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Thigh Time: Heels vs. Toes
After tying our sneakers, most of us don't give much thought to our feet while working out, but how you use your feet affects how you work the muscles in your thighs. By changing your footing you can target the front or back of your thigh.
When using an elliptical, a stationary bike, or a stair stepper, pressing with your toes works your quads more, while pressing with the heels targets your hamstrings and your tush.
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Katie Takes Suri Shopping Before Celebrating With Tom
Katie Holmes and Suri braved the Boston rain on Sunday to do some shopping around the city. While Katie was dressed in a warm sweater and boots, Suri wasn't letting a little water get in the way of wearing her favorite peep-toe heels. Suri stayed home that evening, though, when Tom took a break from filming Knight & Day to have dinner out with Katie.
Prevent Shin Splints With Toe Lifts
Since the weather is getting chillier, many of you might be moving your runs indoors. From my experience, switching running surfaces always takes some time to get used to, and shin splint pain has often been a symptom of adjustment. To prevent soreness in the front of your lower leg, here's an exercise recommended by Runner's World you can do any time you're sitting to strengthen your shins and increase flexibility.
Revamp Your Cardio: Move Your Feet
One way your body may be getting bored with your cardio workouts is that you're always working the same muscles over and over again. In order to constantly be challenging yourself, it is a good idea to use different machines. OK, but what if you own an elliptical machine at home?
Online Sale Alert! Shoe Crazy at J.Crew's Final Sale
I'm always a sucker for a J.Crew shoe — the classic construction and luxe details have made me a die-hard fan. The only thing that could prevent a full-blown shopping frenzy are the price tags. Fortunately for me — and you — J.Crew's final sale is loaded with tons of Fab footwear.
First Look! House of Harlow Shoes
Earlier this month, Nicole Richie announced plans to launch a contemporary womenswear line in time for Spring 2010. The whole collection is yet to be unveiled, but I can now show you some of the footwear! It will be available from MyWardrobe from early 2010 and I have a sneak preview of the footwear for you.
Love it or Hate it: Kristin Cavallari at Rock the Kasbah
Kristin Cavallari attended Richard Branson's Rock the Kasbah event last night in LA. The new star of The Hills went for a nautical look wearing a pleated white dress with red and black rings with peep toe heels. What do you think of her ensemble?
2009 Q Awards: Shingai Shoniwa
Shingai Shoniwa of The Noisettes always gets a bit experimental with her wardrobe and today was no exception. She attended the 2009 Q Awards in a revealing top with knotted detail and a PVC mini skirt with peep toe heels. She rounded off the look with a statement necklace and fruit head piece!
Fab Tip: Boots Minus Blisters
There are certain boots you can't wear with socks. You know, the ones that make your socks slip off with every step. I recently experienced this with a new pair of taupe suede boots that are the same length as these Bottega Veneta Cutout Suede Ankle Boots ($1,090).
Stretch It: Easy Back Stretch
One thing I have learned from my years as a Pilates instructor is most folks don't twist enough. The spine likes to rotate. Here is a simple back stretch that feels great after running.
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