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Posen Prepares Pretty Perfume

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:00:53 PDT

Sometimes, when I think of designer Zac Posen, I imagine him switching places with Zack Morris from Saved By The Bell. He'd be the suave sartorial guru of Bayside High, and his catchphrase would be "Zac attack!" Except if that were the case, he wouldn't be one of the fashion world's biggest darlings, and I wouldn't be telling you about his new, in-the-works fragrance.

WWD reports that Posen has signed a fragrance deal with Selective Beauty, the company behind John Galliano's forthcoming perfume. Set to launch in the spring of 2009, Posen's scent is unnamed thus far (although I'm guessing he'll take the eponymous route).

It's too early to know about fragrance notes, but Posen mentioned wanting a fragrance with naturalness and freshness with WWD. "This is about having a really fresh perspective," he said, "and reminding people of their own adventureness and creativity. We need new forms. Others are just playing off of old ideas."

Are you looking forward to Posen's fragrance? Or are you now stuck imagining him trying to outwit Principal Belden, too?
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You're Invited – Announcing Our Wedding Pinterest Contest!

TresSugar — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:50:16 PDT

You can come to TrèsSugar for firsthand planning advice, etiquette tips, gorgeous new wedding trends, and much, much more to make your big day beautiful and authentic. Now it's your turn to inspire us! Build out your "Wedding Day Inspiration" Pinterest board and show us what you envision for your big day, from the decor details to the dress. We will then select our favorite board and give one lucky winner the opportunity to take the romantic getaway she's been dreaming of. You won't need to wait for the honeymoon to have a vacation!

To Enter:
1. Follow TrèsSugar on Pinterest
2. Create a Pinterest Board titled "Wedding Day Inspiration"
3. Build out your board with inspiration pinned from TresSugar.com (minimum 15 pins, please)
4. Hashtag each of your pins with #Treswedding
5. Leave a comment on our contest announcement pin on Pinterest with a link to your "Wedding Day Inspiration" board!

Be sure to enter by June 30. We're excited to see your vision of the big day! Check out the official rules here. And see our featured weddings and ultimate wedding guide for ideas to pin!

If you don't have a Pinterest account yet, get an invitation here.

Kate Middleton Stuns in Teal, Twice!

Allison McNamara — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:20:06 PDT

We always love a good Kate Middleton sighting, especially when she gets glam for the red carpet. The duchess kicked off her weekend in a beautiful teal Jenny Packham gown for the Our Team Rises Gala dinner in London. The gorgeous pleated chiffon dress showcased delicate lace detailing on the sleeves and back and an embellished crystal and flower waistband. Kate also selected teal for a casual day at a Berkshire polo match later in the weekend, choosing a prim and proper Libélula frock for the occasion. Watch today's Fab Flash to see Kate stun in teal, twice. On Allison McNamara: StyleMint top, Topshop blazer.

Great Gifts For Mother's Day - Plus Exclusive Discounts For BellaSugar Readers

Kirbie Johnson — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:24:14 PDT

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Mother's Day is this Sunday, so we found some of the best (and most fun!) beauty products for spoiling Mom. She deserves the best, so whether you want to send her to the spa or merely give her the posh treatment at home, these gift ideas will make her smile. Watch now to find out more - plus, score discounts exclusively for our readers. On Kirbie: TopShop. (Disclosure: a sample of Crème de la Mer was provided by public relations.)

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The Daring Moves That Changed These Models' Careers

Jessica Cruel — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:54:00 PDT

These models prove that short hair is always a hot trend - The Cut
Disguise thin lips with a flick of your makeup wand - Styleite
How to grow your hair out - Stylelist
The four best multitaskers at the beauty counter - Real Simple
Select the right hair color for your skin tone - InStyle
All the ingredients you need to pull off the perfect DIY pedicure - Refinery 29
True story: woman loses hair at the hand of a keratin treatment - HuffPost Style
Rid yourself of acne spots - The Fashion Spot
It's easy to incorporate color into your makeup routine - Makeup and Beauty Blog
See the nails from the Australian Fashion Week runways - Beauty High

The Brand-New PopSugar Shop

PopSugar Shop — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:12:20 PDT

Want to shop the best deals online and in your city? Then you'll love the new PopSugar Shop. We're bringing you insider access to today's hottest must haves, can't-miss sales, and coolest finds, all curated by our editors. To get in on the action, sign up for PopSugar Shop, a daily email bringing you the best national discounts - hand selected just for you. We'll be sorting through hundreds of offers on shopping, fitness, travel, home, beauty, and more to deliver only the ones you'll absolutely love. And, if you live in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles, we'll have our favorite local offer picks too. Sign up today to shop, explore, and be inspired. Plus, you'll just happen to save a little money doing it.

How to Select Dinnerware For Your Registry

Sara Yoo — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:01 PDT

The scanner gun is unholstered and a store full of kitchen delights spreads out in front of you. But before you pull that trigger, have you done your research? While wedding registries may seem like a green light to sign up for every dish, appliance, and throw pillow of your dreams, making smart list choices will help ensure that your generous guests buy the items you can really use . . . and eliminate the need to rent a storage locker to stockpile your new stuff.

First up, we're serving up some tips on how to select the best dinnerware for your needs and lifestyle. Those plates, bowls, and coffee cups may seem awfully plain next to that shiny chrome espresso machine, but you'll end up using them more frequently than virtually any other item in your kitchen cabinets, so you'd better love them for the long haul. Ready to dish on dinnerware? Just read on.

Food Through a Microscopic Lens: The Art of Caren Alpert

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:24:05 PDT

Social network feeds around the world brim with food photography of all kinds; whether it's a quick memory of Friday night dinner or a Martha Stewart-quality holiday tablescape, we feverishly share online what we eat. Chances are we don't know what really goes into the food we're documenting. Wanting to take a deeper look into our cultural obsession with food beyond the five-star restaurants and cooking shows, Caren Alpert, a San Francisco-based photographer looks at the makeup of our food in a literal and technologically astounding medium. Using a scanning electron microscope, Caren captures the molecular essence of both natural and processed foods.

At a recent TEDx event, Caren showed us the results: high definition images that look more like alien landscapes than cake sprinkles and vegetables. From start to finish, the entire process of capturing the true structure of a food staple can take weeks to months, plus Caren must infuse colors into each photograph in post-production work. Take a look at a selection of Caren's work in the slideshow for an intimate look at items we consume daily and note the startling difference in the composition between artificial foods and those from the Earth. It takes the notion of food photography to a whole new scientific, and beautiful, level.

Photos courtesy of Caren Alpert

5 Apps to Get Gardening This Weekend

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:30:41 PDT

When April showers aren't prepping May flowers, we can be found in the backyard flexing our green thumbs. Since we're no professionals in the world of gardening, digital resources are a must in learning which plants will thrive in a specific climate and how to produce vegetables worthy of a farmers market. Download one of these five apps this weekend to get your Spring gardening in gear.

Landscaper's Companion ($6) - Need to know how to grow just about anything under the sun? With facts on over 22,000 plants, this app is your gardening go-to. You won't want to hit the garden store without downloading this.
Home Outside Palette ($2) - Draft a dream backyard to rival those on the pages of the most beautiful gardening magazine. Plot sections of produce, deck space, hammocks, or quiet meditation gardens to turn a drab backyard into a relaxation center.

See how your garden can grow with three more green apps after the break.

Brad Meltzer Talks About His New Heroes For My Daughter

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:11:19 PDT

"Where's my book?" In the two years since Brad Meltzer released Heroes For My Son, that's what the New York Times best-selling author has heard over and over from his daughter. Now, just a month before Mother's Day, Brad reaches out to his daughter and mothers everywhere with Heroes For My Daughter.

In his new book, the father of three profiles 56 people who he believes are worthy of the hero title. The collection of biographies and photographs spans Amelia Earhart and Lucille Ball to Mahatma Gandhi and Judy Blume. He's also introducing a line of inspirational clothing pieces featuring caricatures of the heroes. I recently spoke with the author about the new book; here's what he had to say.

LilSugar: Are there any crossovers between the heroes you picked for your son and the ones you have selected for your daughter?
Brad Meltzer: I did 50 brand-new heroes for my daughter. But there were six heroes that I felt were worth repeating from Heroes For My Son - a sort of hall of fame that I felt needed to be there for my daughter: Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Lucille Ball. Plus, I again included my mom. C'mon. It's my mom!

LS: What were the criteria you used to make your selections? What did it take for them to "make the cut"?
BM: To pick a hero, it's like the Supreme Court definition of pornography: you know it when you see it. But in the book, there's one thing every hero has in common. They all had to do this: help someone. Some people help thousands of people directly, like Marie Curie or Susan B. Anthony. Others help us by inspiring us, like Amelia Earhart. But you do have to help someone.

It’s the dream that links every single hero I picked for her. As I now often tell my daughter Lila, no matter what stage of life you're in, when you want something - no matter how impossible it seems - you need to fight for it. When you believe in something, fight for it. And when you see injustice, fight harder than you've ever fought before.

Keep reading for more about Brad's picks, including some little-known facts about the heroes.