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Fashion Week Quickie: The Outfit Plan

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:00:22 PDT

As you read this I am Jet Blueing across the country. I will be doing a mix of restless organization, napping, and guilty television watching. Don't you love long flights sometimes? I do, especially during hectic times when you are forced to sit still and chill out. But before I embark on another fashion-filled week, stressed to the max, inspired to the fullest, my days working at Martha Stewart help me prepare. If you have yet to see the infamous outfit plan (print your own), which I do before every Fashion Week, here's the latest and Fabest.The approach this time is a mix of minimalism and California laid-back style. Colors are black, white, and purple, and jewelry is playing a bigger part than ever before. Total amount of shoes: Four pairs! Not bad, considering previous seasons. Bags: Also four - don't ask me why. But these always need to be big enough to carry my reporter essentials; brands represented on Fab's shoulder will be Foley + Corinna, vintage Bottega Veneta, Hogan, and Prada. Does anyone else spot an Italian theme here? Jackets, oh how I love them so, will be kept to a minimum given the warm forecast (yes!), and my Marc by Marc umbrella is packed! Get ready girls, let the fashion games begin.

Fab's Going to Fashion Week! My Outfit Plans

FabSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:00:22 PDT

What can I say...I'm in a sharing mood! So you've seen, and helped me finalize, my fashion week style survival kit. Then, I geeked out with all my posh gadgets for the adventure (half of which I don't know how to use, whatever, I'll figure it out!). And here is something very special, I hope you all appreciate: my outfit plans. I normally don't reveal my style secrets, but I thought you all would get a kick out of this because: what does one wear to fashion week?! We're talking the creme de la creme of the fashion world. No wallflowers allowed - Fab will be pulling out all the stops next week because I need to impress Anna, my fellow Editors and our new friends over at ELLE.com! So if you can decipher my Fab-scratch, you can maybe get an idea of what's in my lineup. The key items: hats, dope jewelry, comfy but cute shoes, stand-out dresses, vintage belts and more hats!

To see the second page of my plan & a fashion cheat sheet, courtesy of partysugar,

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Don't Waste Your Dough on These Yogic Products

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:05:58 PDT

Like running, yoga doesn't take a whole lot of fancy equipment. All you truly need are a good yoga mat and a comfortable outfit that keeps you covered and dry. But with yoga's growing popularity, it seems like more and more yoga-focused products are cropping up. Here are a few you could live without.

Round Yoga Mat
Unless you practice partner yoga, attend Mommy and Me classes, or go to a specific type of class where a round Mandala yoga mat is a necessity, save your $70. The extra mat circumference isn't necessary since most instructors teach using a traditional rectangular-shaped mat. Studio space is also tight, and it would be inconsiderate to take up so much room with a circular mat. If you do invest in one of these six-foot round mats, you can't use a basic yoga bag, so purchasing a square-shaped bag would be another investment you'd have to make. So although intriguing, a circular mat isn't worth the money.

Keep reading to find out what other yoga products aren't worth the dough.

J Lo Wears Sexy Sequins and Says Goodbye to Elise Testone on Idol

Katie Henry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:16:53 PDT

Jennifer Lopez made her way to the set of American Idol in Hollywood last night in a short, sequin minidress. It's her second sexy outfit of the week following her Wednesday appearance in an ab-baring ensemble. Idol hopeful Elise Testone was the latest to be sent home - do you agree with the results? - which leaves five contestants still in the running for this year's title. Katy Perry dropped by earlier in the week and taped a performance of her hot track "Part of Me," which aired during the results show.

J Lo's been mentoring the singers all season, and next week she'll take the stage and show off her own singing and dancing skills. She's planning to perform her latest track, "Dance Again," alongside boyfriend Casper Smart. Jen's been practicing the choreography with her dancers and even invited them to her home last weekend for a shirtless and bikini-filled barbecue!

Simple Tips on How to Stay Healthy All Day Long

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:18:51 PDT

When striving to be healthy, a few everyday changes can make a world of difference to your body. Maybe you're just focused on a morning workout or staying away from the wrong activities before bed, but if you want to reboot your lifestyle for the long haul, you've got to commit to a healthy lifestyle all day long. Interested in what I mean? Read through these tips to help you keep your healthy living on track whether it's morning, noon, or night.

Morning

If a morning gym session fits your schedule best, then our early morning exercise tips are a must read. From laying out an outfit the night before to scheduling a session with a trainer, these tips can help kick off your day with an energetic bang.

We know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Whatever your dietary needs or time restrictions, we've got you covered. Start the morning with healthy whole-grain hot cereal recipes or low-sugar breakfast ideas or save some time in the morning with a healthy breakfast made the night before.

Think outside the box and mix up your standard morning beverage routine. Take your pick of these inventive drinks to boost your energy to get your head right for your commute and commitments.

Keep reading for tips to stay healthy during the afternoon and evening.

How to Travel to a Destination Race With Success

Michele Foley — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:37:33 PDT

Competing in a race is already a challenge in itself; add to that a bit of travel, and you've got a new set of factors to consider. To find out how to achieve race-day success when traveling across the country - or world - we went straight to the expert, Thom Gilligan, founder of Marathon Tours, a specialized travel agency for runners that provides travel packages to destination marathons. Here are Thom's tips to ensure traveling won't prevent you from having a successful race day, whether you're doing a 10K or a marathon.

Pack race-day gear in your carry-on: Airlines lose luggage - it just happens. "Take precaution by packing all race gear in your carry-on," Thom says. The last thing you need is to be without your running shoes or outfit on the day of the race. Sure, you can buy new gear, but as any expert will tell you, running in new sneakers or clothing on the day of a race is bad all around. You don't want unexpected factors like chafing, pulling, or rubbing to prevent you from having a good day or causing bad form.
Arrive before the day of the race: Jet leg and tight muscles from a cramped airline seat are not a good look when it comes to race day. To feel alert on the day of the race, try to get there as far in advance as possible. Thom says the rule of thumb is to "arrive one day earlier for every hour you may be gaining or losing." But even he knows how impractical this sounds. Ideally give yourself two to three days to acclimate to your new surroundings, he says. The most important thing, Thom says, is adapting your sleep patterns to the current time zone. Fight urges to nap during the day or stay up late at night. Instead, go to sleep at the general bedtime hour of wherever you might be; this will help reset your circadian rhythm to the local sleep-wake cycle. Here are more tips on preventing jet lag.

See more tips for destination races after the break!

Zac Posen Talks '90s Fashion, Love of Math, and His Perfect NYC Day

Hannah Weil — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:26:37 PDT

Last night we flocked to NYC's Lord & Taylor store for the launch of Zac Posen's exclusive Z Spoke dress line. Somewhere along the way talk turned from his new capsule collection to '90s fashion, favorite NYC spots, and where you might find Zac if he wasn't designing. Read on for five things you probably didn't know about the ever-charming Zac Posen.

Zac on the return of '90s fashion and his own '90s look: "There are a lot of designers who come to New York in search of a Patti Smith/Lou Reed moment in their life. For me it's so funny when I see designers romanticizing the '90s because it really never looked that cool, and now it's back in a big way. What I do think is relevant stylistically from the '90s is youth and social consciousness and now that's social media, which we didn't have then - that unity of voices. It's fun to have seen that and witnessed that and I definitely had my crazy '90s outfits. [When] I grew up my idea of designer clothing, or what was maybe accessible to me to purchase on a birthday, was Century 21. The best pieces from Gaultier at the time, amazing pieces of Jean Colonna, amazing early Tom Ford, amazing early McQueen pieces, and great Vivienne Westwood clothing. I definitely had this idea - part punk, part nymph. I wore leather vines in my hair and feathers pinned in [with] sailor pants, and I would beg to have a Daryl K jacket."

Zac breaks down his last greatest fashion find, perfect NYC day, and more when you keep reading.

Angelina Jolie Gets Promoted by the UN

Allie Merriam — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:12:28 PDT

Angelina Jolie is now a Special Envoy for the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees - Us Weekly
Prince Harry's rumored lady friend is all about meeting Kate Middleton - People
Scarlett Johansson takes The Avengers to Russia - Lainey Gossip
Are Brad and Angelina really doing it for their kids? - HuffPost Entertainment
Christina Aguilera flaunts her curves in a supertight outfit - TooFab
Natalie, Michelle, and more awkward prom pictures from famous people - The Daily Beast
James Franco reveals his master plan for the media - Hollywood Reporter
Zac Efron confirms his ability to unhook a bar - BuzzFeed
Have you gotten your fill of this week's Dancing With the Stars? - BuddyTV
Tom Cruise on DVD this week! - Rotten Tomatoes
Justin Timberlake is all about home decor now - Wonderwall
Katy Perry turns to Pinterest - Lifeline Live
Pippa Middleton partied with strippers? - Zap2It
Did Brad actually propose to Angelina over Christmas? - Celebitchy

Foolproof Ways to Motivate a Weekend Workout on Friday Night

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:34:42 PDT

You worked hard all week long, and all you want to do on Saturday is chill and do nothing. But if you lace up your sneakers and burn some calories, you know you'll probably feel good. If you have a tough time exercising on the weekend, here are some ways to get psyched about it, and do all the prep work the night before.

Choose your gear: The night before, choose your outfit and lay it right next to your bed, including any gear you need (charged iPods included). Seeing it first thing in the morning will inspire you to slip it on - getting dressed is half the battle.
Cue up that DVD: Before you go to bed, leave dumbbells, an unrolled yoga mat, or an exercise ball out. Or, pop in your favorite fitness DVD so it's all set to go. It'll be hard to walk out the next day with all those visual reminders.
Let music inspire you: Hop on iTunes and make a new cardio playlist that you can use during the weekend. When you get out of bed, you'll be so psyched to listen to it, you'll rush to get your sports bra on.
Make a date: Earlier in the week, call up a friend and make plans to hike, meet at the gym, or take a long bike ride together. When you make an agreement to meet at a specific time and place, it's tough to bail.
Pick a fun fitness class: Check out the class schedule at your gym or nearby studio and find a class to take. This way you can mark your weekend schedule before errands or social events prevent it from happening.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Talk About Sweet! Foods With More Sugar Than a Twinkie

Michele Foley — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:08:18 PDT

From yogurt to cereal: 8 foods with more sugar than a Twinkie - HuffPost Healthy Living
Designer Donna Karan dishes how the right outfit can take 10 lbs. off your frame - Health
Feeling sad over Titanic 3D? Find out why this might be good for your happiness - Self
Drop a few extra pounds each year by doing these 20 small everyday things - Real Simple
Chronic pain? 10 alternative remedies to make you feel better - Prevention
The top 25 tips for completing 26.2 marathon miles - Shape
Get surf-ready by the Summer with this total-body workout plan - Fitness