Lacoste Fall 2012


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Lacoste Runway Fall 2012

If the snow outside wasn't enough for NYFW attendees, Felipe Oliveira Baptista provided a few snowflakes of his own for Lacoste's Fall runway show this morning at Lincoln Center. As fake snow blew into the audience, Oliveira Baptista set the tone for his sporty chic ski-inspired line. Mixing in the old — Oliveira Baptista referenced uniforms the brand designed for France's 1966 national ski Read more

Leg-Strengthening Yoga Sequence For Skiers and Riders


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Yoga Sequence to Strengthen the Legs and Core

Whether you click into skis or a snowboard, a strong yet flexible lower body will allow you to cruise down the mountain with control, helping you stay balanced rather than wiping out. This eight-posture lower body sequence focuses on strengthening the core, quads, and glutes, while opening the hamstrings and hips. Photos taken at Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio, Burlington, VT Read more

Golden Globes Trendspotting: Flirty Fishtail Hems


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Fishtail Dresses at the Golden Globes 2012

Among our favorite gowns from the Golden Globes red carpet tonight, many of them involved fishtail hems (the style is typically an asymmetrical hem that is usually fitted around the hips and flares out from the knee to the floor). Stylish stars like Reese Witherspoon, Elle Macpherson, Sofia Vergara, and more took advantage of the trend, and for good reason. Fishtail hems are flirty, feminine, and Read more

Snowboarding Exercises Straight From Pros Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter, and Kelly Clark


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Snowboarding Workouts From Olympic Snowboarders

When it comes to snowboarding, strength, balance, agility, and endurance are all key; and with the season's kick-off just around the corner, it's not too late to start your off-hill training. To get your body in tip-top shape before reaching the mountain, see the exercises that Olympic snowboarders Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter, and Kelly Clark do when they hit the gym. These exercises will keep Read more

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For the Outdoor Enthusiast


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Best Gifts For Outdoorsy Women Who Camp, Hike, Rock Climb

Your nature-loving friends may spend every weekend camping, hitting the slopes, or ascending mountains, but that doesn't mean they don't need any stylish gifts to help them enjoy the outdoors. If you have a camper, hiker, or climber in your life, we've got the perfect gift for you to give. Whether it's hitting the trail, sleeping under the stars, or being the MacGyver of the wilderness, any of Read more

Super Size It! 7 Kids' Products Coveted by Adults


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Kids' Products For Adults

How many times has someone said, "I wish they made that in my size!" — usually in reference to some super-cute article of kiddie clothes. Even beyond the clothes, there are some kids products that would do very well if they were resized to fit adult proportions and style aesthetics (not too many grown ups want to walk around sporting Thomas or Dora garb). Keep reading for seven kid-sized items Read more

Fit For October: FitSugar Must Haves


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Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Products 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to show our support for the cause we've rounded up five of our fave pink ribbon fitness products. Help bring awareness to the cause by sporting one of these items during your workout. But it's not just about being pretty in pink: feel good knowing that a percentage of the proceeds from each of these items will help fund breast cancer-related research, Read more

Would You Dare Wear This Fitness Gear?


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Weird Fitness Gear

We choose to wear fitness gear based on two main qualities — function and appearance. Admittedly, there is some gray here since we all have different fitness needs and varying opinions about what we find attractive. Shopping online for my own fitness gear, I came upon some of these somewhat unconventional items that may seem practical, but might not be up to par with your style. Click through Read more

Tracy Reese Spring 2012


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Tracy Reese: Spring 2012

It was a pocket full of posies for Tracy Reese today at her Spring runway show. Forming a juxtaposition between romance and sport, Reese created a colorful collection filled with pretty botanical prints and colors. Anorak jackets tempered feminine floral sequin tees and sweet bathing suit rompers, while peacock blue high-waist leather shorts added a modern edge to buttercup floral blouses. For Read more