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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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Love It or Hate It? Gisele Goes With Max Factor

BellaSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:04 -0700

Don't you love it when rumors turn out to be true? As previously hinted, supermodel Gisele Bundchen has indeed signed a sweet deal with Max Factor. The cosmetics company turns 100 (!) next year. Here's Gisele in her first print ad for the brand. What do you think of this look?

Does She or Doesn't She Wear Hair Extensions, Part VI

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:35 -0700

Back by popular demand is my sixth quiz about celebrity hair extensions. See if you can tell which of these women is wearing extensions and which ones are currently wearing their hair naturally. I'm so glad you think this guessing game is as much fun as I do. Good luck!

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Love It or Hate It? Gisele Bündchen's Costume Institute Gala Look

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:21:55 -0700

Why is Gisele Bündchen smiling? Could it be because she's got the bod to pull off that dress? Or because she's raking in the dough? Either way, I'd be grinning, too. I think the supermodel's hair and makeup are good here, but it isn't as adventurous as some other people's looks. Is it doing anything for you?

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Why Don't Supermodels Brush Their Hair?

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:20 -0800

I keep seeing pictures of models roaming the streets or attending events with disheveled hair. I can't understand why they don't take the time to brush it when beauty is their trade. I can understand why they go messy after getting primped day after day, and I don't expect anyone to look perfect all of the time. But some models consistently look sloppy. Why do you think this is?

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Beauty Byte: Gisele's Got a New Gig

BellaSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:00:27 -0800

Gisele Bundchen is one busy Brazilian these days. Not only is she the face of Dolce & Gabbana's latest scent, but she's also just signed on to model for Max Factor. E! Online reports that Gisele has signed a two-year, $2.5 million deal to endorse its products.

Of course, the beauty brand is mum, and we haven't heard anything from Gisele herself, but an insider told E! that it's a sweet deal. Apparently, Gisele's contract with Victoria's Secret had prohibited her endorsement of any beauty products, but now that she's a free agent, she's able to line up the lucrative deals that models dream of. If this is true, expect to see a lot more of Gisele over the next two years. Are you looking forward to it, or not so much?

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Do You Consider Yourself Cute, Sexy or Pretty?

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:00:18 -0800

How do you define your look? Are you cute, like Brittany Murphy? Sexy, like Gisele Bundchen? Or pretty, like Julia Roberts? And yes, I do know that real beauty comes from within - but I bet all of you have a cute, sexy or pretty personality to match!

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BellaSugar's Guide to Beauty Products from Around the World

BellaSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:00:28 -0700

Get a load of these beauties from around the world. Famous actresses such as Debbie Matenopolous (Greek-American), Catherine Deneuve (French), Sophia Loren (Italian), Lucy Liu (Chinese-American) and Gisele Bundchen (Brazilian) all epitomize the beauty traits that each of these countries are known for.

Now, it's not like I've trotted the globe trying all of the latest and greatest beauty treatments (although that would be a dream come true) but I have had the opportunity to try out some of the great imports that have crossed oceans to get to the United States. Below is a five post round-up filled with fun facts about global beauty-as well as my top picks for beauty products from Greece, France, Italy, China and Brazil. I hope you've enjoyed this series as much as I have.

Which Beach Babe Has Sexier Hair?

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:40:22 -0700

Both of these ladies are known for their long, gorgeous brown and honey highlighted hair. Here are pictures of Gisele Bundchen and Jessica Alba both in Miami without any primping whatsoever. Who do you think has better beach hair?

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Fragrance Review: Dolce & Gabbana The One

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:03 -0700

The latest fragrance from Dolce & Gabbana is The One. You've probably seen the ads, featuring Gisele Bundchen doing the sexy-lady thing she does so well. (Still, when I see "The One," I can't stop thinking of the Backstreet Boys.)

The One is a warm, floral Oriental fragrance. It has top notes of bergamot and mandarin, with touches of lychee and peach. The heart note is more floral, and as the fragrance dries down, you can smell notes of vanilla and sweet amber. I expected this fragrance to be overtly sexy, much like the gorgeous dresses Dolce & Gabbana are known for. What I got, though, was somethin' else. Find out what it was when you read more

When I received the Eau de Parfum, I giddily opened it. I gave a spritz to my arm and waited for my sexy aura to become unmistakable. While that technically happened, it was a very special kind of sexiness: The sexiness embodied in Blanche Devereaux. Y'see, the scent leans just a little too much into the "mature" side of things. I even asked DannySF to take a sniff-and without me saying anything to him, he said, "It's nice... but it's a little old-lady."

That sums it up pretty well: It's a nice enough scent, but certainly not a signature fragrance-and definitely not something I'd expect to smell on a very young woman. If you're a huge D&G fan, you might want to try this, but otherwise, it's just so-so. Finally, I found the commercial for the fragrance, which manages to make Gisele seem like a demanding diva. I'm sure she's just acting (I've heard through the grapevine that she's super down-to-earth) but the ad certainly doesn't make me want to smell The One.