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Once, when spying the delicate silk lining inside an evening clutch, I thought of something a friend had said: The only true luxury is hidden luxury. Such is the case with the new Pottery Barn Verona Floor Lamp ($349). On the outside, it looks your average traditional floor lamp, with its brass fittings and dark, zinc-like iron shade. But, he or she who cozies up with a book beneath it will enjoy Read more
My man wouldn't allow the Chiasso Glam Table Lamp ($88, reduced from $198) within 100 yards of our home, so I'm hoping one of you can take it home instead. Cohabitation sometimes requires sacrificing the super-femme furnishings that I love, but knowing that I can decorate vicariously through you makes it all OK. This sparkling, disco-chic mirror has a playful shine that makes me glad I wound up Read more
You know what they say about mirrors, they being feng shui experts: mirrors ward off bad vibes. Hey, anything that wards of the bad guys and supplements my vanity is fabulous to me. But I'm not talking about mirrors for your dwelling, it's all about beautiful mirrored fashion goods over here. It's like taking a metallic and melting it so it becomes liquid shiny shiny. Did I mention with all the Read more
Lauren Conrad recently shared this devastating photo on Twitter, writing, "Mid-meeting three mirrors fall off my wall and explode all over my office . . . for no reason at all." What a bummer! I noticed that two of her mirrors are frameless, which can be trickier to hang than framed ones. Before y'all wind up in the same situation — poor thing! — I thought I'd give you the lowdown on how to Read more
We've all got fairy tales on the brain, as the very first Disney princess, Snow White, is having her moment in the sun. Two star-studded movies about Snow White, her evil stepmother, and those seven mining dwarfs are hitting the big screen this year. First up was the Lily Collins-Julia Roberts version Mirror Mirror, and come June 1 Kristen Stewart will take on the role in Snow White and the Read more
Julia Roberts and Danny Moder were arm in arm at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica last night. They paired up for Heal the Bay's Bring Back the Bay charity event, which also brought out Amy Smart, Ali Larter, and Julia-Louis Dreyfus. Julia wore a polka-dot Moschino jumpsuit to the fundraising gala, where she and her husband Danny were honored along with Amy for their leadership and Read more
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
We may talk a lot about iPhoneography in these parts, but there's no substitute for an "old-fashioned" camera in all its double-digit megapixels, HD video, and interchangeable lens glory. The latest in Sony's camera offerings comes from the brand's Alpha line: the NEX-F3, suited for a more casual photographer, and the SLT-A37, a DSLR kit for those who want to get a little more serious with their Read more
In the beauty world, your face shape can determine many things from your next haircut to your makeup tactics. Finding the correct measurement is a simple equation of proportions. While the most common shape is oval, others include round, square, triangle, diamond, and heart. Want to find out what category you fall into? Grab a mirror and follow these simple steps to discover your personal shape Read more
We're pleased to present this tip-tastic post from celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty, Mally Roncal. My BellaSugar beauties, you know what's hot? Perfectly defined peepers. What's most definitely not hot? Raccoon eyes. Nailing eyeliner is an art form — and of course, practice makes perfect. But don't think you have to spend hours in front of the mirror to get a flawless look. Read more
