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Josephine Baker's Most Legendary Beauty Quotes

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:15:00 PDT

As the first African-American female to star in a major motion picture, Josephine Baker knew a thing or two about having self-confidence. Not only did she have unbelievable charm and allure, but she took the world by storm in the 1920s with her wild dancing and barely there costumes. In honor of her birthday today, we've rounded up some of her most efficacious quotes about beauty and poise. See them when you keep reading.

Bella Quiz: Celebrity Beauty Quotes, Part II

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:09 PDT

Since the first installment of my celebrity beauty quotes quiz was so popular, I thought it was time to bring it 'round again. This time, some of the beauties are a little bit older - and dare I say, wiser? Try to guess which famous, beautiful women said the following quotes. Good luck!

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Who Said This Beauty Quote?

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:00:35 PST

Think you know your favorite celebrities? I am often shocked by the things that come out of their mouths, or even pleasantly surprised about how down-to-earth some of my favorites are about beauty and body image. Take my quiz to see if you can figure out who said what.

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11 Things You Need to Throw Away

Emily Co — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:07 PST

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home:

Old magazines. Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines to such as child care centers, doctor's offices, nail salons, nursing homes, and libraries. If there's an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Or keep a folder of magazine clippings if you like saving magazine articles.
Receipts, bills, and documents. Throw away receipts for items that you aren't planning on returning, and ones that you won't need to use come tax time. If you're wary of throwing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner, a pricey specialized receipt scanner ($174), or a smartphone app ($2). See here for a full list of documents you should keep forever or temporarily.
Clothes. Use the two-year-rule for clothes - get rid of apparel that you haven't worn in two years. Sell them to a thrift store (find a thrift store at thethriftshopper.com) or donate them to the needy.
Books. Go through your bookshelf and gather together books you haven't touched in months and ones that you aren't planning on rereading. Be realistic and make sure you're ruthless. If you haven't touched it in a year, you're most likely not going to read it again. Sell the books on Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay. You can even trade them for something else on swap.com. You can always donate them as well!
Medicine and vitamins. Take a look at your medicine closet and clear out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. First, check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication, and if you can't find any, check to see if your community has a drug take-back program. If there isn't a program near you, then the FDA advises mixing medicine with "used coffee grounds or kitty litter" in a container or sealable bag before throwing it away to make the drugs less appealing.

For more things to throw away, read on.

From Vanity to Red Lipstick to Sweating, Gwen Stefani's Most Honest Beauty Quotes

Jaime Richards — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:09:00 PDT

One thing that makes Gwen Stefani so captivating is her honesty. She's so forthcoming, in fact, that many of her songs feature personal details about her life and emotions. Similarly, when it comes to beauty, Gwen is not one to put a spin on things. See some examples of Gwen keeping it real when you read more.

Are Your Birth Control Pills Safe?

Shape — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:06:17 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Last year during my annual exam, when I complained to my doctor about my terrible PMS, she was quick to pull out her pad and give me a prescription for the birth control pill Yaz. "You're going to love this," she said. "All of my patients that are on it think it's the best. It's even helped some of them lose weight!"

Less PMS and not having to worry about my weight? I was sold, even though I'd only intended to talk to her about lifestyle and/or diet modifications since my birth control needs were already taken care of. Before I stopped into the pharmacy, however, I looked up the pill online (Paging Dr. Google!). The results were anything but the lovefest I'd been promised. In fact, the information I found scared me so badly that I never filled that prescription.

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It quickly became evident that I wasn't the only woman concerned when Yaz and it's sister pill Yazmin, two of the most popular pills on the market, came up for review by the FDA after reports that the manufacturer may have hid and minimized critical health risks. But is the hysteria warranted?

Find out how safe birth control pills are after the break!

The Best and Worst Girl Scout Cookies

Shape — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:33:58 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help!

While it's hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. In order to help you decide which boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to order this year (because, honestly, it's hard to say "no" to those little girls!), here's a list of the best and the worst Girl Scout Cookies when it comes to serving size, calories, and fat. Obviously, not ordering or eating Girl Scout Cookies is the best way to avoid overindulging, but hopefully this information comes in handy in case you do have a craving or a box arrives on your doorstep!

Keep reading to see which Girl Scout Cookies are the best and worst after the break!

From Plastic Surgery to Soap, Lady Gaga's Most Revealing Beauty Quotes

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:34:56 PDT

Lady Gaga is inspiring in part because she's so open. It's hard to believe that a woman walking around in 14-inch hoof shoes and three wigs is still a big fan of Ivory soap and sunblock. When it comes to her face, body, and plastic surgery, Gaga's totally up-front and surprisingly normal. See what Gaga really thinks when you keep reading.

Catch Up on All Your Favorite Golden Globe Moments and Play FabSugar's Best Dressed Bracket!

Katie Henry — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:55:03 PST

Red carpet fashion and beauty coverage:

Catch up on other arrivals fun you may have missed:

The list of all the winners, and more press room fun:

Michelle Williams Gushes About Matilda, Her Funny Friends, and Marilyn in Globes Press Room

Molly Goodson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:57:24 PST

Michelle Williams finally won her first Golden Globe award for her work in My Week With Marilyn, and after her extremely sweet and touching acceptance speech, she stepped back to the press room. Michelle continued the lovefest for the people in her life, talking about being inspired by the faces of her friends and of course by daughter Matilda. Check out the quotes:

On who she shares the honors with: Oh my goodness, so many people, how much time do we have? You realize when you find yourself in this very lucky position, you're not there alone. It's endless. There’s too many. My family, the people I worked with, the driver who listened to two months of vocal warm up on the way to work every day.

On the hardest part of the role: Sometimes I think the hardest part was just saying yes. Taking on that journey, that responsibility.

On Marilyn not getting nominated for The Prince and the Showgirl: I have tremendous fondness for that performance, of course I've watched it so many times, and while I think that film meanders and falls apart a bit but at the end, she’s luminous. She's in a moment. Everything feels like it's happening for the first time. I think her comic touch was her greatest touch. She was honored by this organization numerous times.

On who she will be calling first: I’m going to call my mother.

On why Marilyn remains so iconic: People get so much pleasure from watching her.

On Matilda making her a better actress: Well, really I just hope to be the best mom that I can be. There is no part of my life that goes untouched by my daughter.

On her beauty icons: I suppose my friends, honestly. Their real, funny faces. Watching them move, change, get older, laugh, cry, change their haircut. They are my inspiration.

On taking on a real-life icon: I felt responsibility. I felt tremendous responsibility. Every other character has been in my head, only I know her, with Marilyn, it’s a known quantity. That was new and terrifying.

On Ricky's hosting job: I’ve just been laughing. I haven’t heard him make fun of me yet. Maybe my laughter will turn to tears, but right now I am very much enjoying it.