Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/23/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

4 Steps to Achieving Better Brows in a Flash


Updated 05/22/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fill In Brows

The eyebrows are the frames for beautiful eyes (that means they are important). And now that full, bold brows are in style, having the right moves for filling them in is essential. Makeup artist Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy reveals her expert secrets to achieving your best brows. Form an outline: Start by using an angled brow brush to draw one long stroke underneath and above the Read more

The Makeup Tool That Will Change the Way You Apply Mascara


Updated 05/21/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Apply Mascara With a Fan Brush

You could argue that the eyes are the most important part of the face (windows to the soul and all that). For a makeup artist, never has a sentiment rang more true. The eyes are a canvas for many creative colors and techniques, but the last thing you want to do is taint your carefully applied shadows and liners with spidery or clumpy lashes. Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy admits Read more

See How We Restyled This IKEA Stool WIth Some Glossy Paint


Updated 05/21/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

IKEA Stool DIY Pictures

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more

Learn to Eye Contour in Two Simple Steps


Updated 05/16/12 4:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Contour Your Eyes With Eye Shadow

You have heard all about the benefits of face contouring, but do you know the makeup artist's secret for chiseled eyes? Find out how to contour eyes with these tips from Make Up For Ever Academy's Lead Educator in New York, Floriane David. 1. Start with a highlighter in a shimmering shade. Using a medium-sized makeup brush, concentrate a dot of this bright shade on the center of your eye. Read more

Soothe Sunburn With This DIY Recipe


Updated 05/15/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Remedies For Sunburn

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. It happens to the best of us, even with the best of intentions, and this week, Michelle tells us how we can alleviate a painful sunburn: Hi everyone, Each day it's getting a little sunnier and little warmer outside. It's nice to spend this time outdoors, and while it's also nice to get a little Read more

See Johnny Depp as a Vampire and More Dark Shadows Pictures


Updated 05/10/12 4:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Dark Shadows Pictures of Johnny Depp

We're just a day away from seeing Johnny Depp sink his teeth into his role as a vampire in Dark Shadows, and this new crop of photos is making us realize just how funny Tim Burton's latest might be. Not only does Barnabus (Depp) size up the rest of the cast like Chloe Moretz, Eva Green and Michelle Pfeiffer, but he also stares down a troll doll and tries to brush his teeth fangs. Check 'em Read more

"I Ruined Everything"


Updated 05/09/12 11:23 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Should I Trust Him?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! First off, I need to say that I completely understand that all the things that happened to me were my own fault and I need to work on myself. I have been with my BF for a year now and I am in love with him. He also (used to) tell me he is madly in love with me. Through this year I have seen Read more

Sharing (Your Pictures) Is Caring


Updated 05/03/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sharing (Your Pictures) Is Caring

We are living in a digital world and we of course are digital girls. No one understands that better than Best Buy. Their vast array of cameras is perfect for capturing whatever memory you're making, from that epic climb up Half Dome to a quiet candle-lit night in. Best Buy gives you the tools to share your best moments with friends and family, in real time. So whether you're Instagraming your Read more