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

From Healthy Cookies to Good-For-You Cakes: a Year's Worth of FitSugar Desserts


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Best Healthy Desserts of 2011

Whether it was in our own kitchens or those of our community members, there was a lot of baking happening at FitSugar this year. Take a look at the desserts that had us drooling this year — cakes, cookies, muffins, and more. What's great is that all of these sweet treats are healthier than their traditional counterparts; some are even nutritionally boosted with things like superfoods, chia Read more

15 Thanksgiving Tablescapes Sure to Inspire


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Thanksgiving Tablescapes, Centerpieces, and Placesettings

Need inspiration for crafting your Thanksgiving table? Check out these gorgeous spreads, and then see how you might adapt these ideas to fit your holiday dinner. Many of the ideas are inexpensive to source, and some are even free! Better yet, most are totally DIY-able. Find your favorite in the slideshow. Read more

Fit For November: Must Haves


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Fall Fitness and Healthy Living Products 2011

Brrr — can you feel the chill? Fall is officially here, and this month we're looking forward to a big Thanksgiving dinner while still keeping active, stress-free, and fit throughout the hectic holiday. Check out all of our picks for staying healthy in the kitchen, during our workouts, and even while watching a little TV on the couch. Read more

FitSugar Circuit Workout


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Full Body Circuit Workout to Strengthen Legs, Abs, and Arms

Not only is an at-home workout excuse-proof, it is recession-proof as well since it's free and will only cost you calories! Check out this full body circuit workout that fits in your living room. It takes about 20 minutes to do, and other than a chair, it requires no props. Instructions: After warming up with light cardio for five minutes, repeat each three-exercise circuit twice, resting for 60 Read more

A Water Bottle Makes a Perfect Gift


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Reusable Water Bottles Make Great Gifts

I can't believe stores are already putting up holiday lights and decorations. It may seem crazy to think about in November, but getting a jump start on gifts for your family, friends, and co-workers is one way to enjoy a stress-free holiday. If you don't know what to get the person who has everything, how about a reusable water bottle? They're good for the planet because they reduce plastic Read more

Hit the Slopes (and Sidewalk) in These Cute Ski Sweaters


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Shop Cute Ski Sweaters

The chilly wind is telling us it's officially sweater weather. To tout the season, we culled 10 super-cute ski sweaters fitting for the streets, or your next ski trip. Pair them with leather leggings or corduroys for a cozy look, or if you're feeling extra feminine, style them with a cute midi skirt and booties. Click the slideshow to shop our favorite picks from Free People, Opening Ceremony, Read more

Gisele's Back With Her Boys in Boston Following a Runway Show in Paris


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Gisele Bundchen Jogging in Boston Pictures

Gisele Bundchen fit in a quick jog on her way to the gym in Boston this morning. There was a quick return to Massachusetts in store after Gisele walked in Givenchy's Spring 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week. She looked flawless during the show, though her number one guy, Tom Brady, missed out on her latest catwalk. Around the globe, Tom led the Patriots to a victory over the Oakland Raiders in Read more

Victoria Beckham Spring 2012


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Victoria Beckham: Spring 2012

Victoria Beckham, one of our favorite style mavens — and super-chic mama — showed a gorgeous, glossy Spring 2012 collection, mixing sleek, fitted silhouettes with roomier, more free-form shapes. Beckham showcased the kinds of body-conscious sheaths we might see her wearing, in bold navy and orange colorblocking, then surprised with newer, looser shapes in shiny satin finishes on jackets and Read more

Free iPad Apps Bring the Gym to You


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5 Exercise-Related iPad Apps For Fitness

Can't make it to the gym? Don't sweat it (or do sweat it), because the iPad lets you bring the trainer home. There are tons of free iPad apps that will help you with fitness goals — some of them even offer video tutorials of various exercises, so if you like following the instruction from a teacher, these will be perfect for you. Surf the web with your iPad, read books on your iPad, and now Read more