Beauty Must-Reads From the BellaSugar Community


Updated 05/26/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar Community's Latest Must-Reads May 25, 2012

5 things you need to know about SPF — Beauty Starlet 5 gorgeous cheek and lip stains in this year's hottest hue — Blaq Vixen Beauty Chill out with this DIY cucumber toner — Beautiful Basics Haute hair accessories for your Memorial Day cookout — At First Blush View this step-by-step winged eyeliner how-to — Shine, Shimmer, & Sparkle Read more

What Would You Rather Spend Money on?


Updated 05/26/12 5:42 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fun Personal Finance Game

Spending money is very subjective; what some of us see as a necessity, others might view as a frivolous waste. Play our faceoff game and tell us which expense you're willing to spend money on. The choices are endless, from gym memberships to having a kid to premium cable channels; you never know what crazy matchup will come next. Pick which one you'd rather spend money on and see if your Read more

Our Ultimate Swimsuit Guide — Get the Best Fit For Your Body


Updated 05/25/12 6:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Swimsuit For Your Body Shopping Guide 2012

Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more

How to Rough It and Still Look Red-Carpet Ready


Updated 05/25/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Look Good While Camping

I love to camp. And I am, for the most part, pretty OK with whatever the wilderness throws at me. Not the case with everyone — including a few friends of mine who sometimes join me in the outdoor fun. I've learned from them that newbie campers have the most trouble with sleeping outside and abandoning their normal beauty and hygiene regimen. If you know someone like this — or if this is you! Read more

15 Sunscreens to Get You Through Memorial Day and Beyond


Updated 05/25/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Sunscreens For Summer 2012

Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more

Host a Star Wars Party That's Out of This Galaxy


Updated 05/25/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Star Wars Party

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how — a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule — be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the Read more

What Makes Chili Chili?


Updated 05/25/12 9:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Definition of Chili

Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more

Keira Knightley, Angelina Jolie, and More: Engaged Celebs and the Dresses They Should Wear


Updated 05/25/12 3:41 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Wedding Dresses Engaged Celebrities Should Wear 2012

We just heard the news that Keira Knightley and James Righton are engaged — and obviously we are already conjuring up images of the British beauty in something ultraromantic and lace-infused. Now that these celeb couples have put a ring on it, it's time to match up the season's most beautiful wedding dresses to each soon-to-be blushing bride. If there's one thing we know how to do, it's how to Read more

Link Time: Top Chef Masters Season 4 Lineup Announced


Updated 05/25/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Chef Masters Season 4 Lineup Announced

Top Chef Masters announces its season four lineup — Eater Meet bottarga, known as the poor man's caviar — Food52 Frito-Lay releases gluten-free chips — Delish See a magician pour beer from an iPad — Grub Street NY This $295 burger's got a diamond-encrusted toothpick — Zagat 50 new ways to cook chicken — HuffPost Food Get to know all of the country's regional BBQ sauces — The FN Read more