Inspired Spring: Coco Chanel's Tailored Chic


Updated 03/16/11 4:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Channeling Coco Before Chanel For a Chic but Youthful Spring Look

When Audrey Tautou brought the spark and sophisticated Parisian style of Coco Chanel to brazen life in the flick Coco Before Chanel, we got hooked on the iconic designer in her earlier years. How to adopt Coco's youthful vitality and style? It's about a smart jacket, a string of pearls, the ubiquitous striped top, and lots of menswear elements: wide trousers, vests, a hat. To make it modern, add Read more

The 20 Most Romantic Looks From Film


Updated 02/07/11 7:11 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

The 20 Most Romantic Looks From Movies

A character's hair and makeup play an integral part in making a film so memorable. The following ladies' movie personas have become part of the canon for romance, whether from decades of renown or more recent pop culture success. If you're searching for a definitively romantic look of your own this Valentine's Day, there's no better place to draw inspiration. Read more

Try Audrey Tautou's Retro-Meets-Modern Bob


Updated 11/30/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Audrey Tautou's Retro Bob

I have a confession: I have a hair crush on Audrey Tautou. It started with that famous stacked cut she wore while filming 2001's Amelie and has continued since. Whether she has longer hair or is sporting a wavy pixie, Audrey has the retro-chic look down pat. What makes this particular style (which she wore to the Paris premiere of De Vrais Mensonges) different is the way it starts off flat at Read more

Going Gamine: 28 Past and Present Looks to Inspire


Updated 11/12/09 1:58 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Pictures of Gamine Celebrities

Recently, after seeing a picture of doe-eyed, pixie-sporting Ginnifer Goodwin, I've had gamines on the brain. Characteristics often associated with gamine women include pixie hairstyles, short, straight-across bangs, bobbed hairstyles, wide eyes, petite features, boyish qualities, and a bit of what you might call a certain je ne sais quoi. Check out some famous gamine stars — from both past and Read more

Coco Before Chanel: More Than Just a Fashion Flick


Updated 09/27/09 1:56 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Coco Before Chanel: More Than Just a Fashion Flick

I thought I had a good handle on the woman, the legend, Coco Chanel: Gabrielle, a magical seamstress, androgynous, smoker. Little did I know when I sat down to see Coco Before Chanel that I was going to embark on an emotional roller coaster — beautiful, deep, tear-inducing. Naturally, a big part of the film is the wardrobe, but don't go expecting extravagance. Remember, this is Coco before Read more

21 of the Most Memorable Bangs


Updated 11/17/09 6:37 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

21 of the Most Memorable Bangs

There are lots of ways to wear bangs, from the swoop, to the baby varieties, to the blunt straight-across-the-forehead assortments. So, let's take a trip back to days past, where all sorts of fringe styles — and lots of hairspray — ruled the looks of the moment. Read more

Love It or Hate It: Audrey's Big Black Bow


Updated 09/11/09 6:34 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Pictures of Audrey Tautou's Hair

I can only dream of having thick, wavy hair like Audrey Tautou, but in the meantime, I'll just admire it from afar. At last night's LA premiere of Coco Avant Chanel, Audrey accessorized that enviable cute and flirty wavy pixie with a silky black bow with multiple folds. Notice how the placement and dark color of this hair accent almost mimics the texture and dark tones of the actress's short Read more

Get the Look: Coco Avant Chanel


Updated 08/08/09 2:36 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Get the Look: Coco Avant Chanel

When it comes to movies, I'm a sucker for beautiful sets and stunning costumes. That's partially why I'm so excited about seeing the biopic about Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years, Coco Avant Chanel. Starring Audrey Tautou as well as many fabulous costumes, which were created by Catherine Leterrier, this film opens in the US in mid-September. I was so taken with the costumes that I decided to Read more

Take a Peek at the Hairstyle Screen Tests From Amélie


Updated 06/02/09 8:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Take a Peek at the Hairstyle Screen Tests From Amélie

I have long admired the bouncy, theatrical hairstyle Audrey Tautou wore in one of my favorite flicks, Amélie. She is just painfully cute, non? But, alas, I have finer, straighter locks than Audrey's naturally thick wavy strands, so it would take lots of extra products and effort to achieve this look, which I consider to be a perfect mix of the chic, quirky, and gamine. In the meantime, I'll just Read more

Seven Ways to Wear a Wavy Pixie Cut


Updated 05/08/09 12:59 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 comments

Pictures of Short Hair

I can't get enough of Audrey Tautou's wavy pixie. It has the perfect vintage vibe with a fresh, modern appeal. To duplicate this forever-in-style look, apply a texturizing gel or a curl activating spray to damp hair and let air dry. If your hair is short, touch up pieces with a curling iron for a polished yet effortlessly tousled look. If your hair is longer, create a "fake-out" style by pulling Read more