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Get Your Butt in Gear: Stonewear Designs

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:30:00 PDT

When I workout, I'm looking for clothes that are comfortable, well-made, reasonably priced, and flattering. I want clothes that can withstand more than a few washes, and support my active lifestyle (and my curves).

I found a new company that fits the bill - Stonewear Designs. Their tank tops are really unique, like nothing I've ever seen. I love all the criss-crossy straps, and the styles with the higher necks (you don't want your ladies popping out while working out). These tops are perfect for walking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, strength training, Yoga, and Pilates. Many of the styles have support bras attached, so you could even do some jogging.

Another great thing about Stonewear Designs is their goal: to make clothing that helps women feel good about their bodies. I love that, and I love these tops.

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Get Your Butt in Gear: ISIS

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 04:15:58 PST

If you didn't receive that new ski jacket that was on your Christmas list, check out ISIS - their motto is "Our clothes don't just fit women's bodies, they fit women's lives."

ISIS is geared toward the active yet stylish woman, so they have you covered when it comes to performance clothing that's both functional and flattering.

These clothes are made by women, so they know what we like and what we need.

Check out their water-resistant down coat, the Whisper Jacket, which will keep you warm and dry for only $169.

Or my absolute favorite, a must-have, Split-P Tights. These are fleece-lined fitted pants that have an invisible zipper in the crotch to allow you to relieve yourself without getting completely undressed. Brilliant, right? Are these made for women or what?

Vera Wang Fall 2012

Noria Morales — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:13 PST

Vera Wang explored the relationship between hard and soft, structure and fluidity in her Fall 2012 collection. Like many of the collections this season, Wang's clothes had a distinct architectural feel via artful prints and super-structured outerwear. On the flip side, dresses were sheer and made of flowy chiffon, a softness that she countered with sparkly tops resembling armor (very pretty armor that we might want to wear out at night). Big coats were a win - many of them had oversized hoods and big fur collars that made them look like positively yummy options for Winter. With Vera's innate talent for constructing insanely beautiful dresses, we paid special attention to her eveningwear options, particularly one pale blue dress of layered chiffon and organza that, with a slip underneath, might just appeal to the celebs in the front row, including Viola Davis, Maria Sharapova, and Leighton Meester.

Trends: Architectural prints, sculptural silhouettes, sheerness.
Colors: Gray, black, camel, a gorgeous dutch blue and bright orange for contrast.
Key Piece: The coats with big hoods and oversized collars; a dutch blue organza dress.
Accessories: Big wedge booties and boots looked futuristic but were also a bit heavy.
Who Would Wear It: With Leighton Meester, Maria Sharapova, and Viola Davis in the front row, you can assume a diverse group of women might be attracted to Wang's artful sensibility here, but overall it's geared to women who don't want the classics.

Whitney's Chris D'Elia Is Back With More Relationship Advice

Annie Scudder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:09 PST

Single and looking for eligible, normal guys? Don't move to LA, says Chris D'Elia, who plays a lovable and hilarious boyfriend on NBC's Whitney. That's some of the advice the standup comedian dished out in response to our readers' questions. Yesterday he addressed your Valentine's Day dilemmas, and today's he's back to tackle general dating and love debacles.

Is it fair to barter TV shows with my fiancé? As in, two hours of The Bachelor equals half of a football game?

Chris: Look, I don't like football, but if I did and I wanted to watch it, then I would expect to have to sit and watch something like The Bachelor, and I would try my best to get into it, or at least find why she liked it. The other alternative is like, "OK, I want to watch football you want to watch The Bachelor, then let's agree on something else." But then neither of you get to watch what you want to. For The Bachelor, I'd want to watch Dexter.

Where do normal men hang out in LA? If you can solve this mystery (preferably with a chart that includes days of the week, locations, and "type" of guy) I guarantee you could sell it for millions in addition to making this single lady very happy.

Chris: I don't think that's a fair question. I think people move to LA because they're not normal.

What's the best way to suggest to any man that he needs to get some new clothes?

Chris: The worst thing you could do is beat around the bush, or side step it. You got to just say it. But I had an ex, and she was like "you got to get Converse," and she kept saying it - "get Converse." I was finally like, "OK, I'll get a pair of Converse." And I got a pair of Converse. I got those regular Chuck Taylor ones, but I literally got every single color of the Converse, and I wore them all the time. And a year later, she was like "All you wear is Converse." So you have to be careful with that, you'll create a monster.

Why do men need their man caves?

Chris: I think that men think they need their man caves. They don't really do. They think they want them, and then the second they do get them and they have alone time and time away from the girl, and the girl is really cool with giving them alone time, then that's when they, or at least I, start to think, "So, why are you so cool with me being alone? What's wrong with me that you don't want to be with me every second."

How can I ask my husband to do housework without sounding like a task master?

Chris: Don't make a list. Don't pin anything up on the fridge. I'm a dude, obviously, and when I'm not in a relationship, I don't do any of that stuff. I don't do laundry until I want to. But if I live with a girl, you have to do it when she wants to or when we want to, which sucks. That totally messes up my day. So just come out and just say it. Just have a good attitude about it and don't wait until you get frustrated.

How would you describe your perfect woman and how could she attract your attention?

Chris: Tweet at me. That gets my attention. The number one thing is, you have to have a good attitude. Find the humor and the fun in things that aren't even fun. The two things that turn me off completely are negativity and if a girl's cheap. I mean, I'll pay for everything, but if a girl just mentions it, that's a turn off. That and DON'T WEAR FLIP-FLOPS. It's terrible. I mean come on. Put something on your feet. What if you have to run away? You're dead.

I'm moving in with my boyfriend next month and it's the first time I'm living with a man. What should I prepare for? Get the answer and much more advice from Chris below!

Sexism, Stereotypes, and the Super Bowl: Recent Ads That Sexualize Women

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:05:00 PST

Sex sells - especially for Super Bowl ads - and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology - it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in the last few years. And maybe one day we'll see more Super Bowl ads that show women some respect.

Skechers: "Kim Kardashian For Shape-Ups"

Kim teases her trainer by telling him he's "the best she's ever had, but it's not working out," and she prefers her Shape-Up Skechers over him. This 2011 ad is confusing and mismarketed, because it's eye candy for men, yet targeting women. Plus, no woman in her right mind would pass up that smokin' trainer for a pair of sneakers.

Click here to check out more sexualized Super Bowl ads.

Lil Links: Real Reasons Moms Don't Want to Have Sex

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:32:09 PST

35 brutally honest reasons women say no to sex - The Stir
Melissa Rivers on living with three generations in one home - Celebrity Baby Scoop
When the moms group you're looking for is in the next cubicle over - FitPregnancy
One woman's addiction to infertility - Parenting
The vaccines pregnant women need - The Bump
Is your husband gaining sympathy weight? - Momformation
The work-at-home mom's survival guide – Tecca
5 tips for parenting an overly sensitive child - Yahoo! Shine
How to save money on kids' clothes - Real Simple

Sneak Peek: Check Out the Adidas For Opening Ceremony Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:20:43 PST

To get you excited for the upcoming London 2012 Summer Olympics, Opening Ceremony will be launching an exclusive collection with sporty brand Adidas. The Adidas Originals Collection for Opening Ceremony won't be available until early July, but you can take a first look at the line now, highlighting a structured printed anorak jacket with zip details, along with a black-and-red ensemble, comprised of a red sweatshirt and black quilted skirt. The collection, available at select Opening Ceremony stores and boutiques, will feature around 100 pieces of women's and men's clothing, ranging from $100 to $630, and shoes priced from $140 to $235. See more photos in the slideshow, then tell us what you think about the line in the comments section - would you wear it?

Video: See Kate, Cameron, Diane, and More Stylish Stars Flock to Couture Fashion Week!

Lauren Bradshaw — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:12:30 PST

Hollywood is causing a photographer frenzy at Paris's Couture Fashion Week! Diane Kruger, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Chastain, and more well-dressed ladies made the trip overseas to take in this week's runways, and we've been seeing the women pop up all over the place from the front rows to the afterparties. Take a peek at the fun festivities, and find out what Cameron has to say about wearing the gorgeous clothes in today's PopSugar Rush!

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses

LearnVest — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:15:16 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives.

One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt.

Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping spree so she could continue to fit in with those in her social circle.

Even if you don’t end up with millions of dollars in debt - or have friends who are millionaires - trying to keep up with the Joneses (or the Gorgas, in this case) can not only make you feel lousy about yourself, but also inspire bad spending decisions. We call this phenomenon “money comparisonitis.”

How Having "Comparisonitis" Affects Us

In our own lives, the dangers of gazing enviously at the Real Housewives’ spending sprees, our neighbor’s new car, or that family down the street who can send their kids to private school are not only the fact that it makes us feel bad, but that it literally distorts our view of reality.

In other words, we look at celebrities like the Kardashians or the wealthier people we know, and we try to emulate their spending habits. “You’re not being truthful with yourself,” says Susan L. Hirshman, president of She Ltd., a consulting firm focused on enhancing women’s wealth, and the author of Does This Make My Assets Look Fat?. “As they make more money, that allows them to live a certain lifestyle.” In other words, you have to face facts and spend in accordance with your own budget, rather than feeling entitled to live a certain way just because other people do.

Read on for more.

Peep the New Doo.Ri For Macy's Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:43 PST

Macy's just unveiled its next designer collection with Doo.Ri, launching in stores and online on Feb. 15. Staying true to her modern aesthetic, designer Doo-Ri Chung's capsule collection for Macy's shows a range of art-inspired printed dresses, knit and leather leggings, and silk-print tops. "My clothes have always been about making women feel elegant and modern, which is why I am so excited about this capsule collection," said Chung. "It truly embodies the confidence and creativity of the modern woman." The collection ranges from $39-$159; will you be picking up a piece? Check out more from the Doo.Ri for Impulse Macy's line in the slideshow now.