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

The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up, but just because it's the 11th hour, doesn't mean you can't still find amazing gifts. So if you're a bit behind on your shopping list, no fret. See six quick and easy ways you can make it all come together now. Read more

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan knows makeup, especially when it comes to the holidays. This week, Michelle shares five great holiday-perfect ways to repurpose one lipstick: Hi everyone, No holiday look is complete without great lip color! With a single shade of lipstick, you can create a variety of beautiful lip looks fit for the holidays; all it takes is a little technique. Can Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. We've all been there. Between the endless aisles of glassy displays and intoxicating wafts of perfume, trying to navigate department store beauty sections can seem more like an Odyssean adventure than a pit stop on a Saturday afternoon. Awesome beauty gifts inspired by your favorite films So we spoke to Tawni Read more

Capturing fabulous family photos for your holiday cards isn't always easy, especially if you're wrangling little ones and pets for a sit-down photo session. You don't have to drop a fortune on professional sessions — you can DIY your holiday cards this year, save a bundle, and have some fun in the process. Make your family photo shoot go a little smoother by preparing your setting and camera Read more

Proof that beauty is as beauty does: For the second year in a row, BeautyBloggers.org is auctioning off gorgeous goods for charity. Last year, the group of bloggers and brands raised more than $5,000 to benefit Doctors Without Borders. This time, says auction founder Karla Sugar, the goal is to do even better. "In the spirit of the season, we wanted to make a meaningful donation to charity," she Read more

The wedding scene in Breaking Dawn Part 1 is enchanting, and Bella Swan's bridal makeup is one of the most flattering wedding palettes we've seen in recent history. Kristen Stewart's makeup artist for the film, Stacey Panepinto, gives us tips on how to get Bella's exact look, along with a glimpse at what it was like to work behind the scenes of the latest Twilight installment. See it all when you Read more

Pixi is known for its glimmery, radiance-boosting products and fairy mascot, so it just makes sense that the brand would partner with one of the most famous, sparkly fairies of all: Tinker Bell. Coming exclusively to Target and Boots next Spring will be PixiGlow, a Tinker Bell-inspired makeup line ($14 to $34) for the cheeks, lips, face, and eyes. "They [Disney] approached us saying we were all Read more

As a huge Harry Potter fan, I must admit my interest was piqued when I heard about a new book last month being compared to the magical series, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. To add fuel to the buzzy fire, the film rights for the book have already been picked up by Twilight's entertainment company Summit. After reading the enchanting, sensory love story (targeted for adults, I should add) Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: During London fashion week, I kept reading about "Video Games," a song by Lana Del Rey that was used in a few shows, most notably at Christopher Kane. And since fashion show soundtracks often foretell what the rest of the world will soon be listening to, I Googled the song and discovered "Video Games" to be a supremely lovely, Read more