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What Do You Think About These Celebrity Style Changes?

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:06:40 -0700

I often wonder if I had the bank account that most celebrities have, would I change my hair color, hairstyle, and/or haircuts with more frequency, too? Part of me says yes, while the other part wonders if I'd actually be that brave. At any rate, it's time to tell us what you think of the following celebrity hairstyle changes. Some are a bit more dramatic, while others are more subtle. Cast your votes now!

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Try Out a Matte Taupe For Fall

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

I've always liked taupe makeup because it's a color with a little bit of everything. Sometimes it takes on silver qualities, while other times it looks a little gold. From a tone perspective, it's got brown, gray, and sometimes even purple essences. We've seen stars rocking a metallic-taupe nail throughout the warmer-weathered months, and I'm sure we'll be seeing a less blinged-out version of the shade now that a change of season is looming. Take Gwyneth Paltrow, for instance. At the Adolfo Dominguez 2010 Spring/Summer show in Spain, the actress wore this lovely super-wearable, soft raisin-toned color on her nails. I love me some sparkle, but after seeing Gwyneth wearing this matte version, I'm ready to make the seasonal switch myself. To get a similar look, try Essie Mink Muffs ($8), Sephora by OPI Nail Colour in On Stage ($9), or Butter London's Tramp Stamp or Fash Pack ($14 each).

Is Gywneth Saying Good-Bye to Estée Lauder?

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:10:11 -0700

Do you follow GOOP, Gwyneth Paltrow's online lifestyle newsletter, which covers topics from fashion to her favorite kid-friendly restaurants? In a recent edition, Gwyneth dished on her beauty secrets, with a surprisingly small mention of an Estée Lauder product, the cosmetics brand for which she has been a spokesperson since 2005.

Word on the street is that the actress and sharer of wisdom might be departing from her lucrative Estée Lauder deal to focus on the lifestyle empire that she seems to be creating. With her cooking partnership with Mario Batali, an upcoming fashion endeavor, and her acting career, she's one busy lady. It's all just speculation at this point, but would you be surprised to see Gwyneth put more attention into GOOP?

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How-To: Gwyneth's Groovy Gala Makeup

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:34 -0800

Last night, Gwyneth Paltrow joined fellow yoga lovin' stars such as Russell Simmons to raise money for Bent on Learning, a nonprofit that brings yoga and meditation to public schools in New York. It's a good cause and a great look for Gwyneth, who looked genuinely happy to be hosting the gala. Want to get the look? Don't get bent out of shape - I've got the exclusive details on getting the easy, fresh makeup here. For the Goop scoop, read more.

Gwyneth wears all Estée Lauder products:

Skin: Start with clean, moisturized skin. Conceal any blemishes and use a lightweight foundation on skin. (Gwyneth wore Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid Makeup SPF 10 in Intensity 1.0.) Dust a true pink blush on the apples of your cheeks; for Gwyneth's exact shade, choose Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss.
Eyes: Whenever your lip color is bold, stick with natural-looking eye makeup. I recommend wearing a neutral-toned, shimmery beige eye shadow on the lids. Line the top lashline with a soft eye pencil (Gwyneth wore Artist’s Eye Pencil in Softsmudge Black) and gently smudge it to keep the color from being too harsh. Finish with a few coats of mascara; Gwyneth was buzzing to TurboLash.
Lips: Gwyneth wore Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Spanish Red, a shade I own. (It is only a matter of time before fame, fortune, and a rock-star husband follow, right?) For ultraprecise application, use a lip brush to paint the edges of lips first, then fill in with lipstick.

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Oscars Beauty: Gwyneth Paltrow

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:00:11 -0800

Born into show business, actress Gwyneth Paltrow is a natural on the red carpet. Throughout the years, she's taken some risks when it comes to clothing, hair, and makeup choices. Remember the gothy see-through dress and smoky makeup from a few years back? After the success in Se7en in 1995, Gwyneth has practically been a staple at the Academy Awards. Check out her multitude of looks now. Source

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Bella Poll: Which Shade of Lipstick Is Best on Gwyneth?

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:05:11 -0800

It goes to show how much a little tweaking of the makeup can completely change your look. Take Gwyneth Paltrow, for instance. Never one to go too wild with her hair and makeup choices, she's the master of transformation merely by taking her lipstick shades up (or down) a notch. At the premiere of Two Lovers in NYC last night, she opted for a frosty pink color with heavily lined eyes. But, one thing's for sure for this actress. When it comes to makeup 101, she's right on track, sticking close to the dark lips/light eyes or dark eyes/light lips rules. Which is your favorite?

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Best of 2008: Shorter Cut

BellaSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:33 -0800

It's always a little scary when your locks get a mayjah trim. Whether it was the "poxie," the "lob," or something in between, which star's shorter cut of '08 do you like most? So, what are you waiting for? Vote now - chop, chop. Oh, and don't forget to vote for all of our other Best of 2008 awards throughout the Sugar network.

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How-To: Wear a Raspberry Lip Like Gwyneth

BellaSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:16 -0800

Gwyneth Paltrow was recently out and about in London attending a children's charity event. Singer Pink just wore a similar shade, too. Do I sense a trend here?

Of her Spring 2008 raspberry collection, Bobbi Brown said, “Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There’s a shade of raspberry for every complexion - from pink to deep raspberry."

Looking for tips on how to make this flattering look work? Check out some of my razzley-dazzley suggestions when you read more.

For a radiant evening look, try a shimmery light gray or silvery-blue shadow such as, Bare Escentuals Glimmer in 2000 ($13), a silver blue or Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Vapor ($16), a very light shimmery gray.
For a more daytime look, try a matte gray or light lavender shadow. I like Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Revolver ($16), a stone gray or Aveda Petal Essence Eye Color in Aura ($12), a soft purple taupe shade with just a whisper of glimmer.
Coordinate cheek color with a soft raspberry blush. Try Almay Touchpad Blush in Raspberry ($9.26).
To make your raspberry lipstick or lip gloss last, first line your lips in a similar hue, such as Almay Ideal Lipliner Pencil in Raspberry ($7.49).

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Does She Or Doesn't She Wear Hair Extensions, Part V

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:00:15 -0700

Welcome back to my quiz series about celebrity hair extensions. You guys seem to love this topic just as much as I do. Isn't it fun guessing who has naturally fabulous hair and who has a little extra help from the salon? I think when they're applied by a talented professional, extensions can look natural and gorgeous. Take my quiz and guess which of these famous faces is currently extended.

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Get Gwyneth Paltrow's Iron Man Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:09 -0700

I'm looking forward to seeing Iron Man so much that I can't stop humming the song of the same name. The film stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow - who happens to be a model for Estee Lauder. Here's a sneak peek at her character in the film, along with the 411 on the makeup products that were used on set to create this classic daytime look. When you head to the theater on May 2, you'll feel like you can connect with her character Virginia "Pepper" Potts, since you'll know about everything that's been used on her skin. (At least that's how I feel.)

For a detailed list of products and prices used to create her classic look, read more.

FACE: Start with a clean face. Then add a little bit of Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup ($32.50) to your face and neck and blend well with a sponge.
CHEEKS: Apply some Tender Blush in Fresh Plum ($25) to the apples of your cheeks and blend outward using circular motions to create a soft glowy effect.
EYES: Apply the lightest shade of the Signature Eyeshadow Duo in Pink Dusk ($25) all over your lid and use the darker color in the crease. Then, create a thick line your top lashes only with Artist’s Eye Pencil in SoftSmudge Black ($18.50). Finish off the look with two coats of Double Wear Mascara in Black ($19.50).
LIPS: Lightly line the rims of your lips with Estee Lauder’s Automatic Lip Pencil Duo in Fig ($23.50). Then, gently fill them in to slightly enhance the color. Using a lip brush, blend some Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Plum Frost ($19.50) over the liner and finish with High Gloss in Rose ($16) for a sexy, pale purple pout.

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