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Sugar Shout Out: Get Pastel Pretty For Date Night!

Katie Henry — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:17 PST

Go Backstage with Grandma-Chic Beauty Looks at Theyskens' Theory

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:38:49 PST

Theyskens' Theory is known for cool, downtown looks, and the Fall 2012 collection is rather inspired: by Grandma! Effortless hair floated down the runway thanks to a neat hair trick, and the makeup palette included warm bronze shades, taken from someone Granny might look at for beauty inspiration: the late Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli. On Annie: BCBG; hair by TRESemmé.

Watch This Minimal, Couture Grunge Makeup Transformation at Altuzarra

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:47:54 PST

Altuzarra's Middle-Eastern inspired collection included a Couture Grunge beauty look, which was all about the eyes. Besides foundation, the only other makeup applied was double-winged eyeliner, which formed drops at the tear ducts, reminding us of a swan-esque creation. We went backstage and were able to catch this eye-catching transformation for ourselves! Makeup Concept: Tom Pecheux, MAC. Model: Sui He.

The Many Reasons You'll Love Rachel Roy's Dirt-Inspired Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:00 PST

Rachel Roy looked to something rather unconventional when working with the makeup and nail artists at her Fall 2012 presentation - and that something odd was dirt. Yes, dirt. But there was nothing icky about these beauty looks. See why you'll fall in love with the designer's soil-inspired style now.

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How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready

Sponsor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:00:00 PST

Carrie Underwood, everyone's favorite Grammy-winning country singer and performer, has been using the suite of Olay deep cleansers to give her face a clean beyond what the eye (and cameras) can see.

To prep for last night's Grammy Awards, Carrie first used Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser to get a deep, down-to-the-pore cleansing to minimize shine. With all those flash bulbs on the red carpet, the last thing you want is a shiny forehead! Then she topped it off with Olay Complete Moisturizer, a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer for glowing, healthy-looking skin (and protection from UV light!).

To end the night, Carrie used Olay 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths to exfoliate and cleanse her skin of oil, dirt, and all that red-carpet makeup.

Like Carrie, you can get red-carpet-ready starting and ending with Olay!

"The Daily Facials are awesome at taking off makeup - especially eye makeup. You often get products that are super oily, or just don't do the job, or that sting your eyes. I honestly couldn't live on my tour bus without them." - Carrie Underwood.

It's Easy to Make Your Own Carolina Herrera-Inspired Headband

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:00 PST

Carolina Herrera is known for her classic yet dramatic pieces, so it just makes sense that her Fall 2012 hairstyles would reflect that aesthetic. Working with Orlando Pita (at Orlo Salon for Moroccanoil), Herrera's models walked the runway with coiffures he described as "really graphic, but not too romantic."

And while it's probably not practical to wear the big-time bouffants seen in the show, there's an easy way to get the gist of the style at home. Learn how to pump up the volume and to make your own Herrera-style headbands now.

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Create a Romantic Valentine's Day Look With Pastels

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:24:37 PST

Stereotypical Valentine's Day makeup is all about bombshell sex appeal, always with the same combinations of red and black. This year, try something fresh with romantic pastels instead. Celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman shows us how to use soft, shimmery pastels for date-night eyes, flushed cheeks, and glossy lips. It's a look sweeter than conversation hearts and pretty enough for any Valentine's celebration.

Take Our Fun-Filled Valentine's Day Fragrance Survey!

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:11:45 PST

Valentine's Day and perfume go hand in hand, but one person's prized potion collection is another person's splitting headache. Since perfume is so subjective, we'd like to hear what you have to say about it. Take our Valentine's Day-inspired survey now, and tell us all about what your nose knows.

Get a Vintage Chic Updo Like Alicia Keys

Anna Monette Roberts — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:47:18 PST

Alicia Keys is on par with Dita Von Teese when it comes to great vintage-inspired hairstyles, and her victory roll/pompadour updo at the Grammys was one of the show's standout looks. Fekkai celebrity stylist Adir Abergel created the look for Alicia, and now he's broken down exactly how he did it. See all the angles on Alicia's retro look, and find out how to do it yourself.

Get Taylor Swift's Absurdly Pretty Lip Color

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:17:04 PST

Post-Grammys, there's been a lot of talk about how amazing Taylor Swift looked. And we have to agree: her makeup and hair were pitch perfect. We were especially taken with her lip color. It looked like she wasn't wearing anything at all, even though the shade was just a little more intense than bare lips could be. "Taylor wanted her lips to be very natural," explains Ms. Swift's makeup artist, Lorrie Turk. The trick to faux bare lips, according to Turk, is actually very simple. "I applied Cover Girl LipPerfection lip color in Enthrall to her lips with my fingertip to push the color in," Turk says. The result was a pretty, barely there stain that would make a great date-night lip look.