Break-Up Makeup, Part II: Put on a Happy Face


Updated 06/15/07 7:38 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part II: Put on a Happy Face

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. Yesterday I told you about three nail collections to help you polish away your pain, and today I've found a couple more fun makeup Read more

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish


Updated 06/14/07 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. So I bring you Part I of my Break-Up Makeup series, which today features a few kitschy nail lacquers to help you polish away your pain. Read more

The Pros and Cons of Being Friends With a Former Crush


Updated 01/18/12 10:40 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Benefits of Best Friend Role

He used to make you feel weak in the knees, and then suddenly he's your . . . best friend? Whether it's an old crush that's resurfaced or a guy you've recently decided would fit better as a friend, a platonic relationship with someone you used to daydream about can be strange and difficult to navigate. Here are the pros and cons of becoming BFFs with a former crush: The pros: You're on his Read more

Bridal Beauty: The Most Flattering Eye Makeup Techniques


Updated 07/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bridal Beauty: Wedding Eye Makeup Ideas

When it comes to wedding makeup, most brides want the same thing: full, natural-looking lips, softly flushed cheeks, and defined eyes that sparkle. (Don't we all, really?) So whether you're a bride-to-be or simply need a few tips for creating long-wearing, universally flattering eye makeup, you've come to the right place. To see how you can get the prettiest peepers, just keep reading. Read more

Why Cleansing Oil Is Awesome


Updated 04/13/11 6:52 PM · Posted by · 18 comments

Why Facial Cleansing Oils Work

I'm obsessed with cleansing oil these days, and with good reason. Anyone who's ever spent time in Japan won't be surprised by this; oil formulations have been popular there since 1967, when Shu Uemura introduced the first oil-based cleanser. But for those of us on this side of the Pacific, cleansing oil gets short shrift even though it's a brilliant idea. So why is washing your face with oil so Read more