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The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a commercial for YSL's Belle D'Opium fragrance for "appearing to simulate injecting drugs." All because the model in the commercial runs her finger up one arm and eventually seizes her body, actions the ASA says could be interpreted as drug related. YSL, of course, says the choreography is simply meant to seduce the viewer and showcase Read more
British Army soldiers conducted operation Southern Beast this week in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. Led by the Parachute Regiment of the Third Battalion, the troops worked to create conditions for a permanent NATO presence, intended to bolster the Afghan National Government's fight against the Taliban. While operating in Kandahar, one of Afghanistan's largest opium producing regions, the Read more
This year marks the 70th birthday of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream, the 40th birthday of Dr. Hauschka's Rose Day Cream, and the 30th birthday of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium fragrance. To celebrate these products, the companies have re-created the original packaging for a limited time. Here are the details on these three retro-cool items. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Gift Set ($25) contains a Read more
Have you been keeping up to speed on BellaSugar? The answer to this question is in a series from the last couple of weeks. Here's a hint: Fragrance sales dramatically increased when Marilyn Monroe was quoted saying, "All I wear to bed are two drops of ...." Can you guess which of these perfumes is the world's best-selling fragrance? Take the Quiz Read more
What did the stars of Young Adult wear in high school? Katy Perry's new fragrance, Meow!, is "more edible" — but you still can't eat it Would you wear clear shoes like Dakota Fanning? Victoria Beckham's clothing line "isn't just for celebrities" Emily Blunt gets addicted in behind-the-scenes clips for YSL Opium Read more
Liv Tyler is back as the face of Pantene — Beauty High Milla Jovovich thinks male models should be ashamed of themselves — The Cut Study finds that makeup does indeed affect people's perceptions — Jezebel Looking your best after a breakup: get the best revenge beauty look — StyleList Watch the teaser video for Emily Blunt's YSL Opium fragrance campaign — InStyle 3 must-try Fall beauty Read more
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt stayed close as they exited LAX yesterday. They took a quick trip out of town over the weekend after spending the previous Sunday in the spotlight at the Emmys. John and Emily were one of the cutest couples at the Emmys, where The Office was up for outstanding comedy. Steve Carell was also nominated for his work on the series, though he lost out to The Big Bang Read more
Some perfume commercials are so risqué, they've been banned as a result. See a few of the steamiest ones below, and tell us whether or not each of them gets you a little bit too hot and bothered. (But be warned, some are NSFW.) To view the ads, just keep reading. Read more
Perfume-ophiles everywhere have been waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of the 2011 FiFi Awards nominees, and now they're here. Each year, The Fragrance Foundation holds its equivalent of the Oscars, awarding the best in perfumery in categories ranging from luxury to indie to mass market. This year, my picks are Candide, a gorgeous jasmine fragrance from the amazing Mandy Read more
Worn by the right person, perfume can be absolutely narcotic, but it's surprising just how close to the real thing some fragrances' names are getting — to the point where YSL Opium seems innocent in comparison. Can you tell which of these names is inscribed on a beautiful glass bottle and which one is more likely being used somewhere near a glass bong? Take the quiz to find out. Take the Quiz Read more
