10 Ways to Lighten Up Black Furniture


Updated 04/28/10 2:11 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

10 Ways to Brighten Up Rooms With Black Furniture

When it comes to furniture, I tend to gravitate toward lighter colors — birch, maple, white, and other safe, neutral hues. But I'm intrigued by those who use stark black furniture in their decorating, especially when the spaces aren't cold, dark, and masculine, but airy and warm. Whether it's a compromise with your housemate, or just your personal preference, your home may be stocked with black Read more

Inspired: Christian Dior's Fall 2010 Juicy Hues


Updated 07/10/09 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Inspired: Christian Dior's Fall 2010 Juicy Hues

Flipping through photos from Christian Dior's 2010 Fall Couture show, I noticed a theme of bright, juicy hues. As FabSugar noted, innerwear (corsets, garters, etc.) also played a major role, but considering how unpopular this corset-inspired chandelier was, I don't see lingerie motifs succeeding in the interior design world. These tangerine, pop pink, and chartreuse colors, on the other hand, Read more

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Takes Us on a Luxe Ladylike Picnic — See the Complete Collection Here


Updated 05/22/12 12:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Pictures

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more

4 Steps to Achieving Better Brows in a Flash


Updated 05/22/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fill In Brows

The eyebrows are the frames for beautiful eyes (that means they are important). And now that full, bold brows are in style, having the right moves for filling them in is essential. Makeup artist Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy reveals her expert secrets to achieving your best brows. Form an outline: Start by using an angled brow brush to draw one long stroke underneath and above the Read more

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Gemini (May 21 to June 20)


Updated 05/21/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gemini Beauty Products

Gemini isn't just one of the funnest roller coasters ever (Cedar Point for the win), but it also happens to be the third sign of the zodiac. Personality-wise, Geminis are known for their sharp wit and curious natures. And seeing that they're the sign of the twins, Geminis are therefore known for being dual-natured and complex. Think versatility and the ability to change direction to adapt to a Read more

Look of the Day: Bold and Breezy


Updated 05/21/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Colorful Maxi Dress Street Style

Fab reader MimisMuneca has us lusting after this gorgeously bright and breezy H&M maxi dress. More than that, though, she totally nailed the complete look by adding bold accents. Let's take a closer look. She paired a cool yellow clutch, statement gold cuff, and blue and green two-toned sandals with her aquamarine printed maxi dress. The sum of its stylish parts screams "Summer," and we're Read more

A Texan Take on Blueberry Muffins


Updated 05/18/12 2:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blueberry Corn Muffins

As a food enthusiast growing up in Texas, it was blueberry muffins for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. I always wondered what would happen if the two collided — which is why I created this a rich, buttery cornbread muffin oozing with fresh blueberries. It's subtly sweet and surprisingly light on the palate. With a sour pungency from the Greek yogurt and a bright, floral flavor from the Read more

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more