Got Seasonal Allergies? Exercise Indoors


Updated 04/22/09 12:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Got Seasonal Allergies?  Exercise Indoors

Allergies are a drag - no argument there. I don't like taking decongestants because they make me fuzzy headed. They also dry out my mouth and make my throat feel pasty dry. Plus decongestants don't just dry out your sinuses, they can affect your lady business too. I do love using my Rhino Horn neti pot to flush dust and pollen out of my nose - it gets to the root of my symptoms. If I'm too Read more

Bill Murray Is Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Hyde Park on Hudson Trailer


Updated 05/18/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hyde Park on Hudson Trailer

Bill Murray takes on a presidential role as Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upcoming film, Hyde Park on Hudson. He's joined by Laura Linney, playing his distant cousin (and love interest?) Margaret Stuckley. Based on true events, the film takes place over a weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of England came to visit the president at his residence in Upstate New York. It may sound stuffy, but Read more

12 Fresh Laptop Sleeves For Spring


Updated 03/28/12 10:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Handmade Laptop Sleeves From Etsy

It's out with the old and in with the new (and newly cleaned) tech gear this Spring, so while you're tossing out your stuffy Winter wear, why not cast your ratty laptop sleeves aside as well? Check out a few fresh handmade laptop sleeves that will protect your machine and look great with your bright seasonal wardrobe. Accessorize to impress, that's what I always say. Read more

Veep Preview: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is the President's Right-Hand Woman


Updated 02/28/12 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Veep Trailer HBO

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is coming back to the small screen in Veep, but this time she's getting far more political than Elaine Benes ever was. She plays Selina Meyer, the vice president of the United States, and she's no stuffy DC type. Selina is smart, sassy, and seems to always have an S-bomb ready to go, especially for members of her staff, which include Arrested Development's Tony Hale and Anna Read more

Tips For Practicing Yoga in the Winter


Updated 01/18/12 7:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Winter Yoga Tips

When cold, brisk air is blowing outside, I crave practicing yoga in a heated room. Walking around barefoot in a tank top and feeling the warm arm on my skin is incredibly liberating. Practicing yoga in the Winter is a little different than in the summertime, so here are some things you should keep in mind until the thaw. Don't just head to class in your just your capris. Be sure to wear warm Read more

How Pregnancy Affects Exercise: Did These Happen to You?


Updated 12/21/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pregnancy and Exercise

Of course you're all excited about the arrival of your little bundle of joy, but who knew pregnancy could cause so many strange and uncomfortable health issues? Click through and find out why you have shooting pains when you run, wrist pain when you lift weights, or such a stuffy nose that you can't breathe in your yoga class. Share if these things happen(ed) to you during pregnancy. Read more

Celeb Style: Taylor Swift's Sweet Pleats and Bright Color


Updated 11/23/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Taylor Swift Yellow Pleated Skirt Nov. 23, 2011

We're pretty crazy about Taylor Swift's latest look — a perfect exercise in bold color combos and sweet, ladylike pieces. A classic, fitted navy knit is the perfect counter to her bright yellow pleats, but Taylor's color play doesn't stop there. We love that she adds interest with a pair of red ballet flats and a new shade of blue on her crossbody bag. Altogether, the results hint at that Read more

Spy on a Fitness Class Before Committing


Updated 11/22/11 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Watch a Fitness Class Before Taking It

With names like "Killer X," "Brazilian Butt Lift," or "Enlightened Yoga," it's not always easy to gauge what a fitness class might be like. Class descriptions are often vague and nonspecific, and there's no real way to get a sense of the instructor until you see him or her in action. (And, more often than not, it's the instructor that sets the tone of the class.) Maybe the classroom is small, Read more

Fall 2011 Breakdown: How to Make Menswear Work


Updated 11/01/11 1:49 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Menswear Trend For Fall 2011

Ladies, listen up: if there's anything we've learned from the Fall runways, it's that it is officially time to embrace our masculine side. We're talking tuxedo jackets, bowties, suspenders — the whole nine. The menswear look was shown in collections from Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, and Jason Wu (just to name a few) and calls to mind liberated, cool-and-confident women like Katharine Hepburn Read more

5 Creative Baby Shower Snacks Spoofing Pregnancy Cravings


Updated 06/20/11 5:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Common Pregnancy Cravings

Nothing really sounds that crazy when it comes to pregnancy cravings. Moms-to-be tend to experience some odd callings when it comes to pregnancy cravings. Turn a stuffy shower on its head by poking fun of the guest of honor's strange pairings and including them in your baby shower! We've picked out cute, unexpected ways to celebrate your shower with the foods you've pined for during the last nine Read more