Back to Basics: The Best Shaving Creams


Updated 07/08/08 9:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 43 comments

Back to Basics: The Best Shaving Creams

These shaving creams worked for my dad, and they still work for me. When I began shaving in my early teens, I used these with a single blade razor. Nowadays, I use a four-blade razor for sensitive skin, and these creams work even better without breaking the bank. I’m a firm believer in splurging in some areas and saving in others, and these drugstore brands have never let me down. Do you have a Read more

Why Bouncing and Stretching Don't Mix


Updated 03/15/07 7:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Why Bouncing and Stretching Don't Mix

I remember taking a dance class when I was a little girl. We would always do floor exercises to warm up before dancing. My favorite was called Flying Butterfly. We'd sit down, facing the mirror of course, and put our feet together and our knees out wide. Then the teacher would say "Fly, butterflies, fly," and we'd flap our little knee wings. Now we know that bouncing your body while you Read more

Donna Karan Fall 2012


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Donna Karan Fall 2012

Somewhere, Marlene Dietrich is smiling. Donna Karan's Fall 2012 collection gave menswear a seductive turn, somehow making the double-breasted suit look just as sexy as the fitted dresses. Whereas past collections felt loose and languid as a yoga pose, this latest collection was all about sharp tailoring and even sharper edges. Blazers had pointed shoulders, tops had extra wide, stiff cuffs, Read more

View Rachel Roy's Fall 2012 Presentation — Including Her New Shoe Collection


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Rachel Roy NYFW Fall 2012

This season, Rachel Roy translates megawatt hues onto wearable pieces — even furs and sweaters get the pop-of-color treatment to pair against the line's sleek trousers or simple shifts. If it's not rich, saturated color, then Roy steals our interest with her texture story in leather, tweedy knits, and open cable knit. Altogether the looks read in perfect balance — she delivers a hint of Read more

Rachel Roy Fall 2012


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Rachel Roy Fall 2012

True to form, Rachel Roy delivered a delightfully wearable collection of bold-hued knits and dresses, homing in on the perfect balance of easy separates and keen architectural detail for Fall '12. Roy excels in crafting pieces women want to wear — it's that mix of the understated, like slouchy knits in brilliant colors, and the sharpness of a well-executed cut — and the backs of Roy's evening Read more

6 Things to Do With Scallions


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What to Do With Leftover Green Onions or Scallions

Ever buy a bunch of herbs for a recipe, only to use a scant stem and find the rest wilted with dehydration a week later? This has admittedly been a long-standing problem in my kitchen, and I've been determined to cultivate a solution for it. This week I'm addressing an aromatic I have a chronic problem forgetting about: scallions. When they're fresh, green onions have a biting smell and are Read more

Look of the Day: Slick Embellishments


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Leather Pants Street Style

Fab reader Dadouchic rocked a black-and-white outfit that instantly reminded us of a perfectly chic interpretation of Karl Lagerfeld's monochromatic style. Her fitted faux leather pants provided a slick edge while her sweet white blouse, complete with Peter Pan collar, softened up the overall feel. She took care to spice up her silhouette with gilded embellishments (read: a super sparkly gold Read more

Grammy Awards: Malin Akerman


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Malin Akerman at Grammys 2012

Malin Akerman took to the Grammys in a supersleek Cushnie et Ochs sheath. A cutout at the neckline gives the look a sexier edge, as do a pair of open-toe booties. The rest she plays with cocktail-chic add-ons — just a few silver jewels and a shimmering black box clutch to complete the look. What's your take on Malin's white-hot style? Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here! Read more

DKNY Fall 2012


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DKNY Runway Fall 2012

Dedicated to the Beat Generation, DKNY Fall 2012 showed a collection filled with strong silhouettes, pretty details, and even some shearling and fur. Designed with a city girl in mind, these seemed dedicated to the working city girl — skirt and jacket looks were belted for a crisp look, and coats were edged in leather. Ashley Greene, Nina Dobrev, and Coco Rocha were seated in the front row, Read more