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I've received many questions about Slim Shots lately so I thought I'd address the topic. Slim Shots are little vanilla-flavored oil filled (each dose contains oat and palm oil) shots to be taken at breakfast that claim to trigger the body’s natural appetite control mechanism, which is supposed to satisfy shot slingers for longer periods of time. Being satisfied longer ideally means that you Read more
Equal parts dramatic and laid-back, the maxi skirt encapsulates everything we love about breezy Spring style. This Spring, look out for knot detailing, slit opening, and mini/maxi combos. If you're big on color, try out bright shots of tangerine, turquoise, and neon hues seen on the runways of Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Roksanda Ilincic to name a few. The best way to wear them? Any way Read more
It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure. Amazon Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Prefer your morning java to a steaming cup of tea? Here's a compelling reason to make the switch: a new study in the online journal Obesity suggests that green tea may help prevent weight gain. Other recent studies have also suggested that drinking a cup or two of green tea each day may help you manage your weight. But is Read more
The costume: Mia Wallace If ever there was an easy-to-put-together Halloween costume, it's Uma Thurman's Mia Wallace character from Pulp Fiction. And if ever there was a sexy movie poster, it's this one. (Well, smoky treat aside.) Hair and makeup: Uma famously wore Chanel's classic Vamp nail polish for the flick, and Revlon's red-black Vixen polish is another possibility. Of course, you'll also Read more
After months of shuffling and shifting at Ungaro, Jeanne Labib-Lamour's presence as chief designer seems to offer clarity in a bright, beautifully crafted Spring 2012. At the forefront of our minds are the bold abstract prints in fresh poppy-red and turquoise that ran throughout, dotting shifts, pants, blouses, and even swimwear. The pattern is actually inspired by aerial shots from NASA, proving Read more
The iPhone 4 is already the second most popular camera on Flickr, so why not outfit your camera of choice in a little disguise? Made in partnership with the mobile photo smarties over at Hipstamatic, Agent 18's HipstaCase ($40, available May 5) looks like a slim little plastic camera from days gone by. Fitting your iPhone 4s and iPod Touches, the HipstaCase also comes with a few accessories — a Read more
Recognizing the changing ways consumers are using point-and-shoot cameras, Samsung has introduced the MultiView MV800 digital camera ($280), which comes armed with a three-inch-wide flip-out display. Flip the LCD touchscreen out 180 degrees to expertly frame a self-portrait shot. Adjusting the screen also allows for more graceful low-angle shots on the ground without crouching down and high-angle Read more
Yigal Azrouël's Fall 2011 collection conjured up images of super chic French girls walking the streets of St. Germaine and Rue Etienne Marcelle. The collection was filled with boyish basics like cropped slim trousers, button-up shirts, and double-breasted blazers, yet still showed its feminine side with luxe fur touches, stunning silk and feathered cocktail frocks, and an unexpected palette of Read more
It was the dead versus the undead on True Blood this week, and Antonia strikes the first blow against the vampires. Bon Temps’s residents started choosing sides in what already seems like an inevitable war. With those who love vampires standing protectively by their coffins, and those who have been hurt by them ready to join the resurrected witch. King Bill emerged as a savvy leader during Read more
