Indoor Smokeless Cigarettes?


Updated 01/06/09 5:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 31 comments

Indoor Smokeless Cigarettes?

Smoking, thank goodness, is banned in most public places because second-hand smoke is a known health hazard. So crowds of smokers hang out on the streets puffing away since they are banned from doing so indoors. Well, what if cigarettes were smokeless? One UK nightclub, celebrity hangout Chinawhite, in London's Soho district, is trying out these new smokeless cigarettes. Made in China, the Read more

Light Cigarettes: Still Really BAD for You


Updated 07/11/08 6:37 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

 Light Cigarettes: Still Really BAD for You

I have heard the query recently - "Are light cigarettes better for me?" Interesting question, but I'm fairly certain we all know the answer to that one. NO - "Light" or "Low-tar" cigarettes are NOT better for you because they are still cigarettes, and they still contain nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar, and other toxic chemicals. Inhaling these poisonous toxins causes emphysema, and many kinds Read more

4 Wine Varietals You Should Know


Updated 05/16/12 6:57 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Vermentino, Charbono, Malvasia, Agiorgitiko

With the United States officially surpassing France in total wine consumption, wine drinkers aren't just about Chardonnay and Cab — they're into New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Argentinian Malbec, and Australian Shiraz, too. But beyond the usual suspects, there are plenty of grape varietals out there are that have flown under the radar. Take the time to seek them out, as they've got distinct Read more

Scarlett Johansson Loves NY (Her New Tattoo Confirms It)


Updated 04/25/12 11:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 25, 2012

Scarlett Johansson loves New York (according to her new tattoo) — HuffPost Style A six-step braided updo ideal for brides and beyond — Stylelist Coco Rocha endures yet another Photoshop debacle — Styleite The Princess of Monaco is sporting a brand-new pixie — The Cut Get a just-pinched glow with these blush and bronzer combinations — The Fashion Spot People names Beyoncé the world's Read more

Meeting My Sperm Donor


Updated 04/06/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meeting Sperm Donor

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more

Look to Try: Coordinating Shoes and Lipstick


Updated 04/03/12 1:35 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Krysten Ritter's Lipstick Look

At the L!fe Happens premiere, Krysten Ritter added a blast of color to her black and white Jenni Kayne ensemble by wearing orange-red heels. But it's what makeup artist Amy Nadine did next that took the entire ensemble up several notches. To complement the actress's eye-catching footwear, Nadine created a "strong and modern" makeup look that featured matching orange-red lips. Learn how to get Read more

How to Ditch Cigarettes Without Gaining Weight


Updated 10/27/11 7:41 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Quit Smoking and Not Gain Weight

Quitting cigarettes can be tough to endure; nicotine is so addictive. That's why we're thrilled to hear Jennifer Aniston is putting herself on the nonsmoker list. People reports that in a recent press conference Jen said: "And rumor Number two: no, we're not pregnant. It's just I quit smoking, so I've gained a couple of pounds." It's common when quitting smoking to put on a little weight since Read more

Jake Gyllenhaal Has a Brotherly LA Lunch With Peter Sarsgaard


Updated 06/13/11 1:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jake Gyllenhaal Pictures at Lunch With Peter Sarsgaard

Jake Gyllenhaal joined his brother-in-law, Peter Sarsgaard, for lunch yesterday near Venice Beach in LA. The guys are hanging out on the West Coast while Peter preps for Friday's debut of his action movie Green Lantern. Peter plays the bad guy in the blockbuster, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Much of the press so far has been handled by Blake and Ryan, but Peter got in on the Read more

Peter Sarsgaard Recalls Rejection by His Childhood Sweetheart


Updated 06/09/11 10:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Peter Sarsgaard Was Rejected by College Sweetheart

Peter Sarsgaard, star of the upcoming Green Lantern, is happily married to actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, but as the actor explained to Conan, love didn't always come easily to him. Last night, Peter told his tale of heartbreak. Back in his college days, he discovered on Valentine's Day that his childhood sweetheart had left him for a North Carolina Tar Heel basketball player. As he recounts each Read more

Banish Ugly Laminate Counters With One Easy Product


Updated 04/27/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Review of Rust-Oleum Countertop Transformations and Laminate Countertop Refinishing

Last week, I gave you a preview of Rust-Oleum's new Cabinet Transformations, an easy, affordable product which beautifully and durably refinishes cabinetry and furniture. I tested it out myself on a recent trip to New Orleans, and I'm convinced it's the greatest thing since sliced bread for those who are looking to affordably update kitchens. But where there are avocado-colored kitchen cabinet Read more