Bringing Sexy Back: Waxed


Updated 12/17/07 8:12 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 69 comments

Bringing Sexy Back: Waxed

Tired from tending to baby, lots of new moms let themselves go. So why not surprise your husband when he least expects it by tidying up? Beyond shaving those legs that have been hard to reach for a while, make an appointment to get a designer wax. Everything from the basic bikini to Brazilian and lightning bolts are offered. Perhaps a fun shape — heart, star, tiara, or even his initials is Read more

Brad Pitt Is the New Face of Chanel No. 5


Updated 05/09/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 9, 2012

Brad Pitt gets a gig with Chanel No. 5 — HuffPost Style Beauty battle: laser vs. wax hair removal — Styleite Want baby-soft skin? Steal these toddlers-only products — Stylelist Preview the elaborate designs on the new OPI nail appliqués — Racked Make your flat iron do double duty with this curl tutorial — Refinery 29 Get the scoop on Miss USA's beauty must haves — Real Beauty The Read more

COCOCOZY's Gardenia-Scented Candle Arrives Just in Time for Valentine's Day!


Updated 02/03/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Valentine's Gift Candle Under $50

We know her as Coco, the voice behind the delightful design blog and shop, COCOCOZY. Aside from offering an incredibly chic assortment of textiles, bedding, pillows, and vintage finds, the COCOCOZY shop offers fragrant, all-natural, biodegradable soy wax candles in three scents: beach, citrus, and flower. Hand poured in the US, the candles are placed in frosted recyclable glass vessels and Read more

Link Time: Shoe Organizing Tips, Kitchen Decorating Secrets, and New Uses For Everyday Items


Updated 01/26/12 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shoe Organization and Decorating Tricks

Get nine out-of-the-box shoe organizing tips. — Houzz Learn 28 new uses for everyday items. — Real Simple Decorate your kitchen like a pro. — Country Living Revisit Florence Broadhurst's vivid designs from the '60s and '70s. — Elle Decor Check out 10 pink rooms you'll love (even if you don't love pink). — House Beautiful Learn how to remove melted candle wax from just about anything. Read more

Halloween Crafts: Stenciled Pumpkin


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Pumpkin Stencil

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! In Random Recast, I find new ways to upgrade the ordinary things in our lives. And this week, it's all about pumpkins. If you're completely new to stenciling but have always wanted to try it, this filigreed pumpkin is the perfect starter project. After all, pumpkins are cheap and plentiful, making them very forgiving Read more

Water For Elephants' Donna Scott on Kissing Robert Pattinson's "Luscious Lips," Reese's Circus Skills, and Big Top Burlesque!


Updated 04/26/11 8:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Water For Elephants' Donna Scott 2011-04-25 13:15:00

Donna Scott has a role millions of women would kill for in Water For Elephants. As bawdy burlesque dancer Barbara, she initiates Robert Pattinson's character into the circus — sexually! We chatted with the mother of two and wife of director Tony Scott this weekend, just before she headed out to the theater to see the movie for the first time. She talked about shooting under the big top with Read more

Top Tips and Picks For Colorful Outdoor Tables and Chairs


Updated 04/18/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Buy and Maintain Outdoor Furniture

I love the mix-and-match colors in these outdoor chairs at the terrace outside the Turner Contemporary, a gallery that opened to the public on Saturday in Margate, England. If you're inspired to add some color to your outdoor seating arrangements at your house, there are plenty of colors to choose from, ranging from hot pink to forest-inspired greens and beyond. Before you start shopping, Read more

The Wall Mounted Desk, 3 Ways: Splurge, Save, and Make


Updated 08/31/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Wall Desks

When floor space is a luxury (I'm right there with you, studio and small-home dwellers), a big desk doesn't make sense. And sometimes, even a diminutive desk still takes up too much room. That's why wall-mounted desks are such a smart solution. Not only do they provide a great work surface, they also prevent floor clutter from extraneous furniture from building up. When they're not used, you can Read more

Coveted Crib: Kelly Hoppen's Haute London Home


Updated 08/18/11 6:36 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Photos of British Interior Designer Kelly Hoppen's London Home

Celebrated British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, aka the leading lady of taupe (and the stepmother of Sienna Miller), is the top of the pops when it comes to luxury design in the UK. Feelings for taupe, beige, and sibling colors aside, any one of us would kill to have our home designed by Ms. Hoppen. Before you grab a murder weapon, if you've got $9.7 million laying around, Kelly Hoppen's Read more