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It feels like just yesterday I was brunching it up with mom, and now it's almost Father's Day! Kicking into gift buying gear is pretty easy for me when it comes to my pops, so I put together a list of all the things I'd want to buy him (from the practical to the ridiculous) in hopes that you can find some inspiration for your Father's Day shopping list as well. Check it out! Read more
Before bug-like shapes were swarming at the couture shows, they were trailblazing on the Fall runways. Whether you like this structured, cocoon-conjuring silhouette or not, get used to it. I'm pretty girlie girl when it comes to bugs — I don't like 'em — and I'm still warming up to the notion. But there's no denying the keen craftsmanship that went into these stiff, innovative coats. Proenza Read more
For its Fall '12 lineup, H&M marries the art of minimalism with high-impact detail. It's another covetable collection from the retailer, this time finishing streamlined silhouettes with bursts of color, statement print, and decadent accessories — and there's something for everyone in this batch of goodies. From the slickest kind of pencil skirt, finished with leather and adorned with Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more
Madewell turned to the woods for its Fall 2012 collection, showing a barrage of its casual chic wares injected with a whimsical forest touch aptly described as "one part Wes Anderson-style quirk, one part urban woodland, and one part proper English professor." That said, cute farm-animal-printed sweaters were paired with silky shorts, striped pencil skirts with colorblocked sweaters, and anoraks Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Mary Beth Sammons about moments moms don't want to miss. At the risk of sounding like my mom, I’ve come to realize our kids do grow up so fast. Even though some of the moments (like the teen years) can seem Read more
Paris Fashion Week was brimming with sartorial inspiration, but it was the newest iteration of the party dress — the one with cocoon sleeves — that emerged as the biggest trend we can't wait to try. Whether it was structured and oversized at Yves Saint Laurent, texturally intriguing at Stella McCartney, or divinely embellished at Lanvin, these soiree-ready frocks were making statements all Read more
Designer Alber Elbaz celebrated 10 years at Lanvin, and for Fall 2012, he delivered a collection filled with everything we've come to expect of the Parisian powerhouse — gorgeous coats, cocoon-sleeve silhouettes, statement-making necklaces, and enough party dresses to outfit an army. It was colorful, edgy, and everything in between; watch the entire Lanvin show and see for yourself! Read more
With a nod to South American dressing, Christophe Lemaire crafts a wearable collection of delivered strong outerwear — even capes and blanket-like ponchos were elevated with Hermès's quintessential luxe for Fall 2012. Relaxed staples were reimagined in sophisticated detail — leather layered in chubby fur, leather gaucho pants, leather capes, and loose velvet tops and dresses. Dressed-down Read more
This room is so dreamy, thanks in large part to that delicious blue wall color. But the effect is also aided by the lovely lighter blue on the ceiling. To be perfectly honest, when I've repainted my living and dining room this past time, I've skipped the ceilings — they were in fine shape, and it seemed like a major hassle, especially when I was doing all of the work myself in between Read more
