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Giveaway of the Day! $50 Sephora Gift Card

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 23:30:24 PDT

To celebrate the very exciting launch of BellaSugar, we're giving away a different product every day in May, thanks to our very generous friends at Sephora. A big congratulations to Sugar_me_sweet, who won yesterday's giveaway for the Best of Sephora Beauty Insider Kit.

Today's giveaway is a $50 Sephora gift card, and the timing couldn't be better, because Sephora's new summer catalog is hot off the press. The cover features a beautiful bronzed makeup look that will be a must-have in the warmer months. So if you win and you're looking for a way to spend your $50, check out this guide to all the products you'll need to get the look.

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comment section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 16, and we'll announce the winner when we post the next giveaway. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. Also, you must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, just click here. Good luck!

George Wins, Leo Honors Martin, The Help Gets a Hand, and More at the Critics' Choice Awards!

Katie Henry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:57 PST

The Critics' Choice Awards took place in LA tonight and recognized actors, actresses, and films released over the past 12 months. George Clooney took home the top honor of best actor, beating out friends Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling. He was joined at the event by his girlfriend Stacy Keibler and thanked his fellow The Descendants castmates during his heartfelt acceptance speech. The Help was recognized for outstanding ensemble cast with Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer each going home with an individual nod for best actress and best supporting actress respectively.

Leonardo DiCaprio took the stage to honor his mentor and film director Martin Scorsese with the Music + Film award and Bob Dylan also paid tribute to Scorsese with a song. Leo brought along his dad George to the dinner, while the actor's girlfriend Erin Heatherton is currently shooting the upcoming Victoria's Secret Summer catalog. The Artist was the biggest winner of the evening with four awards. Ryan Gosling missed out on the celebratory event, however, his suspenseful flick Drive was crowned best action movie while Bridesmaids won best comedy and Rango earned the title of best animated film - check out the entire list of Critics' Choice Awards winners! The awards season is just getting started and don't forget we'll be covering the Golden Globes on Sunday so stay tuned for more fashion, news, and interviews from Hollywood!

Rosie Breaks Out Her Bikini For Another Romantic Day With Jason

Katie Henry — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:29:12 PST

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was back in another sexy bikini in Miami yesterday, enjoying a beautiful day lounging by the pool. She was briefly joined by her boyfriend, Jason Statham, who greeted her with a loving hug. Jason and Rosie capped off 2011 with a loved-up afternoon at their Florida luxury resort and it seems their romantic gestures are carrying into the new year.

Rosie and her fellow Victoria's Secret Angels are prepping to shoot the annual Summer catalog. It's likely we'll see Rosie, Miranda Kerr, Erin Heatherton, and Chanel Iman modeling a rainbow of swimwear in the weeks to come; however supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio may not be able to join in the fun, since she's expecting her second child this Spring.

Pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio Hits the Beaches in Brazil With Her Baby Bump

Katie Henry — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:55:38 PST

Pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio was back on the beach in Brazil yesterday showing off her baby bump in a bright, yellow bikini. The supermodel announced she's expecting her second in the Spring, and shared a photo of her growing belly on Facebook. Alessandra is no stranger to wearing sexy outfits, and was one of the lucky Victoria's Secret Angels chosen to walk the runway in this year's holiday show. We'll have to wait and see if she joins her fellow Angels Miranda Kerr, Erin Heatherton, and Karli Kloss in February to shoot the retailer's upcoming Summer catalog.

Sugar Shout Out: See the Actors Balancing Acting and Directing

Katie Henry — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:55:48 PST

Artists and DIYers Transform the Ubiquitous White Lawn Chair

Elka Karl — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:00:00 PDT

In any town, nearly anywhere across the world, you're likely to come across the ubiquitous white plastic lawn chair. This monoblock design can be stacked, left out in the rain, easily transported, and used for a variety of outdoor events, from tailgating to backyard parties. That said, it's a chair that I am endlessly tired of looking at - and I'll admit, there are a couple of these chairs hanging out in our basement. Given that we're into the Summer season, you can guarantee that you'll see many of these chairs around your neighborhood. If you're tired of looking at them, take heart. I've been wowed by the ways that artists and DIYers have taken inspiration from this rather uninspiring chair (you can see many of the redesigns lovingly cataloged on Functional Fate). Here are some of my favorites, from both the worlds of high art and everyday DIY.

10 Productivity Tips and Guides That'll Help Alleviate Stress

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:10:59 PDT

Mondays are almost always manic and seem especially rough when they mark the start of a month. Manage your stress this month- and better enjoy the last magical moments of Summer - by taking some time early in the month of August to organize your technology so it can help you stay on track. Here are some helpful techie guides to help you get through the month.

Email Yourself Important Numbers - Send yourself an email with that locker combo, to-do list, holiday gift guides, and your brother-in-law's shoe size so you always have the deets in your email archives.
Use Your Cell Phone's Camera to Make Your Life Easier - Having a cell phone with a camera isn't just a fun feature - it can make your life easier and help you remember little things you'd otherwise forget.
Download Productivity Apps - Stay on track with the help of automatic reminders and to-do lists.
Guide to Getting Organized Online - With the plethora of websites and programs designed to keep you organized and on track, there's really no excuse for being disastrously unorganized online.
Followupthen Email Reminders Keep You on Task - Stay on top of personal to-dos or work assignments by sending yourself an easy, automatic reminder with a deadline to get it done.

Get the rest of my tips after the jump.

Find Perfect Wedding Day Décor at Olive & Cocoa

Elka Karl — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:00:09 PDT

While online shop Olive & Cocoa has plenty of pretty offerings, including jewelry, baby products, and gifts for guys, it's Olive & Cocoa's beautiful wedding décor that's really captured my heart. Of course, these gorgeous baubles and tabletop finds don't necessarily have to be served for a wedding reception - use them at a Summer party to create your most fabulous fete yet!

One of my favorite pieces in Olive & Cocoa's collection are these charming Petite Glasses With Caddy ($78, top left). Now you can ask your sweetheart to fetch drinks for the entire gaggle of bridesmaids without worrying he'll drop a single glass. This caddy comes gift wrapped in a handcrafted wooden crate with ribbon, and consists of two wire caddies holding eight small glasses. Perfect for sangria or sharing a nice bottle of pinot.

Another must have on my list is the set of Bubble Placecard Holders. ($98 for 12). They'd be perfect for table settings at a wedding or at a formal dinner party. You could also forgo a center table arrangement and add flowers to these holders instead.

To shop the rest of my favorites, just click on each image. For more ideas you can order a catalog, and don't forget to check out Olive & Cocoa's greatly discounted clearance products!

Adriana, Alessandra, & Candice Talk Bikini Shoots, Exotic Vacations, and Self Tanning at Ladies Luncheon For Victoria's Secret

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:14:00 PDT

Victoria's Secret models Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanapoel unwound over a ladies luncheon at the Fig & Olive restaurant in LA yesterday after showing off some of the brand's latest bikinis for the press in the morning. Candice swapped her swimsuit for an Isabel Marant dress, while Alessandra sported Stella McCartney. The fun continued for Adriana, Ale, and Candice afterward at a bash with Miranda Kerr, but first they shared with us all about their self-tanning secrets, favorite vacation spots, and why those catalog cover shoots aren't always as glamorous as they're cracked up to be! They said:

Candice on where they shot this year's catalog: "Turks & Caicos, St. Barts, and Anguila. Anguila was amazing because we shot the stringkini in this cave. The photographer, Russell, he kind of pushes us to do cool stuff. And you're scared, but it's amazing. Some of the camera guys swam under [the rocks]. I didn't. I was scared because [the tide] was pulling. I had to do my own hair and makeup, and stand on a rock like, 'Ahh!', because the makeup team didn't want to get near. I was holding on to one of the assistants, because of the waves, to stay up."
Adriana on her favorite way to get a Summer glow: "I like self tanning. I like it. First, you know, you protect your skin and you're not so exposed. Second, with self-tanner you have control. Sometimes you like the darker hues or lighter, or you can just focus on different parts of your body."
Adriana on whether she's had self-tanning disasters: "No! I'm really careful. Maybe because I'm Brazilian I'm a tanning expert!"
Candice on her skin secrets: "A light microdermabrasion gets all the dirt and everything from traveling. [Skin] gets so dry and irritated in the air. But the best thing is to go to Brazil for a week each month. [Laughs] I also have this rosewater spray. It's so calming. When your face is rubbed a lot and you take your makeup off a lot, it's great."
Alessandra on her favorite tropical getaway: "I love St. Barts. St. Barts really glamorous. You have everything, you can shop there, you can go to the beach and there's empty places. And the food is amazing, because it's French food. It's my favorite spot in the Caribbean."
Adriana on her family's Summer vacation plan: "Maybe Sicily. We haven't decided yet...I'll have all my bikinis lined up....I love the stringkini. Small! When you're in the sun, I don't like to have big tanning lines, I like them small. It's not attractive."

Images courtesy Michael Gardner for KCD Worldwide

10 Ideas For Decorating With Soda Crates

Mandy Harris — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:05:52 PDT

Pottery Barn has jumped on the vintage bandwagon in recent seasons with its line of "found" objects, from classic typewriters to old cameras. My favorite items, though, are the vintage wooden soda crates ($24) featured in sunny, outdoor settings in its Spring and Summer catalogs. The cheerful wooden crates (which you can often find for much cheaper at flea markets and antique stores) have so many more uses than just barbecues by the beach - there's a place for them in almost every room in your home! Ready to bring some pop into your life? Read on.