Partner Yoga Pose: Forward Flying


Updated 07/23/09 10:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Forward Flying

Soothing partner yoga poses such as Dog Hero, Massage Table, and Double Gate are great for connecting with someone or for a good stretch, but sometimes I'm in the mood for something a little more fun and challenging. You've probably done this flying move with your 2-year-old niece, but it's not just for kids. The reason it's so great when you're older is because the person on the top can utilize Read more

Got Two Left Feet? Let Zumba Help You Find the Beat


Updated 02/01/12 4:55 PM · Posted by Self · 2 comments

A Zumba-Inspired Home Workout

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, Zumba has always held a certain allure, but the very idea of dancing in front of a roomful of people sounds about as appealing as doing my taxes or making a spur-of-the-moment appointment at the DMV. I'm not just painfully shy about busting a move but hopelessly uncoordinated in the Read more

Flying With a Cold? Survival Tips While in the Air


Updated 01/03/12 10:32 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Tips For Traveling With a Cold

I started the New Year with a cold that has knocked me right off my feet. I was fine staying home for the midnight countdown, but what I'm not looking forward to is having to board a plane with this bad bug — traveling when you're sick is the worst! If you need to fly and are suffering from a cold, here are some survival tips to help alleviate the annoying symptoms associated with being Read more

Geoffrey Zakarian on Winning The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs


Updated 12/20/11 7:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Next Iron Chef's Geoffrey Zakarian

Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup. That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York Read more

Diane Kruger Turns Heads in Her Bright Pink Pants


Updated 12/19/11 11:14 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Diane Kruger Pink Pants Pictures in LA

Diane Kruger went bold in pink pants Saturday for a visit to the Gelson's supermarket in Hollywood. She paired the bright piece with a simple button-down, looking chic while browsing for coffee and snacks. Diane's hanging out in LA with boyfriend Joshua Jackson, who recently got an early Christmas present in the form of a new role — Joshua will star in the thriller Inescapable opposite Marisa Read more

How the American Airlines Bankruptcy Will Affect You


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How Will American Airlines Bankruptcy Affect Me?

There's always a feeling of confusion when a major retailer goes bust, but what we really want to know is what it means for us and how we'll be affected. American Airlines announced it was filing for bankruptcy this morning, which leaves loyal customers wondering what's going to happen to their miles and if it's going to be harder to book a flight with them. Here's a quick roundup of burning Read more

Rachel Zoe Spends Quality Time With Skyler as She Waits For Breaking Dawn's Big Release


Updated 11/17/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Rachel Zoe Carrying Skyler in LA Pictures

Rachel Zoe and her 8-month-old son Skyler took a stylish stroll around Beverly Hills yesterday. Rachel wore her signature wide leg pants while baby Skyler rocked a printed hat and miniature driving moccasins. It was Skyler's latest fashionable outing following a busy weekend. He was one of many celebrity children to attend Nicole Richie's Winter Wonderland event on Saturday after also being Read more

DIY: Cloth Napkins With a Binding Edge


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DIY Thanksgiving Napkins

Feeling crafty this weekend? Interested in adding some DIY elegance to your Thanksgiving table? Then you're in luck! I wanted to share this napkin tutorial I created a few years ago. These napkins are pretty easy to sew, even for beginner seamstresses. Impress your guests this holiday season with handmade napkins. Over the weekend, I made a slightly more complicated version of our DIY napkins, Read more

Trend of the Times: Paying to Get Your Dream Job


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Paying to Get Your Dream Job

Most people would do whatever it takes to snag the ultimate dream job, but usually a line is drawn when money comes into the equation. Job hunting can cost a pretty penny — some examples include spending a few hundred flying across the country for an interview, or even investing $3,000 in an online campaign like David Epstein did in order to catch the attention of his dream company, Google. I Read more

Your Feather Hair Extensions Are Making Fly Fishermen Sad


Updated 06/08/11 7:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Feather Hair Extensions Harm Fly Fishermen 2011-06-08 11:47:21

When a huge new trend like feather hair extensions arrives, few people stop to consider where those feathers are actually coming from. Turns out, our trendy hair accessories are leaving the nation's fly fishermen without the fly ties they need. I spoke with Keith Westra of Leland Flyfishing Outfitters to get the scoop. See what I found out about the toll fashion is taking on trouts' least Read more