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Walking through rough neighborhoods can be hard on your ankles, and by rough I mean those neighborhoods with uneven sidewalks (tree roots can do a doozy to concrete) and streets littered with unexpected potholes. These sidewalk anomalies catch you unawares and suddenly your ankle twists, turns or rolls in a direction it just really shouldn't and you end up with a slight sprain. It might be Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more
It really is looking like this is the Summer of the British Invasion. With British boy bands burning up the charts, the London Olympics just a few months away, and the Queen's jubilee celebration about to begin, we can't turn around without spotting the Union Jack! Now the maternity world is set to be conquered by none other than Pregnant in Heels star and British expat Rosie Pope. As we told you Read more
For many brides, the perfect wedding-day outfit includes a jaw-dropping white gown and a princess-worthy pair of heels. But if you're donning a pair of pumps for your big day, make sure you read these tips to keep your feet happy and healthy. Stretches and exercises are important: Wearing heels too often can lead to different ailments, like bad posture, bunions, and tendinitis (not to mention Read more
When you conjure up an idea of what you think the Easter Bunny looks like, do you imagine it to be wearing geo-shaped sunglasses, sky-high Nicholas Kirkwood heels, and a polka-dotted silk scarf? We didn't either. But thanks to Vogue's supercute idea and a chic crew of imaginative minds, we've spotted 19 Easter rabbits that prove that even a children's character can be at the cusp of cutting-edge Read more
Dating jitters are only natural, but with a few simple tricks, you can escape your embarrassing insecurities and feel poised instead. Can't help but feel awkward on a date? Follow these easy tips to boost your confidence from the inside out: Plan ahead. When it comes to feeling good about yourself, preparation is a major factor. The night before your date, be sure that you sleep well, exercise, Read more
You may know her best as a member of the Cullen clan, but even if you're not a Twilight buff, chances are you've spotted Ashley Greene making the transition from actress to model as the face of DKNY Jeans. We caught up with the gorgeous campaign star at Macy's in NYC last night to chat all things fashion. Read on to find out Ashley's reaction to the DKNY campaign, her favorite denim, and her top Read more
A runner's feet take quite the beating with all the repetitive pounding, sweating, and muscle exertion. Here are five ways to help ease soreness and prevent foot injuries that could sideline your running routine. Grab a tennis ball: If you have a loving friend who's offering to rub your feet regularly, that's great, but most of us don't have that luxury. Instead, perform a little self-massage Read more
High heels. You either love them or hate them, but you can't deny they are chic. We love the height boost and illusion of longer legs they offer, but we do realize they're not the best things for our feet. Unfortunately, recent research shows that these lovely shoes may be worse than previously thought. In a study of longtime high heel wearers, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Read more
FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has shared a how-to on an overlooked exercise that everyone should be doing. Running, cycling, squatting, jumping, curling, crunches, and lunging — you do it all, right? Well, the one move you aren’t doing is probably the one that can keep you doing all those things (and more), pain and injury-free for a lifetime. What is it? Read more
