Strike a Yoga Pose: Half Moon


Updated 05/17/12 11:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose: Half Moon

If you've all been practicing Open Triangle, you'll have no problem floating right into Half Moon. The poses are very similar in that they focus on elongating your spine and toning the core, but Half Moon will also challenge your sense of balance. Sanskrit Name: Ardha Chandrasana English Translation: Half Moon Pose To find out how to get into it read more Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Balancing Star


Updated 04/24/12 6:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Balancing Star Yoga Pose Is a Cross Between Sage and Half Moon

Balancing poses mostly require a tremendous amount of focus, but this one, which is a creative cross between Sage and Half Moon, requires strength in your upper body and core as well. As challenging as it is, it's also a really fun pose to try, because it makes you feel so open, adventurous, and bold. Sanskrit Name: Utthita Ardha Chandrasana English Translation: Extended Half Moon Pose Read more

Get These Cute Southwest-Inspired Nails the Easy Way


Updated 03/12/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reverse French Manicure Nail Art Idea

The vivid colors and patterns of the American Southwest are popping up all over accessories for Spring, but you don't have to visit Mesa to work the motif into your wardrobe. This easy "flying v" manicure has plenty of Southwest flavor, and all you need to make it work are three nail polishes and some tape. Ready to hit the trail? Then find out how to do it. Read more

Manicure Monday: A New Take on the Half Moon


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Create a Matte Half-Moon Manicure

Matte nail polish had its big moment last year, and half-moon manicures have had a surge in popularity, so what's next? For yours truly, it's a two-toned manicure with matte half moons. The look is subtle enough to fly anywhere, but just unusual enough to warrant a double take. The design is one of dozens of choices available at Sephora Nail Studio Art + Lacquer, a new concept at select Sephora Read more

Dita Von Teese Makes Gorgeous Vintage Vamp Fake Nails


Updated 09/08/11 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dita Von Teese Half-Moon Fake Nails

Dita Von Teese has been having artificial nail company Kiss make her custom premanicured falsies for years, and starting this month she's actually selling them. So if you love her perfectly vintage half-moon manicure and gorgeous almond-shaped nails, now you can just buy them and glue them on yourself. "I wanted to offer a shortcut to obtaining the nail style that I have been wearing for the Read more

Check Out the 2012 People's Choice Nominations Before the Show Airs Tonight!


Updated 01/11/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

People's Choice Awards Nominations 2012 Full List

The People's Choice Awards are tonight, so now's your chance to get a good look at who's up for the trophies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is dominating the movie categories, especially since there was no Twilight film eligible for this year's awards (though Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson still earned nods because they appeared in other movies). Vampires are still big at the Read more

Announcing the 2012 SAG Awards Nominees


Updated 01/18/12 10:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

2012 SAG Awards Nominees Full List

The 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations are out this morning, and we're bringing you all the action — watch our streaming video of the SAG Awards announcement, which we're replaying all morning long. Judy Greer and Regina King were up bright and early in LA to do the honors, a few of which went to Judy's movie The Descendants. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio are once Read more

The Office, "Gettysburg": Best Lines of the Night


Updated 02/09/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Office Recap "Gettysburg"

This week on The Office, Andy plans a day trip to Gettysburg in order to boost company morale and teach the crew all about the "business" of war and how it translates to paper. Since the trip isn't mandatory, half of the office stays back in Scranton, hoping they'll have a laid-back day. All of that changes when Robert California shows up and tells everyone to start coming up with some Read more