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Go Backstage at Jason Wu's Fall 2012 Runway Show

Annie Tomlin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:44:16 PST

Building on the explosive success of his collection for Target, Jason Wu wowed the fashion world with his Fall 2012 collection. The beauty look was all about warrior women, with high ponytails and a strong but sexy eye. Get caught up on one of Fashion Week's most stunning looks so far. On Annie: Topshop.

The Simple Trick to Getting the Sleek Ponytails at Charlotte Ronson

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:18:16 PST

If you've ever attempted a sleek ponytail but all you get is a gelled-up mess, try this trick used for Charlotte Ronson's Fall 2012 show. After securing hair at the nape, Tresemmé stylist Jeanie Syfu tamed the style by using a hair color brush (the kind the pros use but are readily available at any beauty store) dipped in the brand's Ultra Firm Control Gel. The result was a look that was refined, but with a hint of edge.

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How Jimi Hendrix and Marianne Faithfull Inspired a Fashion Week Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:50:40 PST

From makeup to nails, things got totally groovy with Nicole Miller's psychedelic-inspired beauty look. In describing the makeup palette for the show, makeup artist James Kaliardos (for MAC) explained, "It's inspired by the planets, by Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, flower-power . . . and burning of the bras." See more about how the look was put together, and get your own groove on along the way.

Photo courtesy of: CND

Fashion Week Trend: Barely There Nails

Miriam Lacey — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:47:07 PST

For the past several seasons, nail art has gone positively wild on the runways, so it was inevitable that we'd see a backlash. Fall 2012 is showing hints of a more subtle route, sending out manicures that are high on gloss but feature faded, sometimes altogether absent color. From BCBG to Richard Chai, there are a lot of new ways to wear next to nothing.

10 One-Night Stand Beauty Essentials

Real Beauty — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:10:04 PST

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

If you follow our man-attracting beauty rules and end up enjoying some after-hours action with your date, pack these travel goodies in your purse to ensure you still look smokin' in the morning.

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Beauty Must Reads From the BellaSugar Community

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:51:18 PST

A must-try Mardi Gras mani - Bethy's Beauty Spot
Simple DIY hair treatments - Beauty Starlet
Spring-ready nautical nails - Beautopia
How to make red lipstick last - Forever Yours Beauty
Nail wraps that rock - A Hoarder's Blog

The Runway Look You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

Jaime Richards — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:10:00 PST

Sometimes it's the simply elegant styles that prove to be the most stunning. And at Tadashi Shoji, the entire beauty palette, from hair to nails to makeup, was the kind that you'll want to wear forever. Click through now to see how you can re-create this timeless style on your own.

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Skip the Brushes and Irons With Fashion Week's Most Casual-Cool Updo

Jaime Richards — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:55:00 PST

When creating the hair look for Rebecca Minkoff's Fall 2012 runway show, Tresemmé celebrity stylist Jeanie Syfu was inspired by the designer's mix-of-textures assemblage of sequins, knits, leathers, and metallics. But she also looked to something beyond the surface, exploring a "woman on a journey of self-discovery."

"I wanted the hair to look undone, and not perfect," Syfu explained. And that meant embracing models' natural texture: no curling and/or flat irons were used, and even the brushes stayed in their drawers. So be prepared to get blown away; see more of the undone side buns, along with tips for getting the look at home, now.

Photo: Megan Holmes

Grammy Awards: Hits and Misses

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:11 PST

Musicians are some of the most adventurous performers around, so the Grammys are always a great time for fashion watchers. Not every risk yields a win, though, and no one is immune from a beauty mistake every once in a while. Check out the greatest (and not-so-greatest) moments from recent Grammys.

See The Model Evolution at BCBGMAXAZRIA

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:36 PST

BCBGMAXAZRIA's Fall 2012 collection was a standout for its sleek hair, pretty winged eyeliner, and natural-looking faces. Now, you can see exactly how the BCBG beauty teams created the look. Watch as makeup artist Charlotte Willard and stylist Neil Moodie transform one of the show's models at their test shoot.

Hair: Neil Moodie/Bumble & bumble, Makeup: Charlotte Willard/Maybelline New York, Model: Amanda Ware