Running Sandals: Cool or Not?


Updated 01/05/11 9:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 31 comments

Running Sandals: Cool or Not?

The other day a runner ran past me (I was jogging, mind you) in a sandal. Stunned at the potential damage this person was doing to her lower body, I searched to find if such a thing as a running sandal actually existed. Turns out a few do exist, and I think I even found the exact shoe the runner sprinted past me in. Basically a running sandal is a supportive running shoe made into a breathable Read more

Protect Yourself From Bugs With Herbal Armor


Updated 06/21/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Protect Yourself From Bugs With Herbal Armor

Don't let a bunch of nipping mosquitoes keep you from enjoying your evening BBQ. Here's a 100% DEET-free bug spray called Herbal Armor made by All Terrain. It was clinically tested at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada to be 100% effective at repelling bugs for 2 hours, 95.8% effective for 3 hours, and 77.1% effective for 4 hours. So it's recommended that you apply it every 2-3 hours Read more

6 Dishes to Pack For a Picnic


Updated 05/27/12 11:00 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Foods to Pack For a Picnic

Summer is approaching, which means it's time for relaxing outdoor picnics! Packing for a picnic is no easy task; to make sure you don't pull a soggy, sloppy mess out of your basket when the time comes, it's essential to choose foods that pack well, can be made ahead, and benefit from sitting for a few hours or overnight. These six dishes all fit the bill; bring them along on your next Read more

Read Our Interviews With Halle Berry, Liya Kebede, Serinda Swan, and More


Updated 05/27/12 7:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories Week May 25, 2012

Get the inside scoop on celebrity beauty from our interviews with Liya Kebede, Milla Jovovich, Halle Berry, and Serinda Swan. An up-close look at all the best hair and makeup at Cannes. Calling all Geminis! These zodiac beauty buys will satisfy your dual personality. See tips for breaking your nail-biting habit. Discover the makeup brush you should be using to apply mascara. Well-groomed brows Read more

Expert Shares 3 Ways to Make Your Inbox Less Overwhelming


Updated 05/25/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Peter Walsh Organizes Emails

It's good to get rid of all the clutter in your life — at home, at work, and even on your computer. Dealing with too many emails can make you overwhelmed and less productive, because weeding through a mess of messages can feel like a herculean task. Organization expert Peter Walsh shared some great tips for better managing your emails: Archive all your emails: "Bite the bullet: archive—don't Read more

Megan Fox Steps Out and Covers Up During a Lunch Date


Updated 05/25/12 9:06 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Megan Fox Pregnancy Rumors Pictures

Brian Austin Green led the way for a rumored-to-be-pregnant Megan Fox in Los Feliz yesterday. The pair grabbed a bite and stuck close upon exiting the restaurant and heading back to their car. Neither Brian nor Megan have confirmed reports of her possible pregnancy, but her publicist was quick to cut an interview short when Steve Jones brought up the subject of babies. Baby talk may be off Read more

11 Iconic Frozen Treats to Make at Home


Updated 05/24/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Homemade Iconic Popsicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Novelties

Warm weather is here, and with it, the inevitable cravings for ice cream and other frozen treats. Sure, a scoop of organic sorbet could do the trick, but sometimes nothing beats a bite of chilly nostalgia best enjoyed on sweltering days at the community pool. If the tinkling tunes of the ice cream truck don't grace your neighborhood nearly enough, we've rounded up 11 iconic frozen novelties that Read more

Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower


Updated 05/22/12 6:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Stop Biting Your Nails Easily

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely Read more

Michelle Obama's All-American Apple Cobbler


Updated 05/23/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Michelle Obama Recipe For Apple Cobbler

Michelle Obama's first cookbook American Grown will be released on May 29, and we're cooking up some of Michelle's tried-and-true recipes like this apple cobbler, a favorite of President Obama. The First Lady has a unique, slow method of preparing this cobbler. She marinates the apples in their spicy, sugary juices overnight, then slow cooks the cobbler at a low temperature to gradually break Read more

Watch a Fifty Shades of Grey Parody With Selena Gomez, "Fifty Shades of Blue"


Updated 05/23/12 6:28 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Fifty Shades of Grey Selena Gomez Parody

Funny or Die is getting in on the literary and pop culture phenomenon Fifty Shades of Grey, and in their spoof of the sexy sensation, Selena Gomez plays a girl who's been a little too into reading the book. She develops an unlikely obsession with her decidedly unsexy house painter, Carl Blue (played by The League's Nick Kroll). Watch Gomez in "Fifty Shades of Blue" as the Anastasia-like Read more