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Here's a post from OnSugar blog Smorgasbord: I know you're all dying to know what we did with our floors. Did we install new floors? Did we paint? Did we whitewash? Did we stick with the natural color? Did we stain them darker? What did we do?! Well the wait is over. But first let me explain . . . Once we pulled up the 50-year-old vinyl flooring, and some old-timey pressed fiber board type thing, Read more
Staining your floors can be a very time-consuming task if you have a large space. But it's also a very rewarding one. Worn floors do have a certain je ne sais quoi, but unless your décor is shabby chic or cottage-y, they can look a bit informal. A rich wood stain will really transform a room. Have you ever stained your floors yourself? Source: Flickr User Philo Nordlund Have You Ever Read more
In the classic musical Annie there's a great line imitating Miss Hannigan during the "Hard-Knock Life" number that I always think of when I'm mopping the house:"You'll stay up until this floor shines like the top of the Chrysler Building." The image of how that landmark sparkles in the skyline is actually a great motivator for me. But, sadly, the plot, which involves the hard labor of orphans, Read more
Taylor Swift stepped outside of her red-carpet style boundaries tonight in a jaw-dropping Zuhair Murad lace confection. The collared, capped-sleeve floor-length gown hugged her lithe frame elegantly; needless to say, the gilded silhouette did not hit a single dull note. Add sexy back cutouts, a sleek top-knot bun, and a chic pair of gold earrings and you've got a totally glammed-up Taylor in her Read more
Carrie Underwood sparkled in a floor-skimming Gomez-Gracia number. While the front was long-sleeved and modest, the back featured cutout details in a subtly sexy way. To add an extra dose of shine, she donned a pair of statement diamond drop earrings to her already showstopping embellished white dress. A winged-out eye, elegant swept back hair, and an understated pink nude lip polished off this Read more
Derek Lam is known for crisp, clean style, and for Fall 2012 he mixed in some beautiful florals for a more feminine touch. Check out the menswear-inspired pieces rendered in floral prints, sporty bombers, and lovely floor-length gowns layered under the chicest cable-knit sweaters we've seen in a while. Read more
Yigal Azrouël designed his Fall '12 collection for a woman who is "fearless in her outlook and quiet in her confidence." Drawing from the spirit of Françoise Hardy, Yigal sent sophisticated, ladylike looks with an exotic twist down the runway. To put it simply, it was a luxurious mélange of plush raccoon-fur cossacks, long cashmere coats with leather-trimmed pockets, pebble-printed silk Read more
A slick tuxedo-inspired silhouette can instantly add structure, sex appeal, and an empowered sense of glamour to any red-carpet ensemble. At last night's amfAR New York gala, we spotted five star-studded examples of the menswear-friendly style. Model Joan Smalls suited up in a lapel-infused floor-length gown, complete with a peplum pop at the waist; singer Janelle Monáe opted for a more Read more
FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you're hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. 1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt) If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working Read more
Confirmed: Kanye West will show at Paris Fashion Week again — Fashionista Marc Jacobs puts South Park characters on his new t-shirts — Styleite How to look ready and rested on no sleep — The Fashion Spot Designers and models support Obama at Runway to Win — HuffPo Style Michael Kors's favorite design mistake (hint: it involves bodysuits) — The Daily Beast Five chic ways to wear a Read more
