Frédéric Malle's Scent of Mediterranean Nights


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Frédéric Malle's Scent of Mediterranean Nights

This light and sweet Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums Lys Mediterranée ($120) is one of those great scents that perfectly captures the warmth and excitement of a Summer evening. In fact, the high-end fragrance, created by famed perfumer Edouard Fléchier, is designed to evoke evenings by the Mediterranean seaside. Fléchier is probably best known as the man behind 1985's top-selling Read more

Beauty Marked! Your Favorite Summer Scents


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Beauty Marked! Your Favorite Summer Scents

After declaring Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June, I got to thinking about the importance of having a special Summer scent. After all, the change in seasons means finding a light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months. So for our latest Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you guys to Beauty Mark your favorite fragrances for when the weather gets warm. Read more

Bill Blass Parfum Concentree


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Bill Blass Parfum Concentree

Bill Blass Parfum Concentree ($150) is a sophisticated and fresh Summer fragrance. It has a strong floral, green-garden smell that is perfect for this time of year. I recently tried a sample of it, and I was happy and surprised that it kept its scent far longer than most perfumes. It is blended with neroli, galbanum, mandarin, hyacinth, lily of the valley, tuberose, and jasmine. The .7-ounce Read more

Beauty Mark It! Your Favorite Scent for Summer


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Beauty Mark It! Your Favorite Scent for Summer

On Monday, I declared Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June. Let's face it: No one wants to spend the Summer wearing a fragrance fit for Fall. But really, any Summer scent will do. The important thing is finding a special light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months. So for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I want to hear what Summer scent you Read more

Be Fearless. Every Day.


Updated 11/02/11 3:00 AM · Posted by Sponsor · 0 comments

Be Fearless. Every Day.

Have you wanted to attempt the little white dress (LWD) Summer trend but you're too scared it won't flatter your figure? Or have you been dying to talk to that adorable co-worker of yours but you haven't had the guts? Well, now is the time to throw yourself into life's experiences. And as you do, Secret will be there to empower you! With Secret Scent Expressions, you'll have the protection you Read more

Link Time: Vibrate Your Way to Sexy Lips


Updated 10/24/11 11:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For October 24, 2011

A lip exfoliator with a built-in vibrator — Refinery 29 Best bet: bleeding skull candle — The Cut 8 easy Halloween hairstyles — Real Simple MAC's Twig lipstick is a great transitional hue — Makeup and Beauty Blog How to do a natural-looking lip stain — InStyle The perfect Halloween scent — Temptalia Celebrity manicurist Dawn Sterling shares her top beauty tips — The Fashion Read more

Paul Walker Talks About Being Shirtless and "Accidentally Sexy"


Updated 10/17/11 4:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Paul Walker on Davidoff Cool Water

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but Paul Walker is a good-looking man. This is no surprise to anyone who's seen his blue eyes in films like The Fast and the Furious, and the sight of him running shirtless in the new Davidoff Cool Water ad campaign just drives the point home. But if Walker, 38, is even remotely aware of his sex symbol status, he definitely doesn't let on. While talking with Read more

What We're Sweet On: Charlotte Ronson's Texture-Building Styling Spray


Updated 09/08/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Charlotte Ronson's A Perfect Mess Styling Spray Review

We may be heading into Fall, but Charlotte Ronson is hell-bent on helping you keep your Summer-chic beach waves all year round. A Perfect Mess Beach Hair styling spray ($20)  — from the designer's newly released beauty collection — is great for creating tousled, textured beach waves on wet or damp hair. The formula includes sea salt as well as algae and green tea extracts, perfect for adding Read more

Kimora Lee Simmons Dishes on Scent, Style, and Getting Chic in a Flash


Updated 05/09/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kimora Lee Simmons Interview: On Lov Me Fragrance, Beauty, and More

Kimora Lee Simmons has a lot on her plate between her three children, her role as CEO of her own fashion and beauty lines, and her television show, Life in the Fab Lane. With the launch of her new scent, Lov Me ($28), I got the chance to quiz this busy star on her beauty secrets, how she comes up with her fragrances, and what inspires her creatively. To see what Ms. Simmons had to say, just keep Read more

Smell Sweet and Save 20 Percent at Pacifica's Online Sale


Updated 05/27/11 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pacifica's Online Memorial Day Sale

You probably equate Memorial Day weekend with scents like barbecue, salty waves, and fresh-cut grass, but now you can add lotus blossom, jasmine, and gardenia to that list. That's because eco-friendly brand Pacifica is celebrating the holiday with a special online sale. From tomorrow until Monday, all of its solid and roll-on perfumes will be 20 percent off, so you can stock up on Read more