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Celeb Style: Sienna Miller

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:22 PDT

Sienna Miller made my Summer. Besides all her unique G.I. Joe premiere outfits, she's been jazzing up the streets in her Rupert Sanderson Joyce Oxfords (approximately $487). At a Broadway photo call in NYC, the actress wore a fresh blue and white striped tee, black leggings, and a black boyfriend blazer. The outfit needed a hint of color and the red beaded necklace did the trick.

Filtre Knit Boyfriend Blazer - Sold Out	H81 Patsy Striped Racerback Tank - Sold Out
Sanctuary Lounge Legging - Sold Out	Cool, Casual by Slow and Steady Wins the Race Lace Oxford - Sold Out
Sterling Silver Coral Necklace - Sold Out	Deena & Ozzy Moto Satchel - Sold Out

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

Product Review: The Sanctuary Salt Scrub Bar

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:14 PDT

There are so many bath and body products to choose from - sometimes it can just come down to the most pleasing aroma. Before I even opened The Sanctuary Salt Scrub Bar ($7), I could already smell amazing scents wafting out from under its plastic packaging. At that moment, I just knew I was going to like it.

This substantial (and long-lasting) scrub bar produces a creamy lather, never feeling too tight or drying. It also has built-in sea salt and loofah fibers, which feel gentle. There's no harsh "ouch factor" here. As for that scent? It's sexy spicy - in a word, alluring. Powdery, but not sweet, it carries notes of patchouli without being too musky. The aroma does linger, but in a refreshing kind of way; it won't annoy your seatmate on the bus ride.

The Sanctuary, which is an actual spa in London's Covent Garden, has been making women feel and smell amazing for over 30 years. Originally many of their clientele consisted of dancers who performed close by. I can see why - I'm feeling a little extra zip in my step these past few days myself.

See reader reviews of this product and add your own!

Good, Better, Best -- Cargo Pants

PopSugar — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:02:21 PDT

They're one of our favorite must-have wardrobe staples -- comfortable, casual and still tres chic. How much you pay for them is up to you!

The Good
Old Navy is the old standby when it comes to inexpensive, casual weekend wear. These pants are available for $29. Sturdy, solid and oh-so wearable, whether to the grocery store, the movie theater or the mall.

The Better
Sanctuary's Drift Pant is available from Shop Intuition for $135. Slightly dressier than the Old Navy version, the belted bow gives the classic cargo pant an updated and feminine touch.

The Best
Saks Fifth Avenue is offering this Juicy Couture version for $220. Trimmed with tassels and paired with a Juicy Couture camouflage tee, it's the perfect Hamptons weekend getaway outfit!

Which pair is perfect for you?

15 Romantic and Feminine Bedrooms

CasaSugar — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:20:16 PST

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, and whether you share it with someone or not, there's always room for a little romantic, feminine style in this most private of spaces. I've rounded up a variety of styles, from modern to traditional to bohemian chic, that reflect a feminine sensibility. Keep clicking for 15 gorgeous rooms that will have you dreaming of redecorating.

House Tour: Interior Designer Noa Santos's Bold and Vibrant Gramercy Apartment

Elka Karl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:00:48 PST

With influences ranging from Coco Chanel to Robert Venturi and Tony Duquette, interior designer and founder of 50 for Fifty Noa Santos's style is modern, fearless, and refreshingly lacking in minimalism. Noa's business, 50 for Fifty, charges clients $50 for 50 minutes of personal design consultation, making the possibility of interior design much more accessible to a range of renters and homeowners interested in creating a stylish home.

Noa explains: "50 for Fifty is a chance for me to help young New Yorkers like me who are fighting to make it here. Everyone deserves to love where they live, no matter how much they make and I’m determined to make interior design accessible to those who really need it. Before I started 50 for Fifty, I did some work for a few friends and saw how, by creating a space they loved, their lives changed- they enjoyed coming home, they entertained more, they were more organized. Young New Yorkers have so many challenges to face in this city - creating a home shouldn’t have to be one of them."

Noa recently opened up his home to CasaSugar readers, sharing a sense of his style and some of his tips for creating a vibrant, personal sanctuary, no matter how big or small your decorating budget may be.

All photos courtesy of Francisco Aguila

5 Festive Ways to Find Intimacy During the Holidays

Annie Scudder — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:55:56 PST

"Getting through the holidays isn't always easy, especially when it comes to your relationship," admits sexual health expert Dr. Hilda Hutcherson. Despite the challenges, the director of the Center for Sexual Health at Columbia University and co-author of the new Seasons of Love ebook believes the holidays actually provide an opportunity to improve your relationship. We caught up with Dr. Hutcherson, and she gave us five tips for turning the stressful season into a sensual one. Here they are:

Make time for date nights. "Just as you set aside time on your calendar for a cookie swap and office party, reserve at least two nights just for you and your partner," advises Dr. Hutcherson. And she suggests letting Winter inspire your date ideas. "Take a walk to admire the decorations in your neighborhood and keep warm with a cup of hot chocolate," she says, or "grab an hour or two and go ice-skating at a local rink."
Use sexy stocking stuffers. "Who says toys are just for kids?" Dr. Hutcherson asked us. She thinks we should spice up our stockings. "For the more tame, grab massage oil and some candles; they will not only set the mood for more romance, but a soothing rubdown can ease even the most tense of partners." As for the adventurous givers, "a vibrator is sure to get her engine revving and rid her mind of any Yuletide blues. Looking to fall somewhere in between? Take it up a notch with an arousal gel to heighten sexual pleasure and sensitivity, like the new K-Y Date Night Packs."
Make sexolutions. "We take the time to focus on our finances, waistline, and jobs come Jan. 1," says Dr. Hutcherson, "but why not our relationships?" Her tip for making them last: "Take small steps and gradually build up to a great result. For instance, don't make a promise to have more or better sex, be more specific - have sex once a week, try out a new position once a month, enjoy a date night twice per month."

Keep reading for two more sensual suggestions from Dr. Hutcherson.

Cute Alert: Sweet Little Sloths

PetSugar — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:29:36 PDT

I have always had a certain affinity for sloths. This video is from Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. The good people at Aviarios del Caribe provide a home for sloths who are recovering from illness, injury or who cannot survive independently in the wild. I would love to check out the sanctuary and kick back with these little guys for a while!

Adorable Rescued Circus Cats

PetSugar — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:21:00 PDT

Lions and bobcats are just a few of the animals the Wild Animal Sanctuary rescues. The nonprofit is home to over 290 large carnivores, including bears, tigers, and wolves as well. Take a look at some beautiful cats that were rescued and now call this 720-acre refuge their home.

This Winter, Hit the Swiss Slopes at New Hotel Nira Alpina

Elka Karl — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:20:24 PDT

For the alpine sports enthusiasts with a keen design eye, Switzerland's new hotel Nira Alpina, a glass-and-timber-built mountain sanctuary, is the place to be this Winter.

From award-winning hotelier MPS Puri, Nira Alpina is the only hotel in Switzerland's Engadin Valley to offer guests a true ski in, ski out experience. Just five kilometers away from the Swiss resort town of St. Moritz in the village of Silvaplana, Nira Alpina's location grants guests access to some of Switzerland's highest mountains, including Corvatsch, the highest mountain in the upper Engadin skiing region.

With 120 kilometers of ski runs, outdoor recreation and natural beauty abound, with gorgeous views over Lake Silvaplana, as well as up to the mountains. Skiers can access a private, glassed-in covered walkway that leads directly to the Corvatsch cable car, which guests can take to reach the mountain peaks and virgin powder snow.

Keep reading to find out more about the Nira Alpina's design and offerings.

A Chic, Hip Bedroom Retreat For Busy and Stylish Parents

Elka Karl — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:00:06 PDT

Erin, who blogs at Skoots and Cuddles and whose bedroom we featured earlier this week, is one of those moms who seems to do it all. When she isn't parenting three kids and working as a graphic designer, she's updating her blog on her latest home decorating and improvement projects. She's been decorating her master bedroom, and though she notes that she's not quite finished, she was happy to share photos of the cool space with CasaSugar readers. Check out some of Erin's thoughts about decorating her master bedroom!

Where she finds inspiration: "I love interior design and am an avid magazine and blog reader. I find inspiration for decorating my house in anything I find beautiful . . . a piece of art, a chandelier, a rug or even an paint color. Every room in my house starts with a single item that I love, then I build the room from there."

Her focal point and inspiration for the master bedroom: "In the case of my master bedroom, I created the room around the artwork above my bed from Focus Line Art's Etsy shop. I loved the contemporary color combinations paired with the rustic tree rings. After purchasing the artwork, I gradually picked out paint colors, furniture, curtains, and bedding."

Keep reading for more tips from Erin!