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After seeing Marisa Tomei's outrageous hooping skills on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, I was inspired to check out the level two Hoopnotica DVD, Hoopdance Workout ($20). Marisa made those sexy moves look so easy, and even though I'm no hooping master by any means, if she could learn them from this DVD, I thought I'd give it a shot. This video begins with an eight-minute warmup of stretches using the Read more
My doorbell rang the other day and when I answered it, my postman had left this package (pictured on left) leaning against my door. I laughed out loud and thought, "Hmm. I wonder what that could be. I was so excited that my hoop had arrived, since practicing my moves along with the HoopDance DVD using a dinky hoop I found at a toy store wasn't quite cutting it. HoopGirl, the woman who made the Read more
Are you a little skeptical about how hula hooping can keep you fit? I was too until I checked out HoopDance ($24.99). It's an instructional fitness DVD that's perfect for beginners who want to learn how to move their bodies in a sexy way that tones and strengthens. Even if you can't keep a hoop in motion for more than two seconds (like me), Christabel Zamor, founder of HoopGirl, will give you Read more
I am not talking about hoops as in basketball. Nope, I'm referring to the hula hoop here. Beyoncé does it to stay in shape because it simultaneously tones your abs and glutes and helps get rid of love handles. Just like spinning or kickboxing, you can sign up for Hooping classes (also called HoopDance and HoopClass. It may seem like a joke, but in order to keep a hula hoop spinning in motion, Read more
Fergie left little to the imagination on the Grammys red carpet, arriving in a see-through Jean Paul Gaultier gown straight from the designer's Spring '12 couture collection. She paired the hot orange lace with black lingerie peeking out from underneath, then accessorized with bold gold hoops and a matching gold cuff. A jewel-encrusted clutch and a high ponytail finished the fashion-forward look. Read more
Olivia Wilde's beauty secrets? Headbands and hula hoops Fergie becomes the first face of Wet n Wild Cosmetics Blake Lively received Christian Louboutin's entire Spring collection Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon shaves her head See what Shopbop's buyer is eyeing for Spring Roberto Cavalli wants Jennifer Lopez to wear his perfume Camila Alves gets handbag design tips from Matthew Read more
Rachel Zoe is a busy woman, juggling The Rachel Zoe Project (which has not yet been renewed for season five), her signature Rachel Zoe collection, a line for QVC, 10-month-old baby Skyler, and a new television production company called Rachel Zoe Productions — but that's not stopping her from doing more. Zoe has plans to launch two new categories to her signature line: costume jewelry and Read more
A bold hoop earring has the ability to inject both a bit of cool and a hint of femininity. We've spotted a bevy of our favorite celebrities showing off just how these jewels can spice up a look. Jennifer Hudson donned a pair of oversized crystal-encrusted hoops at VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul; Jessica Biel dressed up a white Victoria Beckham gown with a pair of standout, modern hoops; and Hilary Read more
Nike put on quite a show in NYC today to introduce its new Nike+ Fuelband ($149). Jimmy Fallon played emcee for a roster of Nike execs and spokespeople, like hoops star Kevin Durant, Lance Armstrong, and sprinter Carmelita Jeter, at the Highline Stages, where the product was unveiled. The new bracelet is part watch, part exercise monitor, which allows you to set daily exercise goals and share Read more
Entourage leading lady Perrey Reeves opted for slinky and sexy on last night's Golden Globes party circuit. Her lingerie-inspired dress was a vision of black lace and nude sheers. She kept her accessories simple and sweet with diamond-encrusted hoop earrings and black peep toes. To complete her outfit, Perrey wore minimal makeup and let her hair down in a casual cascade. What do you think of this Read more
