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Love It or Hate It? Jean-Paul Gaultier Reaches New Heights

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:10:29 -0700

Never one for subtlety, Jean-Paul Gaultier made the haute couture styles at Armani and Dior look positively Pollyanna-ish in comparison to his show. Models wore orange tape under their bangs, while some sported elaborate spiraling updos. Obviously these are fantasy-fashion styles, but as far as over-the-top looks go, do you like this? Or is it still too much?

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2009 Couture: Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:00:21 -0700

Things are getting haute in Paris this week, as the famous fashion houses show off their couture offerings. First up: Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior. Fab loved Dior's dresses, and I'm a fan of the models' beautiful hair and makeup. Take a look to see which trends may trickle down to the mainstream this fall.

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Go Backstage at Christian Dior

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:10:40 -0800

Despite the gloomy economy and reports of designers changing their Fashion Week plans, nothing seems to stop haute couture shows. And why should it? At today's Christian Dior show, fantasy reigned. The breathtaking dresses are a reminder that yes, fashion can be art - and the backstage photos are just as inspiring. Read on to see some shots of the hair and makeup that ruled the runway.

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Haute Hair: Paris Couture Week's Best Looks

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:54 -0700

This week was Paris Haute Couture Week, where the famed fashion houses of France show their most extravagant creations. I rounded up the most outstanding hairstyles (and some makeup - I couldn't resist) to give you a report on what's coming. There was a lot of texturized volume, and also a lot of sleek styling - I wonder which trends will make it into magazines and onto celebs? Whichever one wins out, I'm feeling inspired for Fall already.

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Do You Appreciate Haute Couture Hair?

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:56 -0800

At yesterday's beautiful Chanel haute couture show, models wore hairdresser Katsuya Kamo's intricately designed paper accessories on their heads. True to Chanel's heritage, they were either black or white, and many incorporated the house's signature camellia flower. I thought these details added a sense of fantasy to the clothing, but I have friends who prefer the more wearable hairstyles of ready-to-wear fashion shows. In general, do you like one approach more than the other?
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How Do You Prefer Keira Knightley's Bangs?

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:00:27 -0800

Actress Keira Knightley has been the face of Chanel for several years, so it's no surprise that she attended the house's haute couture show. Her Jane Birkin-style bangs and sultry makeup did not disappoint. To contrast with her traditional clothing and play up her blunt fringe, makeup artist Kay Montano focused on Keira's eyes for a smoky effect. (Try layering the chocolate plum shade from Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Mystic Eyes over Chanel Intense Eye Pencil in Ambre for the same effect.) So what do you think about Keira's new face-framing bangs? Do they play up her brown eyes and dark features, or do you prefer her in a more side-swept style?

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Which Lipstick Do You Prefer on Megan Fox?

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700

From her well-publicized love life to her abundance of promotional appearances for her latest flick, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, there's no denying that Megan Fox is having a moment. The 23-year-old, often compared to Angelina Jolie for her smoldering good looks and edgy qualities, gets an A+ in the art of lipstick palette choices. Most recently, at Giorgio Armani Prive's 2009 Fall Couture show in Paris, the young star wore some bright matte red lips paired with darkly lined eyes and heavily arched brows - somewhat reminiscent of Barbie's 1950s look from the Barbie Loves Stila Beauty Cans 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll ($40) set. What do you think? When it comes to Megan's varied lipstick selections, which is your favorite?

Play Our Met Costume Institute Gala Faceoff and Win Prizes!

BellaSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:30:11 -0700

Are you sick of the 2009 Costume Institute Gala yet? Nope, me neither. All of the A-listers were out looking stunning in their hautest couture with hair and makeup to match. Did you have a favorite? If so, let the world know with our Met Gala faceoff. It's so addicting, and once you play you'll be entered to win our $100 daily prize or the monthly $1,000 grand prize! Get playing.

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