Most Comfortable Walking Shoes Revealed


Updated 05/26/07 5:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Most Comfortable Walking Shoes Revealed

I was thrilled to read that MostComfortableShoes.com had revealed the top five sneakers for walking and then I am less than thrilled with the way they look. Despite the fact that some of these sneaks look like my grandma would be sporting 'em, these shoes were made for walking, not for looking good. Without further ado (because I know you can hardly contain yourself) here are the top Read more

Walk This Way: The Benefits of Walking


Updated 04/04/12 12:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Why Walking Is a Good Way to Exercise

Around here, there's no exercise we don't love. Yoga, running, and rock climbing all have a place in our hearts. But we don't discount the most unassuming exercise of all, walking. It's a great no-fuss way to exercise (all you need are comfortable walking shoes!), and a moderately intense pace — 100 steps per minute — is the key to losing weight. If you're in the mood for taking advantage of Read more

10 Essential Etiquette Tips For the Yoga Studio Newbie


Updated 10/11/11 8:45 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Beginning Yoga Studio Tips

I'm no yoga expert, but I do enjoy going to yoga class to keep me feeling relaxed and aligned. Since regularly practicing can add up, I've been doing work trade at my local studio so I can take a free class or two in exchange for manning the front desk once a week. It's made me feel more comfortable with yoga culture as well as helped me learn about the different yoga styles. It's also allowed Read more

Summer Travel Guide: Sicily


Updated 06/16/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Wear in Sicily 2011-06-16 13:05:42

Sicily is home to heavenly beaches, majestic mountains and Europe's oldest active volcano. The coasts are gold with orange and lemon orchards, and each scenic region offers something totally different. When it comes to Sicilian vacation style, the most important thing to keep in mind is your shoes — it's inevitable that you'll do tons of walking, so comfortable footwear is essential. The Read more

10 Things Worth Paying More For


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by Bundle · 0 comments

Things Worth Paying For

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! It is better to save, than it is to spend — that's usually a winning (and smart!) mantra to live by. But there are actually some things that are worth the extra dollars in cost. Here are 10 of them. Service. Consumers like to complain about the terrible service they get from certain companies — cell phone and cable TV Read more

Save Money With Vintage Clothing Just like Chloe Sevigny


Updated 05/10/11 4:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Save Money With Vintage Clothing Just like Chloe Sevigny

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Vintage fashion is inherently democratic. Celebrity style icons like Chloe Sevigny, Nicole Kidman and Alexa Chung don’t get their inimitable style from mindlessly chasing every new trend — and neither should you plunk down serious change for the latest “it” bag when you could spend less money and sport an original Read more

In Her Shoes: Eunice Park, Professional Bloomingdale's Shopper


Updated 02/20/12 8:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Become a Buyer

Eunice Park is enjoying the life a lot of girls dream to have — living in the Big Apple and working as a professional shopper. Yes, you heard me right. Eunice is an associate buyer at Bloomingdale's, a job that many girls covet, but a hard position to attain in the competitive world of fashion. So what does it take to get there and what's it like? Well, read on to find out what it's like to Read more

In Her Shoes: Stefanie Michaels, Adventure Girl and America's Tweetheart


Updated 03/16/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Adventure Girl Interview With Stefanie Michaels

With a name like Adventure Girl, you know she's rockin' a dream job. She's a daring traveling expert, and has left footprints in places like safaris in Africa and ice hotels in Iceland. She's not just your average travel guru — Stefanie Michaels, has been dubbed by Vanity Fair as "America's Tweetheart," for her huge Twitter following on @adventuregirl . . . about 1.5 million followers and Read more

Harley Pasternak Is Always on the Run


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Fitness Tip From Celeb Trainer Harley Pasternak: Always Wear Your Running Shoes

I was lucky enough to talk to celeb trainer Harley Pasternak, who shared a tip that seems perfect for the weekend. Harley says that the singular, most important piece of fitness advice he can offer someone is, "get a great pair of running shoes." On top of that, Harley says that you should always be wearing them, always. "Wearing a solid pair of running shoes helps put you in the mindset of being Read more