How Rihanna Got In Soldier-Worthy Shape For Battleship


Updated 05/18/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rihanna's Fitness Training For Battleship

To get in shape to play Battleship's hard-hitting Petty Officer Cora Raikes, Rihanna geared up to work alongside the real-life Navy. From weapons training to boot camp, find out how the pop songstress got in shape for her big-screen debut. Drop and give me 20: Forget what you think you know about bootcamp workouts. Rihanna's training was the real deal. She worked alongside Navy soldiers, Read more

5 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Run


Updated 05/03/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Outdoor Running

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more

9 Easy Tricks to Maximize Your Wardrobe


Updated 04/18/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Maximize Your Clothes

Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how. Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are. The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely — as Read more

3 Steps to a More Relaxing Weekend


Updated 04/14/12 12:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Tips For a Relaxing and Productive Weekend

To make Monday through Friday run more smoothly, tweak your weekend routine and take advantage of the extra free time. Saturday and Sunday tend to fly by, but if you learn to make the most of those hours, you'll be able to tackle extra tasks and set yourself up for an easier work week. Follow these three tips for a productive weekend and prepare to reap the benefits all week long: Schedule a Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Retirement


Updated 04/16/12 1:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Invest For Retirement

Does the topic of retirement make you scratch your head? LearnVest breaks it down for you in simple terms. You know what’s awesome? Retirement. No, really. Imagine it: Waking up every day to head to your favorite yoga/art/synchronized swimming class. Catching up with friends daily. Starting (and finishing) every book or movie that catches your eye. It’s the ultimate extended vacation, and Read more

B. Toys' New Symphony in B Orchestra Is Music to Lil Ones' Ears


Updated 03/26/12 8:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

B. Toys Symphony in B Orchestra Toy Review

Finding a really good toy can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are so many out there, but nothing stands out from the crowd. Luckily that wasn't the case at Toy Fair this year. One toy truly wowed me with its unique take on combining fun and music education — B. Toys' Symphony in B Orchestra ($60). A virtual orchestra pit, the Symphony in B is preprogrammed with 15 songs and Read more

Spotted on the Streets of Milan: Pointy-Toe Pumps


Updated 04/14/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Pointy Toe Pumps Street Style From Milan Fashion Week 2012

We've been seeing this pointed look crop up on fashionable fixtures at New York Fashion Week, then in London, and now on the cobblestoned streets of Milan. Yes, it's safe to say that classic silhouettes and slick pumps are getting a fresh update for Spring 2012, by way of colorful patterns, structured shape, and sky-high heights. Aside from its ladylike pointy-toe effect, you can evoke a sportier Read more

McQ by Alexander McQueen Fall 2012


Updated 02/22/12 7:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

McQ by Alexander McQueen Runway Fall 2012

Tonight's McQ by Alexander McQueen lineup was a breathtaking showcase of stylized beauty and fashion fantasy. Considering this was the diffusion line's first-ever showing during London Fashion Week, we'd say the bar has been set pretty high. Immersed in dark tones, rich fabrics, and even richer embellishments (think velvet embroidered onto sheer lace), each nipped-waist dress marched out onto the Read more

A Shooting Star Valentine Gift


Updated 02/07/12 4:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Meteorite Heart Necklace Picture

Diamonds may be forever, but a meteorite, well, a meteorite that once flew thousands of light-years from the edges of the solar system is forever ever. The Meteorite Heart Pendant ($85) from Etsy shop ThePolkadotMagpie is made from real meteorite chunks discovered in 1967. Composed of iron and nickel alloys, iron meteorites are believed to be made up of the core of planets that broke apart Read more