Style For Style: Sweaty Feet Fix


Updated 05/05/08 12:55 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Style For Style: Sweaty Feet Fix

I have these Theory Mirror leather sandals ($207) in pewter and have been wearing them to death — they are a great alternative to black shoes and the criss-cross style is very modern. But never have I worn them when I was in hot weather, and so, I recently found out they have a slippery inside. I was caught in this dilemma while living it up in LA at Hills' hangout Les Deux with PartySugar. I Read more

Why Do Some Feet Smell?


Updated 02/02/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Why Do Some Feet Smell?

Occasionally I get a question that I feel is relatively absurd and I thought this one fell into that category: Why do feet smell? After considering it more, I realized it wasn't as weird as I thought and actually a good question. Why do some feet smell? So here it is. Did you know that feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body? 250,000 sweat glands per foot to be exact. As the Read more

How to Manage Sweat During Your Workout


Updated 05/20/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Combat Sweat During a Workout

I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more

10 Years of Botox: a History


Updated 05/02/12 5:49 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The History of Botox

Botox Cosmetic turns 10 years old this month, and what a difference a decade has made. While the drug was actually created as a treatment for muscle spasms decades ago, it wasn't until April 2002 that the FDA cleared Botox for cosmetic use. So what's happened with America's favorite neurotoxin in the past 10 years? A whole lot, as it turns out. Celebrities have denied (and then admitted) using Read more

What You Shouldn't Put on Before Yoga Class


Updated 03/16/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What You Shouldn't Wear to Yoga Class

Black leggings? Check. Cute tank top? Check. These are musts when it comes to taking a yoga class, but aside from these clothes you shouldn't wear to yoga class, check this list to find out what else you shouldn't put on. Lotion: Slathering on hand lotion is something we do every day, but be careful not to put it on right before a yoga class. As soon as you begin to sweat, your hands will Read more

10 Handy Things Every Beauty Kit Needs


Updated 05/29/11 10:43 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

What to Pack in a Beauty Kit

There are tons of beauty products and styling tools out there, and while many of them are nice to have around, when it comes to absolute beauty kit necessities, the list is pretty small. Keeping a few of these awesome multitasking items around can make life a whole lot easier. To see the items you shouldn't live without, just keep reading. Read more

Trying Nonslip Toesox On For Size


Updated 09/01/11 10:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Toesox Keep You Slipping on Yoga Mat [REVIEW]

There are two reasons I take a special gripping towel with me to hot yoga classes — it soaks up sweat during class, and when I do become overly sweaty, it prevents me from sliding all over my mat. But there are days when my towel feels like too much bulk on my mat, and I'd rather slip around than feel like there's a lot going on underneath me. Something I never considered wearing are socks, Read more

A Reader Asks: How Do I Keep From Slipping on My Yoga Mat?


Updated 08/22/11 12:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Fix a Slippery Yoga Mat

FitSugar reader hiptobesquare needs your help and posted the following question in the FitSugar Q and A community group. In my yoga class, I get really sweaty and my hands and feet slip on my mat. Do you need a special mat for something like this? — hiptobesquare Thanks for your question, hiptobesquare. Practicing on a slippery yoga mat can be a major distraction, and when it comes to certain Read more

2011 Comic-Con Survival Tips


Updated 07/20/11 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Going to Comic-Con

Comic-Con 2011 kicks off tomorrow, and while we have experience making our way through packed expos, Comic-Con has a life of its own. If you're planning on hitting up the expo in San Diego this week, check out these tips that should help you make it there and back with your sanity (and health) in tact. Get comfy — Hundreds of thousands of people descend upon San Diego to attend Comic-Con Read more

Beauty Must Reads From the Bella Community


Updated 07/10/11 7:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar Community's Latest Must Reads

Affordable Summer hair essentials — LesleyKat How to get a Brazilian Peel at home (for less!) — Beauty and the Budget Just use Jell-O to cure your hot, sweaty feet — Beautiful Basics Try this quick tip for no-chip nail polish — Kiss & Tell Blog See how Tom Ford's lipstick looks on this blogger — The Make-up Blogette Read more