eBay Find of the Week


Updated 02/08/09 6:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

eBay Find of the Week

Many times, all you need is a belt to make your outfit feel complete. Notice how this Peacock Feather Leather Belt, size small/medium, completely uplifted the model's ensemble. Not only did it cinch her waist, it also added dimension. Take it home and it will do the same for you. The current bidding price is at $26.99 and the auction ends on Thursday, Feb. 12. Good luck and happy bidding! Read more

Peacock Melamine Tray: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 12/01/07 7:42 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 28 comments

Peacock Melamine Tray: Love It or Hate It?

I was flipping through the latest Pottery Barn catalog when I came across this Peacock Melamine Tray (was $19 now $12). On one hand I think it's lovely and I absolutely adore birds. On the other, there's something rustic about it that irritates me to no end. I'm a bit torn, how about you? Would this tray find a place in your home? Peacock Melamine Tray: Love It or Hate It? Love Read more

Fab Finds of the Week: Sequin Shower


Updated 11/05/07 11:37 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Fab Finds of the Week: Sequin Shower

With the holiday season just starting to pick up, pretty sparkling metallics are popping up in stores more than ever. I've been a sucker for sequins ever since I was little, and it looks like you have a softspot too judging by your Fab Finds this week. They add a touch of glamour to everyday life, a sequin shower just makes you, well, shine inside and out. The Fab Finder of the week is Read more

A Trip to Marrakesh: Design Tips, Stories, and Inspiration From Maryam Montague and Her Phenomenal New Book


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marrakesh by Design Interview and Pictures

Moroccan design and decor may be a popular decorating trend, but for Maryam Montague, the woman behind the beautiful and popular blog My Marrakesh and the new book Marrakesh by Design, it's much more than that: it's a way of life. When Maryam isn't working at her main occupation as a human rights and democracy specialist, she's writing and photographing for her blog; managing her shop, Red Thread Read more

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever


Updated 05/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Blowout at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more

A Wedding Full of Moroccan Accents, Peacock Feathers, and Jewel Tones


Updated 04/18/12 9:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Moroccan Peacock Wedding Decor Pictures

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member mellie_608 from the Wedding Decor and DIYs group: For my July 2010 wedding, I wanted to do something with peacock feathers. While peacocks are native to South Asia, they are known to inhabit other areas and so I settled on the mystique of Morocco as a backdrop to feature beautiful peacock feathers and their gorgeous jewel tones. Hindu mythology Read more

Nicole Richie Will Be Designing a Collection For Macy's


Updated 05/08/12 1:56 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Nicole Richie to Design Macy's Collection

Macy's has nabbed Nicole Richie as the next designer for its Macy's Impulse capsule collection series. "With each collection I do, it all starts with music," said Richie. "Music is the driving force behind my inspiration." The limited-edition collection, launching online and in 100 Macy's stores in mid-September, is set to feature 30 pieces highlighting a mix of masculine and feminine pieces, via Read more

Speck's Latest iPad Cases Are Every Shade of Spring


Updated 04/25/12 10:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Speck FitFolio Cases For iPad

Speck released its new line of FitFolio Covers for iPad in deliciously bright Spring hues. The durable snap-on shell contains an adjustable flap to create multiple stand angles (depending on if you are typing on your lap or watching a movie). A smart magnetic cover turns the iPad on and off when you open or close the case. We're loving the punchy hues — especially the turquoise peacock color. Read more

Shawn Johnson Takes Us Inside Training Camp


Updated 04/16/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shawn Johnson Trains at Camp For the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more

Become a Color Connoisseur With Pantone's Pretty Palettes For 2013


Updated 03/15/12 2:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pantone Color Design Trends For 2013

According to the PANTONE VIEW home + interiors 2013 book, there are nine color palettes predicted to dominate interior design and furniture trends in 2013. A mix of muted palettes serve as the new classics while rainbow-inspired colors provoke bolder style statements. The first palette in Pantone's 2013 lineup, Connoisseur, draws from cool neutrals like alyssum white and beechnut green, Read more