Partner Yoga Pose: Butterfly Pull


Updated 02/04/08 8:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Butterfly Pull

Most of us can always use some lower back stretches, and this one called Butterfly Pull stretches your entire spine and opens your hips as well. Partner #1 (blue shirt) sits in Butterfly pose with his heels together and knees out wide. Partner #2 (no shirt) sits with his legs straight facing Partner #1, and places his feet on Partner #1's shins. Both partners hold each other's hands or wrists. Read more

Fashion to Interiors: Caramel Leather, Animal Prints, and Metallic Accessories


Updated 01/09/12 1:13 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Zebra-Print Rugs and Metallic Accessories Shopping

I'm constantly finding similarities between the pieces I'm coveting for my closet and the items I'm looking to incorporate in my home. I've pulled together an outfit and a home decor look that combines texture, bold prints, metallic hues, and yummy leather. See how I translate fashion to interiors with these two looks! Read more

Feeling Crampy? Low-Impact Exercises For That Time of the Month


Updated 10/27/11 8:55 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Exercises That Ease PMS and Period Symptoms

During Aunt Flo's monthly visit, feeling crampy, fatigued, or bloated may make it hard to stick to your normal fitness routine. Instead of skipping out on exercise completely, swap high-intensity workouts with something less intense — light exercise can actually help alleviate symptoms associated with PMS and your period. Here are some low-impact workout ideas to send your period's symptoms Read more

Grown-Up Back-to-School Blazers


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Best Back-to-School Blazers

OnSugar blogger fashion fortuneteller is helping us shop the best grown-up blazers for back to school: I'm so nervous about going back to school. I know I shouldn't be. I mean I'm going for my Masters, it's not like I'm new to sitting in a classroom, managing work load, and pulling all-nighters! But something, just has my stomach full of butterflies. So naturally, what do I do when I'm feeling Read more

Tips For an Enjoyable — and Hopefully Successful — First Date!


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First Date Tips

Even though we're in the middle of wedding season on the PopSugar Network, we can't forget the beginning of all lifelong or best-forgotten relationships: the first date. Trying to decide whether a perfect stranger is a potential mate can get stressful and tiresome. So I have eight tips to help make it all go as smooth as possible. Add yours in the comments! Wear your favorite go-to outfit, Read more

Hairstyle Inspiration: Kate Middleton's Dressy, Half-Up Bun


Updated 07/13/11 6:24 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kate Middleton's Half-Up, American Visit Hairstyle

While Kate Middleton may be known for her signature long, wavy hair (which she most frequently wears down), there are a few times she experiments with her style. Last week while visiting Canada, the Duchess of Cambridge looked as sophisticated as ever wearing a half-up, looped style accentuated with butterfly clips. And over the weekend while visiting LA, she made a classic bun all the more Read more

Decorating Ideas to Steal From Anthro's New Bridal Line: BHLDN


Updated 02/15/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Decorating Ideas From Anthropologie Bridal Line BHLDN

Anthropologie debuted its new bridal line BHLDN today, and it has me dreaming of all things lacy, eyelet-edged, butterfly-topped, and sequined. If you're not in the market for wedding gowns and accessories, fret not. I've pulled some of my favorite head-to-toe pieces from the ethereal line to show you how they can inspire your living spaces. Read more

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Swimming Sprints


Updated 02/14/11 4:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Swimming Sprints

Many of us are starting to move our workouts indoors. Temperatures are cooling off and daylight is becoming increasingly limited; the days are going to get even shorter. One way to move your cardio inside is swimming and here is a fun workout to try. Sprinting intervals are not just for running; they're great for the pool too. I suggest adding some sprints into your swimming workouts to keep Read more