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Moody Men: How to Deal

DearSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

We all have our moments, and sometimes the little things can set our mood into a tailspin. Maybe somebody accidentally threw away your bagged lunch at work, or your neighborhood coffee shop ran out of cream, and boom - you're instantly in a bad mood. Stereotypically speaking, women are thought of as the moody ones, but men can be moody too, and there's actually a name for it - irritable male syndrome. It's much less severe than depression or bipolar disorder, but the same roller coaster of emotions apply. One minute he's happy and loving life, and the next, he's sulking and not wanting to talk. This change in mood can be triggered by hormonal fluctuations (just like us!) or stress. To find out more about this condition and to learn what you can do to help, check out the video below from The Today Show.

Do you know any men that suffer from irritable male syndrome?

Dear Poll: Are You a Moody Person?

DearSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:00 PDT

Most people I'm close to are good at keeping an even temperament even in the midst of something negative. However, there are certainly a few people in my life who have very intense emotional reactions and tend to fluctuate moods depending on that emotion. Even though it can be hard to handle at times, I know that everyone is entitled to her own feelings and reactions to things. Sure, many women get a touch of this around the time of their periods, but in general, do you think that you're a moody person?

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Geek Tip: Tag Your iTunes With Moody

GeekSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:02:08 PST

Similar to what we experienced with Musicovery, where you search web radio according to your mood, Moody allows you to tag the tunes you already have by the way they make you feel.

Tags are color coded and their names are customized any way you want them to be. Have tons of Al Green? He might be a little more towards the red end of the color spectrum, under the "Gettin' in the Mood" tag if you know what I mean. Whereas, Daft Punk might be a yellow "Lets Dance!" tag. It's all up to you! You can even label your tunes as you listen, so you don't have to sit for hours tagging photos when you should be doing other, more productive things - like reading geeksugar, of course! Moody is free and available for iTunes on OSX and Windows.

You Asked: Mood Swings and Exercise, What Gives?

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 PDT

Dear Fit,
I am usually pretty good at working out but recently I've been skipping a few days because work's been super busy. I find that on those days I get super moody... What's up with that? Is it all in my head?
- Moody Mandy

Actually it is all in your head, but not the way in which you're thinking. Here's the deal, according to Peak Performance Online: Your pituitary gland (a gland located at the base of your brain) releases substantial quantities of 'endorphins' - chemicals which can block sensations of pain and produce overall feelings of euphoria - when you preform strenuous activities like running or biking. In other words, exercise makes you feel and look good, it's scientifically proven. This is why some people can get 'addicted' to exercise or feel a 'runners high'. Just like any addiction, withdrawal symptoms are normal, so don't worry. Get back on the ~~horse~~ treadmill as soon as you can and you're sure to be feeling great all over again.

One Fit Job: High School Coach

Michele Bell — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:00:44 PDT

There are many people who don't like sitting at a desk working their days away but there are few that take initiative to do something about it. After working for a Manhattan hedge fund for four years, spitfire Ann Moody decided to give up her financial career track and focus on what makes her happy - spending time with kids and doing it outdoors.

Voted athlete of the year at her alma mater, Ann could school her students in just about any sport. An accomplished marathoner, and beast on the turf, she's no doubt imparting some well-earned knowledge to her students on the playing field while enjoying every minute of it. I recently had the chance to sit down with the gorgeous gammed gal and ask her a few things about her life as a high school coach. Be forewarned, reading this bit may push you to turn in your key card for a locker room!

FitSugar: What is your athletic background?
Ann Moody: I played field hockey, soccer, and softball in high school; field hockey for a year at CU at the club level. Too many other things to do there. I love skiing and playing golf and, in general, just trying to stay as active as possible. I am studying to get my Master’s in Physical Education with an emphasis on Sport and Fitness Administration.

FS: How long have you had this career?
AM: This is my second year coaching field hockey. This Winter and Spring will be my second season for soccer and softball.

FS: What made you want to go into this career?
AM: I love sports . . . I love competition and I like seeing results. In my opinion, being outside with the kids beats sitting at a desk all day.

FS: What’s your favorite part about your job?
AM: Working with young, talented athletes is definitely my favorite part of the job. We sent two seniors to play field hockey at the Division I college level last year and will probably send more this year. Having the opportunity to be around competition and being in a position to help girls develop their talent is also just a ton of fun.

Want to see what the worst part of her job is? Come check out the rest of the interview.

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:15:38 PST

Rebecca's girl is both an homage to '90s grunge and a fresh-faced street-styler. The Fall collection marries the designer's signature sweet side with darker territory, at least where texture and color are concerned. Rebecca's palette is decidedly moody in deep brown, burgundy, and black on leather, herringbone, wool, and velvet layers. Then she counters with cool-girl silhouettes; layers are in perfect proportion - for every slick leather layer, there's also a sheer-chiffon sleeve, slinky sequins, or abstract print. There's a lightness to counter the severity of her colors; she still homes in on that girlie factor we love in a pretty peplum top, a sexier snake-print halter dress, or ultra-femme sheer pleats. Like front-rower Olivia Palermo, this girl is something of a mix-master who's got as much femininity as she does cool-girl edge.

Trends: Rich texture in leather, velvet, and jacquard; sequins, peplum, heavy layers, and exotic print.
Colors: Brown, gray, and black with just a pop of purple and blue.
Key Piece: We love the open sheer-chiffon pleats on the gorgeous full-length print dress; also the cool factor of a leopard coat done in ombre.
Accessories: Metallic ankle-strap heels, fur-adorned ankle boots, chain-strap crossbody bags, and oversize leather satchels.
Who Would Wear It: Street-chic celebs like Nicky Hilton would rock the moto-style jackets and edgy layers.

See The Model Evolution at BCBGMAXAZRIA

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:36 PST

BCBGMAXAZRIA's Fall 2012 collection was a standout for its sleek hair, pretty winged eyeliner, and natural-looking faces. Now, you can see exactly how the BCBG beauty teams created the look. Watch as makeup artist Charlotte Willard and stylist Neil Moodie transform one of the show's models at their test shoot.

Hair: Neil Moodie/Bumble & bumble, Makeup: Charlotte Willard/Maybelline New York, Model: Amanda Ware

Richard Chai Love Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:29:44 PST

Inspired by the idea of "handsome femininity," Richard Chai showed a Fall collection that was simultaneously simple, yet statement-making. “I didn’t want to do anything that was tricky,” Chai told The New York Times. “I didn’t want to create looks that were just for the show. I wanted it to be approachable and believable, but also be really aspirational. At the end of the day, it’s pieces that I want people to wear.” Chai's boy-meets-girl vision was interpreted into gorgeous slim-fit striped trousers, structured oversized blazers and coats, cozy knits, blanket-stripe coats, and moody florals. The latter was cut into diaphanous sheer skirts, corduroy pants, and jackets, adding a feminine streak to his city-slicker style. Furthermore, his outerwear was something to contend with; Chai's selection of oversized structured jackets and coats were perfectly tailored and ideal for topping off just about any Fall look.

Trends: Menswear, painterly florals, blanket stripes, boxy blazers and coats.
Colors: Dark red, pinks, gray, black, navy blue, brown.
Key Piece: We loved the multi-colored blanket-stripe dress and trousers.
Accessories: Black ankle booties and lace-up boots.
Who Would Wear It: Downtown girls looking to add a menswear-inspired touch to their look, like Olivia Palermo.

NYFW Celeb Style: Olivia Palermo Channels Eclectic Glamour

Hannah Weil — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:20:42 PST

Olivia Palermo kicked off Fashion Week right with a styled appearance at last night's QVC runway show. The fashion pro outfitted an eclectic-chic evening ensemble, opting for her standout printed Tibi pants and a gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahnik heels to amp up the glamour. As always, it's Olivia's way of pulling together a variety of pieces that captured our attention; she succeeded in a cool mix and match of textures, like fur and leather layers, and a blend of color with a megawatt clutch in hand and moody blue hues to tie it all together. Looking for a similar style? Shop our key pieces to channel Olivia's perfect front row-ready style.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Buckle-Front Faux-Fur Vest - $195.00	Jack By BB Dakota Hyde Faux Leather Jacket - $98.00
Vince Metallic Knit Sweater - Sold Out	Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pump - $945.00
Lytton Small Leather Convertible Clutch - $295.00	Silk CDC Pant - $378.00
Tibi Cobweb Lace Print Pants - $337.00	Tuleste Market "Always Tuleste" Gold and Tiger Double Egg Ring, Size 7 - $105.00

Found: Shop Drew Barrymore's J.Crew Dress Now on Sale

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:41:39 PST

Celebrities usually don designer brands to their red-carpet and TV appearances, but every once in a while, they wow us with their style savvy. Last night, Drew Barrymore appeared on The Tonight Show to promote her latest movie, Big Miracle, wearing a gorgeous painterly floral dress by J.Crew ($188), paired with Aurélie Bidermann jewels. The long sleeves and moody floral print are perfect for Winter, and we love how she finished her look with black tights and gold jewels. Shop below to get Drew's same J.Crew dress - now on sale for $120.

Jules dress in Ashbury floral - $188.00	Cole Haan - Chevron Cotton Tights - $25.00
Wgaca Vintage Vintage Chanel Letter Dangle Circle Necklace - $2,420.00	Five-Piece Textured Bangles - $78.00
Christian Louboutin black suede 'Vicky Booty 120' ankle boots - Sold Out	LORD & TAYLOR 18 Kt. Gold-Plated Long Oval Hoop Earrings - $60.00