FABTV: Paula Abdul "Straight Up"


Updated 09/15/08 11:52 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Oh, Paula. She gave us so many good tunes, and videos. While "Cold Hearted Snake" is my favorite, this one is also fantastic. How easy, and cool, would it be to be Paula Abdul for Halloween? All you need is some feathered bangs, large hoop earrings, a cropped black-and-white polka-dot jacket (OK, a little hard to find), a sequin corset (even harder), a flippy black skirt, and black jazz boots. Read more

What's Buzzworthy? First Albums


Updated 04/18/08 8:47 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 12 comments

What's Buzzworthy? First Albums

For this week's Buzzworthy challenge, let's take a little trip down Memory Lane... back to when you bought your first album. Not your first CD, mind you, but the first album (or albums) you can recall purchasing and bringing home as your own. My first memory of putting my very own brand-new cassette in the tape player features Madonna's 1983 self-titled album, Madonna. I've bookmarked the CD Read more

Beauty Byte: UK Bars Offering Bathroom Hair Straighteners


Updated 05/26/07 10:28 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 56 comments

Beauty Byte: UK Bars Offering Bathroom Hair Straighteners

First came condom machines, tampon dispensers, and even perfume spritzers. But the latest bathroom vending trend is just plain weird: coin-operated hair straighteners and curling irons. (Thanks to Beauty and the Blog for the tip.) Strange, but true: A British company called Beautiful Vending has created a hair-straightening vending machine called Straight Up. Found in nightclubs, bars, malls, and Read more

5 Simple Techie Ways to Share Your Wedding Photos


Updated 05/28/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Share Event Photos

Remember when disposable cameras were a regular wedding standby? Thanks to technology, photo sharing has definitely grown easier. lLong gone are the days of having to develop film, make copies, and send prints to friends. Now it's as simple as snapping, uploading, and adding a tag. Looking for a simple way to swap event photos with your friends? Here are five easy ways to share: Facebook Read more

8 Myths About Sex Differences


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Myths About Gender Differences

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)


Updated 05/24/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 24, 2012

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video — Styleite How to get pink ombré on dark hair — HuffPost Style Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams — Stylelist Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services — The Cut Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas — The Fashion Spot 10 star-inspired hairstyles that are Read more

Turtles Are Tortoise-ly Awesome!


Updated 05/23/12 5:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

World Turtle Day 2012 Tips to Preserve Turtles

The sight of a sea turtle gracefully gliding through the ocean or a tortoise contentedly munching on greens warms an animal lover's heart. But these visions may soon be distant memories. Today's World Turtle Day seeks to create awareness of the animal's vanishing habitats around the world and to draw attention to the inhumane treatment of turtles as pets and food sources. Whether you're Read more

Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson Couple Up For a Glamorous Night in Monaco


Updated 05/23/12 5:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Diane Kruger Wearing Prabal Gurung Fall '12 Pictures

Diane Kruger, dressed in Nicholas Kirkwood stilettos and a straight-off-the-runway look from Prabal Gurung's Fall '12 collection, cuddled up to boyfriend Joshua Jackson at the Nights in Monaco Gala in Monte Carlo tonight. The philanthropic event brought out some of Hollywood's biggest stars and also raised funds for the William J. Clinton Foundation and Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Fierce


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Do Fierce Pose in Yoga, Also Called Chair Pose

After learning Ashtanga Yoga's Sun Salutation A, it's time to learn the poses in Sun Salutation B. It begins with a pose called Fierce, which may look easy but is a killer move for your thighs and glutes when done correctly. It also strengthens your core and stretches your calves, so it's an essential move for runners and high-heel wearers alike. Sanskrit Name: Utkatasana English Translation: Read more