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Twilight Fever Reaches the Grooming Aisle

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:52 -0700

Via this semi-NSFW Twilight lulz blog, I've learned that Bic's line of Soleil razors - whose funk turned me off last year - now includes Twilight and Bella shaving options. I assume it's an attempt to hop on the New Moon train, but don't the bigwigs know that a true Twi shaver would have sparkles in the handle?

Attack of the Taxidermied Hair Accessories!

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:01:10 -0700

Designer Reid Peppard certainly knows what to do with vermin. The Central Sain Martins grad has a line of taxidermied accessories out that's burning up the interwebs. If you think these things look a little macabre and cruel, Reid says rest assured that "every effort has been taken to see that the creatures used in RP/ENCORE are victims of road kill, pest control, or natural death. The only exception to this rule is the occasional feeder rat." Her accessories also include hundreds of Swarovski crystals, and the creatures' eyes are often made of semi-precious stones. Click through to see the swankest afterlife a pest could want.

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These Cuffs Protect Your Skin From the Terrors of Water

BellaSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:03:16 -0700

Is On the Cuff off the heezy? Uh, no. But it's entertaining nonetheless. Its inventor, Rana Bauer, created these foam cuffs to combat "one of life's most annoying problems." That problem: gravity! After becoming fed up with water dripping down her arms while she washed her face, Bauer designed the $7.99 cuffs in an attempt to keep elbows everywhere dry. I could see this being a smart idea for the Wicked Witch of the West - after all, if water kills you, you've gotta keep that off your skin - but is this idea really necessary?

Booby Prizes: 9 Wacky Bust-Building Products

BellaSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:03 -0700

Of all the teen-mag advice I read back in the day, one bit stands out as an unwavering truth: there's no magic pill to change the size of your bustline. But don't tell that to the makers of these items. These odd snacks, creams, and drinks promise to turn tangerines to cantaloupes, molehills into mountains, cupcakes into, uh, larger cakes. Do they work? I wouldn't hold my breast. Er, breath. But for a laugh, yes, they certainly work.

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Is It Getting Cold In Here?

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Boob jobs? So last century. In the United Kingdom, one medical practice has seen a 30 percent rise in nipple surgery during the past year. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Riccardo Frati says that Victoria Beckham's bosom is the most requested. "In the past I've had patients coming to my surgery clutching pictures of celebrities like Katie Price and saying, 'I'd like breasts like hers,'" he said. "But now there's a chance that Mrs. Beckham's designer nipples could be the next big thing for 2009."

If that does indeed happen - and I'm not holding my breath - it's probably better to stay away from the knife. Go braless, wear one of those cupless bras, or shove Bodyperks fake nipples into your brassiere. With that said, I don't think this "trend" has much of a, uh, point.

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This Snake Wants to Slither in Your Shower

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:05:23 -0700

Help me, couch potatoes, because I don't watch enough TV to know if this commercial is running on the airwaves. This spot for the BodySnake has all of the corny parts of a regular infomercial, but I kinda refuse to believe that it's real. (I just find it hard to believe that there's that much demand for a step-in foot scrubber.) Then again, the BodySnake does let you "safely reach between your legs," although that sounds dirty to my prurient mind. I could see this product working for immobile people who have a hard time cleaning themselves, but I'm still not convinced that it's real. What do you think - does the BodySnake exist? And is it just for the spectacularly lazy, or is it a helpful tool?

Beauty Flashback: Cold Cream For a Cold War Era

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:00:36 -0700

They say you have to suffer to be beautiful, but this commercial from the '50s takes the concept to a scary new level. I don't want to ruin the surprise for you, but I will say that I've been looking for a way to incorporate Geiger counters into my beauty routine, and now I have found it. Horrifying.

Lipstamp Hopes You'll Ditch the Tube

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Let's say you're inept at applying lipstick. (Who knows, perhaps the whole twist-up-and-sweep-on motion is tricky.) Enter Lipstamp ($24.95), a tool that lets you stamp on lipstick. The kit comes with 10 shapes of stamps; the idea is that you choose the lip shape you desire, put some lipstick on it, and press it to your lips. Its official description says it's "great for cheerleaders, dance troupes, and bridal parties who all want the same lip shape."

Sounds like a superfluous step, but then again, I haven't tried it. One Time Out New York staffer gave it a whirl. The verdict: Lipstick wound up on her nose. I predict that, much like press-on eye shadow, the Lipstamp won't be flying off shelves.

Do Leeches Make You More Beautiful?

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:00:20 -0700

During a recent visit to David Letterman, Demi Moore revealed that she is a fan of leech therapy. She'd recently had a cleanse in Austria, and part of it involved putting leeches on her belly and letting them suck her blood. "Leeches don't like hair," she explained. "So if you're hairy be prepared to do a little shaving or waxing. They much prefer Brazilian." OK, that's a little more than I needed to know, but CBS decided to see if leeches are the secret behind Demi's good looks. If you're eating breakfast, I advise you to finish before checking out this video. It totally sucks.

Would You Wear These Silly Shower Caps?

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:42 -0800

If nothing else, these shower caps put the f-u-n in functional! Even though the silly hats ($5 each) put a smile on my face, is it enough to go to my head? That's yet to be determined. I'm thinking it's not that much worse than the not-so-cute, standard solids, and I bet at least Milo and Minou would notice the difference. Would you put it on behind your closed bathroom door, or could you not even face yourself in the mirror like this?