How to Fake Shorts-Ready Legs in 5 Minutes


Updated 03/15/10 11:22 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

How To Fake Great Legs

  This past weekend, it warmed up enough to wear shorts, and I'd already slipped into too-short cut-offs when I got a good look at myself in the mirror. After months of grizzly-like hibernation and total laziness, my legs needed some TLC. Luckily, until I can work exfoliation, intense moisturizing, and regular shaving (ahem) back into my regimen, there are plenty of easy ways to look good in Read more

All About Shimmer, Sparkles, Glimmers, and Other Shiny Finishes


Updated 01/22/09 4:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Difference Between Shimmer, Glimmer, Glitter, Frost, and Pearlescent

I've had shimmer on the mind since since New Year's. Or is it glimmer or glitter or sparkles. . . or frost? Whatever you call it, it's all about creating some type of glow. Whether it's bold and eye-catching or softly luminizing, check out my little guideline regarding those finishes that glisten below. Which one is your favorite? Shimmer: A subtle sheen with a hint of sparkle that flickers Read more

Scintillating All Over Body Shimmer by Piaffe


Updated 04/19/07 12:12 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Scintillating All Over Body Shimmer by Piaffe

Introducing a fab new champagne colored all over body Shimmer Essence from Piaffe Cosmetics, $40. This is intended to give the face and body a glimmer of sheen anywhere you want a little extra glow. The universal shade looks great on any skin tone and helps to brighten your eyes, cheeks and decolletage with a little bit of natural color and sparkle. Your skin will be left looking and Read more

Enhance Your Body in All the Right Places With These 3 Bronzing Tips


Updated 05/03/12 10:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Use Bronzer to Contour the Body

Bronzing lotions and self-tanners are fantastic for getting a sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the sun's scorching rays. But you can also use these products to create the illusion of chiseled skin (no workout required). There are ways to contour the face with makeup, and similar techniques can be done all over your body, as well. 1. Décolletage depth: As strapless dresses and halter Read more

The 4 Dos (And 4 Don'ts) of Wearing Face-Brightening Luminizer


Updated 04/26/12 12:36 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Apply Luminizer

Luminizer is the perfect tool to spruce up your makeup look and give your skin a healthy, natural-looking glow in seconds. The question is: Should you use a liquid luminizer or the powder stuff to get the best results? It turns out, both come with varying benefits. According to celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman (who has worked with stars like Mindy Kaling and Jamie-Lynn Sigler), powder Read more

Cheryl Burke Talks DWTS, Tans, and More


Updated 04/17/12 9:01 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Cheryl Burke on DWTS Beauty, Tanning, and Makeup

Anyone who watches Dancing With The Stars knows how easily Cheryl Burke moves around a ballroom. This season, she's done the salsa, Argentine tango, cha-cha-cha, and more with hunky Cuban actor William Levy. In between tapings, the dancer and Veet spokeswoman revealed what it takes to get ready before and after she hits the floor. "When I'm not performing, I keep it simple," she says of her Read more

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2012


Updated 02/11/12 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2012 Runway

While Theophilus London serenaded the crowd (and Olivia Palermo jammed along to the beat), Minkoff's catwalkers hit the runway boasting an insanely cool crop of Fall looks. Bold in every sense, the collection delivered a confident mix of prints, sequins glamming up easy separates, and no shortage of megawatt color. She succeeds in delivering the "fearless and unfettered" — but it's not without Read more

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)


Updated 01/20/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Aquarius Beauty Products

If popularity contests existed in the literal sense, Aquarians would probably be the winners. Often thought of as cool and somewhat eccentric, Aquarians love to surround themselves with family and friends. Those born under Aquarius, the 11th sign of the zodiac, are typically inventive, original, and want to make the world a better place. This free-spirited bunch is also known for wearing Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Sexy Glimmer That Works on Everyone


Updated 12/09/11 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Glowing Skin Product That Works on Anyone

Amazing, glowy skin isn't just for people with tons of makeup and Photoshop at their disposal. In fact, it's as easy as rubbing on a little oil — Black Up shimmering body oil ($46), to be exact. Body oils are a dime a dozen, but this is a fast-absorbing dry oil that also has subtle, molten gold shimmer. It dries into skin immediately and gives it a natural-looking glow that's soft enough to Read more