That May Be Too Violent For Your Kids

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:32:39 PDT

Ten violent video games to avoid with the kids - Parenting
Everything you ever wanted to know about your boobs during pregnancy - FitPregnancy
Ten things you probably shouldn't do for your kids - The Stir
Melissa Rycroft opens up about her postpartum depression - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Ioan Gruffudd loves being Superdad! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Vermont debates vaccination exemptions - Momformation
How do you decorate your lil one's room? - Yahoo! Shine
What we wish we could tell our spouses - Circle of Moms
Nine Spring cupcakes for birthday party fun - LearnVest
A parent's guide to food allergies at school - Real Simple
When the mommy wars turn political - HuffPost Parents
Four changing table essentials - Momtastic

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How to Live in Harmony With Your Parents

LearnVest — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:48 PDT

It's hard to find a job with no experience, so a lot of young people find themselves in a muddle with low job prospects and an empty bank account. This leads many of them to move in with their parents to save money. Our partner LearnVest tackles this topic and gives advice for both the kids and their parents.

40%(!) of adults aged 18-39 are moving in or have moved back in with their parents.

As much as we love our parents, this probably isn’t our idea of a good time (or theirs).

But hey, drastic circumstances call for drastic measures. And there’s a good reason so many are leaning on their folks right now: The unemployment rate for people under 25 is 18% - more than twice the national average.

This is despite the fact that the American unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point in the last four years.

The Facts

According to a recent survey by the National Endowment For Financial Education, 40% of American adults ages 18-39 either live at home or did so in the recent past . . . and that's not counting students.

Meanwhile, according to The Wall Street Journal, young people are bearing the brunt of economy-wide wage decreases. Their pay has dropped steadily for the past decade, and men have suffered more than women: The average inflation-adjusted hourly wage for male college graduates ages 23-29 dropped 11% in the past ten years, as compared to the 7.6% decrease for women with the same criteria. In contrast, average hourly wages for the workforce overall have risen slightly in the same time period (although that may be simply because the workers with the lowest pay have left the workforce).

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Why Pink Slime Is About More Than Burgers

Shape — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:22:19 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Yes, pink slime is gross. No one wants to think about anything being in their burger except actual meat. But the huge controversy may be about more than just pink slime.

The biggest concern with pink slime is that we're buying (or eating) a product and we don't exactly know what it's made of, says Prescott Frost, a champion of sustainable agriculture and a rancher and producer of organic, 100 percent grass-fed beef.

"I’d have to say that the controversy over pink slime is a reaction to corporate farming, and the reaction is a natural one to our concerns about corporate farming and big agriculture," Frost says. "Every day we become more and more aware of their effects on our daily lives, whether it is the food we eat, the environment we live in, or the way we treat our animals."

Find out how to avoid pink slime in red meat after the break!

Get Smart About Soy

Health — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:48:14 PST

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

There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it - and why you absolutely should.

By Sally Kuzemchak, RD

If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give soy-based foods a second look. "Whole soy foods are a great substitute for meat," says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Their healthy protein content makes them a good option even if you're not one of the growing number of people going "flexitarian" or opting to eat less meat.

Here's your guide to making this legume a regular and great-tasting part of your diet.

Soy 101
All soy products are made from soybeans, mostly grown here in the United States. You can buy whole soybeans dried or canned, or in the produce section or freezer aisle as edamame, the common name for soybeans picked before they're fully mature. (Edamame can be purchased either in pods or shelled.)

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Beyond whole beans, soy takes on a number of different guises. Roasted soybeans are sold as soy nuts or ground into soy nut butter. Soybeans can be soaked in water, cooked, and filtered to make soy milk and soy yogurt. Adding a coagulant to soy milk curdles it, producing tofu, which ranges in texture from "silken" (very soft) to "extra firm," depending on how much liquid is removed.

Soybeans can also be fermented into a paste called miso (the base for miso soup) or a cake or patty called tempeh, which is often used in place of meat in sandwiches or grilled and eaten on its own. Finally, soy can be found in many packaged foods - such as frozen meatless burgers, cereals, and energy bars - often in the form of "soy protein isolate," meaning it's mostly the protein from soybeans you're getting.

Keep reading for more on soy.

Dress Coding: Girls' Night Out

Lauren Conrad — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:40:34 PST

We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics - fashion, beauty, food, party planning - and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her styling tips for every girls' night out scenario.

While Take Out Tuesdays are great, sometimes us girls just need to get out (and more often than not, dance!) . . . So leave the boys at home (they’ll want you even more when they know you’re having fun without them) and plan a girls’ night out!

It’s often said that women dress for other women. And I couldn’t agree more. We all know girls pay more attention to clothes and accessories, so putting together the perfect “girls' night out” look is essential. Below are seven of my favorite looks for ladies' night that will have you covered from casual dinners and movie nights to drinks at the hottest club in town . . .

The Chic City Slicker

All Saints Herero Jacket, ASOS Chunky Link Bracelet, Splendid Cowl-neck Dress, SM Luxe Dare Edge Bootie, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick

The Casual Chick

mark Get in Line Eyeliner, LC Lauren Conrad Platform Sandals, Topshop Unlined Blazer, 7 For All Mankind Roxanne Jean, Send the Trend Aileen Smooth Gold Bangles, LC Lauren Conrad Floral Ruffle Camisole, Lauren Conrad Flower Stud Earrings

The Sleek Sophisticate

Urban Outfitters Rhinestone Bib Necklace, Benefit Benetint, Elizabeth & James Laurette Blouse, Topshop Glitter Double Clutch, Jimmy Choo Private Sandals, Paper Crown Serena Pant

Keep reading for the rest of Lauren's super cute outfits!