The Surprising Billionaire: 8 Interesting Facts About the Creator of Spanx


Updated 03/08/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Who Is the Creator of Spanx?

Spanx is a word that most women are familiar with. It's a type of shapewear that helps to smooth away lumps and bumps and also leaves no trace of a panty line. The creator of this product, Sara Blakely, has been inducted to this year's Forbes billionaires list, which was released yesterday. Spanx, an international undergarment company, is worth an estimated $1 billion. Here are a couple of Read more

6 Surprising Celeb-Owned Small Businesses


Updated 03/16/12 4:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity-Owned Small Businesses

Today, celebrities aren't just pretty faces who grace red carpets and endorse shoe lines. No, nowadays, hardworking Hollywood elite excel as business moguls, investing in their future while expanding their brand into fashion, restaurants, and film production companies. (We approve!) Jay-Z has his 40/40 club and the New York Nets, while Justin Timberlake owns a stake in Myspace and clothing line Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

Savvy Links: Why Your Knockoff Bag Could Put You in Jail


Updated 05/07/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Are Fake Purses Illegal?

Why your knockoff bag could put you in jail — LearnVest 13-year-old girl discovers the cure to hiccups and tries to sell it — The Jane Dough 10 awesome money-making hobbies — Wise Bread How to cancel your cable subscription today and live — Tecca Tips for entrepreneurs starting a business — HuffPost Women 4 résumé ideas that think outside the box — The Grindstone Things you Read more

Entrepreneurship 101: Q&A With Emily Dubner of Baking For Good


Updated 04/15/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Entrepreneurship 101: Q&A With Emily Dubner of Baking For Good

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! As part of our Entrepreneurship 101 series, we sit down with female entrepreneurs who inspire us and, we hope, will inspire you. Whether your goal is to start a little something on the side or to leave your current job in order to pursue your passion full-time, take heart that starting your own business may not be as hard as it Read more

Beauty Icon Iman Reveals Her Secret For Looking (and Doing) Good


Updated 04/11/12 11:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Iman Wins BellaSugar's Beauty Icon Award

Supermodel, brilliant entrepreneur, passionate activist . . . there are so many reasons that Iman is the recipient of our first-ever Beauty Icon award. As one of the world's best-known models, the 56-year-old Somali stunner shows no signs of slowing down as she continues influence the world of style. Watch our video to find out why she's as Read more

Savvy Links: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Leaves Work Every Day When?!


Updated 04/06/12 11:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Balances Work and Life

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg sets an example for when to leave work — The Jane Dough Buy an entire Hunger Games town! — Tecca 10 fun ways to reuse buttons — Wise Bread Simple tips to make your own luck at work — LearnVest Meet the awesome female entrepreneur behind Foodspotting — The Daily Muse Here's how not to give a compliment — HuffPost Women The must-read books for any bride to Read more

3 Ways to Eco-fy Your Beauty Routine


Updated 04/05/12 6:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Beauty Tips For Earth Month

In honor of Earth Month, Josie Maran (pictured left) is rereleasing her eponymous brand's cult favorite argan oil with an added charitable element. The beauty entrepreneur even recruited some of her model pals, Petra Nemcova (pictured right) and Angela Lindvall, to design the limited-edition bottles ($52 each) for the line's Model Citizen campaign. Available at Sephora, through QVC, or on Read more

A Day in the Life of a Celebrity Makeup Artist


Updated 03/20/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Day in the Life of Mally Roncal

We are pleased to present the following post, written by our guest writer Mally Roncal! Hi, BellaSugar beauties. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist and president and creator of Mally Beauty. Like so many of you fierce ladies out there, I am an entrepreneur, a mom (to three beautiful girls), and a beauty addict. While I love getting glammed up for my live Read more