New Product Alert: La Mer The Eye Concentrate


Updated 12/24/07 11:21 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

New Product Alert:  La Mer The Eye Concentrate

La Mer has another new product. This time, it's a deep-sea dream cream called The Eye Concentrate ($160). This mini green jar is jam-packed with all kinds of goodness to nourish the delicate skin around your eyes. Inside you'll find magnetized hematite (which promises to firm, tone, and drain extra fluids around the eye) and radiant ferments (which La Mer calls "precious marine and plant Read more

Beat the Heat With These Face-Powder Application Tricks


Updated 05/28/12 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Apply Face Powder in Summer

The warmer the weather gets, the more you might be tempted to reach for your compact to ward off shine, but the last thing you want is to create a cake-y mess as a result. Whether you choose pressed or loose powder, CoverGirl celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey has discovered a foolproof method for maintaining a matte look, even during heatwave temperatures. All you have to do is apply it once Read more

Learn to Eye Contour in Two Simple Steps


Updated 05/16/12 4:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Contour Your Eyes With Eye Shadow

You have heard all about the benefits of face contouring, but do you know the makeup artist's secret for chiseled eyes? Find out how to contour eyes with these tips from Make Up For Ever Academy's Lead Educator in New York, Floriane David. 1. Start with a highlighter in a shimmering shade. Using a medium-sized makeup brush, concentrate a dot of this bright shade on the center of your eye. Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

A Body Check That Won't Hurt: Tips For Proper Running Form


Updated 04/23/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Running Form Tips

Running is all about stepping one foot in front of the other. Sounds easy enough, right? But if your running form is incorrect, you'll end up with aches, strains, and injuries that could prevent you from lacing up your sneaks at all. Make sure to avoid these running-form mistakes the next time you hit the treadmill, trail, or pavement. Head: It sometimes feels good to close your eyes and relax Read more

7 Easy Swaps to Eat More and Weigh Less


Updated 03/17/12 9:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Eat More When Trying to Lose Weight

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Have you ever wished that you could eat the same amount of food (or even more) and still lose weight? Well, actually, you can! Studies have shown that people tend to eat about the same amount of food (volume-wise) each day. That means if you can build your diet around foods that have fewer calories but more volume, Read more

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


Updated 02/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make the Office More Comfortable

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses


Updated 01/25/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Comparing Your Money With Other People's

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives. One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt. Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping Read more

Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance


Updated 11/21/11 7:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Improve Your Balance

The upcoming snow sports season isn't the only reason why you should be challenging your balance. Improving your balancing skills not only helps your muscles work the right way, but it also helps develop those all-important core muscles. Here are a few simple ways to build your balance without forgoing your other workouts. Close your eyes: Another way to switch up your routine without too much Read more

You Can Help Lancôme Raise Funds For St. Jude


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lancome and Dillard's Raise Funds For St. Jude

Did you know that it takes $1.7 million dollars a day to operate St. Jude Children's Research Hospital? Even more astounding is the fact that no child is ever denied treatment regardless of his or her family's financial situation. Recently, Lancôme flew a group of online beauty editors (including myself) down to Memphis to visit St. Jude where we not only experienced a truly inspiring look Read more