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Winter is on the horizon, but no need to hibernate. Exercising outdoors can be done safely if you take a few precautions, and studies have shown that our bodies don't perform as badly in the crisp Winter air as we may think. But even if the thought of even attempting to go outside has you running for your Pilates DVD, here are some ways to make your Winter exercising as safe as Read more
As the weather gets colder and the hours of daylight diminish, it's important to keep warm and visible while working out. This can also make layering tricky, which is why I love vests. This Brooks Nightlife Vest ($80) provides core warmth and heightens visibility through its fabric color and reflective highlights. The polyester microfiber fabric is water resistant, wind resistant, and Read more
On my recent chilly jogs with my husband, I have been finding that my little ears ache due to the wind and cold. One solution I am considering is these Lobz Audio Ear Warmers ($21.00) that allow you listen to tunes and protect your ears from wind and cold. How cool is that? No pun intended. The removable stretch fleece moisture management system provides wicking, which means your ears will stay Read more
San Francisco may not have arctic weather, but running in the Winter still calls for a few layers, or at least gear strategically designed to keep frosty temps at bay. Enter the newest offering from running company Mizuno: its Breath Thermo line of zip-up jackets, tops, and tights designed with snowy weather in mind. Thin and lightweight, both the Mizuno Breath Thermo Layered Running Tights Read more
There may be more than a few good reasons to take your runs outside this Fall, but that doesn't mean that the shorter days and colder temps aren't going to make it harder for you to stay motivated. Before you hit the trails, make sure you stay safe and warm by bundling up in reflective gear that's perfect for low-visibility evenings. Here are five of our favorite cold-weather reflective tops and Read more
True to the Rachel Zoe manifesto, her Fall '12 lineup delivered a unique mix of nostalgic and contemporary-cool pieces. Inspired by the rock 'n' roll glamour of 1960s London — think Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull — the collection boasted all the trademark elements of that oh-so-cool era. Knit minidresses, sequined gowns with updated twists, tailored menswear-inspired suits in jewel-toned Read more
The adorable Taylor Swift outfitted a sweet rainy-day style while out in London. With NW3's quirky cat print frock as the base, she piled on perfectly cool cold-weather gear, topping the look with a suede moto jacket and cable-knit scarf. We love that she contrasted her girlie little dress with a pair of menswear-inspired Oxfords and worn leather satchel to finish it off. Looking for something Read more
Winter is here, y'all! From snowstorms to buckets of rain across the country, many of us are breaking out the cold-weather gear to stay toasty and dry. Sometimes, though, it gets so cold that our normal apparel (and our cell phone!) needs a little help in the warmth department. That's where these wearable gadgets come in; click through to check them out! Read more
Now that it's gearing up to unleash a wicked load of 4G phones (and soon, an iPhone), Verizon is dishing out the Winter cell phone tips to keep you texting, emailing, and chatting, and at just the perfect time. Although we've been hanging out in the middle of the desert at CES in Las Vegas, it gets pretty nippy out there, and according to Verizon, cold weather sucks down your battery faster than Read more
Winter is in full effect, and I don't know about you, but it's getting pretty cold in my neck of the woods. While I do travel with my gadgets quite a bit, I've learned that cold weather is not always tech-friendly. You may not realize it, but freezing temps can be just as dangerous — if not more so — to gadgets than the Summer heat since there are hidden dangers you can't see. Check out these Read more
