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Love It or Hate It: Claudia's Seriously Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:11 -0700

Model Claudia Schiffer almost always looks the epitome of flawless beauty. But, at the Graduate Fashion Week gala in London last night, did she deliver?

In the worlds of fashion and beauty, there's a fine line between avant-garde and slightly off-kilter. What do you think of Claudia's super-smudgy charcoal makeup, paired with a shimmery pink lip? Did she pull it off in a daring and sexy way, or is it all a bit too scary?

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: The Models

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:30:09 -0700

Last night's theme at the 2009 Costume Institute Gala was "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion," an exploration of how models have inspired and projected fashions throughout recent years. Of course, my coverage of this event would not be complete without a gallery of models who walked the red carpet. (Here's why some big names didn't show up). Oh, and if you're looking for more model action, check out my slideshow of the big six models, full of "then and now" photos. Don't forget to vote on all of my Costume Institute Gala polls here!

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Then and Now: "The Big Six" Models

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:00:27 -0700

Before the Coco Rochas and the Agyness Deyns of the modeling world, there were "The Big Six," a crop of supermodels who dominated all things hair, fashion, and makeup in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These days, actresses and pop stars often fill the positions left behind by these powerhouse models. So, let's take a trip down memory lane to see how much these six ladies have - and haven't - changed. Source

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Which Lipstick Do You Like Better on Claudia Schiffer?

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00:49 -0800

Last night's Fendi store reopening in Paris may have been about high-end clothes, but supermodel Claudia Schiffer arrived looking more laid-back than ever with soft hair and nude lips. This look is quite a contrast from the candy-apple red lipstick she recently wore in London. Which lip look do you think flatters her more?

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Who Looks Better Channeling Veronica Lake?

BellaSugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:30:29 -0700

It seems as though models Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss were channeling Veronica Lake at last night's Golden Age of Couture Gala at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Both have been in the news lately: Claudia laments the death of the supermodel, while Kate has a new fragrance. I think both women's retro glamour is gorgeous, but does one edge out the other?

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Is the Supermodel Dead? And Should She Return?

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:39 -0700

Fashion Week starts tomorrow, and I'm excited to see some new faces on the runway. It's fun to spot top models such as Jessica Stam alongside up-and-comers like Hana Soukupova. For me, seeing the brand-new girls is one of the most exciting parts of any show.

Still, I know there are people who miss the era of the supermodel, when Naomi, Cindy, Linda and Christy dominated the runways and magazine covers. Claudia Schiffer recently said those days are over:

"In order to become a supermodel one must be on all the covers all over the world at the same time so that people can recognize the girls. That is, for now, not possible, not least because the advertising industry is very much taken nowadays by pop stars and actresses. Supermodels like we once were don't exist anymore."

She does have a point: Drew Barrymore is the new spokesmodel for Cover Girl, while Keira Knightley replaced Kate Moss as the face of Coco Mademoiselle. But is this necessarily a bad thing? Personally, I love Drew and would rather see such a smart, talented lady selling makeup than another pretty face. Tell me, would you rather gaze at supermodels or actresses-or would you rather see "normal" women in their places? Source

Does "Supermodel" Mean Anything Anymore?

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:01:10 -0800

We all know the supermodels by their first names: Naomi. Linda. Christy. Heidi. Gisele. Whitney.

Wait, Whitney? Yep, Whitney Thompson - as in the winner of America's Next Top Model. She's launching her own line of handmade jewelry and candles, calling it Supermodel. "I've tried to make my collection real," she told First Coast News. "It's stuff that I love and I would wear and I'm a supermodel so I was thinking, 'Hey! Supermodel.'"

While I love Top Model and hope that Whitney's endeavor goes well, none of the show's winners are exactly household names in the way that Cindy Crawford is. Then again, neither are the most popular runway models - just try asking a random dude who Jessica Stam or Raquel Zimmerman are. So maybe Claudia Schiffer is right when she says that the age of the supermodel is long over. If it is, do you think it matters?

Best of Bella

BellaSugar — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:00:11 -0700

LC explains her iconic braid
Is your makeup aging you? Parts one, two, and three
Tips to spot and fight dehydrated skin
Do you ever wear fake nails?
Safely pack a flat iron for travel
Would you like to see more stars wear less makeup?
Bella tests Nordstrom's Anastasia Brow Studio
What do you know about acne?
Banish pretty unsightly red bikini bumps
Do you love or hate Claudia Schiffer's smoky eye?
Try tea tree oil to cure your cuticles

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Product Review: Arezoo Ingrown Hair Cream

BellaSugar — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:54:45 -0700

Arezoo Kaviani worked at posh Mayfair salon in London for years, where she had a constant client waiting list. After much success she decided to venture out on her own. She now owns a private salon kitty-corner to the world-famous Harrods department store. Her specialties are extremely gentle waxing and facials, but she is so talented that her one-stop shop also offers a gamut of alluring body treatments.

While in London, I had the pleasure of meeting Azeroo for a bikini wax - not an easy feat, considering her schedule is jam-packed with clients that include Gwyneth Paltrow, Claudia Schiffer, Daniel Craig, Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. I was dying to ask her if Jake comes in for a manly parts waxing or just an eyebrow shaping, but I resisted - I didn't want to put her in a compromising position or anything.

The one product she used that smelled great and cut the pain of a wax by at least half was her tea tree oil wax. She also handed me an ice cube before she began to help numb the area -it's kinda fun, actually! When we were finished, she recommended a terrific anti-ingrown hair product that I want to share with you.

Arezoo Ingrown Hair Cream contains no alcohol, but it does have tons of tea tree oil. That acts as an antiseptic and drying agent, so those nasty, itchy bumps don't form on your nether regions. It smells better than most products in its genre, and it won't thin your skin like other alcohol-based ingrown hair products do.

The cream works wonders for anywhere on the body suffering from cuts, scrapes, burns, or blemishes. Plus, men can use it as an aftershave. It costs £15, but since Arezoo has so many international clients, she's willing to ship any orders for a minimum charge of $5.