Got tight hips from running, skiing, or sitting at a desk all day? Then give this awesome hip opener sequence a try. Read more

Sofia Coppola just listed her 1,800-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for $2.75 million. The Nolita loft, which Coppola has owned since 2002, features gorgeous views, a well-appointed kitchen, and a roof garden. It's a lovely apartment, and the open-living plan and high ceilings cultivate a lovely airiness — a boon for residents who often feel cramped in this densely populated Read more

Tight hips seem to be a common problem for almost everybody — from runners to cyclists, from deskbound bloggers to triathletes. Give this area a little extra love with this sequence of nine hip-opening stretches to increase your flexibility, reduce discomfort, and prevent injury. Try the series in the order listed here, or pick your faves to incorporate into your workout routine. Read more

Whether you click into skis or a snowboard, a strong yet flexible lower body will allow you to cruise down the mountain with control, helping you stay balanced rather than wiping out. This eight-posture lower body sequence focuses on strengthening the core, quads, and glutes, while opening the hamstrings and hips. Photos taken at Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio, Burlington, VT Read more

Jay-Z's instant hit, "Glory," not only celebrated the birth of baby Blue Ivy, it cracked open a window into the lives of two of the hip-hop world's biggest stars. While rapping about his amazement over the birth of his daughter, Jay-Z also revealed that Beyoncé suffered a painful miscarriage before this pregnancy. While many mamas keep their road to pregnancy private, others are very open about Read more

Jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's interior design style reflects the casual edge for which her jewelry line is known. A native of Santa Barbara, CA, Jennifer began her fashion career working bicoastal, wardrobe-styling gigs for feature films, television shows, and commercials. With a new husband and a decade of fashion cred under her belt, she decided to move to New York City to raise a family Read more

A pregnant Jennifer Garner toted her Celine bag and her youngest daughter, Seraphina, on her hip as she stopped by an LA nail salon today. Jennifer showered her little girl with kisses and the two shared a few secrets as they headed to the spa. The mother and daughter frequently team up to run errands together, but yesterday, Jennifer and Ben Affleck fit in some alone time as they headed out on a Read more

Yoga is great during pregnancy. Not only is it good strength and flexibility training, it can help you mentally and physically prepare for labor. Yoga also helps you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly grows. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in your hips and hamstrings. Complete the Read more

While I've always had Berlin as the number one city to hit on a tour of Germany, I have to say that the 25hours Hotel HafenCity is now making me mark Hamburg as a close second on my hypothetical travel itinerary. Hamburg's HafenCity neighborhood is Europe’s largest development project of the 21st century. A reinvention of Hamburg’s old harbor quarter, this cool hood features new restaurants, Read more

Heads up for a new trend alert: embroidery. This leather Indian Paintbrush iPad Clutch ($360) comes with a super hip hand-embroidered triangle print design, which is perfect for weaving into your Fall wardrobe. The case comes with one big open pocket for storing your iPad, but no one is stopping you from using this for toting a PlayBook, Xoom, or Galaxy Tab, or leaving your tablet at home Read more