Get Your Butt in Gear: Adjustable Pant Lengths


Updated 10/08/07 4:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: Adjustable Pant Lengths

For anyone whose legs are especially short or especially long, finding a workout pant that is a good length can be a major hassle. Short folks find themselves stepping on hems while the tall folks can barely hide their white socks. Good news ladies, there is a pant for us all. These New Balance Thermal Lite pants ($60) are made so you can cut off about four inches (if needed) from the prehemmed Read more

Look of the Day: Leopard Meets Brights


Updated 05/28/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Leopard-Print Blouse Street Style

Fab reader ppfgirl brought chic sophistication to the bright-pants trend by adding animal print and and classic gold accessories. She paired cropped kelly-green pants with a breezy leopard-print blouse before grabbing a structured two-tone tote that coordinated with the neutral shades of her top. Along with cool aviators, she dressed up the look with bold accessories: a long chain necklace, a Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more

See the Outlandish Crowns Mulberry, Lanvin, and More Designed for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee


Updated 05/16/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen Jubilee Crowns Pictures

We're excited to bring you the best fashion finds, shopping stories, and style news from one of our favorite sites, Fashionista. Today, they're giving us a look at the crowns designed for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth has long been considered a woman of many hats–and she’ll soon be adding many more to her burgeoning collection of (mainly pastel) headwear. In honor of the Read more

5 Things You Can Do For Your Mom This Mother's Day — and 5 She Can Do For You


Updated 05/12/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mother's Day Gifts For Your Mom and You

Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more

A Reader's First Half Marathon Is Full of Triumphs and a Little Bit of Embarrassment


Updated 05/03/12 12:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Having to Pee During a Marathon

FitSugar reader Dhitri has an embarrassing tale about her first half marathon. She shared her story in our RunningSugar community group. Help her out by sharing your own funny or embarrassing race tales below! So you know I ran my first half and had the greatest time ever. There were a few blunders, of course (what's a race without 'em?). Firstly, I arrived only half an hour before the start. Read more

A Reader Shares How She Lost the Stubborn Last 5 Pounds


Updated 05/02/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Intervals to Lose the Last 5 Pounds

FitSugar reader spacekatgal shared this inspiring story of how she dropped those last five pounds during her weight-loss journey. She posted her tip in the RunningSugar community group. Hey everybody. I realize this doesn't fall under, "Overshare," but I used to be amazingly overweight — 268 pounds, in fact. It's been a long time, like eight years, but there's still residual damage to my body Read more

3 Ways Going Vegan Helps You Lose Weight, 3 Ways It Makes You Gain


Updated 04/26/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mischa Barton Goes on a Vegan Diet

Celebs like Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, and Olivia Wilde all benefit from a vegan diet — now add actress Mischa Barton to the list. The 26-year-old actress showed off her slim and healthy figure on the set of Oasis singer Noel Gallagher's new music video. Mischa told Us Weekly, "I've been running like three miles a day," and added she also loves juice cleanses and vegan food. Vegan Read more

Mango's Color-Coated Summer '12 Lookbook Has Us Feeling the Heat


Updated 04/20/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Mango Summer 2012 Lookbook

If Mango has its way, it's going to be a cool, colorful (yet sophisticated) Summer. The Spanish retailer recently released its latest looks for Summer 2012, offering up crisp, casual denim, brightly colored tops and printed dresses, and long, louche silhouettes — all expertly modeled by the gorgeous Magdalena Frackowiak. Just see our top three ensembles from the collection below, then click the Read more

Game of Thrones, "What Is Dead May Never Die": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 04/16/12 8:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Thrones Recap "What Is Dead May Never Die"

This week's Game of Thrones introduces us to a few new characters, while giving a bit of the spotlight to Tyrion, Theon, and Renly, and happily, there's no Joffrey again this week (though we get a good bit of Sansa). Renly is on a throne with a new wife, Theon makes a decision about where his loyalty lies, and Tyrion masterfully orchestrates a ruse. Oh, and as usual, there is a ton of blood Read more