Look of the Day: Frilly and Funky


Updated 01/16/09 11:34 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 17 comments

Look of the Day: Frilly and Funky

I like how poron decided to combine the feminine with the masculine today. Her frilly and funky ensemble is made up of a black tie blouse complimented by a pair of shiny jeans and sneakers. Succinct and to the point. Here's what she has on: Top: United Arrows Jeans: Topshop Shoes: Unknown Belt: Unknown Congrats to poron! Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! Read more

Trend Alert: Black Tie Not Optional


Updated 10/24/08 7:47 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Lindsay Price in an Ivory Top With Black Tie at Third Annual Hennessy Artistry Concert Series Finale

Whether with chain necklaces piled on top, as our example Lindsay Price flaunts, or simply untied, this invitation reads black tie not optional. The black tie detail is the pivotal player here, delivering a masculine/feminine message. Not so into bows? Here is a laid-back alternative. If you exercise your option, do like Lindsay and pile on some glitzy bling, and keep the rest sexy and Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


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Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Last year during my annual exam, when I complained to my doctor about my terrible PMS, she was quick to pull out her pad and give me a prescription for the birth control pill Yaz. "You're going to love this," she said. "All of my patients that are on it think it's the best. It's even helped Read more

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Yoga Mat


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Things to Consider When Buying a Yoga Mat

Buying a yoga mat is like buying a new pair of running sneakers. It takes careful consideration and research to find the right fit. Since there are hundreds to confuse you choose from, narrow down your search by asking these important questions. How Much Do I Want to Spend? Your budget is a huge factor in the mat you end up with. Do you have the dough to lay down for the priciest one on the Read more

1 Bow-Front Blouse, 3 Easy Ways to Wear it


Updated 01/30/12 8:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Wear a Bow Front Blouse

Bow-front blouses were in no short supply on runways at Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs. We fell head over heels for this tie-front top by 3.1 Phillip Lim, and today, we're going to show you three fresh ways to wear it. Whether you’re going out on the town, enjoying the weekend, or heading to lunch, we're about to prove that this citrus blouse is just as easy to style as your basic Read more

Sneak Peek: ASOS Reveals Its Spring Lookbook


Updated 01/27/12 12:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

ASOS Spring Lookbook 2012

Here to bring us a little cheer on this rainy day is ASOS and its newly revealed Spring lookbook. The brand, known for its affordable, stylish wares, showed off four main themes: Mex Tex, highlighting bold embroidery and Aztec-inspired looks; Neo Circuit, think bold neons and pastels splashed on body-con neoprene; Waikiki, showing modern Hawaiian and tie-dye prints; and Darling Buds, a '50s- and Read more

Celeb Style: Kristen Bell's Easy-Glam


Updated 01/06/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristen Bell Red Pants January 2012

Kristen Bell mixed glam accents with easy silhouettes, crafting an understated evening look for a visit to SiriusXM Studios in NYC yesterday. By pairing a sparkly, embellished top and a splash of color on her easy trousers, Kristen added interest to a classic menswear-inspired tuxedo blazer. Understated black pumps finish it off; all you need is a pretty clutch to tie it all together. Feeling Read more

No Hair Tie? No Problem


Updated 01/05/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hair Tie Substitute

It's the eternal hair quandary: you need a way to contain your mane, but there's no elastic to be had for love or money. If you're currently looking for something — anything — to hold your hair back, there's an easy solution that's effective and almost certainly available. Simply use a twist tie. You know, the ones you usually find at the top of bread bags and other food products. Just twist Read more

10 Low-Risk Ways to Earn More Interest on Your Savings


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High Interest Rates For Savings

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! If you need a safe place to park your money now, you have a surprising variety of options to consider — even if the returns on some of them aren’t pretty. Don’t expect rates to move up anytime soon. In response to the still-sluggish economy, the Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep short-term rates near zero Read more