Style for Style: Breaking in New Shoes


Updated 01/14/08 5:53 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 30 comments

Style for Style: Breaking in New Shoes

I recently purchased my first pair of Chanel flats and wore them for the first time yesterday! I promised myself I'd sport them every single day for a year, so as to make every penny I paid for them worth it. Well, after only wearing them once, my little toes got red blisters on them and I had to break my promise...temporarily! I went out and bought some ped socks, but it was too late. Plus, the Read more

Twist Test: Are Your Running Shoes Dead


Updated 10/14/11 2:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Twist Test: Are Your Running Shoes Dead

My friends at geeksugar just posted about StrideKick a groovy little device that tells you how many miles you have run in your shoes so you know when to get new running sneaks. You should get new shoes every 350-550 miles depending on your running style, body weight, and the surface on which you run. But alas, the StrideKick is still in the prototype phase and won't be on the streets for Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Soludos For Opening Ceremony's Latest Collaboration Has Us Counting Down the Days 'Til Summer


Updated 05/15/12 11:46 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Soludos For Opening Ceremony Shoes 2012

With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box Read more

Shoe Review: New Balance 890


Updated 05/17/11 9:25 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Review of the 890 Running Shoe by New Balance

The barefoot running trend is, ironically, creeping into sneaker design. Inspired by the phenom of running sans shoes, many popular running shoe brands are bringing lighter weight running shoes to the market this Spring. New Balance, a company that built its reputation on well-cushioned, fortified sneakers, is introducing the revamped 890 running shoe ($100). It's a bantam weight sneaker — Read more

Christian Louboutin Launches a Beauty Brand


Updated 05/11/12 9:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christian Louboutin Starts Beauty Company

You may not be ready to splurge on a pair of Louboutin heels yet, but no worries: his cosmetics line could be classing up your bathroom counter in 2013. The famed shoe designer has started a new company, Christian Louboutin Beauté. "Beauty products also have to do with empowering women," he explained to WWD. "That's very much the job of the shoes I'm designing." This announcement comes just in Read more

3 Ways Walkers Can Benefit From Going Barefoot


Updated 05/10/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Barefoot Walking

If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

The Beauty Detail Kristen Stewart and January Jones Have in Common


Updated 05/08/12 3:56 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kristen Stewart and January Jones's Met Gala Nail Polish

On first glance, Kristen Stewart and January Jones had little in common for their Met Gala style. The On the Road star chose a snakeskin-bodice Balenciaga dress, while January slipped into a yellow Versace gown. Kristen's hair was wavy and loose; January's was straight and precise. Couldn't be more different, unless you looked at their manicures. Both actresses were sporting a neutral nail Read more

7 Smart Uses For Vaseline


Updated 05/08/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Vaseline

Vaseline was originally meant to protect cuts and scrapes, but this jar of petroleum jelly has evolved into an item with dozens of uses. Here are just some of the many ways to use this versatile product: Chapstick: Smear Vaseline on your lips to keep them from being chapped. Do it at night before you go to bed and you'll wake up with smooth, soft lips. Moisturize skin: Vaseline can be used on Read more