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DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Dear DrSugar, I have a friend who lives in the warm suburb of Fairfield, CA, and commutes to foggier, colder San Francisco every day. She is wondering if the daily climate switch from hot and dry weather to the foggy cold is making her sick, or at least more vulnerable to cold and flu? I am curious too. Is it a myth? – Friend of Sniffles To Read more
Ever remember burning your bare feet on a black top in the Summer as a kid? The black color of the paved surface absorbs the light particles that it hits, exciting the pavement's particles, making the black surface warmer because its particles are moving faster. Contrarily, white surfaces reflect light, so they are cooler. So for those of you living in a warm climate, think about painting your Read more
If there's one thing we can predict about seasonal style, it's that it's totally unpredictable. Case in point: New York Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday with a mild Winter climate to dress for, and this morning, freezing temps and flurries of snow prevailed. With one mission in mind — keep our wardrobe warm and cool — we've culled 15 quick style fixes for whatever Winter throws our way. Read more
Perhaps it's the rainbow of cheerful hues, the adorable two-bite size, or — most likely — the perfect crisp-chewy texture, but I just can't get enough of French macarons. Even when I'm stuffed to the gills, I can always make room for these tiny, delicate pastries. True, macarons can be temperamental (meringue is the capricious culprit), but they do respond wonderfully to patience, Read more
Kate Hudson flaunted her bikini body poolside in Mexico yesterday. She's vacationing with fiancé Matthew Bellamy, who lounged in his bathrobe and sipped on a cold drink. Bingham and Ryder weren't spotted with Kate and Matthew, who chatted on the patio. It's been less than a year since Kate gave birth to baby Bingham, though she already slipped into a bikini last Sept., just two months after Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton took their new puppy for a stroll in Wales last week. The family of three took a walk along water in their current hometown of Angelsey. It was the first time the Cocker Spaniel was seen with William and Kate, and palace officials have since confirmed that the dog is, in fact, theirs. A spokesperson said the spaniel is "a few months old" and came from "a close Read more
I know, it's really cold outside. But the shift in weather is no excuse to shift your diet away from local, sustainable, fresh food! You may not get to wear shorts and a tank, but making a trip to a farmers market is just as productive an excursion in the cooler months as it is in the hot Summer sun. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Here are five reasons you shouldn't skip farmers Read more
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber touched down in Sydney yesterday with their sons Samuel and Sasha. She was decked out in a hat and sunglasses, ready to trade the wintery climate of NYC for the Australian Summer. Naomi and Liev haven't made the rounds this award season, though her J. Edgar did get some love at various shows. However, some were shocked when her leading man Leonardo DiCaprio wasn't Read more
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux held hands yesterday when they walked out of a movie theater in LA. Both Jen and Justin have been laying low on the West Coast for a few weeks, ever since they wrapped up a holiday vacation in Colorado. New Year's Eve usually calls Jennifer — and her bikini — down to Cabo, but she decided to switch things up and vacation in a colder climate to see in 2012. Read more
Fresh off the heels of her baby news, Kristin Cavallari showed off her easy-chic style and mama-to-be glow. Headed out and about in LA, the former reality star outfitted an effortless everyday style using just a few key pieces. Thanks to the proportions of a silky button-down on top and super-skinny jeans on bottom, Kristin's look feels a whole lot fresher than your typical denim looks — Read more
