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Tonight's The Night! A Look Back at Election Coverage

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:19:45 -0800

Happy election day, everyone! Since we'll soon be closing the book on this long election cycle, here's one last look at some beauty-full political stories:

Five Ways to Relax on Election Night

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:56:47 -0800

Polls, schmolls - my guess is that many of us will be biting our nails tomorrow right until the moment the election results are in. If campaign drama has you stressed, preemptively create an environment where you're able to relax while the numbers roll in. Switch on some NPR, home of the soothingly voiced announcers, and eliminate as much of the stress as possible. For five tips on pampering yourself while you wait for results, read more.

Get a candle with a relaxing scent like sage, bergamot, lemon, vanilla or lavender. I like Slatkin & Co.'s Clean Mist ($9.50), which balances bergamot with citrus and rose scents.
Use a warm aromatherapy neck pillow to treat the stressed neck-shoulder area. You might feel a little silly using it, but Earth Therapeutics Anti-Stress Microwaveable Neck Pillow ($12.70), which has lavender and chamomile, should calm you down.
I don't knit, but I do know how to make friendship bracelets, which at least is something to do with my hands besides eat and bite my nails. When I don't have any friends left to decorate, I'll slather on calming lotion like L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream.
It may be kind of old school, but Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea always takes the edge off. (So does a stiff drink, but if the returns take a few hours, you might do better with the tea.)
When you decide to turn in, try a relaxing bath. Or use a bath product as a shower gel to get the same benefits without taking the time to soak. Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath has chamomile and ylang ylang oil to soothe skin.

Beauty Products Inspired by the Election

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:18 -0700

Next Tuesday is a huge day for the USA - and the world - as we'll elect our next president. I'll leave the political commentary up to Citizen and the celebration bashes to Party. But I'm the official pundit when it comes to beauty. Check out a few products and looks that have been inspired by this year's election. See anything you'd like to try?

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Try Sarah Palin's Hair! (Or Michelle's, Or Cindy's, Or Hillary's)

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:13 -0700

Just in time for debate season, you can try on a new hairstyle for size. Ever wonder what you'd look like with Cindy McCain's waves or Michelle Obama's hair? Or Hillary Clinton's cut, or Sarah Palin's updo? Now's your chance.

I've posted about InStyle's Hollywood Hair Makeover tool before, but now it could be called the Washington Hair Makeover, too. It's pretty easy to do: You just upload a photo of yourself, then select a Washingtonian hairstyle for a whirl.

Because I am so into politics that I break out goofy impressions (it's true; ask the Citizen girls), this tool is endlessly entertaining to me. Is it the same for you, my friends?