What's the Deal With Pink Eye?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Pink Eye?

Pink eye has been oddly popular in pop culture lately: first, as a plot point in Knocked Up and, more recently, befalling Vinny on MTV's Jersey Shore. As a result, contracting pink eye — officially known as conjunctivitis — could elicit snickers from your friends. The stigma attached to pink eye is that it's caused by — as Jason Segel's character so eloquently states in Knocked Up — "poo Read more

Which Is the Worst: Pink Eye, Stomach Bug, or the Flu?


Updated 09/04/11 10:02 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Which Is the Worst: Pink Eye, Stomach Bug, or the Flu?

Nobody likes getting sick, but 'tis the season. I've seen so many illnesses going around my daughters' school, I shudder to think about catching one. So far so good, though. We've only suffered from minor colds. But we're lucky, because there are some monster viruses out there, and while being sick is the pits, some illnesses are worse than others. For me, a 24-hour stomach bug is the absolute Read more

Sick Days Are Not For Moms


Updated 08/31/09 6:14 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 6 comments

Parents Getting Sick From Children

Do moms ever have downtime — even when they are sick? That's what a pregnant colleague wondered when her son recently came down with an ear infection and a nasty case of pink eye. She rented him movies, set up art projects, and occupied her tot to keep him happy. At the same time, she was diligent about keeping her hands washed, the toys sanitized, and the pillowcases clean. After a night of Read more

Fab Flash: Pink Eye Takes London Fashion Week By Storm (Ew)


Updated 02/14/08 7:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Fab Flash: Pink Eye Takes London Fashion Week By Storm (Ew)

Agyness Deyn's funky eyewear this week wasn't just a function of her quirky taste, it turns out. The model, who sported Max Headroom-like sunglasses at The Elle Style Awards earlier this week, and then an eye patch at her best friend Henry Holland's show yesterday, is suffering from pink eye. The highly contagious eye infection is reportedly sweeping the models at London Fashion Week, and may Read more

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)


Updated 05/24/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 24, 2012

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video — Styleite How to get pink ombré on dark hair — HuffPost Style Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams — Stylelist Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services — The Cut Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas — The Fashion Spot 10 star-inspired hairstyles that are Read more

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever


Updated 05/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Blowout at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Gloss That Looks Good on Everyone


Updated 05/21/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Intelligent Nutrients Lip Gloss

Some lip glosses are so waxy, your lips feel as if they're suffocating, while others are so shiny, they practically blind the person standing next to you. Such is not the case with Intelligent Nutrients' Lip Delivery Antioxidant Gloss in Pink Hibiscus ($24). Free of synthetic waxes and oils (and fragrance and colorants), the subtly tinted gloss lends just a hint of sheen to the lips. And the Read more

Punch Up Your Technicolor Style With a Seriously Colorful Bag


Updated 05/17/12 11:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Colorful Bags For Summer

Where Spring-to-Summer bag statements are concerned, dull is not an option. Thus, we've rounded up the season's brightest technicolor options for your shoulder candy perusal. These bold bags are nothing short of eye-catching accessories, sure to punch up everything from your beach-going attire to your sophisticated LWD ensembles a few color notches. We couldn't resist Prada's limited edition Read more

Look of the Day: Bright White


Updated 05/15/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

White Jeans Bright Top Street Style

Fab reader Dadouchic has provided us with a brighter-than-bright outlook on the denim trend. How did she do it? First, she paired a silky orange button up blouse with white skinny jeans. Then, outfitted the look with a black skinny belt, a bold oversized pink envelope clutch, and Zara's colorfully two-toned sandals. To finish, she added a gold watch, a stack of friendship bracelets, a gold Read more

Who Had the Prettiest Petal-Pink Lipstick This Week?


Updated 05/12/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pink Lipstick Trend Spring 2012

The bold lipstick trend may be rampant this season, but there's still plenty of room for the classics. Read: petal-pink lip looks — and this week we saw our fair share of them. Sanaa Lathan paired her subtly glossy version with a metallic eye, while Nikki Reed went for a shimmery grapefruit hue with a hint of champagne shadow. Michelle Trachtenberg, on the other hand, accentuated her flawless Read more