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John Frieda's Quick Tip on Creating Instant Volume

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:00:31 -0800

Famous hairstylist John Frieda says that most people fall into one of two groups: those who are lacking volume and those who are looking to tame their frizz. I've got you covered on the latter, and as for the former, here's a quick tip from the legendary stylist on reviving limp locks.

If you have no time to wash and style your hair, you can pump up the look with three basic ingredients: a round brush, a blow dryer, and a volumizing product, like Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster ($6) or Oscar Blandi Volumizing Spray ($18). First, hold the hair straight up on dry hair and spray the roots. Next, take a small section from right behind the fringe, wrap it around the round brush, and blow-dry, concentrating on lifting the roots for volume. Finish off by grabbing subsequent sections of hair back toward the crown, and there you go. It's instant volume without too much effort.

Friday Fab News Round Up

FabSugarUK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:14 -0800

Top 10 fashionable faces to watch - Handbag
Selfridges to host garage sale this weekend - Grazia Daily
Liu Wen Is the First Asian Model Confirmed for the Victoria’s Secret Show - The Cut
Alexander Wang scoops Swiss textile award - Vogue
Stock up on Erdem, Manolo Blahnik, and Matthew Williamson artwork for £40 - Elle
Man charged with Cindy Crawford blackmail attempt - Marie Claire
Jimmy Choo in the windows at H&M – ready for tomorrow! - In Style UK
Harrods spotlights new talent online - WWD
Ode to Luella - Guardian
Naomi Campbell's "It" bag fetches 21,000 euros for charity - Independent

Proenza Schouler's Round Sunglasses: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:00:22 -0700

Proenza Schouler's sunnies aren't due out until October/November, but one sneaky little pair - these Round Optic Sunglasses ($310) - has already debuted at La Garçonne. The boys grew bored of the Wayfarer look - "Something about the simplicity of that shape against the face turned us on." Does it turn you on?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here!

How to Apply Blush For Your Face Shape: Round

BellaSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:46 -0700

Round faces like Kirsten Dunst's tend to be petite, so blush can look like an all-over wash of color instead of a natural flush if you don't have the correct application techniques. My friend Joselyn swears by these steps for the perfect blush:

Use a fan brush, which is great for accurate application on smaller faces, to apply blush in a boomerang shape, with the tips right under the outer corners of your eyes and the fullest part of the arc under the inner corners of your eyes.
Continue using the fan brush to fill in the boomerang.
Use a medium-sized brush to blend your blush, making sure not to sweep the color any lower than the bottom of your cheekbones and no further out than the ends of your eyebrows.
Apply a touch of blush along your upper temples and to the center of your chin to give your face a little more definition.

Hairbrushes: Round

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:00:11 -0700

Many a times, I have stood in front of the hairbrush aisle facing, to me, what seems like a zillion choices - flat, round, skinny, soft-bristled, and/or balls on the ends? It's enough to make the head spin right 'round. And cue the 80s music.

Are you confused on which brush to choose? Well, fret no more. All this week I'm featuring ins and outs of hairbrushes so that you can pick what you think is best for your lovely locks.

The round brush, which is known for delivering great curls and flips, also volumizes and straightens hair by providing an appropriate amount of grip while blow-drying. A larger diameter base will give loads of volume, and works well for longer styles, while a smaller diameter base will provide tighter waves, and works great on shorter styles.

Ceramic or metal brushes are a specialized type of round brush, working with the heat of your blow-dryer, allowing you to create styles and manipulate your hair much like that of a curling iron.

Try Spornette Pronto Round Brush ($12.99) or Umberto Round Brush ($12.99) for voluminous results.

Does Your Home Have Any Round Windows?

CasaSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:15:12 -0700

This round window is actually part of St. Margaret's Church, which is on the grounds of Westminster Abbey. I love the middle hinge that halves the window. Porthole windows are often seen on many homes and are popular features on Craftsman houses.
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Best Places to Visit For Cyber Monday Deals

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:46:58 -0800

Now that Black Friday is over, we can focus on the online sales of Cyber Monday! If you didn't dare venture out to your favorite store in the wee morning hours after Thanksgiving, the good news is that you can still score a killer deal today online. Trust me, there are a lot of us that won't dip our toes into the 4 a.m. shopping waters.

New to the Cyber Monday game? Check out my shopping tips from last year, then see where I'd point my browser today to cash in on the deep discounts and amazing savings below.

Amazon - Offering up great deals on gadgets and accessories, Amazon's Cyber Monday deals are totally worth the wait.
Buy.com - Buy.com has great deals year-round, but has some special prices on everything you need for your shopping list just for the holidays.
Overstock - There's Cyber Monday deals aplenty at Overstock that will satisfy all your shopping needs.

To see four more virtual stops you must make on Cyber Monday, just read more.

Offers.com - If you're looking for free shipping, or discounts for other retail sites, check out Offers for coupon codes.
Apple - Apple is offering up free shipping for any order over $50 for the holidays.
Expedia - Don't just buy trinkets and gadgets, get some cash off of your next vacation and no booking fees if you book on Cyber Monday!
Hotels.com - Get up to a $100 rebate when you book a hotel by Dec. 31.

Take Time Off to Guess These Wildly Popular Animal Sayings!

PetSugar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:00:37 -0800

If you're still in a food coma from yesterday, don't despair! I've rounded up six of our wildly popular, animal idiom quizzes for you to relax and click away through. Don't worry, elastic waistbands and/or (the cat's) pajamas are still welcome here for trivia time!

Horse Sayings	Fish Sayings	Chicken Sayings
Dog Sayings, Part I	Cat Sayings	Dog Sayings, Part II

Perfect For Earth Day: The 'Round the World Tamagotchi App

GeekSugar — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:02:00 -0700

Remember Tamagotchi key chains? The pets that you would have to care for 24/7? Well there's a free iPhone app called Tamagotchi: 'Round the World that isn't as needy as the original Tamagotchi but it will play, eat, poop and even dance. It's actually a relaxing game with loveable characters that allows you to make the planet a cleaner and more beautiful place!

There's also a paid version with more features for $5.99.

Haircuts To Flatter Your Face Shape: Part II, Round Faces

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:19:32 -0700

You may covet your favorite celeb's hairstyle, but if the 'do doesn't fit your face shape, you're likely to be disappointed. Hence, FABSUGAR's four-part series on the haircuts that best flatter your face. Welcome back for our second installment: round faces. (To read last week's advice on heart-shaped faces, click here.)

If you have a full, round face, you share your facial structure with Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey, Kate Bosworth, Cameron Diaz, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The shape is characterized by a round chin and lack of sharp angles. Round faces tend to be wider at the cheeks, with softer shaping along the jawline and forehead. Round faces need balance, which can be achieved with hairstyles that make the face appear longer.

The best styles for your face shape are ones that drape below your jawline and add a little volume on top of the head, like Gwyneth's above. For more coifs most likely to complement your face, read more

Soft, long layers are also pretty because they the appearance of a longer and slimmer face. The layers also reduce bulk and heaviness from the sides.

Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or side-swept. Go for wispy and tapered ends to de-emphasize the roundness of your face.

Try and stay away from blunt cuts if you have short hair. These only emphasize your round face.

Also, invest in a great boar's hair brush to keep your locks tamed. I suggest the Mason Pearson Handy All Boar Bristle Hair Brush, available here for $146.