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Who knew your Chanel bag would make you a better person, at least in other people's eyes. Wearing brand-name clothing and toting high-end bags will get you better job recommendations and a higher pay, according to a study by psychologists at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Researchers Rob Nelissen and Marijn Meijers write: The present data suggest that luxury consumption can be a Read more
New Year's resolutions are all about changing it up, but sometimes it pays to keep doing the same thing. Many times just shopping where you normally would on a regular basis means reaping the rewards of being a faithful customer, like insider deals or points that accumulate into discounts. There are many ways to translate a regular shopping routine into exclusive deals. From checking in on Read more
What happened to the nice Elmo I grew up with? When a man started assaulting customers in a Florida guitar store last Saturday, a guy wearing a furry Elmo costume fought back, reports CNN. The man in the Elmo suit had just performed at a children's event nearby, and when he was in the guitar store, the attacker started throwing punches at him. I bet he didn't think Elmo would respond in Read more
Some women are pretty particular about the brand of sneaker they wear. Whether you choose because of the style, fit, comfort, activity level, or price, nothing beats a great pairs of kicks. So, what's your favorite brand? Do you love Brooks because they have sneakers with great arch support? Or maybe you have really narrow feet, so New Balance sneaks fit you snug as a bug. Perhaps you love Read more
Relax on a hot day with this cooling vegetarian wrap — Vegetarian Times Cheers! Here are four skinny cocktails to start your Friday the right way — Self The weird stuff lurking in your milk, olive oil, and other "good-for-you" foods — Prevention It's National Burger Month; here are healthy ways to celebrate — Daily Spark Are you getting these eight essential nutrients in your diet on Read more
Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and even though we know you wear sunscreen in every season (right?), there's no excuse to go without when the sun's shining. Recently, the FDA changed the rules for product makers requiring every brand to include broad-spectrum coverage. So, each sunscreen on our list protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays. We've left no body part unturned, so you'll Read more
For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles — girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out Read more
No need for an iPhone — we're sharing our favorite Instagram snaps right here to offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our week. From a sneak peek at the Agyness Deyn for Dr. Martens collection to a tour of the famous footwear brand's factory, we had a busy week of British adventures. At Gap, we had color-coordinating tees and cocktails, plus a look at the coolest shades for sale. Click on for Read more
Get to know Kirbie, host and reporter for BellaSugarTV. This bighearted Texan knows beauty better than anyone, and she knows that it all starts from the inside. Kirbie aspires to inspire, taking risks to pursue her dreams and helping others do the same thing. Check out Kirbie's video to learn more about her own inspirations — and to get a few encouraging tips on the way. Want to live out Read more
For model Liya Kebede, Cannes feels like magic. "It gets into you the minute you arrive here," she said this morning. "It's very glamorous, and I like that it's very international as well. You see all these different people from all over the world coming with their films, which is great." It's been a big year for Liya, who was named a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador last June and is making Read more
