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'A TOAST TO 2015' OUTTAKES
POSTED BY ANGIE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

"Stars and champagne for New Years Eve... what could possibly go wrong?"





ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016

Photos from Tara's recent blog post'New Year, New Attitude' have been added to the gallery.

      



VIDEO: TARA LIPINSKI IS ENGAGED!
POSTED BY ANGIE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

"The former figure skater gives fans a peek at her stunning ring"




TARA LIPINSKI IS ENGAGED TO TODD KAPOSTASY AND THEY LOOK ADORABLE TOGETHER
POSTED BY ANGIE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

Congrats, Tara Lipinski!

The former Olympic gold medal figure skater and NBC commentator announced her engagement to Todd Kapostasy, a feature producer at Fox Sports, on Tuesday, writing, "My life changed forever last night. I feel so lucky that I get to spend the rest of my life loving my best friend and love of my life. I've had many monumental happy days in my life but this by far is my happiest. I love you @toddkap."



Lipinski shared details on her magical, unforgettable night with ET.

"Last night he took me to Gotham restaurant and then we went to the Plaza for a drink. He knows I love holiday windows so he said there was one there he wanted to show me. He persuaded the Plaza to use a window and he had a painting made of my house in background with him proposing to me," Lipsinki told ET. "So we when I saw it I turned around and he was on his knee. I was so surprised."

What a beautiful ring!



And clearly, the 33-year-old and her handsome beau have a very strong couple photo game, as evidenced by this adorable hugging shot that Tara posted by the Christmas tree on Saturday.



They've even taken the holiday-themed onesie pic, so you know this is for real.



You could almost say they've been pretty much inseparable.

Tara recalled to ET how she first met her husband-to-be. "I presented him one of his Emmys at the sports Emmys. I didn't remember meeting him but I knew his aunt (Senior White House Correspondent Chris Jansing) and he mentioned to her that I presented," she recounted. "She sent out an intro email and that was that!"

So happy for you, Tara and Todd!

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PHOTOS: CRAIGS RESTAURANT
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015

"Tara Lipinski And Todd Kapostasy Dine At Craig's Restaurant. December 7, 2015."

   



TWO DAYS OF NEW YORK MAGIC: MEET CHAMPION FIGURE SKATER TARA LIPINSKI AND SEE THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
POSTED BY ANGIE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Experience New York City over two days during the most enchanting time of the year. On Friday, Ice Theatre of New York, the nation's premier ice dance company, will kick off your private skating session with a special holiday-inspired figure skating performance set against the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center's sparkling lights and the holiday tree.

You will have an opportunity to meet and take photos with Tara Lipinski, the 1998 Olympic Champion figure skater. Tara will lead a pre-skating warm-up, take to the ice to skate with guests and offer tips in small groups. For those not skating, you can watch from the warmth of The Sea Grill restaurant.

Tara won over the world’s hearts when she became the youngest individual gold medalist ever in winter games history. During a question and answer session with the skating star, you will hear first-hand what it's like to be a gold medalist champion on the world stage.

Capturing the essence of the sea and the true glamour of New York, The Sea Grill, located rink-side, will offer a full buffet with culinary delights, holiday treats and wintery drinks. Throughout the day, a New York City expert will be on hand to share fun facts and highlights of the historic landmarks that make Manhattan shine during the holidays, including the majestic tree.

On Saturday, your holiday magic experience will continue with a prime seat at The Radio City Christmas Special®, presented by Chase, a one-of- a kind holiday celebration featuring the world famous Rockettes® who ring in the season with brilliant dance numbers in dazzling costumes. Prior to the show you will explore the iconic Radio City Music Hall® during a private Radio City Stage Door Tour™, and have an opportunity to take photos with one of the legendary Rockettes®. Celebrate the holiday season and create lasting memories in New York City with family and friends during this two day magical experience.

Event Date: December 4-5

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VIDEOS: NATIONAL DOG SHOW
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015

"Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski learns from a black lab dog handler exactly what goes into leading a dog into the 2015 National Dog Show."



"Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski go behind the scenes and visit Dorothy and Toto from "The Wiz Live!" that you can watch only on December 3 only on NBC."




ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Photos from Tara's last two blog post's 'Chickening Out' and 'On Holiday Time' have been added to the gallery.
   

      



FRIDAY FITNESS FIX: GOLD BARRE
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Barre classes are all about ballet, right? Wrong. The new Gold Barre class at Equinox is inspired by ice skating, with a program developed to mimic what a figure skater would do on the ice. If it sounds difficult it's because it is, but the results promise both strength and stamina.

Gold Barre has some heavyweight names behind it; along with Nicole De Anda, who heads up Barre at Equinox, and celebrity trainer Amy Dixon, the program is the brainchild of US figure skater Tara Lipinski, who won Olympic Gold in 1998 aged 15 - it's worth Googling her winning performance, although maybe wait until after your class.

The hour class starts with a warm-up at the barre in the light-filled Equinox yoga studio, which I would argue is one of the best in London with lovely views over Kensington rooftops. This part of the class involves some of the ballet moves that make up normal barre classes. We then moved to the centre of the room for lunges using gliding discs - flat pads, the size of a Frisbee - under one foot at a time. The focus on strengthening one leg really challenges your balance and core stability. Then it's back to the barre to work on sit spins (when a skater crouches down with one leg extended out in front of them, and turns really fast). The moves were stationary (you don't actually spin), but these exercises were particularly hard - although thankfully much easier than on the ice. After spins, we returned to the floor for jumps to get our heart rates up and reach the fat burning zone, which a skater can achieve within just two laps of the rink.

To finish, we did some intense core and upper body work on the mat, again using the gliding discs to stretch out. By the end of the hour we hadn't expected to get so much of a sweat on, but the class is tough and a welcome change to the usual barre format.

Classes come as part of an Equinox membership at £186 per month; www.equinox.com.

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14TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DOG SHOW
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Olympian and fashionable commentator Johnny Weir will appear alongside Tara Lipinski at this year’s National Dog Show presented by Purina.

The dog show airs on Thanksgiving Day and is watched annually by more than 20 million viewers.

Over 175 dog breeds are vying for the title of Best in Show. Last year, the distinction was awarded to Nathan the Bloodhound.

From now until Thanksgiving, Purina is inviting dog owners to log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tell the world why they're thankful for their dog. Just for tagging @Purina or using the hashtag #dogthanking, Purina will donate $1 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation -- up to $75,000 total -- to help keep pets healthy. The posts may be shown during the National Dog Show broadcast.




ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: SAY YES TO THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog post 'Say Yes To The Little Black Dress' have been added to the gallery.

   



PHOTOS: SAMSUNG HOPE FOR CHILDREN GALA
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

"Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski attends the Samsung Hope for Children Gala 2015 at Hammerstein Ballroom on September 17, 2015 in New York City."

      



TOUR OLYMPIAN TARA LIPINSKI'S SOUTH CAROLINA ABODE
POSTED BY ANGIE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

"We're headed 25 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina to Kiawah Island where Olympian Tara Lipinski calls home. Take a look inside her serene abode. This episode of Open House was hosted from 641 5th Ave. New York."





ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog posts 'Watch Me Whip' and 'Sweet Home Carolina' have been added to the gallery.

      

   



ORIGIN MAGAZINE SCAN
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

A scan of Tara's interview in Origin Magazine has been added to the gallery.




ORIGIN MAGAZINE: TARA LIPINSKI ON DEALING WITH STRESS, USING FAILURE TO FUEL SUCCESS, AND HOW SHE KEEPS HER HEAD CLEAR
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Robert Piper: What inspires you?

Tara Lipinski: A clean blank sheet of ice. I love stepping onto the ice knowing I can create whatever I want or am feeling that day. It inspires me to be creative and artistic. It's a great theraputic outlet to utilize both my heart and body at the same time.

RP: What is the hardest obstacle you've had to overcome in your life?

TL: Career-wise, I was not the most naturally talented ice skater. Of course I had a knack for it, but practice was always the answer for me. I needed to put in the time to get back the conifdence that led me to Olympic gold. I would say facing the obstacles surrounding the day-to-day pressures of an elite athlete at a very young age was not the eaisest task. Learning to deal witht he nerves and feeling the pressure of representing my country, all while wanting to achieve my own dreams, was a big obstacle to plow through.

RP: How do you stay healthy?

TL: I love to work out. I need to work out! Nothing makes me feel better than walking out of a spin or barre class knowing my body and mind got some attention. I also have a sweet tooth, so I try to balance some meals throughout the wek with veggies, fruits, and protien.

RP: How do you deal with overcoming failure?

TL: I am very competitive, so when I fail I use what I learned from that mishap to fuel success. As long as I leave my frustration behind, I know I am moving toward my goal again.

RP: What projects are you currently working on?

TL: I just recently launched a blod, EssentiallyTara.com. I have been wanting to find another platform to interact with my fans, and it only made sense to start with this blod to share my life, which includes my love of fashion, home, and travel. It is a ton of work, since I am a bit of a control freak and need to be part of every little thing, but it is also a very reqarding process. It's a great creative outlet for me.

Tara Lipinski won an Olympic gold medal in ladies single figure skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, becoming the youngest woman ever to earn this title. She was a commentator at the 2014 Winter Olympics along with fellow skater Johnny Weir




ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog posts 'Flower Child' and 'Something Old, Something Blue' have been added to the gallery.

      


   



ORIGIN MAGAZINE
POSTED BY ANGIE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 , 2015

Tara is featured in an interview in the latest issue of Origin Magazine on news stands now.



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: GREEN SCENE
POSTED BY ANGIE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog post 'Green Scene' have been added to the gallery.

   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: I'LL TAKE YOU TO THE SODA SHOP
POSTED BY ANGIE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog post 'I'll Take You To The Soda Shop' have been added to the gallery.

   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: BYE BYE, BABY
POSTED BY ANGIE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015

Photos from Tara's recent blog post 'Bye Bye, Baby' have been added to the gallery.

      



PEOPLE STYLE WATCH POLL: TARA VS JUDY
POSTED BY ANGIE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015

The pro figure skater shortened the hemline on her Alice + Olivia dress, but the Married actress stuck to its original midi form. Who has the great lengths?




ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: GOOD THINGS SMALL PACKAGES
POSTED BY ANGIE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015

Photos from Tara's blog post 'Good Things In Small Packages' have been added to the gallery.

   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015

Photos from Tara's recent two blog posts 'Throwback Thursday: House of Vintage LA' and '#Goals' have been added to the gallery.

   


   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: PONCHO NOUVEAU
POSTED BY ANGIE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015

Photos from Tara's most recent blog post 'Poncho Nouveau' have been added to the gallery.

   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015

Photos from Tara's three recent blog posts 'Beam Me Up Smoothie', 'Somewhere Only We Know', and 'Wonderwall' have been added to the gallery.

      


      


   



ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

Photos from Tara's recent blog post 'Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This' have been added to the gallery.

   



TARA LIPINSKI AND JOHNNY WEIR REUNITE, AND ARE (SORT OF) JOINED BY PAUL RUDD
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

Rejoice, America! Your two imaginary besties, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, have finally been reunited after what feels like an eternity apart.

And this time, they're not alone. Paul Rudd -- you know, Cher's stepbrother/boyfriend from "Clueless" -- joined them in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

Well, sort of. It's really just Weir pretending to be Rudd with the actor's Hollywood Reporter cover masking his face. Sorry if I misled you and you were hoping to see, you know, the real Paul Rudd. But this is almost as good, right? Don't answer that.



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TARA LIPINSKI WILL CHEAT FOR COOKIE PIE
POSTED BY ANGIE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

"It's been eight years since Tara Lipinski won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating, but she still watches her figure…until cookie pie is involved. Then it's game over.

Last month Tara did a food diary for People Magazine and clocked in her total calories for the day at 1,228. She caught some heat for sticking to such a low calorie intake, but we know that even a well-disciplined former Olympic athlete has got to live a little. Watch the video to see Tara speak candidly about her "strict" 1,200-calorie diet as she leaves Craig's in West Hollywood."






ESSENTIALLY TARA PHOTOS: THE NEW FAST FOOD
POSTED BY ANGIE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015

Photos from Tara's recent blog post 'The New Fast Food' have been added to the gallery.