Fab Read: American Fashion


Updated 09/04/07 4:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Fab Read: American Fashion

You'd think that it would have existed before now, but it didn't. Before Charlie Scheips was commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to put together his new book, American Fashion, $32, there was no tome chronicling the rich history of American Fashion. Happily, and thanks to Mr. Scheips, the nation's contributions to fashion since 1929, from the fingertips of Calvin Klein, Read more

See Rihanna's Latest Hairstyle: Dreadlocks


Updated 05/25/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 25, 2012

Rihanna wore dreadlocks on the American Idol finale — People StyleWatch Learn the truth about cellulite, including how to treat and prevent it — Real Simple Are you shaving your legs the wrong way? — Stylelist Paris Hilton set to premiere her 15th perfume — HuffPost Style See the celebrity hair and makeup looks from the amfAR Gala — Styleite There'a a new boy in town on ANTM: Read more

A Classic Americana Memorial Day Barbecue


Updated 05/22/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day BBQ

If your Memorial Day plans include entertaining guests with an outdoor barbecue, look no further than this classic, all-American celebration from Celebrations at Home for red, white, and blue inspiration. A basic BBQ menu paired with old-fashioned games and fun makes this a great way to kick off Summer with the entire family. Happy Memorial Day! Read more

Link Time: Jenna Lyons Thinks Iris Apfel Should Revive Schiaparelli Brand


Updated 05/18/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News For May 18, 2012

Jenna Lyons thinks Iris Apfel should revive Schiaparelli — Fashionista Remembering the late Donna Summer and her fashion legacy — Styleite Olivia shops for slick lucite accessories — Olivia Palermo Women more apt to buy clothes shown on models their own size — The Frisky Burberry wins its $100 million counterfeiting lawsuit — HuffPost Style Celebrity man cleavage: not a trend to Read more

The Final Say in the Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights Debate


Updated 05/10/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Lift Heavy Weights or Light Weights?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. You've always heard that when it comes to building muscle mass, heavy weights are preferred over lighter weights. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that isn't always the case. In fact, you can build just as much muscle by lifting lighter weights. If you do it right... 10 Health and Read more

Rock Your Star Style


Updated 05/09/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Rock Your Star Style

The Authentic Icon collection — inspired by American Idol — is available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Authentic Icon brings fashion, music, and entertainment together into an exclusive, limited-time collection of apparel for juniors and young men. The collection is inspired by the music and style of American Idol. The Authentic Icon collection coincides with American Read more

Earning $50,000 Will Make You Happy


Updated 05/03/12 4:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?

The magic number for happiness is apparently $50,000. LearnVest tells us more about it. Good news! Apparently, happiness is on sale for the new, low price of $50,000. Nope, we’re not talking about private trips to outer space, or even tuition for an Ivy League college. Apparently, all you need to be happy is $50,000 in yearly income. RELATED: Exercise Can Help Your Finances: The Read more

Prince William and Kate Middleton Have Had One Stylish Year of Marriage — Over 100 Royally Chic Photos That Prove It!


Updated 04/29/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kate Middleton and Prince William Wedding Anniversary Style

If there's one couple we've kept close style tabs on this past year, it's definitely Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Today, the royal pair celebrates their first wedding anniversary, and while it feels like yesterday that we were floored by her custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress, the past 365 days since have been filled with superchic moments for both. Read more

A Look at Alyson Hannigan's Versatile Maternity Style


Updated 04/06/12 8:56 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Alyson Hannigan's Maternity Style

Granted, it's not her first entrée into the world of maternity fashion, but we're still impressed with Alyson Hannigan's ability to transition seamlessly from playground mom to red-carpet glamazon with relative ease. The How I Met Your Mother and American Pie star always puts her role as mom to 2-year-old Satyana first and foremost, and does so with style. In honor of the release of American Read more

Meeting My Sperm Donor


Updated 04/06/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meeting Sperm Donor

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more