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Thanksgiving Beauty Treats

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:00:36 PST

Thanksgiving is practically here, and smells of stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, and pumpkin pie are sure to fill your home with warmth and comfort! Here are a few great beauty products that re-create some of these festive aromas. Also, if Thanksgiving isn't at your place, these items make great gifts for the host or hostess - so have a happy turkey day!

Philosophy Cranberry Shower Gel ($20) is a tangy three-in-one bath and body product. It's a shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath with a gentle formula that is safe for everyday use. The cranberry aroma is great for helping calm and relax the mind and body after the craziness of the holidays.

For two more Thanksgiving beauty treats,

Pilgrim Ducky Soap ($3.50) is a an adorable and quirky way to celebrate the harvest season! It is made from glycerin and is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and gentle enough even for a baby's skin.

For a limited time, it is available in a ginger-orange scent, but it can be made fragrance-free if you prefer.

Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin Rehydrating Shampoo ($11.99) is a moisturizing, nourishing, and energizing cleanser for your hair and scalp. Since it's packed with pumpkin enzymes, it also helps promote circulation, adds shine, and protects your hair against free-radical damage.

In addition, it contains pumpkin fatty acids, panthenol, beta carotene, aloe, wheat-germ oil, and vitamins A, C, and E. It is safe for all hair types and is safe and gentle enough for everyday use.

Jessica Biel Poses in a Sexy Swimsuit and Tells W, "It’s Time to Be Very, Very Bad."

Lauren Turner — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:18:19 PDT

Jessica Biel shows off her sexy side on the cover of W Magazine's April Beauty issue and in the accompanying spread, which was shot by photographer Mikael Jansson. She's gearing up for the Summer release of her Total Recall remake with Kate Beckinsale, but it's her relationship with Justin Timberlake that's currently putting her in the spotlight. Jessica and Justin got engaged over the holidays and we finally got a look at Jessica's engagement ring when she and Justin were spotted out in LA last week. While the couple are keeping quiet on their new engaged status, Jessica opened up to W's editor at large, Lynn Hirschberg, about her good-girl reputation, love of breaking a sweat, and her rebellious phase as a teenager. Here's more from Jessica Biel in W:

On her clean image: "I know. I think I need to destroy my reputation. This whole I'm outdoorsy, I'm really healthy - it's too squeaky-clean. That’s going to be my new thing: Go dark and unhealthy. It's time to be very, very bad."
On her fight scenes with Kate Beckinsale in Total Recall: "Kate and I usually fight men in movies, and when you knock into a man, he doesn't care. But every two seconds, Kate and I were saying, 'I'm so sorry - are you okay?' We were both so nervous about fighting another woman. Which is strange, because I have no problem fighting with a guy. In truth, I like doing anything that requires breaking a sweat."
On rebelling in her teens: "I cut my hair supershort and dyed it blonde. I had to apologize to Aaron Spelling for doing that. He wasn’t happy. When I turned 17 or 18, a really obnoxious friend sent a stripper to the set. I had to apologize for that too. The show was all about family values, and they took that position seriously. I was always apologizing."

Gisele Bundchen Poses Topless For Versace and Prays For "Tommy"

Lauren Turner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:55:34 PST

Gisele Bundchen's latest ad for Versace Jeans was just released and it shows the model posing topless in the brand's denim. It's just one of Gisele's sexy shots for Spring since she's also front and center in Givenchy's campaign, which was photographed in Barcelona last November. She kept the glamorous time coming while she was on the job Tuesday and shared a fun photo of her over-the-top hair from the set. Gisele will switch gears from modeling to sports this Sunday when Tom Brady and the Patriots play the NY Giants in the Super Bowl. Gisele asked her friends and family to get involved in the big game by sending out an email asking them to "pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong."

Rihanna's Stylist: How to Amp Up Your Style, Get Healthy Hair, and More

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:03:24 PDT

Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen is the woman responsible for taking Rihanna's hair from demure to dashing. By lopping off Rihanna's long, straight hair, eventually taking it to an asymmetric razored cut, Stephen helped the singer become an international style icon. As you can imagine, Rihanna's ever-changing hairstyles require as much hair care as creativity. Find out how Stephen keeps her hair healthy - and what styles feel fresh now - when you keep reading.

5 Tips to Be a Guy's Girl Without Sacrificing Your Womanly Self

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:00:20 PDT

This concept of a "guy's girl" is slightly vague. Is there a checklist of what constitutes a guy's girl that I'm unaware of? Does it mean you have to be a sports fanatic? Do you have to consume wings and beer above all else? Can you still wear makeup and do your hair?

Being a guy's girl does not mean you have to let your girly nature go. Take these five tips for being the girl lots of guys want to be around, without losing your feminine edge.

Low maintenance does not mean lack of style. It does mean that you can't be attached to every mirror that passes by. Confidence is sexy, and all the guy's girls I know, regardless of their body type, hair color, or general physical appearance, have an innately sexy quality. It's not that you don't care. It's that you don't care an unhealthy amount.
Support his guy time. Codependency is a crime for the guy's girl in you. Spending all your time together does not mean that your relationship is complete. In fact, the smothering can be a huge hindrance to the relationship. Plus, if you support the male bonding, his guy friends will support you tenfold.
Be kind to his guy friends, but don't go over the top. You don't have to overcompensate by nervously laughing at every joke or constantly telling his best friend how awesome he is. Just like you see through it when girls are faking it to the max, guys kind of get this, too. The best you can do is be authentic.
Let him be. I'm talking about the picking on your man that makes everyone uncomfortable in the room. His clothes, his music, and his interests are his. Maybe you can try to turn him on to something new that you're into, but you can't expect him to change or fit into this crazy idealized mold you've created. Couples who have serious differences but manage to make it happen are pretty intriguing. Repeat the mantra: "Let him be."
Look like a woman, and embrace it. Maybe you've got some serious curves and maybe you're naturally slim and sleek. The only thing you've got to do is embrace your body. Stop asking him if you look OK or if he thinks you're fat. This can be a hard one to give up, especially if you thrive off praise from the outside world. Ask any guy: healthy self-esteem is infinitely hot.

Any other tips for aspiring guy's girls out there? Share below!

Olympian Kerri Walsh Shares Her Bikini Beauty Tips

Guest Writer — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:00:12 PDT

The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball.

Since my work wardrobe consists of bikinis, people ask me all the time what I do to feel confident in a bathing suit. Over the years I've learned a thing or two and now that bikini season is in full swing, it's time to share my secrets!

Fix your skin: Start with a clean canvas. Banish sun spots, redness, fine lines, and prominent veins with products like Murad’s Environmental Shield line.
Don't speed shop for your suit: Finding the perfect suit takes patience and lots of trial and error. Shop on a day when you have plenty of time to try on lots of suits and visit several stores. Next, think about your activity level. Do you need a suit that stays put while you jog or compete or do you need something that looks pretty while you lie in the sun? I am very active in my work suits so I go for sporty cuts that still look feminine and sexy.

For more great tips from Kerri, continue reading.