Trend Alert: Turquoise Nail Polish


Updated 04/04/08 3:53 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 57 comments

Trend Alert: Turquoise Nail Polish

Among the many qualities that make Whitney Port (of The Hills) so lovely is that she has her own style. I've always thought of Whit as someone who sets trends as opposed to following them. So when I spotted this style star sporting shiny turquoise nail polish, I was excited. For anyone who's willing to try out a wild new water-colored varnish, get ready for the next big nail trend. You can always Read more

Bellissima! The Body Shop Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment


Updated 11/13/10 3:20 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

The Body Shop Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment

While I was browsing products in The Body Shop a few days ago, I bought this Almond Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment ($12). Not only did it have an olfactory allure (it smells like sweet nuts) but the formula really works. I love the fact that my cuticles actually feel soft enough after a few uses to be able to push them back with the rubber tip that is conveniently housed on the end of the cap. Read more

BellaSugar's Guide to the New Nail Pen Trend


Updated 07/18/07 8:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

BellaSugar's Guide to the New Nail Pen Trend

Welcome to another BellaSugar Guide. This one features five fantastic posts about the new nail pen trend! This is one bandwagon worth jumping on. Nail pens range from cuticle oil pens, to nail polish remover pens to polish and high gloss pens. This is one mess-free, quick and easy alternative to bottles, and cotton buds that I'm happy to take any day of the week! I also love how the Read more

Nifty No-Mess Nail Polish Corrector Pens, Part II


Updated 07/18/07 7:35 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Nifty No-Mess Nail Polish Corrector Pens, Part II

Welcome back to the second part of Nifty No-Mess Nail Polish Corrector Pens. These professional-quality pens help tidy up any manicure mistakes you make! Worry no more about gnarly cotton strands getting caught up in your wet lacquer and ruining your hard work. These gadgets remove all traces of nail enamel from your nails, cuticles and fingertips neatly and efficiently. Check out three great Read more

Nifty No-Mess Nail Polish Corrector Pens, Part I


Updated 07/15/07 12:57 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Nifty No-Mess Nail Polish Corrector Pens, Part I

I am overjoyed with all of these new nail treats out on the market! The manicure world used to be super-small, full of the standard lacquers, cotton balls, base and top coats, but now we've got all of these new exciting, mess-free and easy-to-use pen products such as cuticle oil pens and pen nail polishes. But wait, there's more! Here's the first of my two-part series on nail polish remover Read more

Trend Alert: Cuticle Oil Pens


Updated 02/28/08 6:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Trend Alert:  Cuticle Oil Pens

This little contraption is becoming another one of my mess-free favorites! Cuticle oil pens are a great way to moisturize and correct, dry cracked cuticles. They are formulated with all kinds of vitamins, oils and nourishing agents to protect cuticles from becoming rough and dehydrated. The best part is that they absorb quickly too, so they won't leave behind a greasy trail. This Sephora Read more

Bellissima! Revlon Expert Effect Instant Nail Gloss


Updated 07/13/07 5:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Bellissima! Revlon Expert Effect Instant Nail Gloss

Here's a fabulously no-fuss beauty solution for Summer: Revlon Expert Effect Instant Nail Gloss. It's a nail polish pen, but not as fancy-schmancy as the Yves Saint Laurent Nail Touch gadget I told you about last week. If YSL is Montblanc, this is like your old reliable Bic. The Expert Effect pen is filled with a high-gloss finish that can be used to give bare nails a quick coat of shine. The Read more

Bellissima! Yves Saint Laurent's Nail Touch


Updated 07/13/07 5:03 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 31 comments

Bellissima! Yves Saint Laurent's Nail Touch

Yves Saint Laurent can now add another product to its beloved line of click-able makeup. First came the famous Touche Eclat Highlighter, then the gorgeous and glittery Touche Brilliance for Lips, and finally the flawless face Perfect Touch Foundation. But this baby is by far the coolest of the bunch! Allow me to introduce the Yves Saint Laurent Nail Touch nail polish pen ($23). Say so long to Read more

15 Fun Things to Buy For Under $5


Updated 02/29/12 4:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Fun Things to Buy

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! You know what's fun? Pampering. Eating. Learning. Drinking. Socializing. Helping People. Basically — lots of things. And while there is a lot of free fun to be had out there, it's not unreasonable to buy yourself a little bit enjoyment on occasion (as long as you're spending consciously). With that in mind, here are 15 fun, Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


Updated 02/09/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more