Do You Sometimes Lie About the Clothing Size You Wear?


Updated 09/26/08 6:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 68 comments

Do You Sometimes Lie About the Clothing Size You Wear?

Personally, I don't think it's anyone's business what size clothes I wear, but if someone asked me, I wouldn't lie. I am what I am and I've come to terms with my body. I have a good friend though who's naturally petite (size 2), and one time I heard her tell someone she was a size 6. She said she doesn't want to hear negative comments like, "Geez, you need to eat something." So what about you . . Read more

DIY: Learn How to Make This Quirky Clothespin Chandelier


Updated 05/23/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Clothespin Chandelier DIY Directions

We're happy to present a post from one of our favorite sites, Stylelist Home. Ordinary clothespins become the basis for a stand-out chandelier with this Craft Of The Day. This light fixture, made entirely of clothespins, is a quirky, fun way to add oomph and texture to any room. We think it's a great accent to a living room or bedroom, but it would obviously be fitting in a laundry room too! Keep Read more

12 Ways to Stay in Your Regular Wardrobe While Pregnant


Updated 05/18/12 11:14 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Ways to Stay in Regular Wardrobe While Pregnant

As previously flat bellies turn into baby bumps and an expectant mama's clothes grow tight, a woman in her second trimester may try just about anything to extend the life of her prepregnancy clothes before diving into the world of maternity wear. Celebrities may opt for purchasing looser clothing in bigger sizes, but there are plenty of tricks for staying in your current clothes for a few weeks Read more

Link Time: Jenna Lyons Thinks Iris Apfel Should Revive Schiaparelli Brand


Updated 05/18/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News For May 18, 2012

Jenna Lyons thinks Iris Apfel should revive Schiaparelli — Fashionista Remembering the late Donna Summer and her fashion legacy — Styleite Olivia shops for slick lucite accessories — Olivia Palermo Women more apt to buy clothes shown on models their own size — The Frisky Burberry wins its $100 million counterfeiting lawsuit — HuffPost Style Celebrity man cleavage: not a trend to Read more

The Downsides to Meeting Your Goal Weight


Updated 05/17/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Appreciate When Losing Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around Read more

Savvy Tip: Take Pictures of Items You Need to Remember


Updated 05/05/12 8:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Take Pictures of Important Items to Remember

If there are certain things you need to remember and you have a smartphone, perhaps you should take a quick snapshot of it and leave the picture in your phone's photo album. It reduces the clutter in your bag — you don't have have to dig around your bag for strips of paper — and it's super easy to do. All it takes is one snap and you don't have to key in any information. Apartment Therapy Read more

Pop-Up Tops: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 05/01/12 3:42 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pop-Up Baby T-Shirts

Like most young toddlers, my daughter is fairly obsessed with pop-up and peekaboo books, which seem to surprise and delight her no matter how many times she's revealed that teddy bear under the bed or the snail behind the flower. While we've collected more than a dozen pop-up books, we don't have a single piece of pop-up clothing, a fact that Etsy seller Jane of Little Blue Frogs could rectify. Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Your Diaper Bag Must Haves


Updated 04/06/12 1:19 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

What Goes in a Diaper Bag

You've got the baby, the stroller, now you need the goods for your diaper bag. What to stash may seem like a daunting task, so we've streamlined the process for you. The below necessities are all you really need, and it's a good idea not to overstuff your bag to the point of it becoming a backbreaker (remember, you've also got a little person to tote around). As for the extras, pick and choose Read more

LilSugar's Baby Registry Essentials


Updated 04/15/12 3:37 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Baby Registry Must Haves

It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more