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At POPSUGAR, we have a blast sharing everything we all love across all the topics we're so passionate about.

At POPSUGAR, we have a blast sharing everything we all love across all the topics we're so passionate about. We've gushed over our favorite products and the most amazing celebrity images and videos; we've shopped the up-and-coming trends and discovered designers with ShopStyle; we've even watched some of you become moms. And we've grown to create unparalleled original videos about all the things you care about. Today, we're making a big change. We're bringing all of our content and shopping together under one home: the new POPSUGAR.
 

Over the next few weeks, there will be some exciting innovations here, and while we'll be adding to the editorial and video content you love, we won't be losing anything. We're making it easier to find and shop. We'll continue to deliver the biggest moments, the hottest trends, and the best tips in entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, and food — and the ability to shop for it all.
 
POPSUGAR and our companion site names now reflect a unified place as your leading entertainment and lifestyle content and shopping destination. We also got a bit of a face-lift. We're bringing you new, easy-to-navigate categories across the top of the site. Click through to find everything you love in fashion, beauty, fitness, moms, living, entertainment, celebrity, sex and culture, and so much more!
 
Plus, there are new ways to view your favorite POPSUGAR stories. View stories by "latest" or "popular," or see our gorgeous new "grid view." Our videos and POPSUGAR Shopping — formerly ShopStyle — are also more accessible along the top of the site. In the coming weeks, we'll be rolling out even more exciting features, ways to interact with our stories, and our huge POPSUGAR TV launch.
 
We hope you love it as much as we do, but we want to hear what you think. Send your feedback to redesign@popsugar.com!

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2012 Election

Michelle Obama: "We Owe It to Our Daughters" to "Keep Fighting" and Vote

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. It's the last day to register to vote in a number of states, so make sure to check out Gotta Vote.com to make sure you're ready come election day. Just 28 days until the election, so check out what Michelle has to say about the importance of women making our voices heard at the polls:

PopSugar reader SFGrl asks, "I recently got married and this will be the first election I'll be voting as a married woman. My husband, who has opposing political views, has given me a lot to think about come Election Day. I would love to hear what the first lady has to say about how as a woman, wife, and someday a mother, I can best prepare myself to vote."

"Well first of all, congratulations to you and your husband! Barack and I wish you both a long and happy life together.

No matter what your political views are, I think it's important for everyone in this country to get engaged in our political process. Our democracy is most successful when everyone speaks their voice, and of course we do that in elections by voting.

As women, I think it's particularly important that we make sure that our voices are part of the conversation. Generations of women have fought to leave behind a world where we have all the choices and opportunities that men have. And I believe we owe it to our daughters — and our sons — to stay engaged and keep fighting for the world we want to leave for them. With all that is at stake in this election — whether it's equal pay for women, access to health care, how we're going to keep rebuilding our economy — women can't afford to be silent. We have to remember that, if we don't speak up, other people will make our decisions for us.

So I hope every woman out there will take a moment to think about what really matters most to them in this election. Read up on the candidates and get informed about the issues that are important to you. And make sure you go out and vote. If you're unsure of how or where to do that, just visit GottaVote.com to get all the information you need."

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September PopSugar Must Have Box — Revealed!

We're very excited to share what was in our September POPSUGAR Must Have box!

We're very excited to share what was in our September POPSUGAR Must Have box! October is sold out, so sign up now to receive our November shipment.

It's officially Fall, so I'm checking out the indie darling of film festivals and curling up with a good book. My favorite item in the September box is the perfect scarf. Wrap yourself up in it to look cute and stay warm as temperatures drop, though we're not quite ready to say goodbye to that Summer skin glow. Back to school for my girls means having to be organized with endless to-do lists and getting dinner on the table, while still sneaking in a sweet treat for myself. We have you covered on all fronts, so we hope you love our September Must Have box!

2012 Election

Michelle Obama on Barack and Their Anniversary: "He's the Same Man I Fell in Love With"

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Early voting has begun, so don't forget to register at GottaVote.com! This week is a big one for the Obama family — not only is it the first presidential debate, but it's also Barack and Michelle's wedding anniversary. For that reason, we're focusing on her husband and daughters this week. Remember to join us tonight for our debate pre- and postshows on PopSugar LIVE!

"This is a big week for Barack and me, and not just because of all that's happening on the campaign. On Oct. 3, 1992, Barack and I were married in Chicago — and every day since, I've grown prouder and more in love with him. So I want to thank everyone who sent along lovely anniversary wishes this week, and I'm looking forward to answering some more of your questions here at PopSugar."

PopSugar's Molly G. asks, "What is the thing that has impressed you the most about your husband as you have watched him grow over the past 20 years and in his presidency?"

"One of the things I've seen as first lady is that there are no easy decisions that reach the Oval Office. The problems that reach the president's desk are always the tough ones, where the stakes are high and there's no margin for error. And the truth is, no matter how much data you have or how many advisors you consult, your judgments always come down to who you are and what you stand for."

To read the rest of Michelle's answer just read more

2012 Election

Michelle Obama: I Grow "Prouder and More in Love" With Barack Every Day

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Early voting has begun, so don't forget to register at GottaVote.com! This week is a big one for the Obama family — not only is it the first presidential debate, but it's also Barack and Michelle's wedding anniversary. For that reason, we're focusing on her husband and daughters this week. First up, an intro from Michelle. Then, hear her thoughts on her own daughters' future voting:

"This is a big week for Barack and me, and not just because of all that's happening on the campaign. Early voting has already begun in Iowa and Ohio, and Barack takes the stage for the first presidential debate tomorrow night in Denver. But we'll be marking an even bigger milestone together: our 20th wedding anniversary. On Oct. 3, 1992, Barack and I were married in Chicago — and every day since, I've grown prouder and more in love with him.

So I want to thank everyone who sent along lovely anniversary wishes this week, and I'm looking forward to answering some more of your questions here at PopSugar."

PopSugar reader lshepoped asked, "If your children were old enough to vote this November, what criteria would you suggest they use to evaluate the presidential candidates?"

To read Michelle's answer just read more

2012 Election

Michelle Obama on Family Dinners and Her "Inquisitive" Girls

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Since we're in back-to-school mode, this week we're focusing on education and women's health. Here's the first lady in her own words about her daughters:

Circle of Moms reader Crystal Dawn asks, "How have you encouraged your girls to think for themselves, be true to themselves, and stand up for what they believe in?"

"Our girls are pretty inquisitive, and Barack and I try to encourage that and reinforce what they're learning in school when we're together.

For example, people are often surprised to hear this, but we have dinner together just about every night at 6:30 as a family. Barack often goes back to work right afterwards, but as long as he's not traveling, he'll come upstairs from the office, and I'll put down what I'm doing, and we'll spend that time together as a family. We usually talk about what's going on in school and in their daily lives, and the girls don't hesitate to grill Barack on whatever they're learning about.

We also try to show our girls the importance of being active citizens in our democracy. Of course, that's a little easier to demonstrate when their dad is president, and they see firsthand how important it is to make your voice heard in our democratic process by voting."

We are still taking questions! There are three ways to participate:

1. You can leave your question in the comments section here on PopSugar.com
2. You can tweet using the hashtag #POPSUGAR2012
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We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

2012 Election

Michelle Obama Talks Affordable Education and Paying Off Student Loans With the President

We are thrilled to share the first answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama.

We are thrilled to share the first answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Since we're in back-to-school mode, this week we're focusing on education and women's health. Here's the first lady in her own words:

"Fall is officially here, and like a lot of parents around the country, Barack and I are feeling a little sentimental about our girls getting another year older and starting a new grade at school. I can tell many of you are feeling the same way, because I got a lot of questions this week about issues affecting our kids, from education to health care. So, this week, I'll answer some of those — and maybe a couple others as well."

Read on for Michelle's answer to PopSugar reader Ashley Goodman's question. Ashley asks, "What does the president plan on doing in order to help ease some of the financial debt for students?"

We are still taking questions! There are three ways to participate:

1. You can leave your question in the comments section here on PopSugar.com
2. You can tweet using the hashtag #POPSUGAR2012
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We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

2012 Election

Michelle Obama Answers Your Questions on PopSugar — Ask Away!

We're gearing up to share Michelle Obama's first set of answers to all the awesome questions you submitted.

We're gearing up to share Michelle Obama's first set of answers to all the awesome questions you submitted. For the first installment, the First Lady will be sharing her thoughts on education and women's health. It's been so fun to hear from all of you and we still want to hear what you're thinking! Women are at the center of attention during this 2012 election season, and it's more important than ever for us to get out there and vote. We are announcing a special interview series with First Lady Michelle Obama on PopSugar. Over the next few weeks, she will be here to answer your questions about the election and all the issues we are facing as women during this election time. We want to hear what's on your mind, so share your questions. What are your concerns about women's health care? Jobs? Education? Balancing being a working mom and wife? Whatever is on your mind, ask away; every week, the first lady will tackle your questions on a range of topics. Here's Michelle Obama announcing our series in her own words.

There are three ways to participate:

1. You can leave your questions in the comments here on PopSugar.com
2. You can tweet using the hashtag #POPSUGAR2012
3. You can leave the questions in the tab on our PopSugar Facebook page

We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

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Introducing the All-New POPSUGAR Must Have Bag

We’re thrilled to announce our new POPSUGAR Must Have monthly subscription, filled with all of our favorite things.

We’re thrilled to announce our new POPSUGAR Must Have monthly subscription, filled with all of our favorite things. For over five years, my editors and I have been reporting about our monthly must haves. Now we’re bringing them right to your door.

Every month, my editorial staff and I will curate an exciting bag full of fun must-have products from fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more. Our customized collection will include tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands you've yet to discover. Plus, the more you share this with your family and friends, the more we'll reward you. Think of it as a gift you give yourself — or it makes a perfect present for someone special in your life.

Join us as we kick off July with our Summer must-have bag!

xoxo,
Lisa Sugar

Editor's Pick

The First Lady's Hopes and Fears on Raising Her Daughters

Talk about an inspiration!

Talk about an inspiration! We were invited to the White House to discuss the first lady's Let's Move campaign. Getting families off the couch and moving has been a passion of Michelle Obama's since her husband took office, and we've seen her leading children in group exercise programs around the country.

Throughout the conversation, Mrs. Obama opened up about life in the White House, her dreams for her daughters — Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10 — and the everyday parenting struggles she faces, including her fear about "mess[ing] them up." Keep reading to see what the first lady shared with us!