Get the Look: Bold Colors From Maybelline's 2012 Calendar


Updated 01/02/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Maybelline 2012 Trends For Home Decor

Every year, Maybelline puts out a calendar showcasing anticipated trends for the next year. BellaSugar has the entire gallery of photos from the calendar, but I was particularly drawn to the bright colors featured on this model. Sunshine yellow, grass green, and a color that looks suspiciously close to the Pantone 2012 Color of the year, Tangerine Tango, create a fresh and exciting palette. I set Read more

Peekaboo Inspiration and Playful Cutout Patterns


Updated 11/15/11 4:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cutout Pattern Furniture and Decor

I love it when clothing patterns take an architectural bent, incorporating cutout patterns that create major visual interest. This Slung Slash Tee ($88) is miles more interesting than your standard jersey piece, but just as comfortable and versatile. Furniture and home accessories also benefit from a little peekaboo intrigue. From chandeliers to elegant chairs, a little glimpse of the air in Read more

Manicure Monday: Get These Cute Lava Lamp Nails


Updated 09/12/11 10:21 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Nail Art: How to Make a Cute, Easy Drip Manicure

Making this adorable "lava lamp" nail art might look tricky, but it's actually exceedingly simple if you know a couple of tricks. All you'll need is a small, point-tipped object (like a pencil, ballpoint pen, or orange stick), plus your preferred nail polish shades and topcoat. To see how even the least manicure savvy among us can create this look without a hassle, just keep reading. Read more

Su Casa: KatyHarper's Finished Living Room


Updated 03/25/11 3:09 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Living Room Decorating on a Budget

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member KatyHarper from the Su Casa group: My husband and I have just moved into our new house, and I've finally finished decorating (for now, at least). The living room presented a bit of a challenge at first, because it's long and narrow. It's completely open to the dining room and kitchen, which is what I wanted. These rooms have a mix of new items, Read more

Color Me Orange All Over


Updated 07/20/11 2:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Orange Decor and Accessories

Orange is one of my favorite colors, and it makes a vibrant accent for all styles of interior design. I'm working on integrating the hue into my living room with peacock blue walls, but it looks just as fab in a white room, too. One of the design lessons I've learned lately is that whether you're bringing in color, texture, pattern, or a certain style to a room, you should make sure the accent or Read more

Oh Man: Tokyo by Kenzo


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Oh Man: Tokyo by Kenzo

Kenzo Parfums has a new spicy fragrance for guys called Tokyo by Kenzo. The inspiration behind it was the colorful neon lights in the hyperactive metropolis of Tokyo. The ingredients in the fragrance are meant to resemble the colors in the night skies. For example, the black buildings are reflective of nutmeg, clove, gaiac wood and cedar, the red lights are bitter orange and pink pepper, the Read more