Men Get Dumber Speaking to Attractive Women


Updated 09/06/09 3:42 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 14 comments

Men Get Dumber Speaking to Attractive Women

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, researchers have found that men get so flummoxed when speaking to attractive women — using up most of their cognitive abilities trying to impress them — that they sometimes forget basic personal information like their own addresses! Research showed that if (presumably straight) men spent even a few minutes with an attractive woman, they didn’t Read more

Are You Called Cute, Pretty, Beautiful or Hot?


Updated 10/12/09 9:45 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 101 comments

Are You Called Cute, Pretty, Beautiful or Hot?

At some point in our lives, even the plainest Jane among us has been called one (or more) of the above adjectives, usually by the men in our lives or by random dudes who just feel like sharing their opinions. It can be confusing to figure out if there's a hierarchy (is it better to be beautiful or hot?), or if some terms overlap (does "cute" mean someone pretty whose personality is fetching, Read more

Rule #4 For Jump-Starting Your Summer Fun!


Updated 07/10/08 7:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Rule #4 For Jump-Starting Your Summer Fun!

Summertime is meant for the beach and warm weather attire. If I had it my way, I'd live in a sundress and flip-flops all year round — there's just something sexy about spaghetti straps and short skirts that always makes me feel beautiful. And we all know that when you feel beautiful from the inside out, you automatically become more approachable and open to meeting new people. So ladies, for Read more

Speak Up: When Do You Feel Most Beautiful?


Updated 05/01/07 7:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Speak Up:  When Do You Feel Most Beautiful?

Drew Barrymore's interview on beauty, made me both introspective and curious. She told people she felt most beautiful right after working out, because exercising makes her feel strong. And you...when do you feel most beautiful? Tell me in the comments section below. Source Read more

How to Rough It and Still Look Red-Carpet Ready


Updated 05/25/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Look Good While Camping

I love to camp. And I am, for the most part, pretty OK with whatever the wilderness throws at me. Not the case with everyone — including a few friends of mine who sometimes join me in the outdoor fun. I've learned from them that newbie campers have the most trouble with sleeping outside and abandoning their normal beauty and hygiene regimen. If you know someone like this — or if this is you! Read more

Mad For Merlot: Who Had the Best Wine-Stained Lip Look This Week?


Updated 05/26/12 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wine Lipstick Trend, Spring 2012

A few weeks ago, we saw lots of stars spicing things up with warm-toned cinnamon-stick lip shades, and now things have seemingly cooled off. Jena Malone, for instance, wore a bold burgundy at the Hatfields & McCoys premiere in LA earlier this week, coupled with a smidge of black eyeliner. Karolina Kurková and Li Bingbing, however, paired their cabernet colors with shimmery gold shadows on Read more

Eat These Foods, Get Shiny Hair


Updated 05/25/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods to Eat For Shiny Hair

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Glossy, healthy strands require way more than 100 brushstrokes a night! See how to get 'em naturally with eats recommended by Cynthia Pasquella, certified clinical nutritionist, SoCal Cleanse founder, and gorgeous, shiny blonde herself. More stories from RealBeauty.com: Don't Forget Your Beach Beauty Read more

Show Us Your Lovely Little Vignettes!


Updated 05/26/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lovely Little Vignettes Reminder For May 26, 2012

There are so many creative, design-savvy readers on this site, and we want to see what you've been making at home! Please share your styling and decorating ideas with the rest of us in the Lovely Little Vignettes group, where you can post photos of the small vignettes you create in your home, see online, or spot at a friend's house. (If you're not sure what we mean by vignettes, then this Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 05/26/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of May 20

These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more