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Cold Hands, Warm Heart?

FitSugar — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:27:56 PST

We all know that you can't "catch a cold from being cold," but feeling cold will affect your immune system, making it less able to protect itself from germs.

So whenever you're going to be in cold weather - make sure you're dressed right with long underwear, a warm coat, a hat, and mittens.

Check out these down mittens from Sierra Designs. They come in 6 different colors, and are filled with toasty warm insulating down. And for $25, they'll keep your fingers warm whether you're out snowshoeing or running to get the mail.

If you love those, you'll love these down slippers. Great for keeping your tootsies warm when hanging out at home.

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Coming in Hot: It's National Hot Breakfast Month

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:03:08 PST

Did you know that February is National Hot Breakfast Month? It can be tough to get out of bed when it's cold outside, so stay cozy in cool temperatures by cooking up a steamy meal first thing in the morning. For fresh recipe ideas, check out these 10 hot breakfast dishes to give your chilly days a sizzling start.

Celebaby Roundup!

Katie Henry — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:55 PST

Celebrities had another exciting weekend enjoying time outside and with their families! Jessica Alba visited a park in LA with her daughters while Marion Cotillard strolled through chilly NYC with baby Marcel. Katherine Heigl grabbed lunch with her loves, and Rebecca Gayheart spent the day with Billie Dane - click through to see what they were all up to!

Rag & Bone Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:13:07 PST

Rag & Bone's Fall runway show took place on a chilly evening at Pier 57, but everyone seemed to forget the brisk draft once David Neville and Marcus Wainwright started the show. "Think about a country house and all the things you might find in it," said Wainwright when describing the collection. Layering was key in the duo's vision; ikat printed dresses, wool jodhpurs, tapestry floral suiting, fur vests, and blanket striped wraps were smartly piled on top of one another, creating a luxe, textured feel without going overboard. Meanwhile, sharp tailored coats, blazers, precision-cut suit sets, and a continuous theme of leather touches tempered the varied mix, injecting a sharp, modern feel across the board. For accessories, Neville and Wainwright created more covetable must haves, supplying die-hard fans with a lineup of lace-up boots and stacked platform loafers. The closer? House of Pain's "Jump Around," which pretty much sums up the evening's exciting showing.

Trends: Blanket stripes, asymmetric wrap skirts, jodhpurs, suiting.
Colors: Copper, gray, blue, burgundy, black, red.
Key Piece: The multicolored blanket striped blazers and wraps sit high on our lust list.
Accessories: Lace-up and tweed ankle boots, stacked platform loafers, leather gloves, classic brown leather belts, satchel bags.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who crave texture and modernity like Taylor Tomasi Hill and Hanneli Mustaparta.

5 Sweet Cocktails That Help Bring the Heat

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:01:08 PST

When the weather is cool, there's nothing more soothing than a steamy and delicious treat. If you're looking to take that Winter chill out of your cold bones with a yummy nightcap, here are five options that are all perfectly fit for the chilly weather and ready to help heat you up.

A Reader Recipe: Lemongrass Chicken Soup

Fit Community — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:19:06 PST

Chilly Winter weather calls for body-warming soups. Reader CheesePlease whipped up this Thai lemongrass chicken soup using easy-to-find ingredients. She posted a pic in our Healthy Recipe group.

This flavorful lemongrass soup gives you a taste of an authentic Thai or Vietnamese recipe, but without using all the hard-to-find ingredients.

Find the full recipe at the blog Cheese Please and don't forget to post your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!

Fit For February: Must Haves

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:54:06 PST

Well, January went by quickly, didn't it? With February here, we're picking gear that'll keep us on track with all of the healthy resolutions we made last month. We've got new gear to motivate us to get our butts into the gym but still keep us warm during those chilly outdoor workouts.

February Must Reads

Tara Sharp — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:31:16 PST

Ready or not, February has arrived! And with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're feeling the love. This month brings the holiday for lovers along with a diverse selection of book releases - from heartbreaking memoirs to fictional love stories to beautiful odes to cities and icons. So set the mood with some of the sexiest and romantic books out this month, or simply take advantage of the chilly weather by cozying up to one of our riveting recommendations. Dive in to the most promising books of February now!

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Editors' Picks: Entertainment Must Haves For February

BuzzSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

It might still be chilly as we greet February, but this month has some hot offerings in entertainment. We're looking forward to a couple of new releases in the theater, but the biggest focus on film will come toward the end of the month, when the Oscars air. TV also some great things to get excited about, from a new musical drama to a once-a-year sports spectacular. Ready to see which events you should know about for February?

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5 Reasons Not to Skip Winter Farmers Markets

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:24:23 PST

I know, it's really cold outside. But the shift in weather is no excuse to shift your diet away from local, sustainable, fresh food! You may not get to wear shorts and a tank, but making a trip to a farmers market is just as productive an excursion in the cooler months as it is in the hot Summer sun. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Here are five reasons you shouldn't skip farmers markets in the Winter.

A little green goes a long way. While the chilly weather and lack of sunshine is bound to affect your mood, you'll be feeling recharged after you head to a farmers market, in all of its colorful Winter splendor. As I've said to myself: a little green goes a long way amid all the gray.
Try out new fruits and veggies. Even if the farmers market doesn't have what I'm looking for, it always proves to be a great experience: you're forced to think outside your typical box and pull for fruits and vegetables you might not have been exposed to before. If you've moved to a new city or are living in a different climate, getting to a farmers market is an awesome way to see what your new region has to offer your taste buds. Who knows? Maybe you'll find your new favorite nosh.

Keep reading for three more reasons why you shouldn't skip Winter markets.