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Online Sale Alert! Clearance at Cusp

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:50:11 PDT

Neiman Marcus' sister retailer, Cusp, has a sale section definitely worth hanging out in. It's a colorful world filled with flirty dresses, bold sandals, and snazzy handbags by designers like Tibi, La Rok, and Phillip Lim.

These Blank Epidemic Shorts ($40, originally $68) are one of the most fun pieces in there. The price is right, and you don't have to worry about getting dirty in them.

For more great deals, check out SaleHabit.com!

Celebrity Style: Ashley Tisdale

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:11:54 PDT

Ashley Tisdale is fully embracing Summer. The actress strolled the streets of LA wearing a trendy ensemble that's warm-weather ready and bound to turn a few heads. She started by layering a woven camisole over a scoop tank. Then she threw on a pair of studded denim cutoffs, a pair of tough-chick boots, Ray Ban aviators, and a bunch of cool jewelry. And how can we forget that delectable nude Givenchy Nightingale?! It's a stunner.

Visit CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

Blank Splatter Cut Off Shorts: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:22 PDT

These Blank Splatter Cut Off Shorts ($85) sure take the worry out of getting your whites dirty. I present to you a colorful, pre-splattered artistic mess. Short shorts couldn't be more of a hot mess. What do you think?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space

LearnVest — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:07 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work - in other words, the majority of our waking hours.

And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem - and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home.

There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing out the evils of a sedentary lifestyle and claiming that sitting will actually shorten our lives.

But, conversely, making a few tweaks to the way you sit - and the space you sit in - all day has been proven to make you a happier, healthier worker, busy earning your killer salary.

And, scientists say, the happier you are, the more you tend to earn.

In an effort to make the time spent at our desks as productive (and as profitable) as possible, we’ve combed the research for the easiest, most effective tips to soothe your mind and body when trapped in a cubicle . . . or corner office.

Just follow these four steps.

1. Make It Comfy

When we say “comfy,” we mean “ergonomic.” It’s an unfriendly word for a friendly concept: basically it means “intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury.” Friendly, right? Besides, an awkward workspace can lead to major health issues, including disorders in your joints or tendons, so a little tweaking of your cubicle can go a long way for your well-being. Line up your body correctly by following these two principles:

Your feet should be flat on the floor and your elbows should be even with your desk. This can be achieved either through adjustable chairs or - if chairs are a hot commodity at your office - a combination of step stools and pillows.

Read on for more tips.

Love Your Lower Half: Your Go-To Wardrobe and Workout

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:16 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

We've been thinking a lot about our backsides the past few months here at Fitness, as our team put together part one of our "Body Lab" to help you get a butt that defies gravity (see the February issue for more!).

While we work hard in the gym to sculpt a better behind, we don't complain when we get a little help from a particularly flattering pair of pants. The minute we slipped on the GapFit gFast Color Binding Leggings ($60, gap.com), we fell in love with their comfy fit and cute colors. And after testing them out in a strength class at David Barton Gym to celebrate GapFit's new line, we knew they would be mainstays in our workout wardrobes. The fabric is just thick enough for cool morning runs, but doesn't feel too heavy for the gym.

If you're feeling a bit timid about rocking these leggings, add these three moves from David Barton Gym trainer Meka to your workout three times each week, and soon you'll be loving your rear view! Get the details on these booty-toning exercises after the break.

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses

LearnVest — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:15:16 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives.

One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt.

Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping spree so she could continue to fit in with those in her social circle.

Even if you don’t end up with millions of dollars in debt - or have friends who are millionaires - trying to keep up with the Joneses (or the Gorgas, in this case) can not only make you feel lousy about yourself, but also inspire bad spending decisions. We call this phenomenon “money comparisonitis.”

How Having "Comparisonitis" Affects Us

In our own lives, the dangers of gazing enviously at the Real Housewives’ spending sprees, our neighbor’s new car, or that family down the street who can send their kids to private school are not only the fact that it makes us feel bad, but that it literally distorts our view of reality.

In other words, we look at celebrities like the Kardashians or the wealthier people we know, and we try to emulate their spending habits. “You’re not being truthful with yourself,” says Susan L. Hirshman, president of She Ltd., a consulting firm focused on enhancing women’s wealth, and the author of Does This Make My Assets Look Fat?. “As they make more money, that allows them to live a certain lifestyle.” In other words, you have to face facts and spend in accordance with your own budget, rather than feeling entitled to live a certain way just because other people do.

Read on for more.

We Found This Sugarbaby Waiting in Line at Bed Bath & Beyond

Lil Community — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:15:33 PST

Who knew waiting in line could be so much fun! Janecool shared this adorable photo of her tot in our Sugarbabies group, saying her tot was waiting in line at Bed Bath & Beyond.

We love pictures of tots, so why not share yours with us in the Sugarbabies group. Whether dressing them up in their holiday best, or gathering 'round the kitchen to bake tasty treats, we want to see them! It's super easy, and your tot will get a kick out of seeing himself on the site.

Took your picture on your phone? Our mobile blogging feature allows moms to share photos directly from their cell phones. Join our Sugarbabies group, and set up your account by emailing a blank email to sugarbabies@onsugar.com from the same email your account is associated with. Once your account is confirmed, start sending your cute photos of your lil one to this group via your mobile. Be sure to save sugarbabies@onsugar.com in your email contacts.

Savory Sight: Bacon Bread Pudding

Yum Community — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:02:17 PST

Bacon doesn't do anything wrong - and that certain truth applies to everything, including the blank canvas of bread. Here, Monica Bennett shows how, when combined, bacon, apples, and sage make for a killer sweet-salty bread pudding.

Bread pudding is like a blank canvas. The sky is the limit as far as what you can add. This time I wanted something savory. I was craving bacon so into my bread pudding it went along with some diced apples and sage from my garden.

For the recipe, check out her blog - and share your latest culinary creations with us in the YumSugar Community.

Ryan Is a Sugarbaby

Lil Community — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:17:30 PST

We all wear many hats, but probably not as cutely as lil Ryan here! His mama showed off this beautiful photo of her tot in our Sugarbabies group, saying, "Ryan hearts holiday hats!"

Pictures of lil ones decorating their homes for the holidays or playing in the snow are sure to be classics. So why not share yours with us in the Sugarbabies group. Whether dressing them up in their holiday best, or gathering 'round the kitchen to bake tasty treats, we want to see them! It's super easy, and your tot will get a kick out of seeing himself on the site.

Symone Is a Sugarbaby!

Lil Community — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:15:04 PST

The holidays are a time for indulgence, and one lil tot is getting an early start! Tiffulcher shared this shot of her lil chocoholic with us this week, saying:

"Symone got her first taste of dark chocolate just a few short weeks ago, since then she has found her way into the pantry over and over and over again for chocolate!"

Pictures of lil ones decorating their homes for the holidays or playing in the snow are sure to be classics. So why not share yours with us in the Sugarbabies group. Whether dressing them up in their holiday best, or gathering round the kitchen to bake tasty treats, we want to see them! It's super easy, and your tot will get a kick out of seeing himself on the site.

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