Trend Alert: Toasty Thermals


Updated 12/15/09 4:17 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Cute and Stylish Thermal Clothing

People usually wear layering pieces underneath their clothes, but I prefer wearing my toasty thermals on the outside. Case in point, this Rugby by Ralph Lauren Thermal Dress ($170, originally $228) was made for shopping trips, coffee dates, and movie nights — anything, really. If a full-on thermal dress is too much for your taste, slip on a colorful top or hoodie. Attention rugby Read more

Topshop's SNO (Hey Oh)


Updated 12/10/09 3:05 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Topshop's SNO (Hey Oh)

If Kate Hudson is looking for fresh snow gear for her family's annual Aspen Christmas trip, Topshop has her covered. Not to mention, yours truly. I'm gearing up for my first weekend of the season in Lake Tahoe, so Topshop's chic cozies are right on time. Sporty shades, cool thermals, snoods, goggles, gloves, and socks complement ski and board pants, parkas, and a furry-hooded boiler suit. All Read more

Polypropylene v. Merino Wool


Updated 09/24/08 12:08 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Polypropylene v. Merino Wool

Exercising outdoors in the winter is all about layering and choosing performance base layers can be tricky. Basically there's two main choices. Polypropylene or Merino Wool. Polypropylene is a quick drying polyester fiber that wicks moisture away from the body. The fabric was engineered to do the wicking, since we all know regular polyester just makes you sweat. The downfall? The fabric Read more

Get Joan Holloway Hair Now


Updated 04/16/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Joan Holloway Hair

Always wanted Joan Holloway's sexy bouffant? Here's your chance, then: Mad Men hair department head stylist Terrie V. Owen has provided step-by-step instructions for re-creating Joan's signature look at home. Ready to get retro? Then check out Owen's instructions below. Read more

6 Ways to Beautifully Silky Platinum Hair Like Christina Aguilera's


Updated 04/06/12 4:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Style and Take Care of Platinum Hair

There's nothing subtle about platinum hair à la Christina Aguilera. But on last night's The Voice, the singer debuted a more toned-down version of bold blond than what we're used to seeing her wear. "I loved the color and silhouette of Christina's Roland Mouret dress so much," says celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, who created the subtly waved look. "It was such a great fashion moment with a Read more

Does Your New iPad Run Hot?


Updated 03/20/12 12:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New iPad Gets Hot

New iPad sales are on fire right now, and new owners are feeling the heat. According to Apple forum posts, the new iPad runs hotter than previous generations. These reports vary widely depending on how many — and the kinds of — apps being used, and the duration of iPad use. Apple has already responded to these claims saying, "The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support Read more

InCase Thermo Snap Case Is Like a Modern Day Mood Ring


Updated 01/18/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Color-Changing iPhone Case

Let's face it — if you weren't into mood rings when you were younger, then you probably didn't like fun stuff. But the secret of the mood ring (spoiler alert) is in your body's temperature. Picking up where the mood ring craze left off is the InCase Thermo Snap Case ($35) that changes from dark to light, depending on the temperature. A long phone call or a handprint will make a lasting Read more

A Closer Look at Scandinavian Woodburning Stoves


Updated 02/09/12 12:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Scandinavian Stove Photos and History

Scandinavian interior design is one of my absolute favorite decorating styles, and one standout feature in many Scandinavian homes is the traditional stove that regally occupies a corner of a bedroom or living room. Most Scandinavian stoves are column-shaped, ceramic, and white in color. Similar to the one pictured here, they also often feature a crown-like adornment near the top — a nod to Read more

Lil Links: Stop Counting Sheep and Embrace Insomnia


Updated 02/07/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Insomnia

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