Why Women Around the World Are Celebrating


Updated 03/09/08 1:20 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 5 comments

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In 1908, 15,000 women made an inspiring impression when they marched through New York City demanding things important to most women: shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. Here we are, 100 years later, and International Women's Day is acknowledging this event with their global theme of Shaping Progress. Progress is the key word, because while women have made great strides there is still Read more

Cocktail Party Crib Sheet: Knowledge Is the Best Accessory


Updated 03/08/08 6:00 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 4 comments

Cocktail Party Crib Sheet: Knowledge Is the Best Accessory

In honor of International Women's Day, we have a ladies-only look at this week's news. Oh, and while you're at it, shake up one of the Basil Gimlets PartySugar made this week and make sure you're a well-read woman. This week we hotly debated Gloria Steinem's "secretary" remark, as well as the Washington Post article recommending that women go back to the business of caring for the home. Kanye Read more

Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Part About Being a Woman?


Updated 03/12/08 8:14 AM · Posted by · 78 comments

Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Part About Being a Woman?

Today is International Women's Day, which is an initiative to commemorate the historical achievements of women and acknowledge the connection of women worldwide. I, for one, love the idea of a day set aside to celebrate women, and I can only hope that this day gains recognition over time. In honor of the occasion, please do tell, what's your favorite thing about being a woman? Source Read more

Fab Flash: Diane von Furstenberg Launches "Women Can" Campaign


Updated 03/06/08 5:13 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Fab Flash: Diane von Furstenberg Launches "Women Can" Campaign

In honor of International Women's Day on Mar. 8, Diane von Furstenberg has partnered with the nonprofit Vital Voices Global Partnership for a new campaign, "Women Can." The initiative is set on inspiring female leaders in developing countries. To aid the effort, DVF has pledged to donate 10 percent of this week's sales in her freestanding stores and on her website, DVF.com, to Vital Voices. Read more

How a Determined Desiree Davila Won a Spot on the US Olympic Marathon Team


Updated 04/27/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marathoner Desiree Davila on Making the 2012 Olympic Team

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more

Bhutan's King Marries in Dazzling Royal Wedding


Updated 10/13/11 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bhutan Royal Wedding Pictures

While this royal wedding includes a "Prince Charming" and a beautiful bride, take one look at the brightly colored celebration and you know it's not Will and Kate we're talking about. Bhutan's popular King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 31, married Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema today in an exuberant ceremony at the same venue where his coronation took place in 2008. This is a joyful day for the Read more