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BellaTV: See a Reader's Red-Carpet Makeover

BellaSugar — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:14 -0700

In part two of our "I'm a Huge Fan!" makeover, Tracy visits the Benefit Brow Bar to get ready for her Robert Pattinson red carpet interview. Hear tips from the experts on how to get a flawless look for a big event. Watch now!

Red Carpet Ready for Robert Pattinson! Beauty Makeover for Remember Me Premiere

bellatv — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:50:31 -0700

In part two of our "I'm a Huge Fan!" makeover, Tracy visits the Benefit Brow Bar and cosmetics counter in New York City to get ready for her Robert Pattinson red carpet interview. Hear tips from the experts on how to get a flawless look for a big event. For part one of Tracy's makeover, check out our video here and follow the rest of her journey on PopSugarTV!

BellaTV: A Lucky Reader Gets a Hair Makeover

BellaSugar — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:54 -0700

PopSugar reader Tracy won an exclusive interview with Robert Pattinson at the NYC premiere of his new film, Remember Me. Follow along as she gets ready for her red carpet rendezvous at Sally Hershberger Downtown. Watch now!

Do You Brake For Beauty Mobiles?

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:06 -0800

Yesterday while hitting up the food court for lunch, I passed by a Bare Escentuals makeup station on wheels parked right outside of Sugar HQ. While I didn't have time for a "makeunder," I couldn't help but check it out. I also couldn't help but wonder if girl at the counter's use of the term makeunder meant that I was in dire need to tone down my look, or if it was simply BE lingo used as a nod to the brand's natural-looking aesthetic. (I'm guessing the latter.) How about you? Whether it's a mobile salon or a skincare station to-go, do you break for beauty mobiles?

Before and After: An Emergency Kitchen Makeover

Casa Community — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:38 -0800

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member 2ndFloorLiving of the Su Casa group:

Last week a shelf in my kitchen fell and broke pretty much all of my dishes. Here's a before shot with the infamous shelf. So over the weekend I rushed to IKEA and spent approximately $75 for this renter-friendly redesign.
To see photos of the kitchen after the makeover, read more.
What do you think? Not bad for a tiny kitchen with no windows and a 50-year old-oven I guess.

Here are some after shots:

I have my own home decorating blog where I wrote about this kitchen catastrophe (and its aftermath) in more depth. You can read more here if you're curious.

Have you had any of your own decorating catastrophes or makeovers at home? Be sure to add photos and tales to the Su Casa group!

Best of 2009: Bathroom Makeover

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:30:02 -0800

This year, we saw some awesome makeovers sent in by readers. When it came to bathrooms, though, you overwhelmingly loved Su Casa member Ckim8120's chic makeover of her bathroom. She did everything herself for a budget of less than $350. You have to check out all of the before and after photos. It really is quite spectacular! Ckim8120 also tells you how to do something similar with your powder room!

Before and After: A Traditional Swedish Clock Gets an Update

CasaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:10 -0800

Su Casa member dezignerwannabe recently decided to update her traditional Swedish Mora clock. In case you didn't know, these Scandinavian floor clocks were created near the town of Mora, Sweden, around 1750, after bad farming seasons forced the Mora farmers to find another way to earn income. Many of the clocks were decorated with painted faces, but now, hardly any of the original artwork remains on the clocks, and most have been painted over with inferior, rosemaling-type designs.

Since dezignerwannabe wanted to update the look and color of her traditional clock, she decided to go for it, and, as she wrote in the title of her post, "I hope I don't regret it but after so many years it needed an update."

To see the update, read more.

I, for one, can't see how dezignerwannabe would have any regrets over this update. The teal-and-gold paint combination with rosemaling designs was really holding this piece back, and while it stood out, it didn't do so in a positive manner. The real beauty in this piece is its gorgeous shape, and the simple, white paint update that dezignerwannabe gave it allows its beautiful curves to really stand out.

Have you made any updates to any home accents, like a clock, credenza, or cupboard? If so, then share it in the Su Casa group.

Before and After: A Bathroom Makeover For Under $80

CasaSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:00:33 -0700

Craftster member Nichola accomplished the admirable feat of making over her bathroom for under $80. Cheap, chic makeovers are always inspiring, and Nichola's bathroom definitely fits the bill. Before Nichola's bathroom got to this "before" status you see here, she spent three nights removing ugly, decrepit wallpaper that may have been original to the house. With this somewhat blank palette, Nichola went to work.

She notes, "Now, I really admire people who can use color, people who can grab a can of bright red paint and slap it on the wall, but I am not one of those people. I shamefully admit that I am one of those who grab a can of white, or off white and go to town."

Even if Nichola is shy of bright colors, she still pulled off an amazing makeover in more neutral colors. To see how it looks, read more.

Nichola hung a new mirror, added some furniture and accents (including that cool basket of dowel rods), painted, sewed and hung curtains, and crafted a silhouette portrait. She says, "In addition to being frightful of color I'm also cheap as can be and on a budget. Here's a rundown of my costs: $15, white eco friendly paint for the walls; $17, white floor paint; $35.99 mirror; $3.94, 2 metres fabric for curtains; $2, supplies for silhouette picture. Everything else was stuff from my stash (frames, vase, cotton to line curtains)."

The black and white palette looks very sophisticated, and all of the little touches are perfectly pulled off. Nichola notes that she's not quite done with all of the changes (how many of us home reno-ers ever are?), but that she's quite pleased with the results. As she should be! This bathroom looks fabulous!

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Before and After: A Country Kitchen Lightens Up

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:37 -0700

I spotted the makeover of this small kitchen in an 1895 house in Dutchess County, NY, in Country Living and felt really inspired. When your room is plagued with dated features like these knotty pine cabinets, sometimes it's hard to see the potential in a space - even more so when you've got only 180 square feet to work with.

Home owner Jennifer Vreeland saw beyond this dreary space, and chose to remove the cramped, wall-to-wall cabinetry in favor of two open upper storage units and a hanging pot rack. The change immediately opened up the space, making it feel airier and less claustrophobic. Top that with fresh coats of white and baby blue, and the space looked instantly lighter and more spacious. See the after photo and hear about her other changes when you read more.

Vreeland kept the country vibe with a slim antique farmhouse table and iron draftsman stools. She made the smart choice to go with a modern, streamlined sink and an oven in powerful sunny yellow, giving the room a touch of modernity and keeping it fresh. I love it! Do you?Source

Emo Style Makeover Is a Hot Topic

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:18 -0700

Embarrassing confession time: I was a teenage emo kid. Granted, this was in the Paleolithic era, so the scene was more about zine-trading and listening to Rites of Spring than, say, buying a Tokio Hotel tee at Hot Topic. Maybe that's why I am alternately fascinated and amused by today's adolescent emo kids. I admire their punky creativity, but the old lady in me can't help but think, "Oh man, you're going to regret those 6-gauge ear plugs someday."

Still, I love to play around with unusual hair colors and makeup, which is why Emo Style Makeover is such a fun time-waster. The kiddy game lets you take a fairly unassuming doll-faced cartoon and transform her into a pierced, wild-haired rocker girl. There are a few drawbacks - you can't change the skin tone, for instance - but if you want a no-commitment way to play dress-up, pop in the My Chemical Romance and have at it.