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Trend Alert: Pointed Toe Pumps

FabSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:00:22 PST

Just when I had really embraced round toe pumps, the pointed toe comes back on the scene. While there are some celebs who will always swear by pointed toe pumps - SJP and Cameron Diaz come to mind - there are really so many choices out there. I think the girlie girl in me gravitates towards the round toe, while the bad girl is seduced by the fierce pointy toe. Clearly I'm on the fence - where do you stand?

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead

Self — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:23:06 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!

Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body in your living room. "This at-home workout is effective because it targets the whole lower body. Cardio Barre is amazing because it is a no-impact workout that allows you to lengthen and strengthen your muscles while burning fat. It will also help increase your flexibility and strength," says Bosworth.

Celebrity devotees, including Dakota Fanning, Neve Campbell, and Heather Morris, can all attest to the fact that Cardio Barre has given them "a lifted tush and leaner, dancer-like legs!" Incorporate these three moves into your regular routine three times a week for maximum results.

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Come down to the floor on both forearms with your knees bent. Your left hip is directly over your left knee. Your right leg is bent to a 90-degree angle with your foot flexed. Extend your right leg toward the ceiling as if you were pushing the ceiling away from you (see photo above). Bring your right leg down past your left hip and then back up toward the ceiling, keeping your leg parallel to the floor with your kneecap pointing toward the ground and your foot flexed. You are doing a full range of motion, trying to imagine extending your leg all the way through the ceiling.

Keep reading for more barre moves you can do at home!

Overall Overhaul: 10 Pairs to Channel '90s Nostalgia With a New Twist

Hannah Weil — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:29:26 PDT

Like jumpsuits and rompers, we're drawn to overalls not just because we have a soft spot for our middle-school style, but because they're a no-fuss, one-piece wonder that makes dressing easy - and we always love that. In traditional denim, cooler military hues, and even pastels, overalls are equal parts relaxed wardrobe staple and a little fashion-forward; it's all about how you choose to wear them. Style them up with your favorite sneakers, wedges, or even pointed-toe pumps: just find the pair that suits you best. To that point, we've rounded up 10 of our favorites - click on to see and shop the styles we're loving right now.

Olivia Palermo Revives the Denim Skirt With a Cool, Seasonal Spin

Hannah Weil — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:01:29 PDT

With Olivia Palermo behind the resurgence of the denim skirt, it might be safe to say that the '90s staple is making a comeback. The style pro outfitted a button-front jean skirt with a fresh Spring twist for an NYC film screening, adding an open-weave knit and a pair of woven heels. We love how she plays to the season's trends, styling the nostalgic skirt with a sportier top and pointed-toe pumps. With an embossed handbag and a few luxe-feeling jewels, Olivia completes the event-ready style with polish. Feeling inspired? Shop our editors' picks to channel Olivia's sophisticated play on the denim mini.

Find Your Wedding Sole Mate - 15 Pairs Perfect For Walking Down the Aisle

Marisa Tom — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:02 PDT

You've snagged the wedding dress of your dreams, now it's time to find its perfect sole mate. When it comes down to it, it's all about mastering that vision from head to toe. Thus, polish off your bridal look with the perfect heel (or flat). For every bride, we've got your wedding shoe match: a metallic-infused Vera Wang caged heel will inject an edgier sense of glamour, a modernist white T-strap Zara sandal will work itself into your post-wedding wardrobe, and a gauzy bow-tie BHLDN pump will provide a princess-worthy vibe. Take a look inside - there are 15 gorgeous pairs at every price point, just begging to walk with you down the aisle.

Look of the Day: Parisian Classic

Marisa Tom — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:00:32 PDT

You don't have to be in Paris to look just as chic as one of its locals. Case in point: this Fab reader Postgradchic channeled a totally classic French-girl look with the help of a tailored topper, a slick t-shirt, and cream-hued pointy-toe pumps. She wore a striped black-and-white tee with cuffed blue jeans, then topped the outfit with a Spring-perfect trench coat. Her accessories - a brown belt, chic fedora, neutral-toned pumps, and brown tote - rounded out the ensemble with an effortlessly stylish touch.

Congrats Postgradchic!

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

Swimmer Dara Torres on the Quest For Her Sixth Olympic Games

espnW — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:12:32 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar!

By Luke Cyphers

Dara Torres once wrote a book called Age Is Just a Number. Nowadays, though, the feel-good story of the 2008 Olympics admits to, well, feeling her age. Torres won two silver medals as a 41-year-old mother and swimmer in Beijing, but she harbors no illusions about repeating the feat four years later. "You have to be realistic," Torres said. "I am 45 years old. I'm that much closer to being 50, and my body just can't recover the way it used to."

Her goal was gold in 2008. In 2012? "I don't feel like I have anything else to prove going into these Olympic Games," said the 12-time medalist. "It's not about medals. I have enough."

So why does she put herself through grueling training five days a week in the hopes of making her sixth - and she swears last - U.S. Olympic team? Because, at her best, she's still one of the fastest sprinters in the world. She placed second in the 50-meter freestyle (25.24 seconds) at the winter nationals. Last month, she swam a solid 25.36 seconds in the prelims of the Indianapolis Grand Prix, but faded to 25.47 in the final to finish sixth. She'll need to place within the top two at the Olympic trials in Omaha in June to make it to London.

Kim Rhode is not your typical Olympian

Dara Torres says it is harder for her body to recover compared to when she competed in the 2008 Olympics. "If I had to just swim the race once, I don't think it would even be an issue making the team," she said. "But I have to swim it three times, and having my body recover for those three races is my issue."

Torres embraces the actuarial challenge of capping an Olympic career 28 years after it began in 1984, even as her world has changed and her body has creaked. Her longtime coach, Michael Lohberg, died of a rare blood disorder in 2011. One of Lohberg's assistants, Bruno Darzi, now coaches her. Her daughter Tessa is now 6. And her left knee required surgery and more than a year to rehab. Through it all, "I still have a passion for the sport of swimming," she said.

But there's also a sense of obligation to the public following she has built through her success and frequent television appearances. (The former telecommunications major and frequent morning-show guest announced her comeback on "Live with Regis & Kelly.") "I have so many people come up to me and say I'm inspiring them to do things that they thought they couldn't do because they were too old, or that they put off because they couldn't find a balance in their life to do it," Torres said.

Keep reading for more on Dara Torres' Olympic past and present.

Met Gala: Sarah Jessica Parker

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:58 PDT

Sarah Jessica Parker made her appearance on the Met Gala red carpet tonight wearing a long-sleeve floral Valentino gown complete with matching point-toe pumps. We're not sure if it's our favorite SJP look, but it was unique nonetheless. To finish her ensemble, Sarah added a tough edge via gold cuffs on both wrists and silver drop earrings. What's your take on her eccentric glamour?

Target's New Collab With The Webster Launches This Weekend - See the Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:20:35 PDT

Target is continuing its collaboration love with a new retail concept, called The Shops at Target, featuring limited-edition collections from popular boutiques around the US, launching in stores this Sunday, May 6. There are five boutiques, to be exact, ranging from yummy sweets from SF's The Candy Store to charming housewares from Privet House in Connecticut. On the fashion front, popular Miami fashion boutique The Webster is bringing its penchant for cool designer brands to the masses with its own clothing collection. Priced from $8 to $50, the line, codesigned by The Webster owner Laure Heriard Dubreuil and Target, features tropical-printed dresses, short suits, and accessories inspired by Miami's Beach Art Deco and the store's iconic banana-leaf-print wallpaper. The results? A playful line of party and work-appropriate sheaths, cool colorblocked wedges, and fun beach totes. See our favorite pieces below, then view the complete lookbook in the slideshow and get ready to shop The Webster's limited-edition Target line this weekend.

This printed sheath dress can easily go from the office to a dinner date with just a few quick change accessories.
We'd wear this chic coral short suit with a white tee and point-toe pumps for a casual yet chic Summer ensemble.
How cute are these colorblocked cap-toe wedges? The soft pink coral hue is a perfect way to add Spring's pastels trend to your look.

Put a Cap on It: Jessica, Gwyneth, Solange, and More Wear Spring's Ladylike Cap-Toe Trend

Marisa Tom — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:40:18 PDT

Some shoe trends come and go, but Spring's ladylike cap-toe pump trend is here to stay. Proving our point and the two-toned silhouette's styling versatility, A-list celebrities and fashion's It girls have been donning the latest Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent renditions to red-carpet affairs, private dinners, and even basketball games. Lately, we've spotted Jessica Alba in two different Giuseppe Zanotti iterations, Gwyneth Paltrow dressing up her menswear-inspired suit with gold-studded Louis Vuitton heels, and Solange Knowles playing up Spring's brights via minty-green Stuart Weitzman Mary Janes. Whether you're loving the classic black-and-white capped combo or are gravitating toward a more daring spiked and PVC-infused version, we've rounded up 15 chic starlets wearing the trend, 15 different ways. Click through for a closer look, then shop our editors' picks at the end of the slideshow.