Little Soles: Not Your Mama's Mary Janes!


Updated 11/16/08 7:43 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Little Soles: Not Your Mama's Mary Janes!

The cold weather is coming and open-toed shoes, sandals, and crocs just won't do. The Canadian company, Little Soles, offers up some sassy alternatives to your mama's Mary Janes ($45) that will have your daughter kicking off her current shoes. The bright-colored and bold-styled leather strap shoes come in traditional styles that offer strong foot support for growing feet and look terrific when Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Savvy Confessions: Asking For a Raise (It's Complicated)


Updated 05/20/12 2:28 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Ask For a Raise Without Sounding Needy

This post was submitted (anonymously, as always) to our Savvy Confessions group. Got any advice? Leave it in the comments. Hi, fellow Savvy Confessors. I've got an issue I've been struggling with that I could seriously use some help on. I am in a job where I am paid to be "available." I am paid salary (based on an hourly rate at 40 hours a week) regardless of how little or how much I work. Some Read more

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Single Overrated

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more

Tap Into Your Artsy Side With a TOMS DIY Project — We Did!


Updated 04/05/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

TOMS Shoes DIY Decorating Ideas 2012

There's no easier go-to sole than TOMS, and with such a philanthropic business model, it's a shoe-in for all our laid-back warm-weather outfits. Inspired by all the cool Spring styles cropping up, we thought we'd take a stab at embellishing our own Summer-perfect pair. With the canvas slip-on as our muse, we headed to TOMS's NYC headquarters and immediately tapped into our craftier, Read more

Brian Atwood on Living With His BFF Melissa McCarthy, the Power of the Red Carpet, and What Makes a Woman Sexy


Updated 03/28/12 1:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Brian Atwood on Melissa McCarthy Exclusive Interview

Brian Atwood's chic shoes have been spotted on a bevy of stars, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Trachtenberg, and, most recently, Jennifer Lawrence at the Hunger Games premiere, to name a few, so we're predicting that his gorgeous new handbag line, only available at Gilt.com, will garner an equally star-studded crowd. Last night, Gilt hosted a beautiful event at The Standard hotel in NYC to Read more

Wear Spring's Peekaboo Trend on Your Feet — We've Got the Coolest Open-Toe Booties to Shop Now


Updated 03/16/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cute Peep-Toe Booties For Spring 2012

We're all for baring a little skin — edgy cutouts, delicate sheer panels, and femme lace details certainly qualify for the express purpose of subtle exposure — but this version of peekaboo relies solely on your kicks. Because of Spring's temperamental climates, an open-toe bootie touches on all functional and fashionable bases. From an edgy zipper-front, ankle-strap Stuart Weitzman iteration Read more

5 Ways to Show Your Running Feet Some Love


Updated 03/09/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips to Ease Sore Runner's Feet and Prevent Injury

A runner's feet take quite the beating with all the repetitive pounding, sweating, and muscle exertion. Here are five ways to help ease soreness and prevent foot injuries that could sideline your running routine. Grab a tennis ball: If you have a loving friend who's offering to rub your feet regularly, that's great, but most of us don't have that luxury. Instead, perform a little self-massage Read more

10 Sweet Shoes For Soon-to-Be Walkers


Updated 02/16/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shoes For Babies and New Walkers

While many experts say barefoot is still the best way for your lil one to learn to walk, during the colder months, it can be hard to leave those little toes uncovered. Luckily for mamas of aspiring walkers, tons of new-technology and old-school soft-sole shoes are out there, specially designed to get your babe up and moving. From Pediped's Grip 'n' Go shoes to Robeez classic slip-ons, tiny shoes Read more

Keep Running: Prevent Plantar Fasciitis With These Tips


Updated 02/10/12 4:41 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more