Do You Always Tie and Untie Your Laces?


Updated 04/21/08 7:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 51 comments

Fitness Poll: Do You Always Tie and Untie Your Laces?

I've recently noticed a phenomenon at the gym. Most folks, me included, never untie their sneakers. In these fast-paced times, we just slip them on and off, never bothering to tie, untie, and retie them unless absolutely necessary. Really the only time I tie the shoelaces on my running sneakers is when they come untied on their own, so what about you? Do you always tie and untie your Read more

Running Tip: How to Tie Your Shoes


Updated 02/10/09 7:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Running Tip: How to Tie Your Shoes

How annoying is it to get going on a run, and you look down to see that your shoelace has spontaneously untied itself? You can't just ignore the flapping laces or else you might trip and really hurt yourself. I learned this great sneaker tying trick from a fellow runner, and while to may seem a bit silly to review a skill most of us learned in Kindergarten, this technique was new to me. Now I Read more

Find Your Wedding Sole Mate — 15 Pairs Perfect For Walking Down the Aisle


Updated 05/14/12 6:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wedding Shoes For Spring 2012

You've snagged the wedding dress of your dreams, now it's time to find its perfect sole mate. When it comes down to it, it's all about mastering that vision from head to toe. Thus, polish off your bridal look with the perfect heel (or flat). For every bride, we've got your wedding shoe match: a metallic-infused Vera Wang caged heel will inject an edgier sense of glamour, a modernist white T-strap Read more

Find the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes For Your Feet


Updated 04/27/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Buying Running Shoes

Spring is the perfect time to recommit to your running routine, and buying some new sneakers might just be the motivation you need to get out the door. Since the shelves of colorful shoes lining the walls of your local sportswear store can be overwhelming, we talked to a running-shoe specialist to get the lowdown on finding your sole mate. After you lace up your new sneaks, watch our video on Read more

Rachel Zoe Styles Her Cutest Client, Skyler Berman


Updated 04/09/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Rachel Zoe and Skyler Berman Pictures

Rachel Zoe and Skyler Berman were stylish from head to toe leaving a party in West Hollywood yesterday. Skyler got a lift from Rachel, who adjusted his cowboy hat on the way back to the car. Rachel recently threw a memorable celebration for Skyler's first birthday on March 22. The tot received tons of gifts from friends and family including a personalized rocking boat, miniature car, tie-dyed Read more

Gear Review: Adidas Adizero Rush Shoe


Updated 04/06/12 7:14 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Adidas Adizero Rush Women's Shoe Review

If you're in the market for a minimalist running shoe, you may want to check out the new Adizero Rush running shoe from Adidas ($100). Each shoe clocks in at only 6.2 ounces but doesn't skimp on support. I recently tested a pair during my three-to-four-mile runs; here's what I thought of the line. I'm a sucker for a minimalist shoe, but even I was surprised at just how lightweight the Adizero Read more

Tap Into Your Artsy Side With a TOMS DIY Project — We Did!


Updated 04/05/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

TOMS Shoes DIY Decorating Ideas 2012

There's no easier go-to sole than TOMS, and with such a philanthropic business model, it's a shoe-in for all our laid-back warm-weather outfits. Inspired by all the cool Spring styles cropping up, we thought we'd take a stab at embellishing our own Summer-perfect pair. With the canvas slip-on as our muse, we headed to TOMS's NYC headquarters and immediately tapped into our craftier, Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

Running Tip: Tie Your Shoes Properly!


Updated 03/30/11 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tie Your Running Shoes Properly

You wouldn't buy a pair of running shoes that didn't fit quite right — whether slightly too snug or just a little too loose, ill-fitting shoes can cause painful blisters. Thing is, so can running in shoes that fit, but aren't tied properly. Tying your shoes in what Runners World refers to as a "granny knot" can actually change the fit of the shoe, leaving your feet open to blisters. There's a Read more