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

How to Wear a Bra Top: 3 Ways to Channel Your Inner Kelly Kapowski


Updated 05/22/12 8:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Crop Top or Bra Top

When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more

Link Time: Prada Debuts Short (and Sweet) Fashion Film at Cannes


Updated 05/22/12 8:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fashion News For May 22, 2012

Prada surprised Cannes with a charming short fashion film — Styleite Tilda Swinton reveals flowing red locks on the cover of Candy Magazine — HuffPost Style Glam tip: banish spots from suede — Olivia Palermo Eight reasons you should change your mind about cropped pants — Stylelist Pippa Middleton wore the pink version of Kate's Issa engagement dress — The Cut When fashion and 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

DIY: Learn to Make Your Own Coated Denim


Updated 05/03/12 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY How to Make Coated Denim

Coated denim is everywhere this season, so for today's DIY, we're going to show you how you can make your very own pair at home with just a few ingredients. Coated denim has a waxy finish that gives the illusion of a pair of slick leather pants. The best part? For this DIY you're free to choose the jeans that work best for you. Keep watching to see how and let us know what you think. On Allison 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

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "At the Codfish Ball"


Updated 04/30/12 3:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men Recap "At the Codfish Ball"

This week's Mad Men puts the spotlight on Megan, who has a career breakthrough at work, though she's less successful with her visiting parents. Peggy's domestic situation is also highlighted when she takes her relationship with Abe to the next level, and Roger is bouncing back from his separation from Jane quite nicely — though it would have been nice if he could have kept his pants on. This Read more

3 Ways to Wear Spring's Sporty Trend Now


Updated 04/27/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Wear Spring 2012 Sporty Trend

Sporty looks dominated the runways at Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, inspiring us to test out this trend ourselves! So we headed to Barneys New York in Beverly Hills to show you how to slide right into athletic-infused outfits this season. Whether you prefer a pair of chic running shorts, some updated track pants, or a sexy neoprene bodysuit, we've got something for Read more

As Madewell's Epic Road Trip Begins, Creative Director Shares Her Wardrobe Must Haves


Updated 04/13/12 1:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Madewell Head Designer Kin Ying Lee

Madewell launched a massive road trip yesterday, using a vintage Airstream as a kind of nomadic pop-up shop to bring its awesome (we can personally vouch for this) denim to cities and college campuses from Boston to Seattle. We stopped by the Airstream yesterday morning to share coffee, donuts, and Spring shopping tips with Kin Ying Lee, the ever hospitable and eternally cool creative director of Read more

5 Places to Find Cute, Cheap Workout Clothes


Updated 04/10/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Cute, Cheap Fitness Clothes Shopping

Having killer workout gear can help motivate you to stick with a routine, but that doesn't mean you have to invest in an all-Lululemon wardrobe. If you're looking for activewear that's cute, cheap, and somewhere in between a ratty old t-shirt and whole-paycheck performance wear, here are five inexpensive options. Old Navy: The retailer known for cheap basics has an activewear line that also lays Read more