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The Most Iconic and Stylish Tennis Outfits of All Time

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:06 PDT

With the US Open kicking off Monday - cross our fingers Hurricane Irene doesn't get in the way - we've rounded up some of the most iconic tennis looks of all time. Who can forget Bjorn Borg's eclectic cool outfits, Venus and Serena Williams's fashion-forward picks, Andre Agassi's colorful signature bandanas, and Maria Sharpova, who by the way, keeps climbing the charts, chic-court style. Flip through the slideshow to see the most memorable, and sometimes wacky, tennis looks of all time.

Courtly Fashions: Looks From the US Open

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:21 PDT

Readers, you might be wondering why fashion maven Anna Wintour is gracing the pages of FitSugar. It is because this shot of her, with her hair slightly askew, is from the US Open. Anna is a tennis fan, and the style and sport intersection doesn't end there, so check out this US Open fashion slideshow. After all, what's not to love about short skirts and fierce athletes?

Venus' Short Shorts: Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:25:00 PDT

Tennis fashions have certainly evolved and come a long way from the pastels and "skirts only rules" for the ladies. You all loved Sharapova's red tennis dress, but tell me how you feel about the SHORT shorts Venus Williams wore during her last match at the US Open. No doubt she looks amazing, and by making it all the way to the semi-finals being seeded 12th in the tournament, we know Venus is one fierce competitor.

Today in the semi-finals, Venus takes on top ranked Justine Henin, who defeated sister Serena just two days ago!!! Should be a great game and she will probably be wearing some fashion forward tennis wear too.

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FabSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:52:54 PDT

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Tori Spelling Asks How Moms Squeeze in the Exercise

Tori Spelling — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:36:55 PST

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her thoughts on motherhood and exercise.

Last weekend, Liam had some observations about my footwear:

"Mama, what the heck are you wearing on your feet? Those are tennis shoes. I've never seen you wear those. You only wear regular shoes."

He's correct. The harsh realization that my 4-year-old is inadvertently pointing out that I haven't worked out in years. Oh well, ya gotta start someplace.

How do you busy mamas squeeze workouts into your crazy schedules?

More great articles from Tori Spelling:
Valentine's Day Creative Kids Crafts
Eco-Chic: My New Vintage Wood Floors
Home Sweet Hollywood Recap: The Season Finale
Palm Springs PicTORIal Part 1

Keep Running: Prevent Plantar Fasciitis With These Tips

Susi May — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:42 PST

From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more than men, occurs when the the fibrous band that runs from the heel bone to the base of the toes stretches too far and tears. These micro tears cause inflammation of the fascia and the tissues surrounding it, making every footstep painful and abruptly stalling your training schedule. If you're experiencing some unexplainable heel pain, try these methods to keep plantar fasciitis at bay.

90210 "Project Runaway": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:30:12 PST

Burgeoning model Liam gets the chance to walk the runway on this week's 90210 but rather than head to New York or Milan, he struts his stuff on a CU catwalk. It's all part of the college's fashion designing competition, which pits rivals Holly and Naomi against one another, and has each girl pulling out all the stops to ruin her competitor's chance of winning.

Meanwhile, Annie tries to find a more legal way to earn money and Dixon faces temptations soon after leaving rehab. Find out if Dixon's able to just say no, plus much more when you keep reading

Venus Williams Hates Elbow Planks but Loves Football

FitSugar — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:30:30 PDT

Having just turned 30, Venus Williams has been playing tennis professionally for half of her life. She is one busy athlete: gearing up for the US Open, teaching tennis clinics, selling her EleVen designs on Gilt, and promoting her new book Come to Win. Yet when I spoke with Venus recently, she seemed more like her sister's namesake, serene. Easy to laugh while maintaining a thoughtful focus, Venus and I chatted about fitness, fashion, and football.

FitSugar: Describe a typical day of training for you.
Venus Williams: I get up in the morning and I go to the court for about two hours or three hours and then I go to the gym for another two hours or three hours. A lot of time I will stretch and do rehab for an hour. It’s kind of a nine to five thing with a full day of working out. I do anything like ride the bike, the elliptical, swimming, or sprinting things like that. And I do arms, legs, and core.

FS: So what’s your fave core exercise?
VW: (chuckles) I don’t know if I have a favorite core exercise.

FS: Well then is there an exercise you love to hate.
VW: I don’t like prone holds. Do you know what that is . . . it's an elbow plank. I don’t like planks. I don’t like slow and tedious exercise. Ones that you have to do on both sides. Those really get me down.

FS: How do you feel about running?
VW: Running is OK. I like swimming a lot. Swimming is my favorite cardiovascular activity. Lately I have been swimming in the ocean too. The water has been real calm in Florida this Summer and it’s real flat. I call it lake Atlantic . . . get in and go for a swim.

Learn how Venus feels about food when you

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FS: What is your fave recovery meal and/or snack?
VW: I don’t know. I am one of those people that eats to live and not lives to eat. So I don’t know. It is hard to choose. Probably beans and rice and blackened chicken.

FS: Do you ever work out with Serena?
VW: We work out at the same time, but we might be doing something specific to what we need. I might need something different from her. But I might see her doing a nice exercise and I am like "I am going to copy that."

FS: Both Marathoner Kara Goucher and basketball legend Lisa Leslie told me that if they could be an elite athlete in another sport they would choose tennis. If you could be an elite athlete in another sport what would you choose?
VW: Football!
FS: Why?
VW: I don’t know. (laughs) I just love it. You get out there and talk trash. Run hard, you make the play. It just seems awesome!

Stay tuned for more of my conversation with the fourth-ranked tennis star. We talk more about tennis, touch on fashion, and why Venus cleans her tennis togs with Tide plus Febreze Freshness Sport.

One Editor, One $500 Budget - See How She Spends It!

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:44 PDT

Ever wonder how a fashion editor shops? It's essentially our job to shop - to find the most gorgeous things, assess the trends, and put together outfits for your viewing pleasure. That said, it's hard not to shop for ourselves when we're constantly tempted. Today, we're kicking off our budget shopping challenge in our Fab offices. Each editor gets a $500 Winter fashion budget and is able to spend it however she wants. First off is our associate editor, Chi Chau. She has a knack for cool cuts and bright tennis shoes - how cute are her Isabel Marant sneakers? See how she spends her $500 now.

I tend to move towards darker palettes during the Winter so in an effort to counteract my black and gray hues, I play with texture. Since I already have a nice supply of pants and skirts, my picks are all about cozy jackets and sweaters. I'm also in the mood for fun jewelry and accessories via feathers and beads to add a slight bohemian look to my everyday look. Want to see how I spent my $500 budget? Just click the slideshow to see and shop my picks.

Battle of the Tennis Aces: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova

Noria Morales — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:50:12 PDT

At last night's WTA Tour pre-Wimbledon party, tennis stars left their tennis gear at home in favor of more fashion-forward fare. The most stunning ladies of the night were Maria Sharapova in Alexander McQueen and Serena Williams in custom Burberry. Both went for bold color; Maria's minidress featured cool slit sleeves while Serena's Burberry Prorsum halter dress was all bombshell. Who wins this match?