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Would You Mistake Katherine Heigl For Ashley Judd?

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:01:26 -0700

Earlier today on Regis and Kelly, Katherine Heigl not only discussed her role in The Ugly Truth as part of her promotional rounds, but she also talked about brunette hairstyle, which she called a spontaneous decision. While most of you prefer her as a blonde, the actress, whose own mother didn't even recognize her in this light-chestnut shade, seems to be embracing her darker 'do.

"Most people just don't recognize me, which is really disconcerting, or kind of great," she added. Initially, Katherine was hesitant about going brown for fear of being confused with another brunette actress. "I had been brunette five or six years ago, and I used to get Ashley Judd a lot," she said. What do you think about the comparison? Do you see the resemblance, or is it not even close?

Coming Soon: American Beauty 2008 Summer Bouquet Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:00:27 -0700

This June, American Beauty Cosmetics will launch its Summer Bouquet color story. Much like Flirt! Cosmetics (both are owned by the same company), the brand typically launches a new product or two every few months and then creates a seasonal look by blending the new products in with the old.

The inspiration for Summer Bouquet is all about florals, specifically perky pink roses. The new product for Summer is a peachy pink powder blush called Nectar Blossom. The face of the campaign is Ashley Judd, as usual, and this particular photo also doubles as an ad for its new Beloved fragrance.

For a description of each of the items in the Summer Bouquet color story, read more.

New, Beloved Rose Powder Blush in Nectar Blossom ($18) is a peachy, pink powder blush that blends easily and gives cheeks a warm, natural-looking flush.
Luxury for Lids Eyeshadow Duo in Afternoon Tea ($14.50) are two soft, matte taupe shades that can be applied all over the lids, to the crease and eyebrows.
Ultra-Easy Automatic Eyeliner in Mocha ($11) is a warm, creamy chocolate brown pencil eye liner.
Softy Shaping Mascara in Black Velvet ($11) is a rich, long-lasting jet black mascara that separates, elongates, and leaves lashes with a bit of a glossy finish.
Enduring Beauty Longwear Lipcolor in Candy Rose ($12.50) is a bright, medium-colored coral-pink, long-wearing creamy lipstick.
Pretty Glossy Luscious Lipshine in Strawberry Pop and Sugar Fizz ($12.50 each) is a high-shine, sheer lip gloss. Strawberry Fizz is a bold red shade and Sugar Fizz is a pale, cotton-candy pink color.
Fabulous Feel Liquid Lipcolor in Party Pink ($12.50) is a true, shiny, baby pink lip color that has the coverage of a lipstick and the texture of a lip gloss minus the stickiness.

Coming Soon: American Beauty Champagne Pinks Collection

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:00:27 -0800

The lovely Ashley Judd is once again the face of the new American Beauty Champagne Pinks Collection due in stores at the end of this month. Much like the Flirt! Totally Bronze Collection, this range includes includes eight products. Three are new, and four are existing products to create a bronzed pink look.

My personal favorite of the bunch is the new Pretty Glossy Luscious Lipshine Lip Gloss in Pink Parfait. (Whew! What a mouthful.) This pale, shimmery, pinky-coral packs a lot of punch. It moisturizes like a creamy lipstick and shines like a gloss without feeling overly tacky. I've been wearing so much that it's already made it into my handbag makeup stash - now, that's love! To find out all of the prices and details about the rest of the products, read more.

New Ultra-Easy Automatic Eyeliner in Gold ($11) is a dark golden shade with a creamy texture. I suggest warming it up on your hands before applying for an even smoother and more precise application.
New Pretty Glossy Luscious Lipshine in Pink Parfait ($12.50) is a creamy pale pink lip gloss with a hint of coral and a lot of shimmer.
Two Pretty Bronze Bronzing Powders in Sun Chic and High Summer ($17.50 each) are slightly shimmery, velvet powder bronzers that can be layered to create anything from a subtle glow to a deep, golden tan.
New Luxury For Lids Eyeshadow Duo in Golden Pink ($14.50) contains a pale golden champagne shade on one side and a shimmery medium rosey pink on the other.
Enduring Beauty Longwear Lipcolor in Summer Kiss ($12.50) is a creamy, shimmery pale coral-pink shade with an opaque finish.
Luminous Liquid All Over Face Glow in Pink Glow ($15) is a pale pink liquid luminizer than can be applied to your temples, cheekbones, brow-bones or decolletage as a highlighter, or mixed in with your foundation for a natural looking radiance.
Softly Shaping Mascara in Black Velvet ($11) is a soft, glossy black mascara that separates and curls lashes.

Coming Soon: American Beauty Holiday 2007 Winter Wonderland Collection

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:00:19 -0800

Each year, American Beauty Cosmetics puts together a Holiday 2007 look. When you go into Kohl's (where it is sold exclusively), you can pick up one of these 'look cards' and all of the products used in the photo are listed. Usually there is one new product in the group and the rest are already existing shades, but this year there are two new products: a Luxury for Lids Eyeshadow Duo in Champagne Toast and Pretty Glossy Luscious Lipshine in Gala Pink.

This card is intended to facilitate your getting-ready process. For example, when it's time to do your makeup for a big night out, you don't have to think about what colors will complement each other since the colors are already chosen for you! This season, the look is called Winter Wonderland, featuring Ashley Judd.

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For a full list of prices and products in the American Beauty Holiday 2007 Winter Wonderland collection, including the two new shades due on counters in just a few weeks, read more

Luxury for Lids Eyeshadow Duo ($14.50) in Champagne Toast
Pretty Glossy Luscious Lipshine ($12.50) in Gala Pink
Ultra-Easy Automatic Eyeliner ($11) in Mocha
Double Lush Mascara Plus Primer ($12.50) in Lush Brown
Blush Perfect Cheek Color ($15) in Bit O’Pink and Decadent Pink
Ultra-Easy Automatic Lipliner ($11) in Peony
Luxury for Lips Moisture Rich Lipcolor ($12.50) in Pink Punch
Enduring Beauty Longwear Lipcolor ($12.50) in Candy Rose
Moisture-Wise Continuous Hydrating Cream ($22.50)

Coming Soon: American Beauty Fall 2007 Cashmere Cocoa Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:01:43 -0700

This just got me really excited about Fall! I know that most of the country is suffering through a heat wave right now, so here's some sweet relief meditation that you can practice. Picture this: It's a cool, crisp Autumn day and you've got a cup of frothy cocoa in hand with a cashmere blanket draped over your lap.

This is the theme for the new American Beauty Luxurious Fall Look Cashmere Cocoa Collection. Starting in August, you can purchase these rich amber, warm brown and gold-toned cosmetics. They're a sure-fire way to heat things up through the change of seasons.

The collection consists of an eye shadow duo in chocolate truffle ($14.50), an automatic eyeliner in coco ($11), a dual ended mascara and lash primer in lush brown ($12.50), a lipstick in cashmere cocoa ($16.50), two powder blushes in ginger cookie and summerwind ($16.50 each), a moisture rich lip color in honey delight and hot cocoa ($12.50), an automatic brow pencil in perfect brown ($11) and an overnight radiance cream ($28). I've seen it all and it's absolutely beautiful. To check out more about the American Beauty brand, click here.

How Well Did Paula's "Ellen" Wig and Makeup Work?

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Last night at the VH1's Divas Live concert, Paula Abdul made an homage to Ellen DeGeneres by dressing up as her and doing some of her signature dance moves on stage. She got pretty detailed with the look, even putting in blue contact lenses. We've made the comparison of other celebrities that look alike, such as Katherine Heigl and Ashley Judd; and there's even lots of stars with lookalike sisters. But when it comes to Paula's take on Ellen, how good do you think her makeup and (fake) hair were, though? Did the makeup artists actually make her look like Ellen, or did it fall a little short?

Can You Guess These Famous Brace Faces?

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:00:52 -0700

Not too long ago, I asked you whether or not you had/have braces. The majority of you said affirmative, and you're in great company. Stars like Ashley Judd, Diana Ross, and Cher have all sported a little metal in the mouth. I've done a little research on the topic, and uncovered a few others. Can you guess which celebrities used to wear braces?

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Which actress rocked this set of braces back in the mid-1980s?

Bella Brand: American Beauty

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:44:13 -0700

I've just discovered a new line of cosmetics called American Beauty. I know that it has been in magazines, but I guess that I just glanced over the ads. I'm not sure why I did, since Ashley Judd is the spokesperson and looks outrageously gorgeous in each and every one of the campaign shots. The line launched in 2004 as a collection of products targeted at the spirited, classic, busy and luxury-seeking American woman.

As I surfed the website, I've come to realize that it is actually even more than just cosmetics. The brand also includes skincare, fragrances and bath and body items at affordable prices. There are over 35 different items and over 150 shades to choose from, all of which you can order online. Also, everything is packaged in light blue which mimics the color of the sky on a sunny, bright day. America the beautiful, indeed! Has anyone tried this line?