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Did you know that Billy Blanks is still kicking ol’ school? He just released a new series of DVDs and the other night I checked out Billy Blanks Amped ($17.99). I was impressed that the DVD wasn’t over produced and you could tell that the workout was shot in one take with many cameras, so the folks exercising on the DVD were working with you. Billy Blanks does not slow down. He has, however, Read more
Today is full of treats from The Hunger Games! First, we got to see the full tracklist for the soundtrack, and now we have the music video for one of the singles from the movie, "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift. Though there is no footage from the film, the video seems like it nails the tone of the books. Swift is dressed simply amid a woodsy, very District 12-like backdrop, and in the most Read more
If there were any Oscar nominees in the house tonight, they're likely putting in their requests for dresses as we speak. Monique Lhuillier's Fall collection was filled with the kind of full-on dramatic glamour the designer's become known for — the kind that would light up any red carpet. This season, Lhuillier hones in on her craft with a dark, sexy tilt. Cutouts, black and red lace, and edgier Read more
Olivia Palermo kicked off Fashion Week right with a styled appearance at last night's QVC runway show. The fashion pro outfitted an eclectic-chic evening ensemble, opting for her standout printed Tibi pants and a gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahnik heels to amp up the glamour. As always, it's Olivia's way of pulling together a variety of pieces that captured our attention; she succeeded in a cool mix Read more
You're still hearing wedding bells, but don't let the honeymoon phase distract you from reality. Money is a huge factor in relationships and if you don't tackle it from the start, it can start to shake the cornerstones of your marriage. Kathy Pickering, the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, names a few things newlyweds should be aware of come tax time: Filing Status: A Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that just makes me smile, so I thought I'd bring a little of that happy feeling into our home this year with a mantel update. I just adore typography so what better way to show my love. Typography, oh how I love thee...let me count the ways... The "I love you" heart print Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Every time a new image is released from The Hunger Games, fans react like it's a gift from their sponsor flying in by silver parachute. (If you don't know what that means, you still have 55 days to read the book before the premiere. But we have to admit, even we squealed a bit over this new picture, which shows Katniss before the Read more
Celebrity makeup artist and Vanitymark Cosmetics founder Brett Freedman has been guest blogging on BellaSugar for the past two months, but alas, all good things must come to an end. Thank you for your amazing advice and top tips, Brett, and we look forward to seeing your work on red carpets everywhere! With that said, we're proud to present Brett's last column, for which we know you'll be all Read more
The 2012 SAG Awards may have been the year of the headband braid, but there were plenty of amped-up ponytails and sexy waves as well. There were also lots of fresh, sweet makeup looks you'll want to steal for yourself. Check out 10 of the evening's most brilliant beauty looks, which are sure to add a bit of red-carpet glamour to your life. Read more
From thigh-high slits to skin-baring cutouts, there was no shortage of sultry style at the SAG Awards. Sure, décolletage has its place on the red carpet, but tonight A-listers swapped lower necklines for more unexpected skin-revealing accents. While some, like Lea Michele in Versace, amped up the sex appeal by showing a little leg, others, like Kyra Sedgwick in a fiery Pucci and Jayma Mays in Read more
