Healthy happy you.
Remember that scene in Legally Blonde where Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) wins her court case because she knows the scientific breakdown of the chemicals involved in a permanent wave? Now you, too, can be a beauty scholar, with our weekly vocabulary lesson, the Bella Glossary. The glossary term of the week is the orbital bone. I've gotten several questions about this term, as it often shows up Read more
Since St. Patrick's Day is March 17th, why not eat something that's green and loaded with good stuff (instead of the green bagels like they have at my bakery)? Kale is a member of the same family that you'll find broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and cauliflower in, so you know it has got to be good for you. Not only is kale healthy, it's considered to be one of the most highly nutritious Read more
"Oh my - I'll try not to cry but there's a sty in my eye." I used to say that all the time when I was in junior high; my hey day of sharing eye liner and mascara. One too many styes made me wise up and use my own make-up. What exactly is a sty, anyway? A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of your eyelid. The gland gets blocked, the oil produced by the gland backs 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
Altuzarra's Middle-Eastern inspired collection included a Couture Grunge beauty look, which was all about the eyes. Besides foundation, the only other makeup applied was double-winged eyeliner, which formed drops at the tear ducts, reminding us of a swan-esque creation. We went backstage and were able to catch this eye-catching transformation for ourselves! Makeup Concept: Tom Pecheux, MAC. Read more
Stereotypical Valentine's Day makeup is all about bombshell sex appeal, always with the same combinations of red and black. This year, try something fresh with romantic pastels instead. Celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman shows us how to use soft, shimmery pastels for date-night eyes, flushed cheeks, and glossy lips. It's a look sweeter than conversation hearts and pretty enough for any Read more
A smoky backdrop and a slinky red gown set the stage for Jenny Packham's '40s-inspired collection of sequined, curve-conscious evening wear. Once the mellow jazz kicked in, Packham's perfectly coiffed film noir girls hit the catwalk in a bevvy of the designer's era-infused shorter frocks — all with bow-tied red or black belts — hitting that pitch-perfect styling note between pretty and sexy. Read more
Here's an Adele song for every problem life might throw at you — Huffington Post New Jersey's state senate passes gay marriage bill — The Daily Beast Valentine's Day dates for newly engaged couples — YourTango The dos and don'ts of PDA — CollegeCandy 10 reasons to love small boobs — The Frisky Disturbing tweets from Chris Brown's female fans — Slate The Vow tops the box office — Read more
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air, and more and more hot stars are getting vocal about their girlfriends and wives. While we love seeing our favorite sexy actors get romantic onscreen, but it's even more aw-inducing when they gush about their real-life significant others. See some of the sweetest quotes from celeb eye candy over the years on their one and onlys! Read more
Drawing inspiration from Victorian-era scrapbooks and abstract expressionists, Preen's Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi crafted a set of clean, cool silhouettes washed in bold color, florals, and collage-like prints for Fall '12. It's a cool-girl juxtaposition that plays out in this collection — minimalist separates dressed up in textured, overlapping prints and sequins create an almost Read more
