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Ashish Sequined One-Shoulder Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:50:22 PDT

If you're looking to score four trends with one dress this Ashish One-Shoulder Dress ($895) is the way to go. One-shoulder. Animal print. Sequins. Mini. Check. But, I'm tripping over the neon green hue. A little iguana-esque, no? I'd be all over it in navy. What do you think?

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Guess the Gorgeous Grecian!

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:22 PDT

Hollywood ladies have been showing a lot of skin on the red carpet, but not where you might expect it. The latest is all about showing shoulders - and just one, to be exact. The power of the Aphrodite has celebs donning beautiful one-shouldered frocks modernized in a range of colors and fabrics. Are you up to date with these Grecian goddesses? Take my quiz and see if you can match the shoulder to the star!

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Guess who wore a red and bowed one-shouldered Carolina Herrera gown at the Alma awards in LA?

Celebrity Style: Michelle Williams

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:56:27 PDT

Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams attended Fuse's new ad campaign party in NYC looking boho glam in an affordable bebe silk, one-shoulder maxi. What I particularly love about this dress is that the silhouette is playful and ethereal, yet the dark color scheme and animal print bottom make it appropriate for an evening event. Michelle threw on a some matching accessories - a black bangle, cocktail ring, some hoop earrings - and called it a night.

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Party On Party Dresses: One(derful) Shoulders

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:00:22 PST

One-shoulder dresses had a strong presence earlier in the year at the Oscars and they're still wowing us today. Cate Blanchett, in Armani Privé stole the show, so why not do the same this New Year's?

One(derful) Shoulder dresses are great for ladies who have chiseled shoulders and want to show them off. If your problem areas are below the waist, opt for an asymmetrical frock to draw attention to your décolletage. I'd stay away from necklaces but would rock a gorgeous cocktail ring and retro open-toe pumps.

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Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel's Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:21 PDT

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Grammy-nominated musician Dave Koz. After class, Kristin and I chatted about her yoga journey, getting ready for bikini season, and what it's like working with one of her famous clients, Bethenny Frankel.

FitSugar: Some of the moves in Vinyasa Vibes are Ashtanga-influenced. Is that what your yoga teacher training background was in?
Kristin McGee: My original background was really eclectic because I started in the early '90s. I started taking [yoga] at NYU; some of my very early teachers were Jivamukti teachers who did study Ashtanga. Then I did study with Richard Freedman for a while, who is pure Ashtanga, and Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga. I wanted to get deeper into Iyengar classes and get into the alignment and the detail. Now in my practice I want to get more into Pranayama, more of the breathing, and maybe take some more Kundalini classes. I just feel like it constantly evolves.

FS: The Vinyasa Vibes class has live music during final relaxation. Can you elaborate on the experience of live music and yoga combined?
KM: In yoga practice, it’s a very intimate, immediate place. It's almost like live theater or live music where it brings you right into the moment. Music is a universal language, just like our breath is a universal breath. I think the second we're in this surrounding, in this environment with that live music and the intimacy of a live class, it brings it all together in one beautiful experience.

FS: You’ve collaborated with Bethenny Frankel on some projects. What's her favorite pose?
KM: Bethenny’s all-time favorite pose is Straddle Forward Bend because she says it feels like the weight of the world is falling off of her shoulders. Someone like Bethenny Frankel has a million things going on, and I don’t know how she does it! But I think you also noticed it in the practice tonight. Right when we finally got to that Straddle Forward Hang, it was kind of just like, "Ugh! Such a release!" You feel like you could stay there for quite a while.

Keep reading for Kristin's favorite snack before class and how to get your body ready for Summer.

To the Max: 15 Maxi Dresses Sure to Breathe New Life Into Your Summer Wardrobe

Marisa Tom — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:01:49 PDT

This Summer, mix up your shorts-and-skirts style MO with an easy, breezy maxi dress. Because of its long length and versatility in shape (halterneck, shirtdress, one-shouldered, racerback, and so on), we really can't think of any reasons not to keep these frocks in warm-weather-wardrobe high demand. For daytime, go for bohemian in a chiffon floral-print maxi or opt for a sportier jersey version, then transition your look to evening-wearable by donning a sexier sheer, slit iteration. The key is to find the maxi that shows off and accentuates your best features. We've got 15 options that are at the top of our Summer shopping list and perfect for all your beach adventures, outdoor BBQs, and wedding dates - click through now and shop your favorites.

The Downsides to Meeting Your Goal Weight

Shape — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:32:50 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around me.

11 Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Now that I've lost 75 pounds, I can say that I do feel awesome . . . but I can't say that a healthy lifestyle comes easy. Weight maintenance isn't as simple as I expected. While being at my goal weight has its perks, I have to admit: I failed to appreciate some of the great benefits I enjoyed along the way. If I did it all over again, then here's what I'd do differently:

See how you can enjoy the weight-loss journey after the break!

From the Community: Tank Top Arm Workout

Fit Community — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:45:02 PDT

Reader FitFabCities has a tank top workout for you to do at home - all you need is a pair of weights! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community.

With Spring here and Summer around the corner, what could be better than a printable workout designed specifically to help you get tank top arms? I love this season's sleeveless tops and maxi dresses, but after a long Winter of sweaters and long-sleeve blouses, my arms could use a little toning. (Truth be told, I'm pretty self-conscious about my upper arms so I love exercises that focus on shaping my shoulders and triceps.) Add this workout into your regular cardio routine or some lower body strength work (like the Perfect 10 Lean Legs Workout). All you need is a pair of dumbbells and you'll be sporting fabulous toned arms in your favorite outfit this Spring and Summer!

Happy Workout!

You can get the printable version with exercise descriptions and tips here.

Share your own workouts, find a new one, or just get inspired in our FitSugar Community!

Met Gala: Rachel Zoe

Marisa Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:48:50 PDT

Looks like Rachel Zoe, in one of her own white fringed creations, was just one of a handful of celebs to have the Roaring '20s on their minds. Her off-the-shoulder, flapper-inspired gown embodied her signature style - bohemian, retro, and totally cool - all on its own. Of course, no Rachel Zoe ensemble is complete without a serious dose of vintage costume jewelry. She adorned the fringe-laden dress with an oversize beaded-and-shelled statement necklace, a gold bangle, and a blush-toned box clutch. What's the verdict on her outfit?

Look of the Day: Shades of Weekend Mint

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:30:57 PDT

Fab reader CBladyàlamode showed off an easy, breezy way to style a maxi dress for weekend warrior wear. We love that she pared down her subtly embellished, mint-hued maxi dress in one chic maneuver - just look to her cuffed denim jacket for all the right moves. Then, she topped the look off with a cool geo-shaped necklace, a wristful of bracelets, slick cream-colored booties, and a quilted white shoulder bag. It's a sweet ensemble with a laid-back finish - certainly the makings of a perfect Saturday brunch outfit.

Congrats CBladyàlamode!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!