Nylons Breathe New Life Into Crumbling Deodorant


Updated 12/30/09 4:58 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Nylons Breathe New Life Into Crumbling Deodorant

Before this breakthrough, when my favorite solid deodorants crumbled, I used to shout, "That stinks!" in my head. Since I don't want to smell my own stank (or waste products), I had to battle that inevitable crumble with a makeshift solution: Using extra hose from holding broken soap to create a makeshift cap. To make like me, grab those small pieces of deodorant and shove them back on top of Read more

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Broken Blush


Updated 06/17/08 11:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 65 comments

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Broken Blush

Ever buy a new powder blush and almost immediately drop it on the ground... and watch it fall apart into a million little pieces in the container? If so, don't despair! Here's a fast fix to help you salvage part of your brand-new purchase. Take a small jar (about the size of a lip gloss container) and mix whatever powder is salvageable with a little bit of good ol' Vaseline (petroleum jelly). Read more

Fill Your Grocery List With These Beauty-Boosting Foods


Updated 04/09/12 10:50 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 9, 2012

Get gorgeous from the inside out with these beauty-boosting foods — The Fashion Spot Mutiny: Hillary Clinton's staff rebels against her scrunchie phase — The Cut Here's how to give your makeup a Spring cleaning — Styleite All the dirt on dry shampoo — Stylelist Watch how this stylist created Emmy Rossum's crown of braids — InStyle DIY: learn to do this cactus nail art — Refinery Read more

Mila Kunis Is Pragmatic About Plastic Surgery


Updated 03/05/12 10:35 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For March 5, 2012

Mila Kunis says she won't rule out plastic surgery — Huffington Post Would you wear lip gloss that changes color according to the weather? — Stylelist Gucci's new face is Hollywood royalty and actual royalty, too — Styleite Glue studs to your head just like Ke$ha — Beautylish The long hair Hall of Fame — Refinery 29 Bangs are going to be big this Spring — Glo The easy way to fix Read more

Link Time: Mary Katrantzou May Launch Plus-Size, Jamie Hince Adapts to Kate's Fashion World, and More


Updated 03/02/12 10:55 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Fashion News For March 2, 2012

Mary Katrantzou might launch plus-size on Net-a-Porter; will others follow? — Fashionista 16-year-old model Hailey Clauson stars in a disturbing Pop Magazine editorial — Styleite Lessons for a modern-day lady: how to wear cropped trousers — Stylelist How to fix your pesky broken makeup — The Fashion Spot How Charles Dickens's influence translated to the Fall runways — The Daily Read more

11 Things You Need to Throw Away


Updated 03/19/12 10:32 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Things to Throw Away

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building Read more

Madonna's New Perfume Comes With a Blindfold


Updated 12/21/11 10:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For December 21, 2011

Madonna's new perfume sounds worthy of the Material Girl — Huffington Post Easy ways to fix broken makeup in a flash — Real Simple Smart beauty tips from celebrities' moms — Stylelist Get Jennifer Hudson's latest manicure at home — InStyle The best oil treatments for your specific hair type — Beautylish Will Adele be Vogue's March cover girl? — The Cut The Hunger Games nail polishes Read more

10 Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview


Updated 12/20/11 12:30 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Interview Preparation Tips Time Line

Once you've snagged a job interview, the inevitable nerves that follow can make it difficult to focus on preparation. With a little bit of planning, though, you can bring your best business-ready self to the table. Follow these tips leading up to your big moment. Several hours earlier: 1. It's important to have a healthy, substantial breakfast, of course, but it's just as important to eat well Read more

What We're Sweet On: Girly, Ballet-Inspired Lace Lashes


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shu Uemura Tutu Laceflare False Eyelashes Review

Whether you have a Black Swan-inspired Halloween costume on deck or you just want to add a little extra sparkle to your Saturday night, you might want to put Shu Uemura Tutu Laceflare False Eyelashes ($28) on your beauty shopping list. Made with black lace and subtle hints of gold glitter, these seemingly high-fashion lashes are actually pretty wearable, adding a theatrical vibe to any Read more

Thanks, but No Thanks: How to Turn Down Used Items From Friends


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Say No to Friends Who Offer Used Goods

The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn and creator of The Baby Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ready For Baby, Without Going Broke!, available on Etsy. She is also the personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! As a relatively frugal person, I’m usually happy to accept hand-me-downs from friends. Got a Read more