Trendtotting: High Gloss


Updated 01/23/09 10:45 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Trendtotting: High Gloss

Does your tot like to show off? One California mama is making tees for lil ones "that floss." The founder of High Gloss had a hard time finding unique duds for her sons so she created her own line of urban shirts ($12). There's a Now I Know shirt with an edgy alphabet print, Match 'Em Up tee that kids can wear and play the popular game with graffiti art tools, and a truck top that showcases a Read more

See Tilda Swinton With Flowing Red Curls


Updated 05/22/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 22, 2012

See Tilda Swinton's most daring beauty look yet — HuffPost Style These new face treatments are worth the splurge — Styleite All your sunscreen questions answered by a skin expert — Stylelist Shine on this Summer with these lip gloss gotta-haves — Real Simple Try this waterproof blue mascara on your next poolside trip — Makeup and Beauty Blog Self-tanners that are editor-tested . . . 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

Key Skin Care Products Every Woman Should Own


Updated 05/22/12 4:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Essential Skin Care Products

A trip to the skin care aisle can be a dizzying experience, but it doesn't have to be so complicated. And while it's obviously important to make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, there are a few key items every woman should include on her must-have list, explains Suki Kramer, founder and president of Suki skin care. They are . . . A great exfoliator: "From jump-starting collagen to Read more

Which Makeup Style Do You Prefer on Jennifer Lopez?


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

Jennifer Lopez's Dark Lipstick Look

Jennifer Lopez strayed from her customary neutral, caramel-toned beauty look for a more dark and daring persona at the premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting. While we're used to seeing Jennifer done up in feathered lashes and a neutral, high-gloss lip look, last night the talented star opted to shake it up with a makeup revamp. She accented her champagne gown with a shimmering Read more

Love It or Hate It? High-Gloss Ceilings


Updated 06/30/11 10:53 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

High-Gloss Ceiling Paint

The glossy white ceiling of this Coogee Beach, Sydney, home is by no means subtle. It's flashy and reflective, snazzy and arresting. But it works because the home — complete with a dreamy interior courtyard — has been designed to the nines. An "unfinished" room could not pull this off; it'd be like wearing a khaki shirtdress with rhinestone Louboutins. I would consider this effect in a Read more

Ombré Hair Is For Everyone; Just Ask Alexa Chung


Updated 04/27/12 11:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 27, 2012

Why ombré will never go out of style — Stylelist Betsey Johnson will be closing stores nationwide — Styleite Snail slime: the latest in face cream ingredients — Refinery 29 Study: women in their 30s have more self-confidence — HuffPost Style Beyoncé wore lip gloss to the delivery room — The Cut Get this chevron manicure with the help of Scotch tape — Makeup and Beauty Blog All Read more

Part 2 of Our Interview With Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Larry Dias Set Decorator Hunger Games Interview

Earlier today, we shared the first half of our interview with The Hunger Games set decorator Larry Dias. Keep reading to learn more about what went into the process of creating the set! CasaSugar: Where was the chandelier above the dining table sourced? Larry Dias: The "chandelier" was actually comprised of 50 to 60 separate fixtures from Arteriors that we arranged off site and installed into Read more

Do You Still Love White Lacquer Décor?


Updated 05/24/11 10:26 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

White Lacquer and High-Gloss Furniture and Decor

I was reading some commentary recently about the state of design, and someone brought up a good question: what legacy will our generation leave behind? When I thought back about design in the last few years, one trend came to mind: white lacquer furniture and décor. It has become so pervasive that it's almost a staple. "Spray paint it with a coat of high gloss paint," seems to be a go-to tip Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Dying Your Hair Darker


Updated 04/11/12 2:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Dye Your Hair Darker

Hair colorist Jennifer J. has dyed the hair of actresses like Kristen Stewart for Twilight and Lily Collins for Mirror Mirror, so she knows what it takes to make a drastic change. From choosing the right shade to keeping your roots in check, see Jennifer's essential tips to darken your hair to the deepest depths on the color wheel when you read more Read more