When Is Skinny Too Skinny?


Updated 06/15/11 9:07 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Skinny Models vs. Curvy Models

The debate over the size of today's fashion models has simmered for years, and while the fashion industry has taken steps to embrace the fuller-figure — Vogue Italia's June issue featuring a plus-size model cover should be noted — the majority of models are still skinny. Really skinny. This wasn't always the case; in the days of Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, women were fuller, and a Read more

Speak Up: Should Skinny Models Have Been Banned?


Updated 09/15/07 5:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 52 comments

Speak Up: Should Skinny Models Have Been Banned?

My girl FabSugar has been doing her thing at New York Fashion Week and I was expecting to see some less skinny models this time around since other major fashion weeks took action against using super skinny models. Turns out, not so much the case in NYC. In fact it seems like no one was even talking about it... Last season it was a big deal (or so I thought) when reports said that the Council of Read more

I'm Too Skinny: Too Skinny for This Show


Updated 02/12/07 10:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

I'm Too Skinny: Too Skinny for This Show

Even though NY did not seem to follow the recent trend in making models that are too skinny sit out the runway, Madrid is definitely pulling its weight (no pun intended). Madrid, the first city last year to ban models who are too skinny, has gone a step further this year and declared 5 models too thin for the catwalk at this week's international designer show. The other 64 models who were Read more

Coco Rocha Styles Up Cute Summer Outfits For Target — See All of the Looks


Updated 05/18/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coco Rocha For Target

Target enlisted model turned all-around fashion extraordinaire Coco Rocha as their May guest editor, styling up her must-have pieces from the retailer. With Summer on her mind, Coco created 10 supercute outfits fit for every occasion and there's no need to guess which occasion because she's labeled each outfit for you. For the "power woman," Coco paired mint green skinnies with a sharp blazer for Read more

Ashley Greene Talks Favorite Jeans, Her Foolproof Outfit, and Most Memorable Fashion Purchase


Updated 04/20/12 6:39 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ashley Greene DKNY Interview

You may know her best as a member of the Cullen clan, but even if you're not a Twilight buff, chances are you've spotted Ashley Greene making the transition from actress to model as the face of DKNY Jeans. We caught up with the gorgeous campaign star at Macy's in NYC last night to chat all things fashion. Read on to find out Ashley's reaction to the DKNY campaign, her favorite denim, and her top Read more

5 Healthy-Living Quotes From Kate Winslet


Updated 03/28/12 5:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Winslet Body Image, Diet, and Exercise Quotes

Ahead of Titanic 3D's release in theaters next week, Kate Winslet wowed on the red carpet of the film's London premiere today. Kate's never been shy about criticizing Hollywood's lust for body perfection and even successfully won a libel case in 2009 regarding it, when she sued the Daily Mail for claiming that she was lying about her exercise regimen. Here are five ways Kate Winslet inspires with Read more

Link Time: Hervé Léger Thinks Today's Models Are "Too Skinny, Too Sad"


Updated 03/25/11 12:30 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Herve Leger Thinks Models Are Skinny and Sad

Hervé Léger thinks models are "too skinny, too sad" — The Cut Opening Ceremony teams up with Hong Kong's Lane Crawford — Racked Five days, five looks, one girl: Hanneli Mustaparta — Vogue Daily Eight basics to get you through Spring and Summer — Fashionologie Box boutique footwear store launches — Vogue UK Daily Natalie Portman's maternity style deconstructed — The Budget Read more

Nicole Richie Reveals Her Fashion Star Creds During a Day of Press


Updated 03/14/12 9:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Nicole Richie NYC Fashion Star Press Stops Pictures

Nicole Richie started her morning bright and early with a visit to Live! With Kelly today in NYC. The designer and reality host is gearing up for tomorrow's debut of her series Fashion Star. Nicole joins forces with John Varvatos, Jessica Simpson, and model Elle Macpherson on the TV competition, which pits young designers against each other as they compete for buyers from retailers like Saks Read more

Celeb Style: Jessica Hart's Insanely Cute Prepster Look


Updated 03/08/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jessica Hart Louis Vuitton Bag

If you're not familiar with Jessica Hart yet, you should be, because her style is fantastic. The Australian model knows just how to mix and match, and she nailed a perfect transitional look that speaks to a few of the season's big trends. She adds both a pop of color on her hot-pink pullover and a pop of print on her scarf, then tempers her standout pieces with the basics — a pair of skinny Read more