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Six-pack abs not your reality? Don't worry. We're focusing on how to slim your belly with the right suit in part two of our swim guide. We've done the research on the best swimsuits to minimize that pesky — or cute, depending on how you look at it — belly. Here are the key tips: Ruching: That gathering of fabric is an ingenious slimmer. The gathers create volume and texture, so you can't Read more
We're kicking off swimsuit season 2011 with a five-part guide to picking the best swimsuit to flatter your body shape. Whether you want to maximize your curves, minimize a belly, or support a big bust, we'll pick the best suits and tell you what to look for. First up: small-busted women. You're baring all in a swimsuit, and having a little something up top enhances your curves, makes your waist Read more
Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more
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 swimsuit Read more
If you've ever panicked in the dressing room trying on swimsuits, you are not alone. A new study published in the journal Sex Roles says that for some women, even just imagining trying on swimsuits causes a bad mood. But the real surprise from the study? While it may seem like wearing a swimsuit in a public setting would stir up more negative feelings, women are most likely to pick apart their Read more
The pear shape is like an exaggerated hourglass figure: slim on top, with wider hips, rear, and upper thighs. If you have a pear-shaped body and want to minimize your widest part, while highlighting your most slender parts, here are the things to look for: SKIRTED BOTTOMS: There are all kinds of skirted bottoms, from sexy, ultra short fitted ones to swingier versions. The skirted bottom, as Read more
Bikini season will be here before you know it, so FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asked an expert for the best way to start shaping up. She posted her tips in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. Well, it's official. The release of the 2012 swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated marks the opening of bikini season! And even if you are still snuggled and warm hiding your bod in that turtleneck, the Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Here at FITNESS, we're big fans of non-traditional models getting the opportunity to do a little modeling (see here)! So Fila caught our eye with their new campaign involving women from across the country as their Body Toning System Ambassadors, who also modeled the apparel for ads for the brand. The six fit Read more
Mama's going to look hot this Summer! New mothers often dread heading to the beach or pool, but there's no reason to sit under full-body armor just because you don't have your prebaby body back yet. Over on FabSugar, they're picking out the best swimsuits for different body types, and we're helping the new mom make the right pick too. With larger chests and some extra weight around their Read more
If you're stuck indoors, treadmills are an excellent way to get in some cardio time — minus wet weather or pollen counts. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced treadmill user, here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this favorite cardio machine. Treadmill Workout Routines: These four different treadmill workouts: beginner, intermediate intervals, running hills, and Read more
