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OK, we're going to tone it down a little from the last challenge, Tripod Balance Pose into Crow. Here's a pose that works your hamstrings and opens your chest and shoulders at the same time. Bound Wide-Legged Forward Bend Begin with your feet about 3-4 feet apart. Bend at your knees and hips, lean forward and bring your right elbow and arm through your legs and behind your right Read more
Fab reader smileforstyle showed us how to make a shimmery top work for daytime. She created the perfect office-to-happy-hour style by pairing bright pink wide-leg pants with a shiny gold tank. To keep the proportions in check and dress up the look, she tucked in the top and wore printed platform heels for extra height. The final touch? A sleek, ladylike shoulder bag that sticks to the warm color Read more
When it comes to wide-leg denim, Katie Holmes is somewhat of an unofficial authority. The actress has been spotted from NYC to LA with a pair of wide-leg jeans, styled up just right for nearly every occasion on her itinerary. She proves that even in Hollywood there's something to be said for reusing your wardrobe, offering new variations on her favorite denim cut. From ladylike to edgy, Katie Read more
From slightly transparent to fully sheer, Springs runways were rife with barely there bottoms (just see the varying looks above from Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, and Badgley Mischka). Let's be real: it's not the easiest trend to pull off — but with the right top, shoes, and self-confidence level, there are definitely ways to make this look work for the everyday. Whether you try skintight lace, like Read more
In Ashtanga yoga, although there are technically four Wide-Legged Forward Bend poses, sometimes I've been to classes where the instructor throws in a fifth — Wide-Legged Forward Bend E. This pose is great for stretching your hips, hamstrings, and inner thighs. Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana E English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose E Also Called: Wide-Legged Read more
If you love to stretch your hamstrings, then I'm sure you've been loving Wide-Legged Forward Bend A and B. There are technically two more poses in this series in Ashtanga Yoga, and this one called Wide-Legged Forward Bend C is my favorite. Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana C English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose C Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend C If you Read more
Proving that sometimes it really is all in the details, Fab reader nettevartanian styled an outfit that relied just as much on sleek proportions as it did supercool embellishments. She tucked a bow-infused striped sweater into high-waist wide-leg pants, which not only elongated her legs, it showed off a sophisticated pairing perfect for a chic work environment. But the real treat came in the form Read more
After a run, this is one of the poses I always do to stretch out my lower back, shoulders, and hamstrings. I stay in this pose for a good 5 minutes, allowing the backs of my legs to slowly relax and loosen up. It's easy to do, but can be really intense, so ease into it in the beginning. Sit on the floor with your legs in a straddle position with about three to four feet between your heels. Read more
If Mango has its way, it's going to be a cool, colorful (yet sophisticated) Summer. The Spanish retailer recently released its latest looks for Summer 2012, offering up crisp, casual denim, brightly colored tops and printed dresses, and long, louche silhouettes — all expertly modeled by the gorgeous Magdalena Frackowiak. Just see our top three ensembles from the collection below, then click the Read more
