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Gossip Girl Beauty Quiz: Episode 14, "In the Realm of the Basses"
Oh Gossip Girl, how I've missed you! Coming back with a vengeance, this episode certainly made up for lost time. Even with all the captivating relationship makeups this week, I still found the time to take note of those beauty details from the latest episode. Were you as eagle-eyed as I was? Test yo …
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Trend Alert: New Year, Long Waves
OK, I know it's nothing all that earth-shattering since long waves have been in fashion long before the Farrah Fawcett days. But this New Year's Eve, it was all about the soft cascading curl. Whether it was a more-refined look like Ashlee Simpson and Eva Longoria Parker or tousled and undone à la Mo …
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Organic Beauty Magazine Hopes to Deliver the Green Goods
2008 was a rough year for magazines CosmoGirl and Radar were only two that folded but one new title is hoping to thrive amidst the doom and gloom. And considering how well the "green" beauty market is growing, Organic Beauty might do just that. The bimonthly magazine focuses on eco-friendly skin …
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How-To: Create a Looped Ponytail in Two Minutes
My sister has a full time job, twin boys, and not a whole lot of time to spend on her hair. So, she asked me to help her create a look that was fun, easy, and most importantly fast. Since braids and twists are trendy and flattering on just about everyone, I used that concept as my inspiration. …
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Sunny, Cheery Makeup Bags to Brighten the Winter
Winter is a lot of fun at first. But after a month or two, the gray skies and slush tend to bring a girl down. One easy pick-me-up? Surround yourself with cheery colors that will provide a burst of sunshine even if it's cloudy outside. Since the color of 2009 fits the bill, it's a great place to s …
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When Stuck at an Airport, What Would You Do About Showers?
As I was at a check-in kiosk over the holidays, I noticed several signs for showering facilities right at SFO. Granted, it's my hometown, so I'd have no reason to use it even if my flight was delayed, but I wondered if all the people camping out past security knew about this offering. With standar …
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Sign Up For PopSugar Daily and Win a Coach Planner!
To kick off the new year in a big way, PopSugar Daily has four weeks of awesome Coach giveaways! Each week we're giving out different fabulous goodies to jump-start 2009 starting with five gorgeous daily planners in black and gold. To enter, all you have to do is sign up for PopSugar Daily, our n …
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Tuesday Giveaway! Philosophy Completely Clear Skin
For the new year, I'm sure you are making your resolutions and looking forward to new beginnings. And when it comes to your skin, I'm sure you aren't looking for any new pimples. Well, thanks to our friends at Sephora, they've got us covered in that department. All this week we're giving away Philo …
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Bella's January Must Haves
Bonne Année. Feliz Año Nuevo. Happy New Year. However you say it, it's goodbye 2008 and hello 2009. And as we enter into this year, I've got some great beauty items to start it all off right. Whether it's a radiant makeup palette or a January birthstone-inspired scent, check out my slideshow for som …
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Twilight Takes a Bite From Nina Ricci's Apple
Poor Robert Pattinson. Not only does he have thousands of Twilight-obsessed teenagers chasing him, he's now going to smell them coming. That's because Hot Topic is stocking Twilight perfume ($48), a lavender-and-freesia scent. I'd tell you what it smells like, but I cannot bring myself to enter Hot …
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Mark Your Calendars: FREE Beauty Product!
Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? OK, maybe there isn't, but you can score a beauty item for nothing. Due to a class-action lawsuit, cosmetics companies, and the stores that sell its items are giving away full-sized products beginning on Jan. 20. We're talking goods such as Chanel Coco …
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Will You Be Watching True Beauty Tonight?
Mix one part Top Model with another part Punk'd and you get True Beauty, a reality show debuting tonight. Grown from the fertile minds of Ashton Kutcher and Tyra Banks, the show appears to be a typical beauty competition at least, that's what the contestants think. While they preen and brag about …
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Reader Review of the Day: Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Well-Rested For Eyes
You voted, and the results were clear. The Best Concealer of 2008 was Bare Minerals. So, I decided to check out the ever-expanding Product Reviews page to find out more for myself. While the product overall ranks 3.5 out of 5 stars (not too shabby), reader Ehouse had a mediocre opinion on Bare Escen …
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A Winter Bronzer Alternative
If you're like me, my regular bronzer is starting to look a little muddy on my lighter features. Dirty-looking face? Um, no thanks. A few weeks ago, I asked you if you wear bronzer in the Winter, and the majority of you agreed. It's yes to bronzer all year. I typically change my foundation to a sof …
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If You Like Designer Imposter Fragrances. . . You'll Love This Quiz
I took a little stroll down memory lane the other day during a pit stop at the drugstore. Remember those Designer Impostor fragrances from Parfums de Coeur? Yeah, the ones that do a somewhat humorous knockoff of the more expensive department store variety at a fraction of the retail price? You k …
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Bella Book: The Beauty Diet
You are what you eat, right? That's what nutritionist Lisa Drayer will have you believing (and then some) in her new book, The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been So Delicious ($15.61). A registered dietitian, Bayer devotes the majority of this read discussing the nutritional value of foods, …
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Doing Drugstore: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
Have you ever used a product so long that it seems almost unnatural to have a makeup case without it? That's how I feel about this eyeliner, one of my first makeup purchases ever as recommended by the now-defunct YM magazine. Although over the years, I've splurged on pricier liquid liners that I l …
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Monday Giveaway! Philosophy Completely Clear Skin
For the new year, I'm sure you are making your resolutions and looking forward to new beginnings. And when it comes to your skin, I'm sure you aren't looking for any new pimples. Well, thanks to our friends at Sephora, they've got us covered in that department. All this week we're giving away Philo …
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Sunday Giveaway! Fresh Soy Face Cream
I like soysage, soy milk, and soy "chicken nuggets," so a little soy on the face? Why not? And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll be doing some sampling o' the soy if you're chosen winner of this restorative cream. All this week we're giving away Fresh Soy Face Cream, a lightweight moisturizer …
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Bella Quiz: The Blockbuster Actresses
Last year, each of these six actresses had some type of blockbuster movie premiere whether it was Cameron Diaz's character getting married in the romantic comedy, What Happens in Vegas or Sarah Jessica Parker as the beloved Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City movie. So to ring in 2009, let's t …
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