During the Summer, every fabulous New Yorker wants to head to the Hamptons — and why wouldn't they? The eastern end of Long Island is filled with beautiful mansions, adorable cottages, and all of the other perks of a resort lifestyle. If you're heading there this Summer — or if you're just looking for a piece of the good life — then browse my picks for a Hamptons-ready bag of beach beauty.
You know what's a nice way to start the weekend? By entering the contest that Sephora and I have set up for you!
The Mystic Tan Perfect Tan Body Kit has all you need to create the perfect Summer tan indoors. The kit includes a sunless face and body spray, sunless body conditioner, and sunless enhancing body moisturizer. It's the perfect trio to get your body bronzed. (Because you know that lying in the sun is soooo not the way to do it.)
To enter just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your vote to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!
Longtime readers know that PopSugar has beautiful curly hair — perhaps you remember her advice for curly girlies? So when I found out about Hair Rules, a new collection of hair care, I knew who could help me try the products. What's cool is that the line is divided into styling products for kinky, curly, and wavy hair; it's not a one-curl-fits-all kind of thing. The products are meant to hydrate and protect textured hair without weighing it down or trying to straighten it out.
To find out whether it lives up to its promises, read more
Pop and I were in New York not too long ago, and around the corner from our hotel, a man was selling perfumes from a table. There was Vera Wang Princess, Thierry Mugler Angel, Flower by Kenzo, Calvin Klein Euphoria, on and on and on. The prices were low, but somehow I don't trust the product. Would you have picked up a bargain, or taken a pass?
I hope you've all been saving your pennies, because an unprecedented shopping opportunity is upon us. Remember how a tipsy Kate lost part of her hair extensions a couple of weeks ago? An enterprising paparazzo snapped it up and is now auctioning the tossed locks on — where else? — eBay.
German photographer John Farr, shown here, has listed the extension, with proceeds from the auction going to anti-drug group Keine Macht den Drogen (No Power to Drugs). "I hope Kate has nothing against this action," he explains in the auction. "Sorry I couldn't ask her for any interview as she was in a hurry."
Bidding, which ends July 3, is already up to 86 Euro, or about $135. I can't think of anything I'd like more than someone else's fake hair. Let's not all fall over ourselves to get in on the action, OK?
Ever since I started toying around with cream blush about a year ago, I've been hooked. I'm not really into anything too shimmery — I like to leave that to the more spreadable luminizers — but I've been having a field day with pinky-brown tones like By Terry's Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush in Fresh Rose that I told you about earlier in the week. Each of these items leaves my face looking flushed, hydrated and even a little dewy in a natural way. It's as though I've just drunk a bottle of water and gone for a brisk walk. Here are my other four fave cream blush discoveries; what's your top pick?
Benefit Cream Blush in Hush ($18) is a sheer, thin and easily spreadable cream-to-powder pinky-nude-colored blush that adds a natural-looking warmth to fair skin.
Stila Convertible Color in Peony ($24) is the darkest of the bunch. I reserve this color for moments when I crave a rosy glow. The consistency is slightly waxy at first, so it's best applied with a sponge to facilitate blending.
Scott Barnes Cream Color in Sway ($25) is a moist, easily spreadable pinky-beige blusher that can also double as a lip and eye shade. Use a little bit for a natural effect, or layer for a deep, dewy look.
Since the first installment of my celebrity beauty quotes quiz was so popular, I thought it was time to bring it 'round again. This time, some of the beauties are a little bit older — and dare I say, wiser? Try to guess which famous, beautiful women said the following quotes. Good luck!
Kristin Cavallari went with a black-lace, bra-baring top at The Breeders' Cup Winners Circle Event in LA. She paired it with black skinny pants, and kept things neutral with beige patent pumps and a matching clutch.
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