I'm Asking: Do You Have a Lucky Charm For Your Career?


Updated 10/28/10 12:34 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Do Lucky Charms Help?

Back when I was at school, I used to bring a lucky charm with me to exams. It's a little "lucky cat" keychain that I carry around to important events. Over the years, it has evolved from a magical school tool to being part of my job-hunting arsenal, and now it is my secret to big wins at work (or so I'd like to think). You may scoff at my superstitious nature, but a recent Danish study revealed Read more

Substitute Teacher Fired For Toothpick Magic Trick


Updated 06/19/08 11:18 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 11 comments

Substitute Teacher Fired For Toothpick Magic Trick

As parents we have to pick our battles and I'll just go ahead and say that this one the powers that be at Rushe Middle School in Land 'O Lakes, FL waged is ridiculous. Substitute teacher Jim Piculas was fired for performing a simple 30-second toothpick magic trick once students finished their work. He was cited with wizardry. Am I the only one with fond memories of playing "Red Light, Green Read more

Song of the Day: Bruce Springsteen, "Radio Nowhere"


Updated 08/29/07 3:41 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Song of the Day: Bruce Springsteen, "Radio Nowhere"

Though I have fond memories of listening to Bruce Springsteen as a kid, it's only relatively recently that I've fully come to understand the brilliance of albums like Born to Run and Nebraska. So for me, the return of Springsteen and his E Street Band is perfectly timed. On Oct. 2, Bruce and the band — including Max Weinberg, lately of "Conan O'Brien" fame — will release its first album in Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


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Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

Long Hair: It's Not Just For Teenagers


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Beauty News For February 8, 2012

Yes, older women can have long hair — Stylelist 18 beauty myths way too many people believe — Real Simple Models are unionizing. In other news, protests are about to get uber fashionable — Styleite Soon, we'll all be buying our makeup from the backseats of cabs — Beauty High Surprisingly great makeup combinations — Glo Spring's big fashionista thing? Cookie Monster hair — Read more

BCBG Runway Fall 2012


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BCBG Runway Fall 2012

An architectural aesthetic, specifically Bauhaus style, rules for BCBG's Fall 2012 collection. Structure manifested itself via colorblocking, but it was done on fluid silk chiffon shift dresses, so the effect was a pretty blend of strong forms on flowy silhouettes. The geometric shapes created by bold color combos — black and orange, merlot and blush — were intensified with textural plays Read more

7 Days, 7 Ways: Celebs Are Working Snake Motifs Into Their Outfits


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Celebrities Wearing Snakeskin Trend 2012

With celebrities taking a walk on the wilder side, we're seeing everything from leopard spots to zebra stripes cropping up on the red carpet. To this point, we love the way Emma Stone dressed up a peachy Lanvin number with a quirky serpent collar, how Natalia Vodianova added sleek dynamic to her ensemble with the help of an olive-green python-print jacket, and how Revenge's Ashley Madekwe paired Read more

Celebrity Accessory Report: Emerald Gemstones


Updated 02/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities Wearing Emerald Jewelry

Angelina Jolie sparked the emerald trend when she wore a pair of gorgeous Lorraine Schwartz oversized teardrop earrings at the Oscars in 2009. Since then, emerald jewels have become a trademark for Jolie; the actress has been spotted wearing the gemstone most recently at the Producers Guild Awards and the New York Film Critics Awards. Now, even more of Hollywood's leading ladies, like Miranda Read more

Blair Glams Up the Gossip Girl Set in Princess-Worthy Oscar de la Renta


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Gossip Girl Season 5 Fashion: Shop the Looks

The latest from the Upper East Side set is Blair's most glamorous since the royal Vera Wang wedding gown. We spotted Blair hitting the Gossip Girl set (and locking lips with Lonely Boy — gasp!) in a dreamy pink-princess confection from Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2012. Since half the fun of the Upper East Side drama is what everyone is wearing, we're delving into season five's best looks. Some, Read more

Madonna Rocks Out in Givenchy at Super Bowl: Love It or Leave It?


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Madonna at Super Bowl Pictures

Our favorite part about last night's Super Bowl? The Madonna halftime show. The 53-year-old proved she's still got it, singing, dancing, and above all, looking amazing in a sexy studded getup. Going with an Egyptian-themed show, Madonna wore a black-and-gold studded Givenchy dress, thigh-high boots, fishnet tights, and her trademark fingerless gloves. No doubt a daring look, but we want to know, Read more