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Wrap Someone Up in a Hoodie This Holiday

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:30:28 PST

Everyone loves a hoodie. You can bundle up in one at home, use it as an extra layer during an outdoor run or bike ride, or use it as a cover up after yoga class gets out. Hoodies make a great gift, and you can never have too many of them! Check out which ones we are spying for our loved ones this holiday season!

For the ladies: adidas Swift hooded fleece ($65), Billabong Buchanan hoodie ($46), WESC Icon Stripe hoodie ($70)

For the gents: adidas stripe knit hoodie ($80), Kangaroo hoodie ($44), adidas sport knit hoodie ($55)

5 Hoodies For Spring

FitSugar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:11 PDT

Spring weather is all about the bumpy transition between Winter and Summer. Since the move toward warmer weather is never direct, dressing for this volatile season requires layering. And in my opinion, it also helps to have a hoodie. When an unexpected wind kicks up, slip on your hood and battle the elements fashionably. Here are five fit hoodies I have my eye on for the Spring season.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Isis Whisper Hoodie Vest

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:30:00 PST

In the Winter, I am a big vest fan. Especially when getting active because it keeps my core warm while letting my arms breath.

It's always an added bonus if I can find a vest with a hoodie, so I am loving this Whisper Vest ($139) by Isis. Made from 650-fill powder goose down, it keeps you warm when it's on your back, but it's still light enough that you won't feel weighed down. Perfect on its own on cool days and evenings, or even under a shell when you are planning a long day of running, hiking, or snowshoeing this Winter. I am also loving the fun color combinations. Buy it here.

Fit For September: Must Haves

FitSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 PDT

"Thirty days has September" and with items like these you can make the most of those thirty days! Fall is beginning and it's back to school time! Even if you are not headed to class these five buys will help you be fit in and for September.

To read about these must haves just

What better way to head back to school than on a bike! Jorg and Olif have just introduced their latest city bike - the Scout ($495). Cruise around town in style on the limited edition red bike.
When tooling about town on your retro bicycle, you are going to want to protect your laptop as well as your back, by carrying all your gear in the Kata Ergo-Tech Sensitivity V backpack ($85) by Kata. Not only does it look like something James Bond would carry, but this pack will not double cross your shoulders or back since its ergonomic design is body friendly.
Because it is (or will be by the end of the month hopefully) getting cooler outside, you're going to need a hoodie and I am loving the Practice Hoodie ($69) by Athleta. The feminine pattern combined with the three quarter sleeves give it a girly, yet sporty look.
Fall just wouldn't be fall without an apple for your teacher, but this September I would go with apple juice instead, and the cloudier the better. Recent studies indicate the cloudier the apple juice the more antioxidants it contains. So drink up!
You should also start thinking about moving some of your workouts inside and if you are a cardio junkie you need to also start thinking about adding weight training into your routine. I say this because the new exercise guidelines suggest adding 2 days of strength training a week. Look for circuit training group classes where you can get your heart rate up while you build some muscle. Or create you own!

Look of the Day: Dark Side of the Moon

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:22:22 PDT

Zeldaf looks very Kate Moss in her dark side of the moon outfit. Although we have been seeing stripes for a while now, Zeldaf keeps it current with fabulous leather pirate-like boots. I also dig the black zip up hoodie.

Here's the low down on her outfit:

Cashmere Hoodie: Gap
Striped Tank: American Eagle
Black Jeans: J Brand
Boots: Steve Madden

Congrats to Zeldaf!

Everyone else, submit your looks and vote on your favorite ones today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Celebrity Style: Mischa Barton

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:18:46 PDT

Now here are two buddies who travel in style. I really hope Annabelle can travel as well as Ziggy. Mischa has toned it down for the high maintenance security check and she knows that a hoodie and railroad stripes are always travel ready. But it wouldn't be a celeb jetsetter situ without some designer shades and handbags!

To get this cute travel look,

read more Juicy Couture Eyelet Chiffon Blouse, $228. Original Penguin Innocent Isis Women's Zip Front Hoodie - Windglocken Heather, $80. & Company Malibu Pinstripe Jeans, $152. Champion Canvas Distressed Slip On, $40. Tom Ford Marguax Sunglasses, $340. The dog carrier is obviously Louis Vuitton - lucky Ziggy! - but her black handbag is also Louis Vuitton. Both can be found in LV stores. Bauer-Griffin

5 Supplements to Avoid

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:00 PST

We are constantly bombarded with supplements that we should be taking and buying and while some of them are good there are some that you should just try and avoid all together. CNN (with Health.com) gives us a helpful list of supplements that may do more harm than good:

Cascara: This is a natural laxative -- not a safe way to shed pounds.
Dandelion: It's a natural diuretic, so you lose only water weight.
Ephedra: The Food and Drug Administration banned it in 2004; now, court challenges hope to put it back on the shelf [GASP]. Ephedra increases the risk of heart problems and stroke.
Garcinia: There are possible links to liver damage.
Hoodia: There's been lots of hype about hoodia gordonni, a cactuslike South African plant with appetite-suppressing chemicals.
But that hoodia isn't available right now, says University of California, Los Angeles, expert and Health Advisory Board member David Heber, M.D., Ph.D. He says the hoodia products in stores or online probably contain other hoodia types that don't work -- or none at all. The British company Phytopharm, which has a global patent on hoodia for weight loss, says real products are years away. Bottom line: The available hoodia products may be safe, but they're useless.
Usnic acid: Found in some bodybuilders' formulas, it's been linked to severe liver damage.

Fit's Tip: Check the labels and avoid proprietary blends, which is a way that makers avoid revealing their contents.

Healthy Dose!!!!!

FitSugar — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:26:29 PST

Time to get a healthy dose of the web. Here are some things I thought you all might find interesting and useful.

Back in Skinny Jeans defends Tyra Banks and her body.

About.yoga reminds us that January 17th is National Yoga Day.

geeksugar has the lead on a doggie pedometer.

vitabeat casts doubt on anti-bacterial washes as disease control .

fitPod has a new music mix for you to download.

Fitness Fixation has some great tips for working out while at the park with your kids.

Complete Running goes for some retail therapy with a GREAT hoodie for running.

Starling Fitness disses flavor diet spray.

Healthbolt shows you the best condom ad.

Diet-blog asks the question is suburban sprawl making us fat.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Prodigy Riding Hoodie

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:29:12 PST

I am always on the lookout for good gear for my outdoor runs. It's hard to find the perfect stuff because too much bulk can really bring you down and too little can mean a very chilly run.

This is why I love the North Face Prodigy Riding Hoodie ($75.00). The two pockets allow you to carry the essentials (iPod, identification and mobile) without bulking the hoodie up with too many pockets. I love the side zipper at the neck, which allows for a great (and snug) fit. Buy it online at TheNorthFace.com.

15 Stylish Ways to Look Your Super Bowl Best

Marisa Tom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:18 PST

There's a lot to be planned before Super Bowl Sunday kicks off at 6:30 p.m. EST - the seven-layer dip, the guest list, the drink situation, and of course, your outfit. We're going to make the styling part a little bit easier on you without forgoing your usual sense of chic panache. That means, no oversized players' jerseys or hoodies here, just a quick lineup of New England Patriots and New York Giants-friendly pieces, perfect for game day antics and many more wears after the fact. Here's to scoring your own style-worthy touchdown - and may the best team win.

Source: Harper's Bazaar Spain