Corsets: Lots of Controversy Squeezed Into One Undergarment


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Vintage Corset Ads

Nowadays, women who want a trimmer waist in a pinch typically turn to Spanx or some other body-slimming underwear. But when it's less about practicality and more about looking sexy in nothing but your skivvies (like for your Valentine's Day date night, for instance), you may choose to don a corset. While modern women are free to wear these fitted underpinnings whenever we want to spice things up Read more

Kristen Stewart Talks Badass Fairy Tales, Bella Swan, and Her New Leading Man on Snow White Set Visit


Updated 02/13/12 1:02 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kristen Stewart Quotes on Snow White and the Huntsman Set

Last October, we were so excited to pay a visit to the set of Snow White and the Huntsman outside London. We got a sneak peek into the amazing world Kristen Stewart and her costars, including Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and more, inhabited while shooting the action-packed fairy-tale movie. We have tons to come from our day poking around the remarkable set and learning about Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


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Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

11 Things You Need to Throw Away


Updated 02/12/12 2:15 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Things to Throw Away

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building Read more

Looking to Escape? 9 Flash Sale Travel Sites With Great Deals


Updated 02/02/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Travel Flash Sale Sites

It's a good idea to start planning your trips for the year now, so you can keep your eye out for the best deals and you won't have to resort to paying expensive last-minute prices. If you already have several destinations in mind, check out travel flash sale sites, which can save you hundreds of dollars! Here are a couple to browse through: Groupon Getaways Groupon partnered up with Expedia to Read more

Miranda Kerr Makes Us Want a White Bikini — and a Warm-Weather Getaway So We Can Wear It


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Miranda Kerr White Bikini January 2012

One thought crossed our minds when we got a glimpse of Miranda Kerr in her white bikini today — OK, aside from the fact that this supermodel has superhuman genes — we need that suit. Miranda turned heads while shooting on the water in Sydney, showing off her enviable bod and a perfect-fit white bikini that's a perennial swimwear classic. Sure, embellishments, prints, and bold colors all have Read more

The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids


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Benefits of Homeschooling

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more

Be Your Best at Every Workout With the Right Prep


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How to Prepare For a Workout

When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it — as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn't anything to sneeze at either). But no matter how long you've been committed to fitness, make sure you know how to prep to be your best at every workout. A plan: You've suited up, stuffed Read more

Dr. Ornish on the Power of Love, Chocolate, and Snacking


Updated 01/25/12 7:51 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Dean Ornish Health Tips From Escape Fire Documentary

We had a chance to chat with Dr. Dean Ornish, founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, over the weekend at the Sundance Film Festival. He's a featured health expert in the new documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, which examines the current state of our health care system and provides hopeful solutions based on lifestyle and dietary Read more

Rooney Mara Goes Dark For Her First-Ever Golden Globes


Updated 01/15/12 6:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rooney Mara Pictures at Golden Globes 2012

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara made her first-ever appearance at the Golden Globes tonight. She's a nominee in the category of best actress for her turn as Lisbeth Salander in the David Fincher-directed adaptation of the best-selling Swedish book series. The film is also nominated in the best original score category. Rooney chose a black Nina Ricci gown for the show. Rooney said Read more