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Say Goodbye to Bikini Malfunctions: Stylish Two-Pieces That Stay Put

Michele Foley — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:06:12 PDT

If I could, I'd live in a bikini the entire Summer, except that most stylish two-pieces don't stay on for much more than sunbathing. With more women surfers hitting the beach than ever before, swimwear companies are making suits that not only look good, but also stay put. These bikinis are also comfy, require no adjustment once on, and dry quickly. Whether you're duckdiving under a wave, jumping into a pool, or doing some major swimming, here are five suits that will outlast the season.

How Pro Surfer Carissa Moore Stays on Top

Michele Foley — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:02:42 PDT

While in LA for the world premiere of Nike's all-women surf film Leave a Message, I chatted it up with pro surfer Carissa Moore, one of the film's stars. With such a laid-back disposition and easy laugh, it's easy to forget that Carissa, 19, is a no-joke serious athlete and currently ranked the number one in the world of women's surfing.

Besides Carissa's obvious natural talent, I was curious at what takes someone from being great at surfing to being number one. Carissa's answer was similar to what you might expect from any great athlete: dedication, confidence, and hard work. Oh, and training - lots of training. For Carissa that means having a surf coach (her father) and a passion for fitness, "As I've gotten older, my body has changed tremendously. I have gained weight, lost weight. It wasn't enough to just surf," Carissa says. "I have a trainer now. I have a diet."

Depending on her competition schedule, Carissa works out with Hawaii-based trainer Lisa Stewart two to five times per week. When I spoke with Lisa, she told me that they focus on "cardiovascular training, corrective functional movements, core stabilization, and flexibility training." She went on to say that before Carissa started training, "her body was strong, but undefined and had many imbalances. With a lot of hard work and training, Carissa is on her way to becoming a specific athlete who is adaptable to any surfing condition."

While most of us aren't trying to get in shape for the pro surf circuit, we can still learn a lot from Carissa's training sessions with Lisa. Get the lowdown from Lisa on how to achieve a surfer girl beach body after the break!

Guess Who

FitSugar — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:00:08 PST

Can you guess which celeb was spotted hanging 10?

Roxy's Free-Spirited Summer

FabSugar — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:00:22 PDT

Why is it so easy to pack for the beach? Swimsuits, shorts, sundresses, tanks, jumpers, cozy coverups, beach bag - done. Roxy knows Summer style is a cinch, it's proven via its Summer look book. Cool cuts, ruffles, stripes, and an easygoing attitude are the way to roll. Nonchalant beach hair and funky accessories are additional Summer essentials. Ultimately, it's all about dishabille clothes you can throw on or off, pre- or post-surf. Shop the collection now.

Taking Risks Can Be Healthy

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:30:00 PST

I am all for taking risks - safe risks - of course. They help us grow emotionally and intellectually. When you break out of your comfort zone and work your edge, it builds self-confidence which helps us become happier, well-adjusted, flexible people. I truly believe this no matter how corny it sounds.

Some people choose to try new things like ice climbing or white-water rafting. Some people get up and sing at "open mic nite." Some people would rather try out a Naked Yoga class or learn to surf.

All that said, this risk might be a little over the top for me (this is one brave girl). But it might be just the thing to knock you right out of your comfort zone...

Fit's Tips: If you're interested in something like this, check out this ride.

Noboarding: I Say Yes to the No, bindings that is

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:30:00 PST

If you are a surfer in your heart and soul, nothing can compare to the freedom of gliding over ocean waves, with nothing but a board between you.

But in the winter, your only option is to snowboard, but the feeling of being locked into bindings that are attached to a board, isn't much like surfing at all. Until now.

Check out the noboard. No bindings. Nothing but you and your board. In order to stay on, you hold onto a rope that's attached to your board, which has a heavy duty, thermal-set, elastomeric pad. This just means that it's specifically designed to have outstanding grip and it's able to handle cold temperatures.

Noboarding allows you to use your body more freely, which obviously makes it much more difficult than regular snowboarding. Which was why it was created in the first place by the late and great Gregg Todd.

You can check out the Noboard short film (Yes to the No) coming to a town near you - the Banff Film Festival World Tour features this and other stunning short films on mountain themes that are like nothing you've ever seen.

Want to see a some photos and a video of noboarding? Then

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LilSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:56:49 PST

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Fashion With a Soul: 10 Feel-Good Ways to Indulge and Give Back

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:59:23 PST

Fashion doesn't just concern itself with what or who you're wearing. The wide network of designers, models, retailers, photographers, and more that make up this stylish industry have banded together to draw attention to important world-impacted issues. It's feel-good fashion at its finest - these special collaborations, fair trade products, eco-friendly elements, and charitable exchanges take care to give back, remain ethical, and promote conscientious business practices, all with a chic-infused spin. TOMS Shoes donates a pair of shoes to a child-in-need for every pair you purchase, Project Paz works with a supercool lineup of designers to create exclusively unique pieces to benefit great organizations around the world, and Rogan partnered up with its sister brand Loomstate to create environ-conscious surf totes. We narrowed it down to 10 chic ways to give back, go green, and more - click through to see all of them.

Source: Foam Magazine

Outdoor Decorating Inspiration From Surf Lodge

Julia Walsh — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:35:00 PDT

Hospitality group King & Grove recently opened a new Hamptons hotel, Ruschmeyer's, which is creating lots of buzz. But its first property, Surf Lodge, opened in Montauk, NY in 2008 and is as stylish as ever. With Summer on the brain, I thought I'd take a look at the boutique hotel for outdoor decorating ideas for our own homes. Surf Lodge has a subtle surf theme with white-washed walls, sun-bleached pine flooring, oversize photos, and beachy artwork by surfers and surf lovers. Come take a peek, and think about outfitting your own home with some of this seaside style.

Get a Look at MAC's New Surf, Baby! Collection

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:10:31 PDT

I recently asked our Facebook fans about the new MAC Surf, Baby! collection, and they said they'd like to see it and get a review, so here they are! The collection has adorable packaging, and the colors are irresistibly bright and cheery. To see how the collection looks on me, and find out how the products performed, just keep reading.