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Fragrance Giveaway! Britney Spears believe

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:29 -0700

Welcome to another BellaSugar giveaway! Ten lucky readers will receive a 3.3-ounce bottle of believe, the new fragrance by Britney Spears. It's easy to enter, too: Just by taking my quiz and leaving a comment, you are eligible to win!

Don't worry if you don't get 100% on the quiz, as the winners aren't chosen by high scores. But you must leave a comment to enter the contest, and to do this you have to be a registered TeamSugar user-so make sure you are all signed up!

Please remember that you are only allowed to enter once; repeat quizzes will be ignored. Just click on "take the quiz" below and on Friday, November 2 at 5 pm PST, a random drawing will take place to choose ten winners. Be sure to read the official rules-and good luck, because I believe you've got a great shot at winning!

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A Few New Bits About Brit's Believe

BellaSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:00:03 -0700

Most of you said you're tired of celebrity fragrances, and, well, I'm feeling overwhelmed by them, too. While some, like Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker, are created with a lot of input from the star in question, others seem to be patched together with little or no input. I could be way off-base here, but I have a feeling Britney's new fragrance, Believe, falls into the latter category. Considering her odd behavior this year, I find it hard to, er, believe, that she's had the time to be deeply involved in Believe's development.

Still, the scent is expected to do at least $10 million in US sales during its first year, and WWD reports on its fragrant notes:

The scent, by International Flavors and Fragrances, has top notes of guava pulp and golden tangerine; a heart of honeysuckle and linden blossom, and a drydown of patchouli aura, sensual amber and pink pralines.

WWD says that Believe is "arguably the most sophisticated" of Britney's fragrances, but those notes sound pretty sugary and young to me. And the packaging, while more grown-up than the looks of Curious and Fantasy, is still more girly than womanly. Believe ($38–$58) launches in October, but if you pre-order online, yours will ship earlier.

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Coming Soon: Britney Wants You to "Believe"

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:59:46 -0700

First she was Curious, then she had a Fantasy, and soon Britney Spears will add one more scent to her fragrance collection. In October, Britney Spears Believe will arrive in Macy's and other department stores. So far, there's no word on what this scent will smell like, but details should roll out soon.

Believe is a logical progression in Britney's naming choices. She began dating Kevin Federline in late 2004, at almost exactly the same time as the Curious launch. The following year brought Fantasy, which debuted the day after Britney gave birth to Sean Preston. And now, as she prepares her comeback single, there's Believe-perhaps a not-so-coded message to fans who want to see her succeed?

Considering Britney's bizarre behavior as of late, marketing Believe is going to be a challenge, to put it mildly. Page Six reports that Brit ditched the photo shoot for Believe's packaging. And although she's appearing on the cover of next month's Allure-perhaps the best place to promote her new fragrance-there's no interview because Britney flaked on her appointment four times.

So what do you think? Will Believe make millions of dollars like Curious and Fantasy did? Or are Brit's hijinks alienating her fans? Or does it all come down to how good this fragrance smells?

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Best of Bella

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

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The First Rule of Soap Club Is, You Don't Talk About Soap Club

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:42 -0800

It's hard to believe that Fight Club hit movie screens 10 years ago, but, well, time flies. In a tribute to one of the grossest parts of the plot, Etsy seller SerendipityEight is offering soaps inspired by the movie. Available in Bay Rum and Cool Water scents, they're a convincing knockoff of the soap that Brad Pitt holds on the movie poster. Fortunately, the homage goes only so far; this soap is made with shea butter and glycerin, not human fat. Get yours for $5 if you're so inclined - but move fast, before the copyright cops jump into the ring.

7 Ways to Mend a Broken Heart...With Beauty

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:38 -0800

There's no more eloquent way to put it: breakups stink. Whether you're the dumper or the dumpee, the appeal of dealing with a split is right up there with root canals. While friends and family (and therapy) can help you tackle the deeper issues at hand, making a few adjustments to your beauty routine can have small but potent effects, too. Don't believe me? Grab a box of tissues, then, and read on to see how you can start feeling better. Source: Flickr user carbonnyc

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Bella Book: Being Simply Beautiful

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:01:41 -0800

Lymphatic drainage massage tutorials, correct lipstick application, a seven-minute workout, an explanation of the body's glandular systems, even Kegels - author Helen Noble's new book Being Simply Beautiful packs a lot of info into its slender 128 pages. Noble, the founder of luxe skincare line Belacrema and a big believer in natural beauty and traditional medicines, seems to have put her entire life philosophy into this book, and a lot of it's very useful. This is one woman's approach to beauty, and it reads like a knowledgeable friend who really wants to help you, even if her ideas are sometimes a little kooky.

As a reader, I was inclined to cherry-pick the bits of most use to me, because although Noble's explanations are elegant and accessible, there's a profusion of "hippie mom" talk that I, ever the cynic, would have been happy to skip over. Overall, if you're looking for a real woman's perspective on natural beauty, and especially if you don't mind a heaping dose of Chinese traditional medicine lite, Being Simply Beautiful (which comes out in stores Dec. 1) is a good one to pick up.

Peter Thomas Roth Brows To Die For Sweepstakes Rules

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:52:41 -0800

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. This giveaway is sponsored by Sugar Publishing, Inc. (owner and operator of BellaSugar.com), having an address of 111 Sutter Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104.

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By registering and taking the quiz, you will be agreeing that your registration and any other information collected in connection with the Contest may be used by Sponsor in accordance with Sugar Publishing, Inc.’s Privacy Policy and may be shared with Sponsor’s affiliated business entities, and that you automatically opt-in to receive email, text messages or other communications from Sponsor. You may subsequently opt-out of the receipt of such email or communications by following the directions in the email, communications or by contacting Sponsor directly.

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PRIZES:  At the end of the Entry Period, there will be one (1) drawing in which one (1) potential Grand Prize winner shall be selected from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period by employees or representatives of the Sponsor to receive the Grand Prize of Peter Thomas Roth Brows To Die For (retail value = $85). In no event shall the Sponsor be obligated to award more prizes than the number of prizes stated in these Official Contest Rules. No substitutions (including for cash) are permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater monetary value for any prize. All prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parents or legal guardians on their behalf. Winners shall be responsible and liable for all federal, state and local taxes on the value of their prize. To receive a complete list of winners or a copy of the Official Contest Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Prize Fulfillment, Sugar Inc., 111 Sutter Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Specify winner's list or rules on your request.
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Tarte Treasure Chest Sweepstakes Rules

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:56:43 -0800

HOW TO ENTER:  No purchase is necessary to participate in the Contest. To enter, you must log into your profile at BellaSugar.com or any PopSugar Network site (or register for a profile at http://www.onsugar.com/user/register), navigate to bellasugar.com and take and complete the quiz as described on the entry page between 11:30 p.m. on November 6, 2009 and 5 p.m. on November 7, 2009 (the “Entry Period”). Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. Normal time, toll, connection and usage rates, if any, charged by your Internet service provider will apply. All entries become the property of the Sponsor.

PRIZES:  At the end of the Entry Period, there will be one (1) drawing in which one (1) potential Grand Prize winner shall be selected from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period by employees or representatives of the Sponsor to receive the Grand Prize of a Tarte Treasure Chest (retail value = $52). In no event shall the Sponsor be obligated to award more prizes than the number of prizes stated in these Official Contest Rules. No substitutions (including for cash) are permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater monetary value for any prize. All prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parents or legal guardians on their behalf. Winners shall be responsible and liable for all federal, state and local taxes on the value of their prize. To receive a complete list of winners or a copy of the Official Contest Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Prize Fulfillment, Sugar Inc., 111 Sutter Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Specify winner's list or rules on your request.
Please allow 6-8 weeks for prize delivery.