Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish


Updated 06/14/07 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. So I bring you Part I of my Break-Up Makeup series, which today features a few kitschy nail lacquers to help you polish away your pain. Read more

Bellissima! Sunscreen for Nails by Orly


Updated 05/12/09 5:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Bellissima! Sunscreen for Nails by Orly

Ever notice how your nail polish sometimes turns an icky shade of yellow after a day at the beach? That's because the combination of nail polish plus sunscreen plus ultraviolet rays causes your nail color to oxidize. So keep the regular sunscreen away from your manicure and try this Sunscreen for Nails by Orly ($7). A must-have for protecting your precious polish, this clear topcoat is made from Read more

Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure


Updated 03/23/08 3:34 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure

The French manicure has a regal connotation to it that represents class, elegance and a sense of high quality grooming. Having said that, plenty of people today feel that the French manicure is out of style and would even consider it cheesy. Whichever way you decide to go, I still think the French manicure is the quintessential way to paint your nails for your wedding day. It's soft, Read more

Love Your Laptop: 8 Tips For Keeping it Healthy and Happy


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How to Care For Your Laptop

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about giving affection to your significant other. It can be about showing your appreciation for the people and things that make your life awesome. Take your laptop, for example. Your window to the vast Internet, your laptop works really hard for you without asking much in return. Give your laptop a little TLC this Valentine's Day with these tips that will Read more

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake


Updated 02/14/12 1:56 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

If you've got a cookie craving, you're in luck: FitSugar readers Pure2raw recently shared this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie cake with us in our Healthy Recipe group. Everyone loves cookie cake, right? We have a chocolate chip cookie cake that is not only gluten-free but egg- and dairy-free, too. It is full of flavor with a great soft, cakelike texture. Plus the three-ingredient coconut Read more

How to Keep Your Run Pain-Free


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How to Run Pain-Free

Sometimes, you start your run with the best intentions, only to be thwarted by recurring cramps and a headache that zaps all your energy. If you've experienced these nagging annoyances when you run, here are some tips for preventing pain and coping with it when it happens during your workout. Headache: Often, a pounding headache that comes on during a run is due to inadequate water intake. Your Read more

8 Surprising Things That Can Swell During Pregnancy


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Pregnancy Swelling in 10 Weird Places

We've all heard of swollen feet during pregnancy — a not-so-surprising side effect considering they're supporting all that extra weight — but your feet are not the only body parts that can retain fluid while you're expecting. We've all seen a pregnant woman who looked so fluid-filled you kind of wanted to stick a pin in her to see if she'd pop (or maybe you were one of those women?), but Read more