Yoga Poses for Swimmers
If swimming is one of your favorite cardio exercises, you probably suffer from tight shoulders and a tense upper back. Here are some yoga moves to stretch, strengthen, and open those areas. Read more
What's the Deal With: Virgin and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
As we all learned from the Butter or Margarine Quiz, olive oil is a much healthier alternative. Butter is bad for your heart since it is high in saturated fats, and most margarines are made from hydrogenated oil so they contain trans fats which raises your cholesterol. OK back to olive oil — what's the difference between virgin and extra virgin? Is one healthier than the other? What about Read more
5 Things: You Should Avoid Putting Into Your Body
Of course everyone eats this stuff sometimes. A brownie here, a Coke with lunch - nothing wrong with moderation. But if you're consuming these ingredients daily, it'll affect your mood and your health. Check the labels. These ingredients are in everything these days. 1. Hydrogenated oil (often labeled as trans fat) - A process that turns free flowing oil into a lard-looking solid at room Read more
Looks of the Week!
This week, our Fab Community stuck to striking neon pieces and bright, mixed prints. From cropped floral pants to polka-dot skinny jeans, our readers proved that bold bottoms work well with both neutrals and patterns. Whether mini or maxi, skirts were full of volume and paired with simple tops in classic shapes. High heels and structured handbags topped off the looks, adding a refined element to Read more
iWant: A Pac-Man Delicacy
We'll unapologetically wear our old-school gaming pride on our sleeves, but when the occasion calls for something a little more refined, costume baubles just don't fit the bill. To the rescue — as he always was during Summer days at the arcade — is the charming Pac-Man, who this time adds an adorable edge to a delicate, gold-filled chain ($32). Poised to gobble up a villainous ghost, the Read more
Look of the Day: Mellow Yellows
Fab reader Nettevartanian demonstrates that yellow-on-yellow can have a sweet, almost mellowing, effect. To do so, she tucked a loose-fitted white tank into a pair of neon lemon-lime skinny jeans, then she topped it off with soft yellow blazer. Instead of ending up with a loud look, the juxtaposition of bright vs. pastel creates an inversely cool, refined take on color. Finally, she accessorized Read more
Healthy Cocktail Tip: Skip Juice and Sugar For Fresh Fruit
Start shaking and stirring; it's Friday, which means happy hour is on the horizon. Warm weather makes us feel like we're on a beach vacation where sweet and fruity concoctions are the norm — it all tastes good going down until you realize that you've just undone a weekday's worth of workouts. Instead of passing on the Mai Tais, skip premade mixes, sugary juices, and refined sugar, and sweeten Read more
Look of the Day: Off-Duty Neon
Looking to keep your weekend wardrobe fresh with minimal effort? Fab reader Style Extraordinaire styled a cool off-duty look with an eye-catching twist. She paired easy basics — a gray t-shirt and cuffed skinny jeans — with polished add-ons, like a cropped white blazer and nude pointy-toe pumps. While this outfit already proves relaxed-cum-refined, it's her neon pink satchel that sets the Read more
Met Gala: Amy Adams
Amy Adams went for a refined retro vibe in a one-shouldered black-and-white Giambattista Valli number. Tonight's red-carpet ensemble is just further proof that she's nailed that stunning balance between an old-school Veronica Lake movie star and a Disney princess á la Enchanted. While the sweeping floor-length gown spoke for itself, we have to point out her awesome gold bow-tie belt — a Read more
Met Gala: Elizabeth Banks
If we had to describe Elizabeth Banks's Met Gala look in two words, they would be structured elegance. Then again, we really can't expect anything less from Effie Trinket herself. Elizabeth sported a mixed-media print dress by Mary Katrantzou featuring a high neckline, peplum bodice, and thigh-high slit — the perfect mix of sultry and refined. She also wore a pair of embellished crystal-heel Read more
