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Fab Body Guide: Get Slim and Stylish

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:00:22 PST

You may have already seen the Slim Fast commercials and print ads with Rachel Hunter and wondered what the heck she's doing endorsing a diet. The company has joined with the blonde model to motivate women to get in shape and in style.

When you sign up (for free) to Style Your Slim, you start your road to weight loss and are granted a fashionable detour with the fashion rewards program. Basically, you're eligible for an American Express card for up to $40, and a monthly fashion rewards newsletter with fashion tips, product news, and special offers. The best part is you automatically get entered into a drawing for a chance to win $1,000 toward a new wardrobe. If that's not enough motivation to slim down, then I don't know what is! As with anything, please be sure to check rules and regulations.

Team Zoe's Joey Maalouf Answers Your Most Hair-Raising Questions

Jaime Richards — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PST

You've learned how he creates Rachel Zoe's signature beachy waves, and you've likely admired his other work from afar (Jessica Alba's soft and pretty Golden Globes makeup, anyone?). And most recently, celebrity stylist Joey Maalouf has signed on as a beauty advisor for Slim Fast's Studio Wow! campaign, which he explains, is a way to help people be at their most confident for a big, upcoming life event.

"You know, there's no one big step that does it; it's a lot of little steps," Joey says. "First the tricks of dieting, then you start to think about your external look: styling, hair and makeup. I love making people feel like they can just do it at home - and they can," Joey adds. And that's why he's answering your most hair-raising questions. From keeping curls bouncy to Spring 2012's hottest trends, see Joey's expert advice on how you can wow the crowd when you read more.

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

Health — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:45:10 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we
can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe.

The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else.

It seems like every year another country's lifestyle is touted as the new magic bullet to cure us of obesity, heart disease, and premature death: for an unclogged heart, herd goats and down olive oil like a Mediterranean. Avoid breast cancer and live to 100 by dining on tofu, Japanese-style. Stay as happy as Norwegians by hunting elk and foraging for cowberries.

Health.com: Weight-Loss Secrets From Around the World

The places we're usually told to emulate are known as Blue Zones or Cold Spots. Blue Zones were pinpointed by explorer Dan Buettner and a team of longevity researchers and are described in his book The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. They're areas in Italy, Japan, Greece, California, and Costa Rica where the people have traditionally stayed healthy and active to age 100 or older.

Keep on reading for more great tips from around the globe.

How to DIY a Totally Unique iPhone Case

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:59:02 PST

There are so many iPhone cases out there to choose from, but if you change your style with the seasons (or tire of your case after only a few weeks), then this iPhone case DIY is for you.

By snatching up a clear iPhone case - such as the clear Moshi case that is both slim and strong - you can customize the back of the case with many different materials and patterns. Style blogger Maegan Tintari put together three different looks for her iPhone using a peacock feather (my favorite), scrapbook paper, and photos, just by slipping each between her iPhone and the clear case. It will take some handiwork if you plan on using paper since you'll need to cut it out to be the correct shape and size, but you'll spend just $25 for one case and have endless styling options. Saving money, saving materials, and keeping your phone on the cutting edge of fashion? It's a win-win!

5 of the Best Pant Silhouettes From the Spring '12 Runways

Marisa Tom — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:06:37 PST

Among the sea of diaphanous, dreamy frocks, we've pinpointed the most stylish and leggiest silhouettes to emerge from the Spring '12 collections. Of course, not all of us were born with Gisele gams, but these tailored cuts and inseams should flatter just about any form. First up: textural twists on your classic black pant. If you're going to stick to a monochromatic palette, you may as well have a little fun with it. Black's sleek and slimming effect will remain intact as you experiment with different textures. Grab a pair with leather panel detailing, a slick shiny finish, or woven side seams. Click through to see more of Spring's most wearable pant and trouser styles - and find out how they'll work their way into your wardrobe.

Link Time: Nina Garcia Joins Moda Operandi, Tommy Ton's Best-Dressed List, and More

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:53:57 PST

Nina Garcia joins Moda Operandi - The Cut
Dylan Lauren, Allegra Versace, and more famous designer daughters - HuffPo Style
The best- and worst-selling cover girls (and boys) of 2011 - FashionIndie
The year in Babyoncé - The Daily Beast
51 ways to spend your gift card - Stylelist
See the photos from Ashley Greene's DKNY campaign - InStyle
Get a first look at Iris Apfel's MAC collection - College Fashion
Buck the trend with Cambridge Satchel Company's Fluoro satchel - Bag Snob
13 slim and sexy pencil skirts to wear all Winter long - Refinery29
Tommy Ton shares his best dressed of 2011 - Style.com

Cyber Monday Beauty Deals From A to Z

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:49:41 PST

Cyber Monday is the savvy, 120 word-per-minute typer's day to shine in the same way that Black Friday is the former roller derby champion's. Both require speed and cunning, but one is far, far more civilized than the other. There are plenty of amazing beauty deals to be had without leaving your armchair, so to see our big list of guaranteed deals and top-secret promotional codes, just keep reading.

Will Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?

Jenny Sugar — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:07:02 PST

Trying to slim down and wondering if yoga is the answer? In order to lose weight, you need to burn calories, and like anything physical, doing yoga can help you achieve that goal, but it depends on what style of yoga you do. You want to choose vigorous vinyasa, power, or ashtanga classes rather than slower-paced styles such as kripalu or iyengar. These classes move quickly so they really get your heart pumping - you can burn over 400 calories per 90-minute class! These styles also incorporate poses that strengthen your muscles, and more muscle mass also contributes to your caloric burn.

What about Bikram? While this style of yoga involves practicing in a super-hot room so you sweat your butt off, sweating alone isn't what results in dropping pounds. You'll experience water weight loss, but as soon as you rehydrate with a few gulps from your water bottle, you'll "gain" it right back.

Keep reading to find out how to get the greatest calorie burn from yoga.

Victoria Beckham Slips Into One of Her Risky Spring '12 Designs - Here's How to Pull It Off

Hannah Weil — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:45:19 PST

Since the Spring '12 runways, we've been waiting to see which celebrities would wear the looks first - but it's a special treat when the designer wears her own clothes. That's exactly what Victoria Beckham did at last night's WWD's Apparel and Retail CEO Summit at NYC's Plaza Hotel wearing a strapless colorblocked dress over leather pants from her Spring '12 collection. Get this: those leather "pants" are actually leather leg warmers (clipped into her Louboutins) to emote the dress-over-pants trend we saw all over the Spring collections. Now with a glimpse of the runway to reality, we're even more convinced of its cool effect. Sure, the style requires a little risk taking, but if you're game, just read on for our styling tips then shop the pieces to try the look for yourself.

Choose pieces that flatter your shape. You don't have to wear a body-hugging strapless and leather leggings a la Victoria to wear the trend. Opt for separates that flatter your figure.
This look works best when you keep your dresses and pants proportional. If you've chosen a loose, billowy dress on top, look for pants that stay a little more fitted to the body so you don't lose your shape.
This is a contemporary look that's meant to be easy; a dress with too much length or bulk is going to feel overworked and off balance with the casual vibe of the pants you pair with it.
Embrace the trend now with this season's sweater dresses and knits over slim pants and leggings. This may be the easiest and most universally flattering way to wear the look.

Pilates Moves For Your Arms and Core From Kim Kardashian's Trainer

Self — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:18:48 PST

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

If you're a novice like me, you might not realize that there are many different kinds of Pilates. And those incarnations are not defined as "hard, very hard, and nearly impossible."

Celebrity trainer Sara Kapuchinski just opened her new LA studio i heart fitness xo, where she teaches West Coast-style Pilates to a revolving A-list clientele including Khloe and Kim Kardashian, Christina Ricci, Modern Family's Sofia Vergara and Glee's Romy Rosemont.

Kapuchinski started out as a weekend trainer, whose day job was as an A & R executive in the music industry. Soon, she realized that teaching fitness felt more personally satisfying. "Music was fun, but I was more gratified training people," she recalls. "After sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 and staying up 'til all hours, I was experiencing a lot of neck and back pain. And, like most people, I was amazed that classic Pilates did the things that it was supposed to do: my posture improved, I lost inches in my waist and my neck and back pain basically disappeared."

After a bit of investigation, the trainer found that Pilates on the West Coast, which is heavier on cardio, was more her speed: "Pilates is so great for your body, for your core (that mysterious thing), but a lot of times you leave a class feeling like you need to sweat. I wanted something that was a bit more cardio-driven without having to go take a Boot Camp."

Read on for three of Kapuchinski's heart-pounding Pilates moves!

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