Definition: Ready-To-Wear


Updated 05/24/07 9:50 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Ready-To-Wear

Ready-To-Wear n. Also known as RTW or prêt-à-porter. Apparel made in factories to standard size measurements. In the early 1800's, menswear was the first manufactured apparel. In the late 1800's, womenswear was made but limited to non-fashion apparel. By the 1920's, designed, manufactured, and accepted as fashion apparel. See the rest of Jenni Kayne's Fall 2007 collection here. To see all of Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

Model Liya Kebede Talks Minimal Makeup in Cannes


Updated 05/26/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Liya Kebede at Cannes: Interview and Makeup Tips

For model Liya Kebede, Cannes feels like magic. "It gets into you the minute you arrive here," she said this morning. "It's very glamorous, and I like that it's very international as well. You see all these different people from all over the world coming with their films, which is great." It's been a big year for Liya, who was named a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador last June and is making Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Fun Party Ideas For Your Little Graduates


Updated 05/22/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out May 21, 2012

Fun graduation party ideas for pre-K and kindergarteners What was hot the year you graduated high school? How to keep your foundation from melting in the sun Controversial moves that will save you money How to update your LBD for Summer Gorgeous finds from the International Contemporary Furniture Fair Learn how to pickle anything Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have an LA dinner date Bond Read more

Weight-Loss Tools Hiding in Your Closet


Updated 05/21/12 9:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Wear to Help You Lose Weight

One motivating factor in reaching a weight-loss goal is to think about the skinny jeans, strapless dresses, and stylish shorts you'll be able to wear once you hit your ideal body weight. Until that happens, use your current wardrobe to stay on track. Keep reading to find out how what you wear can help you drop pounds. Read more

5 Solutions to Beginner Bike Commuting Problems


Updated 05/18/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start a Bike Commute

That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more

Coco Rocha Styles Up Cute Summer Outfits For Target — See All of the Looks


Updated 05/18/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coco Rocha For Target

Target enlisted model turned all-around fashion extraordinaire Coco Rocha as their May guest editor, styling up her must-have pieces from the retailer. With Summer on her mind, Coco created 10 supercute outfits fit for every occasion and there's no need to guess which occasion because she's labeled each outfit for you. For the "power woman," Coco paired mint green skinnies with a sharp blazer for Read more

5 Tips For Keeping Your Hair Safe From Rainy Weather


Updated 05/18/12 10:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Keep Hair From Frizzing in Rain and Humidity

Spring is a time for sunshine and bright skies, but it's also a time where seasonal storms can wreak havoc on your hair. Between the increasing warmth in the atmosphere, the humidity, and wind, stormy weather is definitely more fun to look at than it is to go out in. If you do need to leave the house, though, there are some uncomplicated ways to keep you from winding up with a bird's nest on top Read more