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Real Housewife of OC Gretchen Rossi Mixes It Up

FitSugar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:31 -0700

If you've been following The Real Housewives of Orange County, you've probably noticed Gretchen Rossi, who joined in season four. At 30 years old, she is one fit lady, and if you're curious to know how she keeps her toned and trim bikini figure, it's clear that being active is key. She runs, jumps rope, and uses an air climber to burn calories, and she also strength trains using a resistance band. For a fun workout, she also plays tetherball, which challenges your coordination and increases upper body strength. It's great to see that she is exercising regularly and mixing it up, which is important for strengthening the total body and avoiding injuries and boredom.

To see more pics of Gretchen working out, click on the gallery below.

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Lindsay's Birthday Brings in the Cash

PopSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:13 -0700

Lindsay Lohan stopped by the hair salon in LA yesterday, where she twittered a pic before changing outfits and taking her brother to Dan Tana's for dinner. She turns 23 tomorrow and she's planning a small private party with her close friends. Her bikini celebration over the weekend apparently earned her $70,000 from MGM Grand, which is a nice early present for the birthday girl.

To see more of LL and her brother Michael just read more.

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How to Take a Good Profile Picture

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:02:27 -0700

Say cheese! I remember lining up for school photos and thinking, "I have to look good this year! I just have to!" Digital photography has freed us from those stomach cringing moments (and the desire to burn photos!) because we can always pose again, try better light and edit without wasting film.

Of course, getting that perfect photo is critical in an age of social networking and dating sites. I was cruising the Canon website (cause you know, that's what I do) and I came across the company's suggestions for taking better online dating portraits. It says:

Keep it Simple: Posing, Cropping, Framing, and Backgrounds -Your online dating portrait should be about you. That means no one else should be in the shot, and you should avoid distracting elements that will take attention away from the most important thing in the frame – YOU! Try turning the camera 90 degrees, and shoot a vertical picture. The longer vertical frame is better suited to capture a single person, without too much 'empty space' in the background.

Photo Techniques: Lighting, Lenses, and Camera Settings - One of the biggest mistakes in online dating portraits is poor lighting. Again, the photo is all about letting others see what you look like. The goal is to make sure the image is well (brightly) lit, but with no harsh shadows.

To see my tips for looking good in your pretty profile pic, read more.

Say No to Mug and Lingerie Shots - Profile pics that look like mug shots are the worst! Don't take a picture specifically for the purpose of being your profile image (you know, like the ones where you can tell the subject held out her arm to take the shot?!). Pictures taken in the mirror (unless they are incredibly artistic), or pictures taken on a camera phone are also discouraged. Also, think twice before you use that sexy one of yourself on the beach in Hawaii with a barely-there bikini (especially for a dating profile!).
Act Natural! - Whether you are looking for a dating profile picture, or a pic to use for your Facebook or Sugar account select a fun, natural picture. It doesn't have to be a glamor shot, just an image that shows your personality. Sure it's an ego boost to show off how cute you looked in that bridesmaid dress, but you don't look like that everyday. Try a pic in your natural element. Or a casual photo from your last vacation. I love nancita's carefree and happy look in her TeamSugar profile image.

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Pet Pic of the Day: Rocksy Is Ready For Summer

PetSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:30:35 -0700

Add one more fashion-obsessed pup to the list - Rocksy was a model in a furry fashion show last weekend and strutted her stuff down the runway in her bikini. I'm ready to throw on my swimsuit too! Come on, Summer! Any day now.

Congrats to Rocksy and Renees3 for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your furry friends on the pages of PetSugar. Need some help getting started? I'll tell you how to upload your pics when you read more.

I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet Pics group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Photos" and “Upload Photos."
Give your Gallery a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with details about your pet.
Click “Groups and Privacy" just below the "Search Title" box.
Choose the audience for your story to “Pet Pics!” in the dropdown menu.
Change channel to “Pets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Don't forget to include your pet's name!
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Pet Pics group and share photos of your adorable pets! Yours just might end up on the PetSugar homepage.

Matthew Williamson For H&M Burns Through Foggy San Fran

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:37:20 -0700

Breathe in, breathe out. This was me last night when trying to fall asleep. You know when you're so excited for something insomnia ensues and obsession overpowers? You all know I've been anticipating Matthew Williamson's H&M collection since the news broke, but I didn't expect to turn groupie . . .
Rise and shine, join the line at the Powell Street H&M. The line was only about eight stylistas deep at this point. PartySugar, also a MW groupie, joined me around 7:30 a.m. - store opens at 10. But something had been brewing behind Fab's scenes, I just didn't want to jinx anything. And then, the fashion gods looked down upon me, and I got the email - I was granted early press access. Not to shop mind you, but to enter the store (this was about 9ish), survey the scene, try things on, take pics, and revel in MWHM. I already had my wish list, as did Party, so you can imagine our elation.

To read and see all about my MWHMSF experience, read more.

The West Coast district manager, Alexis, dished on how she thought this was the most commercially viable designer collection. Agreed. She was gaga over the leather jacket and the hot pink gold-studded belt. Interestingly, this SF store gets more stock of the designer goods than LA's Beverly Center store; who said SF didn't love to shop? We also chatted about Phase II - the Summer collection, hitting stores May 14. Alexis promised hot bikinis and a fresh geometric print overnight bag (stay tuned for pics!). I had to ask if Missoni for H&M is up next and she replied "no comment" which leads me to think it's true since the news broke just yesterday and she knew what I was talking about, sneaky Fab.

We were able to hang tight inside the store, out of the fog, but still not shop, until doors opened at 10 a.m. But our plans of attack were in place. And like that - mayhem. This was my first time really tolerating this. I missed the first collection, Karl Lagerfeld, slept through Stella McCartney, slacked on Viktor & Rolf, cried post Roberto Cavalli, and gave up on Commes de Garcons. But not Matthew. This was my H&M collection. And so, I raced though the racks plucking my new babies, calm as a clam.

The dramatic ruffled print maxi dress was the first to go. And in person, this one was amazing; the black sequined detailing was divine. The short version of this was a hot one, too. And as celebrities still work their PR magic, the sequined artsy dress worn by Ginnifer Goodwin and the peacock dress modeled by both Nicky Hilton and Katy Perry were gone in no time. None of these screamed Fab. I added the glam rockin' blue blazer, the yellow embroidered top, the pink feathered cardigan, the butterfly tee, and the hot pink studded belt to my arsenal.

That's how Matthew Williamson For H&M burned through foggy San Fran, see you May 14!

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This video is from the New York store - thank god my experience wasn't so dangerous!

Found! Bar Refaeli's Tie-Dye Bikini

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:00:22 -0800

I have a new girl crush. Not only is she the brand ambassador for one of my favorite West Coast brands, Hurley, I'm sure you saw she won the title of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl of 2009. How jaw-dropping gorgeous is she? She's like a sexy tiger cub. After ogling through her bikini pics, I knew I recognized her fruit punchy tie-dye bikini - it's actually on my wish list! The blue version of the Hurley Washed Ashore bikini is available now ($40 for the bottoms, $44 for the top), but Hurley will upload Bar's exact pink/orange one to the Hurley site on Friday. Sign up to get notified when it's in stock.

Bikini Boot Camp in Mexico: Amansala

FitSugar — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Amansala, a super fabulous Mexican eco-resort and spa, offers a six-night Bikini Boot Camp program that is limited to 25 men and women, held on the beautiful, remote beach of Tulum, Mexico. Could there be a better place to get bikini ready? Possibly not.

While doing the Bikini Boot Camp, your days start with a beach or jungle power walk followed by a combination of body sculpting, power ab sessions or Pilates and end with yoga and meditation. When you're not doing that, there are excursions to the nearby jungle for swimming and snorkeling in fresh water swimming holes, visits to Mayan ruins and pampering with beach side massages, Mayan Clay Treatments and plenty of sunshine. Yes please.

It's not all about exercise at Bikini Boot Camp, the low fat diet consists of all local chemical free food such as fresh caught grilled fish, mangos, jicima salads and other delicious low calorie selections. Yum.

To see some beautiful pics of what you'll be seeing while you're there, read more

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The relaxing, beautiful setting, along with the healthy meals, and activity filled days make for a perfect way to get your body bikini ready. It definitely doesn't hurt that you'll be in a beautiful part of Mexico as well as surrounded by people with the same goals in mind.

Six night programs are held year round. Three & four night programs available upon request. 6 nights will run you $1,842 per person but it is all inclusive, so it could be worse. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit Amansala online.

John Mayer Only Has Eyes For Jennifer Aniston

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:00 -0700

John Mayer has been making the most of his time in LA professionally and personally. Yesterday he was heading to a recording studio, but when he is not hard at work, he is all about Aniston. The couple were spotted getting cozy at the Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood the other night. Apparently they "were giving each other longing looks and were practically sitting on one another." We're hoping we get more hot bikini pics soon, considering they seem to be working on getting in all their free time together before John heads out on the road next month.

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Link Time!!!

PopSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:00:00 -0700

OMG Janet's Badonkadonk is back - Dlisted
Those Nick and Vanessa scandalous sex pics are hot alright - Pink is the New Blog
Sex and the City movie is SO gonna happen - BuzzSugar
Ashley Tisdale Bikini Pictures - Egotastic
Denise Richards hangs with her Ex-Hubby’s Girlfriend - How civil - Just Jared
Michael Bay blogs - Celebitchy
Alessandra Ambrosio is at the Beach - IDLYITW
More unofficial Nicole Richie pregnancy news - Hollywood Rag
More Lohan bikini pics - Hollywood Tuna
Katie Holmes has man hands - cityrag
The Coreys are back baby! - I'm Not Obsessed

Jennifer Garner on Self and Health

FitSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:30:00 -0700

Jennifer Garner's life has taken a turn since having her adorable daughter Violet. She's spending more time playing in the pool to have fun than she is doing laps to burn calories, and she couldn't be happier. Recently Jennifer sat down with Self to talk about her own life and health with a toddler, including what she does to prepare her body for swimsuit season. Here are highlights:

Self: [Summer] is relaxing. Do you also feel more motivated to work out?
JG: Of course! You're in a bikini! In the winter, you feel like, Who cares? I am in my husband's sweater. It doesn't matter. But in May, everybody kicks it into gear.

Self: What do you do to prepare your body for swimsuit season?
JG: I try to decrease the overall size of my butt!

There's more including what she eats to stay healthy and how she protects herself from the sun so read more.

Self: Do you work out?
JG: I am exercising again. I started feeling like I didn't have time or energy for it, but now I realize I didn't have energy because I wasn't exercising. So I work out with my trainer or do an hour of pilates at 6 or 7 A.M. I'm done by the time my household is awake. I don't do it every day, and if I need to cancel, I cancel.

Self: So you don't feel like you have to work out constantly?
JG: No. It's not like I'm trying to get into Elektra shape. I'm just trying to feel good. We also have a pool, and I've been known to swim laps. But mostly I splash around and throw a kid. There are always nephews and neighbors over.

Self: What do you do to protect yourself from the sun?
JG: Every day, I use a moisturizer with SPF so I don't have to worry about it. But if I'm going to be in the sun, it's a whole different ball of wax. Then I get serious and put on, like, SPF 1 million! I mean, why not? You might as well do everything you can to protect yourself. It's no joke.

Self: Besides exercising and wearing sunscreen, what's your healthiest summer habit?
JG: I eat more food that's straight out of the earth. You can eat everything from the farmers market: just-picked corn, lettuce, all kinds of produce.

That's no joke about the farmers market. Check out these pics of Jen and Violet shopping.