Does "Cruelty-Free" Food Affect Your Eating Habits?


Updated 10/16/09 1:52 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 4 comments

Does "Cruelty-Free" Food Affect Your Eating Habits?

When you're eating out, there's never any true guarantee as to where your food comes from. Even with claims of "cruelty-free" practices, complaints come up, the most recent filed Wed. against the International House of Pancakes by the Humane Society of the United States. Although IHOP says the animals used for their food receive "dignified and humane treatment" and have decent living conditions, Read more

How Much Does Animal Testing Matter to You?


Updated 11/10/09 4:01 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 65 comments

How Much Does Animal Testing Matter to You?

I love animals and have been a vegetarian for 12 years, but I admit that my medicine cabinet probably has some products that have been tested on bunnies, rats, dogs and guinea pigs. This has inspired me to do a little more research, which I'll share with you soon. For now, though, I want to know where you stand on the issue. Source How Much Does Animal Testing Matter to You? I won't Read more

Kate Hudson's Animal-Friendly Haircare Collection


Updated 01/17/08 4:17 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Kate Hudson's Animal-Friendly Haircare Collection

Oscar-nominated actress, Hollywood mom and all-around cute lady Kate Hudson is about to add one more title to her resume: Co-creator of a haircare line. She's teaming up with stylist David Babaii to develop David Babaii for Wildaid, a forthcoming eco-friendly haircare collection free of sulfates, parabens, animal products and animal testing. Slated to feature shampoos, conditioners and styling Read more

Nature's Gate: Good For You AND the Environment


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Nature's Gate:  Good For You AND the Environment

If you're like me, you can spend hours in a health food store, perusing through the aisles of natural snack foods, fresh produce, and organic dairy products. Once I get to the beauty section - forget it. I love to look at all the brands of lotions, shampoos, conditioners, lip balms, make-up, and soaps. I read all the labels and smell everything. The amazingly rich scent is what drew me to Read more

Unabashedly Over-the-Top Romantic Decadence From the New Shakespeare Film Anonymous


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Anonymous Shakespeare Movie Decor

Opening Oct. 28, Anonymous posits the question, "Was Shakespeare a fraud?" The theory has been raised many times throughout literary history, and the upcoming drama directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave is only the latest. While Anonymous may not answer any definitive questions about Shakespeare's identity, it does address the luxurious look of Queen Read more

Papier-Mache Animals Heads: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 09/19/11 12:43 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Papier-Mache Animal Head Trend For Nursery

Go safari chic! We've recently spotted so many animal heads in kids' rooms that we think it's safe to call it a trend. Several retailers — like Anthropologie — offer their customers cruelty-free animal head collections as wall decor. Most recently, DwellStudio launched their papier-mache animal head collection — including pastel colored zebras, a gazelle, and a giraffe — as an addition to Read more

Hold the Bacon! 10 Gifts For Vegan Babies


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Gifts For Vegan Babies

Veganism might just be the new black. Famous celebrity vegan and first time mom Alicia Silverstone is raising her 3-month-old son Bear Blu as a strict vegan and she's not alone: it's estimated that approximately one percent of the population are practicing vegans — adhering strictly to a lifestyle free from what they would deem any animal cruelty. The vegan lifestyle isn’t just about food — Read more

Beauty Must Reads From the Bella Community


Updated 06/18/11 6:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Bella Community's Latest Stories

How to have a low-stress transition to natural hair — Blaq Vixen Beauty Be zit-free with Bliss No 'Zit' Sherlock Spot Treatment — Kiss & Tell Blog Beauty without cruelty: vegan cosmetics to try now — Peace Love Sexy The top six ignored areas to protect before going out in the sun — Jacqueline Luxe Waterproof beauty essentials — LesleyKat Read more

Link Time: How to Choose Cruelty-Free Beauty Products


Updated 06/14/11 12:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Today's Beauty News 2011-06-14 12:28:53

Tips for choosing cruelty-free products — Naturally Curly British Vogue can't tell Asian models apart, apparently — The Cut Spoil yourself with these beauty tools— Beauty High Bright makeup you can really wear — InStyle The best bar soaps — Real Simple Six beauty crimes to avoid this Summer — Yahoo Shine Three sexy hairstyles to try now — Refinery29 Dakota for Marc: then and Read more