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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Claire Danes for BlackBook September 2009 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Jil Sanders Uniqlo line available now! - The Budget Fashionista
Nina Ricci's very small relaunch - FWD
Did the Project judges run away? - NY Post
Eva Mendes's look for less - Frugal-Fashionista
Lacroix optimism - Vogue UK
Brian Atwood leaving Bally? - FWD
Danish shoes delight: Camilla Skovgaard - Grazia Daily
Christy Brinkley to appear on Ugly Betty - Vogue UK
Balmain versus Balenciaga - New York Times
Shoes to rock with wide-leg jeans - Flypaper
Private icon: Brigitte Bardot - Nylon

Doing Drugstore: Studio 35 Spray-On Glow For Legs

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:00:44 -0700

A few weeks ago, I was headed to a cocktail-dress-type event, and I wanted something to give my pasty white legs a bit of a boost, but I didn't have time for a self-tanner. I headed to Walgreens looking to try out Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs ($13.50) but alas, they were sold out of the appropriate shade for my skin tone. Instead, I opted for the less expensive Studio 35 Beauty Glow for Legs ($10), which I found in the underwear, socks, and nylons aisle. "It's like pantyhose in a can!" the label proclaims. Depending on how you view it, that could be a good or bad thing. Tights, I like; hose, I don't. To find out my results, keep reading.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:08 -0700

Lookbook: Built by Wendy - Nylon
The chic cover-up! - Grazia Daily
Confessions of Vogue's shopaholics - Times UK
PETA grounded - Page Six
Designer finds on eBay - Frugal-Fashionista
Bloggers and celebs at BCBG Max Azria - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Interns looking for a leg up in the fashion industry - New York Times
Fashion's Night Out in London - Vogue UK
Penney's adds own contemporary line - WWD
Fab cover: Sienna Miller for Vogue - Fab UK
Fly pick: Robert Rodriguez's black sequin tunic - Flypaper

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Karen Walker's Resort collection makes mom pants look good - Nylon
Coach said to be developing new brand - FWD
Fashion shows around the world - Guardian UK
Michelle Obama's inauguration outfit to be featured in Isabel Toledo exhibit - NY Daily
Why we all love leggings - Times UK
Reality check - or last Resort? - New York Times
Lily, Kate, and Sienna's night of singing and style - Marie Claire UK
Italy looks beyond its borders for fashion talent - New York Times
Breaking news: Roksanda Ilincic for Whistles - FabSugar UK
Proenza Schouler's art school - WWD

On Our Radar: Members Only Launches Denim Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:00:22 -0800

I remember wearing my Members Only nylon jacket in high school thinking I was the coolest kid in town. Well, times have changed, and so has Members Only. Come Spring, the company will be offering up some cool denim. The collection, retailing at $140 for a pair, will focus on skinny-leg cuts and shorts made of Japanese denim. With eight styles in tow, look forward to seeing a variety of embellishments and colors. Interested? The line will be available at high-end specialty stores such as Nordstrom and Intermix. I'm digging those ripped jeans seen left. Holey jean lovers unite!

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Urinary incontinence products

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:18:10 -0700

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Male urinary system

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Alternative Names

Adult diapers; Disposable urinary collection devices

Information

A wide variety of products are available for managing the leakage of urine associated with urinary incontinence. Your choice of a specific product depends on several factors, including:

Amount of urine loss
Comfort
Cost
Durability
Ease of use
Odor control ability
Pattern of urine loss

INSERTS AND PADS

Some men and women try to use sanitary napkins or mini pads to manage urine leakage. However, these products do not handle urine very well.

Disposable inserts are available that resemble a sanitary napkin or mini pad, but they are much more absorbent and have a waterproof backing. These inserts are meant to be worn inside your underwear. Some companies make reusable, washable cloth liners or pads that are held in place by waterproof pants.

ADULT DIAPERS AND UNDERWEAR

People who leak large amounts of urine may need to use adult diapers to contain the urine. Adult diapers are available in both disposable and reusable forms. Disposable diapers should fit snugly. They are usually available in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes. Some of these diapers have elastic leg gathers to improve the fit and prevent urine leakage.

Reusable incontinence undergarments may help save money. These resemble underpants with a waterproof crotch. They are designed to hold a reusable panty liner in place.

There is also a newer line of reusable incontinence undergarments that resemble normal underwear, but have the absorbency of disposable diapers. These undergarments require no additional pads. Instead, they have a unique crotch design that quickly pulls moisture away from the skin. They are available in a variety of leakage control levels.

Other reusable incontinence products include washable, adult cloth diapers or contoured cloth diapers with a plastic cover. Additionally, some people wear waterproof outer pants made of nylon, vinyl, or rubber over their undergarments as an extra level of protection.

PRODUCTS FOR MEN

Men who have problems with constantly leaking small amounts of urine may find that a drip collector may be enough. A drip collector is a small pocket of absorbent padding with a waterproof back side. The drip collector is worn over the penis and is held in place by close-fitting underwear.

Men can also use a condom catheter device. This product is placed over the penis similar to a condom. It has a tube on the end and connects with a collection bag tied to the leg. This device can handle small or large volumes of urine with little odor, minimal skin irritation, and easy use.

BED AND CHAIR PROTECTION

Underpads are flat absorbent pads used to protect bed linens and chairs. These underpads, sometimes called Chux, are made of absorbent material with a waterproof backing. They may be disposable or reusable.

Some new products have the ability to pull the moisture away from the surface. This protects your skin from breakdown. Medical supply companies and some larger department stores carry underpads.

Some people create their own reusable underpads from vinyl tablecloths with flannel backing, or shower curtain liners covered with a flannel sheet. Others place a rubber pad between layers of bed linens.

KEEP YOUR SKIN DRY

The most important consideration for any product is to contain the urine while protecting your skin from breakdown. Don't keep a saturated pad in contact with your skin for long periods of time. Thoroughly clean and dry your skin. Remove all wet clothing and linen.

WHERE TO BUY THEM

Most of these products are available at your local drugstore, supermarket, or medical supply store. A urology nurse or enterostomal therapy nurse can provide you with a list of incontinence care products.

Also, the National Association for Continence may be able to help you locate products. Call toll-free at 1-800-BLADDER or visit the website -- www.nafc.org.

Review Date: 5/22/2008

Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, MD, Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Good, Better, Best: Mid-Century Tufted Sofas

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:30:03 -0700

When it comes to rainy Friday nights, there's nothing better than curling up on the sofa with your shoes off. But when it comes to sofas, there's always a good, better, and a best. This go-round, I'm going to take a look at the trifecta of mid-century sofas, tufted, buttoned, clean-lined, and ready to make an appearance in a living room near you.

Good: Quite possibly named after everyone's favorite Mexican beer, the Macy's Corona Sofa ($899) conjures up all sorts of jokes about going South of the border. No, not really. But, it has the clean-lines, button-tufting, and tapered legs of the '60s sofas your parents lounged on while watching Dick van Dyke. The color choices aren't extensive but nothing to complain about either; it's available in pear, café noir, or stone. But, bummer: this three seater's fabric is an acrylic, polyester and nylon blend.

To see photos and hear about the other two, read more.

Corona Sofa - $899.00	Petrie Sofa - $1,499.00
Wells 78" Two-Cushion Sofa in Ambassador Leather - $2,599.00

Better: The Crate & Barrel Petrie Sofa ($1,499) is a step in the right direction, with a similar frame, button-tufting, tapered legs, and a two-cushion construction. Like most of Crate & Barrel's upholstery, this sofa is available in a variety (13) of color options. It's also upholstered in cotton fabric 100% brushed cotton fabric (rather than synthetics!) finished with stoneguard for max clean-ability.

Best: The Room & Board Wells Sofa ($2,599) has a similar frame and button-tufting to the Petrie, but it modernizes the mid-century look by opting for a handsome, rectangular-leg base, rather than the tapered legs of the first two. This looker is made of full, top-grain, full-aniline dyed leather, available in your choice of five basic colors.

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How Would YOU Wear It? Attack of the Opaque Tights

FabSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:22 -0700

Today, we have not one, but two candidates for How Would YOU Wear It?. Coincidentally, Paris Hilton and Kimberly Stewart both played around with black opaque tights recently and failed miserably.

I'll begin with Kimberly. WTF is up with those red nylon socks she's wearing over her black tights? I know she's trying to find something to match with her red lips but red nylons aren't it! The rest of her outfit isn't that bad, so if I were her, I would have simply ditched the red nylons.

Paris is committing an even bigger fashion crime by wearing opaque tights on a warm day and pairing them with a summer jumper. If I were her, I would have ditched the tights, clown-like shoes and necklace. I would have worn the jumper with cute colored flats and bare legs.

How would YOU wear it?

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Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Christian Louboutin hobo - Purse Blog
Front and center: The latest scarf styles get tied up - Refinery29
Splashes of color cheer up the fashion forecast - FashionTribes
What not to wear: American Apparel for afrikans - Jezebel
Trend alert: PVC leggings - UK FabSugar
Teen Vogue makes a book - Fashionista
LA fashion week: Geren Ford to show Spring '09 in NYC - Racked
Priestess NYC Fall 2008 collection - Nitrolicious
First fashion: Our favorites from what’s new - ShopBop Blog
Kate Moss, unplugged, in Interview September 2008 - fashionologie
Durga "Prima" ostrich clutch - Bag Snob
Photographer Todd Selby takes us behind the scenes at Nylon - fashion indie

Poor, Unfortunate, Pantyhose: The Right to Bare Legs

SavvySugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:05:08 -0700

Pantyhose and I are not friends. We have never been friends, and I don't even like the way it sounds when I say "pantyhose." Fortunately, I haven't been forced into wearing them since childhood, and apparently I should consider myself lucky. Some offices require that women wear hose, and The Wall Street Journal did some serious investigation into the world of women and their legs at work.

They unsurprisingly found that there's a distinct generational divide when it comes to pantyhose preference, but it hadn't occurred to me there would still be a geographical divide as well. Jim Holt, president of a small financial institution in Wichita, Kansas attended a seminar and received this advice regarding women's business casual wear: "Nylon hose and dress shoes are to be worn at all times. We're not New York or San Francisco. We're the Midwest."

Here's their video of New Yorkers of both sexes weighing in on their opinion of pantyhose. Where do you stand?