Pretty, Purse-Perfect Solid Perfumes


Updated 01/17/12 7:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pretty Solid Perfume Ideas

Solid perfume has been popular since at least ancient Egyptian times, and for good reason. It's eminently portable, won't leak, and the base makes for soft, skin-flattering scents that don't give bystanders a headache. Solid scents get a bad rap as literal one-note affairs, but the five following fragrances are as beautiful as the tins they come in. To see which scent you should be carrying Read more

Aftelier Has Achingly Lovely Solid Perfume Compacts


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gorgeous Solid Perfume Compacts From Aftelier Perfumes

Meet my newest love: this beautifully rendered vintage solid perfume compact ($300) from Aftelier Perfumes. If you, like myself, have an extreme weakness for petite, elegant fragrance keepers, the luxe antique cases at Aftelier are worth more than a glance. They're also likely to make you stare longingly into your wallet wishing additional funds would appear there, but if you're looking for Read more

Burt's Bees Makes Cheap, Natural Perfume Now


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Burt's Bees Premieres New Natural Solid Perfumes

I love a good solid perfume; they're more subtle than atomized formulas; the oil and wax base makes them last longer; they're hydrating; and they're usually less expensive. So imagine my delight when I found out that Burt's Bees has debuted four new $10 solid fragrances. Only Lush's solid perfume sticks rival them for low price point, and the Burt's products actually have fewer chemical Read more

Crazylibellule & the Poppies Steps Back into the Roaring '20s


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Crazylibellule & the Poppies Steps Back into the Roaring '20s

It's been a while since I've written about Crazylibellule & the Poppies CrazySticks, which are so French, so travel-friendly. The line of delicately crafted solid perfumes was created in 2005 by one of the cofounders of Sephora. Each of its ultrafeminine scents, which are free of alcohol, parabens, and artificial colors, provides 269 swipes per stick. Not too bad, eh? And next week, the brand Read more

Crazylibellule & The Poppies: Shanghaijava Solid Perfume Collection


Updated 04/26/07 12:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Crazylibellule & The Poppies: Shanghaijava Solid Perfume Collection

New to the US after much awaited anticipation are Shanghaijava Scent Collection of Solid Perfumes by Crazylibellule & The Poppies, $16. Previously sold in Paris specialty stores, these adorably packaged solid fragrances come in girly-girl wrapped tubes made from sturdy paper and are priced extremely well. They are just slightly larger than a tube of lipstick (five grams) and they won't Read more

Phi-nomenal Smells Phenomenal


Updated 02/01/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Phi-nomenal Smells Phenomenal

Did you know that of all the senses, the sense of smell reaches the brain first? This is why pure essential oils enhance mental and emotional wellbeing. They also support our immune system, prevent illness and aid in recovery. As holistic medicine, essential oils are both a preventive and active approach to treating and generating physical and emotional energy. So why not get these benefits out Read more

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Taurus (April 21-May 20)


Updated 05/18/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Taurus Beauty Products

If you're a Taurus, you can be described as patient, decisive, and reliable. And while you're likely a lover of luxury, your practicality ensures you won't take your need for quality goods to levels of excess. When times are tough, you may be considered temperamental and resentful, but your warm-hearted nature makes up for it in the long run. Famous Taureans include: Janet Jackson, Rosario Read more

What You Shouldn't Put on Before Yoga Class


Updated 03/16/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What You Shouldn't Wear to Yoga Class

Black leggings? Check. Cute tank top? Check. These are musts when it comes to taking a yoga class, but aside from these clothes you shouldn't wear to yoga class, check this list to find out what else you shouldn't put on. Lotion: Slathering on hand lotion is something we do every day, but be careful not to put it on right before a yoga class. As soon as you begin to sweat, your hands will Read more

Week in Review: Golden Globes Beauty, Winged Eyeliner, and Eco-Friendly Products


Updated 01/22/12 3:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories of the Week Jan. 22, 2012

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: The top 10 makeup looks from the Golden Globes. Red-carpet hair secrets worth copying. See birthday girl Betty White through the years. All about The Hunger Games nail polish collection, Colours of the Capitol. How to avoid three ways you may be damaging your Read more

8 Great Hanukkah Gifts: Night 2


Updated 12/21/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hanukkah Gift For Night 2

Hanukkah focuses on lights, but that doesn't just mean candles. The warm gleam of gelt is a big part of lots of people's childhoods, so if you want to give a gift that's sophisticated and pretty but sentimental too, going for the gold is an excellent idea. This pretty solid perfume token ($30) from Bond NYC is a great option that delivers a lot of luxury and festive flair. It's a clever, Read more