Make Your Own Soothing Acne-Fighting Gel


Updated 06/25/10 1:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

How to Make Your Own Acne Gel

Gone are the days when splotchy white zit cream was the cure for the pimple blues. Gone also is the notion that you have to sacrifice using natural ingredients for chemicals in order to get the acne-zapping job done. In Sophie Uliano's new book, Do It Gorgeously, the eco expert has lots to say about how we can go DIY. Her soothing acne gel recipe is perfect for calming inflammation and preventing Read more

Bella Book: Do It Gorgeously


Updated 06/11/10 1:27 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Review of Do It Gorgeously by Sophie Uliano

Ever wanted to make your own beauty products? Thanks to tips from environmentalist Sophie Uliano, you can do it with green aplomb. In her new book, Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products ($14), she declares that "clueless is out and crafty is in." Beauty lovers will be most interested in chapter one, "Do It Beautifully," which covers how you can Read more

See Angelina's Jewelry Collab With Robert Procop (aka the Man Behind Her Engagement Ring) Before It Hits the Road


Updated 05/25/12 8:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Angelina Jolie Jewelry Collection With Robert Procop

The latest baubles from Angelina Jolie's Style of Jolie collection with jeweler Robert Procop (yes, the man behind her gorgeous engagement ring) are about to hit the road in two pop-up showcases in Monaco from July 15 to Aug. 15, before they launch at select boutiques in September. Since the collaboration debuted in late 2010, you could only get your hands on the baubles by private appointment. Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Etiquette Expert: Don't Pinterest Your Wedding When You're Single


Updated 05/23/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pinterest for Wedding Before Engagement

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, modern etiquette expert Anna Post advises against pinning wedding dresses until you're engaged. Recently, we interviewed modern etiquette expert Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and she shared some valuable online-dating and social-media tips. From being authentic and genuine to keeping the Read more

Kristen and Charlize Mix Things Up in Madrid


Updated 05/18/12 5:49 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron Pictures in Madrid

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron continued their nonstop string of press events for Snow White and the Huntsman with an appearance in Madrid today. The two gorgeous actresses swapped color palettes from their Berlin photocall, where Kristen wore a skintight red 10 Crosby dress and Charlize was the one in black. This morning, Kristen's mini number had leather embellishments which helped show Read more

George Clooney Shares a Shoot With an Ideal Costar


Updated 05/17/12 10:01 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

George Clooney Photo Shoot Pictures With a Dog

George Clooney had the company of a gorgeous dog yesterday while doing a photo shoot in LA. George and the well-trained pup posed for pictures on the sand and even shared a little handshake. It's back to LA for George after a stint in Washington DC in late April for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The politicking continued, though, when George hosted a fundraiser for President Obama last Read more

Tips For Pulling Off an Elegant Spring Picnic Indoors


Updated 05/16/12 12:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do an Indoor Picnic

Uncooperative Spring weather can be the perfect excuse to experiment with alternatives to outdoor entertaining, like an elegant indoor picnic. Matthew David Hopkins, Creative Director of 360 Design Events, insists it's the best way to meld the laid-back feel of outdoor entertaining with the glamour of indoor dining. Impressed by his stunning Indian-inspired picnic spread, we grilled him on the Read more

Kristen Stewart Rocks Lacy Marchesa Gown For SWATH Premiere


Updated 05/15/12 11:32 AM · Posted by · 18 comments

Kristen Stewart Black Lace Dress SWATH Premiere Pictures UK

Kristen Stewart looked gorgeous at the UK premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman held at London's Empire Leicester Square today. She glowed in a black lace Marchesa gown while her costar Charlize Theron stunned in Christian Dior. Kristen spent the weekend outside of London doing press for SWATH and even sat down with our I'm a Huge Fan winner for a chat. Kristen broke from her movie duties to Read more

Make Your Hair Color Last Longer With Easy At-Home Tips


Updated 05/13/12 6:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

How to Maintain Hair Color  at Home

If you drop a pretty penny coloring your hair, then you definitely want it to look beautiful and vibrant for as long as possible. But since so many factors can easily make hair color fade, turn brassy, or change color completely, it's best to know what you can do to counteract those situations. That's why we turned to celebrity hair colorist George Papanikolas to find out his pro tips to maintain Read more