Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything? For those difficult-to-shop-for friends and family, gifting lovely vintage-inspired or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces is an excellent option. Dita Von Teese recently shared that she loves storing her makeup in vintage compacts and lipstick holders, and that's the impetus behind this post. So check out 10 lovely vintage-inspired (and Read more

As the release date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I approaches, we at Team Bella can't help but get caught up in all of the hoopla. And neither can the creative people who work their own magic on Etsy. See what we mean now. Read more

A visit to the App Store proves that there are more iPhone applications available than you could ever imagine. Among them are many amazing ones, but then there are some true duds. And when it comes to the beauty-related ones, there are some truly useful ones, like the SpaFinder, and there are some silly fun finds, like the Tattoo Shop one. It's the questionable ones, however, that are the Read more

Borrowing something can be the hardest part of following the "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" tradition, especially if you don't share a shoe size or taste in jewelry with your mom and close friends. So what's a girl to do? I have five clever ideas for getting your borrow on, so that even if you just can't bear the thought of wearing your aunt's totally-not-you Read more

As we kick off wedding traditions week here at Sugar HQ, I couldn't help but think of the old adage of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Each item from this Old English rhyme is meant to bring good luck to the bride, with "something old" meant to represent continuity with the past. If you're a bride-to-be, or if you're a friend or relative looking to make the Read more

Even if you don't live in Versailles, you can still have a wall of mirrors that is glamorous and statement-making — and it needn't cost a small, royal fortune. Come take a peek at 10 ways some savvy decorators have created wall mirrors at home and a few public spaces! Read more

These days, most trends are historically referential, be it in fashion, furniture, or even finance. But when it comes to mirrors, all the trends I've been spying as of late have been deeply rooted in the past. Think starburst mirrors, Rococo mirrors, tri-fold mirrors. So, if you're shopping for any of these, you might as well buy an antique or vintage mirror to save yourself a buck (usually) and Read more

Alexander Wang staged a dark and dramatic show tonight at Pier 94, setting the mood for a high-impact show complete with a tricky "runway" configuration, strategically placed mirrors, and our favorite highlight of the night, a surprise appearance from Gisele Bundchen. "I personally think he's a great guy, a great person, and he's always so sincere," said Bundchen. "He asked me and I'm very happy Read more

Taking us beyond the label's bandage dress, Max Azria delivered his signature sexy with rich equestrian details and a new sense of strength for Fall. For every curve-conscious silhouette, the strapped bodices and gladiator-inspired footwear counter with militant, almost dominatrix-feeling toughness. If it takes a confident woman to pull off Léger's more typical body-con wear, for this season's Read more

Your iPhone aspires to be a DSLR, so make the dream a (pseudo) reality with the iPhone Rangefinder ($65). We've talked about similar cases before, but Photojojo is offering up a complete iPhoneography system — the Rangefinder and three lenses (macro/wide, fisheye, and telephoto) — for just $99. Unbelievable! The Rangefinder isn't just a case though. It comes with extra bells and whistles Read more