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DrSugar has received more than a few questions regarding the Winter blues. If you feel like hibernating these days, read what he has to say about this seasonal problem. December 22nd marked the first official day of Winter. As the days have grown shorter and shorter and the weather increasingly nasty, you may have noticed some subtle changes in your mood or increased fatigue and sleepiness. If Read more
It's totally normal to be a little depressed in the Winter. It's gray, the sun sets before dinner, and the cold weather can make you never want to leave your house. For some people, Winter can cause a serious condition called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Symptoms can include feelings of depression, hopelessness, anxiety, social withdrawal, loss of energy, appetite changes, and oversleeping. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more
With April being the first full month of Spring, we're in a decidedly sunny mood. Not only is warmer weather just around the corner, but we're also counting down to Earth Day! Pack away those Winter blues, and check out our fresh and new gadget picks for April. Read more
While our jeans undoubtedly outlast the switch from Winter to Spring, how we wear them — and a few Spring cuts — keep them fresh for the seasonal shift. This year, the denim transformation is much more literal; with floral iterations, bold prints, and bright colors, Spring denim takes on a whole new meaning. Of course, there are still the classics — the flare, the skinny, and the straight Read more
Pretty pastel hues popped up all over the Spring runways from designers such as Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Miu Miu, and Lanvin. We love the feminine color palette – think lavender, mint green, candy pink, saturated coral, and sky blue — and all of the styling possibilities that come with it. That said, we culled the best candy-colored hues for you to add to your current wardrobe and Read more
With Spring styling on our minds, but Winter temps at hand, we love how our chic community has stepped up to the season-transitional plate. We're seeing mixed prints, perfect pleats, expert layering, and pops of bright pastels — it's a fun mix of pattern, color, and functional warmth. Here are our favorites: nontraditional, voilà, matching, fur and stripes, pretty accordion pleats, polka on Read more
Don't be deterred by Ann Demeulemeester's Fall 2012 tough-girl exterior and Edward Scissorhands-inspired coifs, this collection was chock-full of gorgeously elegant dresses, skirts with expertly deconstructed pleats, and perfectly structured outerwear. Like our antihero Edward Scissorhands, we think this blue- and black-hued lineup shows off a mean-looking exterior at first glance, but the sum of Read more
These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal. My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other Read more
Appealing to our constant desire to appear easily attired, effortlessly bohemian, we're picking up the kimono jacket — like the ones that have Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie, and Nicky Hilton looking soft and chic. These flowy toppers achieve that perfect hybrid between elegance and ease, with Asian-inspired flowers and prints, fringe trim, even the solid-colored options in a standout hue. They Read more
