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BellaSugar's Guide to Father's Day Gifts

BellaSugar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:00:13 -0700

Father's Day is one of those times when I like to get a little bit mushier than usual with my dad. It's so easy to pick up a sappy card, write down all of your feelings, and give him a great big bear hug like you used to when you were little.

Since Dad happens to also be a guy, I find it works best to balance out the sweet card with an indulgent (and not-so-serious) grooming gift like cologne, a handmade aftershave, or a new soap. I've included my picks for pop below along with your awesome Father's Day finds. Happy shopping!

Father's Day Gift Guide: Classic Gentleman

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:50 -0700

The classic dad is part handyman, part rugged, slightly techy, and maybe even a little bit preppy. He's the kind of guy who doesn't fuss much with products, but the ones he does use are time-honored and he's very brand loyal. Pops definitely likes to look good, but he's equally as interested in the beauty of the outdoors and maintaining beauty from within. Here are my top picks for the tasteful, traditional dad.

Father's Day Gift Guide: The Dapper Dad

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:22 -0700

If your dad's the debonair, charming, and ultracool urban type who's really into hair, skin, body products, and fragrances, feel free to go hog wild this Father's Day and pamper your pop with all kinds of grooming-related products! Here's a list of cutting-edge treats suited for a special man who is all for embracing the finer things in life.

Father's Day Gift Guide: The Sporty Dad

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:00:11 -0700

Don't forget that this coming Sunday is Father's Day. You guys are doing a nice job of coming up with innovative gift ideas on your own - but for the rest of you who are struggling to find a great grooming-related gift for your dad, brother step-dad, uncle, boyfriend, friend or grandpa, I'll be bringing you different themed ideas all week long.

Personally, I always find it challenging to find something thoughtful, meaningful and practical for guys, especially the rugged, sporty type. Below are some ideas that aren't overly indulgent or fragrant (minus the actual fragrances I've suggested) beauty-related products for men - enjoy.

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gifts For Guys

BellaSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:00:02 -0800

It's the eleventh hour and you've totally forgotten about a gift for your cousin's new boyfriend whose name you picked out of the family grab bag. Since you're racing the clock to find something thoughtful and masculine that isn't overly expensive, I've got some ideas for you. A great starting point is to peruse some of my other gift guides, but if nothing strikes your fancy, here are a few more great drugstore beauty buys for guys. Good luck!

Bumble and bumble Men's Gift Set ($51)	Burt's Bees Dopp Kit Essentials For Men ($24.99)
Old Spice Cologne ($5.59)	Neutrogena Men's Holiday Gift Pack ($12.99)
Norelco Body Groom Trim and Shaver ($39.99)	Ralph Lauren Fragrance Assortment ($39.50)
Men's Zone Anti-Puff Eye Cream ($8.99)	Tweezerman Men's Grooming Kit ($19.99)	Beckham Gift Set ($26)

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Mommy-To-Be

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:00:25 -0800

Welcome to the first post of my 2007 Holiday Gift Guide! Every weekday, I'll share a new set of ideas for gifts for your mom, dad, sib, boss, pals, special guy in your life and just about anyone else gift-worthy this season.

To kick off the guide, and to support our dear friend LilSugar, let's celebrate the mommies-to-be. Here are three great ideas for pregnant women who are carrying around those little ones. Since two of my best friends are about to become mommies, this was a lot of fun to put together!

My favorite item of the group is this Wonder-Full Balm from Mama Mio ($25). It's great for itchy and flaky belly skin, and it works quickly to relieve dryness and discomfort. If that's not something you think she'd like, there's also this Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action Cream ($34.49), which will help strengthen skin's elasticity around the belly, breasts abdomen, hips, and thighs to help reduce stretch marks during pregnancy.

Lastly, I love this Henna Vegetable Hair Dye ($1.99) for ladies who prefer to err on the side of caution and steer clear of chemical substances during their first trimester. While hair dying chemicals aren't highly toxic, vegetable dyes are all-natural, safe alternatives. Put it in a basket with some hair accessories, and you've got a great gift.

Got a few great ideas of your own? If so, I encourage you to please share them in a comment below!

Mustela Double Action Stretch Mark Cream ($34.99)

Lustrous Henna Pure Henna ($1.99)

Mama Mio Wonder-Full Balm ($25)

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Bouncing Baby Boy

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:00:04 -0800

Welcome back to another post in my 2007 holiday gift guide. Judging from your comments, you like what you see so far, but I can't encourage you enough to make some suggestions of your own so everyone who tunes in can read about your faves, too! Today's guide is all about gifts for a baby boy.

If you are like me and don't have children of your own, it can be challenging to find cute and practical presents for babies. Here are a few of my beauty-related, baby-boy gift suggestions in different price ranges. Let it be said that I've already ordered a few of these Shaving in the Tub Kits for my family - isn't it to die for?

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: Your Cousin

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:57:07 -0800

Welcome back to another edition of beauty-related family holiday gift guides! Today's subjects are your female cousins. What I like about buying gifts for my cousins is that I can get a little bit more creative with them. In the past, I've given out gift certificates and they've gone over famously (hint, hint). Here are a couple of cute and kitschy ideas for your shopping list.

Kiehl's - Creme de Corps ($26)	Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Gift Certificate ($25 - $300)
Ulta - On The Go Makeup Kit ($19.99)	Victoria's Secret - Lip Gloss Set ($30)
Bliss - Best of Bliss Holiday 200 ($45)	Fresh - Lip & Lash Combo ($42)
Sephora - Cuticle Care Pen ($12)	Bath & Body Works -True Blue Spa Pedicure Kit ($39)	Fekkai - Winter Hair Lift-Define-Shine Styling Compact ($25)

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: Your Magnificent Mom

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:00:32 -0800

This week's 2007 Holiday Gift Guides are all about your immediate family - and who better to kick off the week with than the head of the household, your Queen Mum? Here are a few beauty-related gifts that range from run-of-the-mill to lavish and luxe.

Keep in mind that your mother probably has aging skin. This means that her cells aren't producing collagen at the same rate as yours. This affects the suppleness and elasticity of her face, neck, and hands -so skincare products make a wonderful gift. If you are looking for more ideas, here are a few palettes, makeup bags, bath and body products, candles, and fragrances. So no matter what your mama fancies, you'll surely be able to find something special here to warm her heart this holiday season.

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: Your Friend, the Flirt

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:00:10 -0800

Every group of girls has at least one flirt! This collection of beauty gifts is for the friend who loves fruity and sweetly scented bath and body products, bright cosmetics, and sexy stocking stuffers to lure in the man of her dreams. So be a pal and get your gal something fun and flirty. Also, be sure to check out all of the other gift guides that each of your favorite Sugar sites has been putting together throughout the past month. Enjoy!

Lorac - Cheek Stamp ($22)	Joey New York - cinnaMEN LIPSTICKS ($18)
Flirt! Cosmetics - Flirtatious Perfume and Scented Body Lotion ($42.50)	Bourjois - French Art of Flirting Set ($30)
Sugar Cosmetics - Flirt False Lashes ($9)	LUSH - Fever Massage Bar ($10.95)
Philosophy - Vanilla Birthday Cake Lip Shine ($10)	Victoria's Secret - Strawberry Fizz Body Zing Moisture Gel ($12)
Napoleon Perdis - Light Patrol Luminizer Palette ($60)	Chocolate Truffles Body Lotion ($7)