Etsy Find: Decorative Adhesive Labels


Updated 04/24/08 7:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Etsy Find: Decorative Adhesive Labels

For those of you who don't find organizing traditionally fun, I bring you Remake Decorative Adhesive Labels ($5 for 16). Filing away your utility bills? Organizing your pantry? Slap these beauties onto your file folders or flour, sugar, coffee, or even makeup jars, and getting your house into shipshape might actually be fun, or at the very least, chic. This set has an aqua, chartreuse, Read more

Casa Quickie: Sayonara Adhesive Residue


Updated 04/14/08 7:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Casa Quickie: Sayonara Adhesive Residue

Has the label on your brand new uterus vase left you with a sticky residue that's not so pretty? If you have one handy, you can scrape away the adhesive with a craft blade, but that could potentially scuff up your fab new home accessory. A simpler solution, though, is to rub the residue with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. That should kick the stick instantly. Read more

Wired Magazine Decodes Self-Tanner


Updated 07/31/07 4:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Wired Magazine Decodes Self-Tanner

I never would have expected this from the tech gurus over at Wired, but the magazine has deciphered the ingredient list of L'Oréal Sublime Bronze self-tanner ($7.81). It's interesting stuff, if only to see what all of those tongue-twisting chemical names really do. For instance: Dihydroxy Acetone: The star of the show. This carbohydrate reacts with the skin's amino acids, like arginine, in what Read more

Don't Be Shady! How to Choose the Right Sunglasses For Eye Health


Updated 05/25/12 7:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guide to Buying Sunglasses

Sunglasses aren't just for complementing your bikini while you lounge on the beach. They're a must for protecting your eyes from UV damage. Sunglasses also shield the eyelids and the skin around your eyes, helping to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer. But before you run out and drop a small fortune on a pair, here are some things to consider. UV protection is most important: UV rays can damage Read more

Our Ultimate Summer Denim Guide — The Best Fit, Silhouette, and Prints For Your Body


Updated 05/24/12 9:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Jeans Guide Summer 2012

Without a doubt, jeans are essential to any style-setter's wardrobe. But like any great fashion staple, there's a new batch of covet-worthy iterations and silhouettes to sift through every season. Thus, we've culled the latest and greatest, along with more classic styles, to offer up a well-rounded mix of cuts, prints, lengths, and everything else in between. But to make this denim rundown even Read more

A First Look at Versace's Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign: Donatella Would Wear Every Look


Updated 05/22/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Versace Fall 2012 Campaign

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story from our friends at Lucky! Summer officially arrives in less than a week but the Versace team is already thinking about next season. The brand just released its Fall/Winter 2012 campaign and although the clothes are technically for cooler weather, we wouldn't mind wearing them now. Read more

What's in Your Grocery Cart? Test Your Nutrition Label Know-How


Updated 05/16/12 1:37 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nutrition Label Facts

Anyone who's ever tried to decode a nutritional label at the grocery store is well aware that it can be an incredibly confusing task. And for those of us who think we've got it down pat . . . it turns out that the language used on those tricky lil labels is riddled with misleading terminology that may have you feeding your tot less healthy food than you think. Test your nutritional know-how, and Read more

Dairy-Free Ways to Get Your Chocolate Fix


Updated 05/18/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dairy-Free Chocolate Dessert Ideas

If dairy products don't sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I've done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that don't Read more

Coco Rocha Styles Up Cute Summer Outfits For Target — See All of the Looks


Updated 05/18/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coco Rocha For Target

Target enlisted model turned all-around fashion extraordinaire Coco Rocha as their May guest editor, styling up her must-have pieces from the retailer. With Summer on her mind, Coco created 10 supercute outfits fit for every occasion and there's no need to guess which occasion because she's labeled each outfit for you. For the "power woman," Coco paired mint green skinnies with a sharp blazer for Read more

Cannes Starlets Get Minimalist Chic For a Calvin Klein Fete — Who's Most Fab?


Updated 05/20/12 11:44 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Cannes Film Festival Calvin Klein Party Pictures

Our favorite style setters slipped into their chicest Calvin Klein cocktail wear for the label's Women in Film fete last night in Cannes. It's like watching Francisco Costa's collections come to life in a bevy of pastel hues and minimalist cuts as the guests stepped out to celebrate the occasion at Villa St George. Diane Kruger showed off a decidedly feminine shape in a fit-and-flare coral dress Read more