4 Things You Should Do When You Arrive at a Hotel


Updated 01/15/12 2:34 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Arriving at a Hotel Tips

It's tempting to make a beeline for the resort pool when you first reach your hotel, but there are a few things you should try to do first if you want to make the most of your vacation. Stay healthy, prepared, and adventure-ready by performing these four must-dos as soon as you arrive. Cozy up to the concierge. Before you race to your room, take the time to meet with the concierge and gather Read more

Your Complete Guide to Wearing Bright, Bold Lip Color


Updated 01/04/12 3:27 AM · Posted by Guest Writer · 2 comments

How to Wear Bright, Bold Lipstick

We're thrilled to present the following post from Brett Freedman, BellaSugar guest writer, celebrity makeup artist, and founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics. The bright lip trend is in full throttle. Are you on board? Still feeling like it's not for you? Here's my insight into dipping your toe in the bold lip pool! The other night I went to a friend's for dinner and a screening of My Week With Read more

5 Ways to Beat Dry Eyes


Updated 12/26/11 3:00 PM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

5 Ways to Prevent Dry Eyes

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Stay bright-eyed with these simple strategies to stop eye itching and redness By The Editors of Prevention Are You Seeing Red? If you find yourself frequently dealing with the itching and burning of dry eyes, you’re certainly not alone. But allergies, pollution, and an overheated office are not the only causes of Read more

Candy Coded: What You Need to Know About Your Favorite Sweets


Updated 10/25/11 4:46 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 2 comments

Healthier Candy Selections

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! It seems like these days there's always a reason for a sweet treat — holidays, baby showers, birthdays, and the list goes on. We could tell you not to eat it, but unless you have the willpower of a saint everyone craves sugar once in a while. To help, we got the dish on the best drugstore treats to nibble on Read more

Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons


Updated 10/26/11 5:10 PM · Posted by Kiplinger · 2 comments

Saving Money on Groceries Without Coupons

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I usually spend less than $100 a week buying groceries for my family of four. And I don't use coupons — ever. Yes, there are some extreme couponers out there who manage to spend next to nothing at the grocery store. But I don't have the time it takes to be that sort of coupon pro — nor would I benefit from the effort because Read more

5 Salon Add-Ons You Can Skip


Updated 10/21/11 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Salon Add-Ons That You Can Skip

When you go into a salon, whether it's to get your nails done or touch up your roots, there are inevitably "extras" on offer — for an additional cost, of course. But no matter how hard someone pitches them to you, some add-ons aren't absolutely necessary. To find out which five common ones don't make the cut, just keep reading. Read more

Rihanna's Stylist: How to Amp Up Your Style, Get Healthy Hair, and More


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Rihanna's Stylist, Ursula Stephen Talks Hair Trends and Hair Care

Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen is the woman responsible for taking Rihanna's hair from demure to dashing. By lopping off Rihanna's long, straight hair, eventually taking it to an asymmetric razored cut, Stephen helped the singer become an international style icon. As you can imagine, Rihanna's ever-changing hairstyles require as much hair care as creativity. Find out how Stephen keeps her hair Read more

Big Makeup News For Women of Color!


Updated 08/28/11 2:20 PM · Posted by Allure · 1 comment

Q&A With Sam Fine, Creative Makeup Director For Fashion Fair Cosmetics

We're excited to present this story from Allure: When it comes to making women of color look amazing, makeup artist Sam Fine is pretty much king. In addition to glamming up top celebrities like Iman, Jennifer Hudson, Vanessa Williams, and Tyra Banks, he’s also known for his genius tips and tricks (check them out firsthand on his DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty). Now, he’s teaming up with Read more

10 Weird but Wonderful Hair and Nail Secrets


Updated 06/22/11 9:39 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Weird Hair and Nail Tricks That Actually Work 2011-06-15 06:00:21

When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places. Whether you tore a nail and can't get to the salon, need a manicure to dry fast, or forgot your curling iron before a big event, there's slightly bizarre but excellent assistance for you when you keep reading. Read more