Backstage Beauty: Nathan Jenden


Updated 09/26/07 6:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Backstage Beauty:  Nathan Jenden

At the Nathan Jenden spring 2008 fashion show in London, the hair look was relaxed, long and loose with a rough texture. Nathan collaborated with hair stylist Neil Moodie, who used products from Bumble and Bumble. Neil's inspiration came from an eclectic creative vision. He imagined a modern version of a Victorian ballerina dancing hip-hop in the jungle and he executed the look by choosing Read more

Cannes Minireview: Killing Them Softly


Updated 05/22/12 10:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Killing Them Softly Cannes Review With Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt's gritty new project, Killing Them Softly (formerly titled Cogan's Trade, and based on a book of the same name), made its debut to the press at the Cannes Film Festival this morning. Considering the early hour of the screening and just how violent and drug-fueled it is as a film, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it overall. Pitt is at his best playing the ruthless assassin, and Read more

The Secrets to Justin Bieber's Signature Hairstyle Revealed


Updated 02/19/11 2:07 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Style Hair Like Justin Bieber

Some of us may be a little too old to have Justin Bieber fever, but I think we can all appreciate good old-fashioned school girl-style crushes. Perhaps it was New Kids on the Block, Nsync, or David Cassidy that got your heart all aflutter back in the day. Whatever the case, I think we can also all appreciate a good haircut phenomenon when we see one. Justin's side-swept style has been sweeping Read more

The Hunger Games Wedding Stylist Shares Her Braiding Secrets


Updated 04/16/12 5:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Girl on Fire Hunger Games Braids

When this amazing Hunger Games wedding photo shoot went viral, most people thought "what pretty pictures!" The images are obviously stunning, but it's the gorgeous deconstructed braid stylist Danielle Bennett created for "Katniss" that had us wanting to know more. We asked Bennett how she constructed the impressive plait above and found out how to get these elaborately woven braids — even if Read more

How Hervé Léger's Wearable, Equestrian Look Came Together


Updated 02/23/12 11:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Herve Leger Fall 2012 Beauty Look: Hair and Makeup Test

Hervé Léger is known for body-conscious dresses, but for Fall 2012, the collection included tougher elements such as harnesses and fur accents. Such a bold statement was set off by a high ponytail and minimalist makeup. Here, days before the runway show, we captured the hair and makeup test in process — that's the time when the designer and beauty team decide how the models will look. In the Read more

See The Model Evolution at BCBGMAXAZRIA


Updated 02/17/12 9:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Hair and Makeup BCBG Fall 2012

BCBGMAXAZRIA's Fall 2012 collection was a standout for its sleek hair, pretty winged eyeliner, and natural-looking faces. Now, you can see exactly how the BCBG beauty teams created the look. Watch as makeup artist Charlotte Willer and stylist Neil Moodie transform one of the show's models at their test shoot. Hair: Neil Moodie/Bumble & bumble, Makeup: Charlotte Willer/Maybelline New York, Read more

How Getting Dirty Can Save You Money


Updated 05/05/11 12:52 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How Getting Dirty Can Save You Money

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We’ve discovered some pretty interesting ways people try to save money, from crazy coupon clipping to reusing teabags for months. But once in a while, we come across a money-saving strategy that makes us take notice. Not lathering up, for example. OK, hear us out. A movement has been spreading (spawned in the green community, Read more

Bella's Daily CEW Award Winners' Giveaway: Enter to Win Bumble and Bumble Mending Masque!


Updated 06/11/11 12:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty Product Giveaway 2011-06-11 00:01:00

We love to share the best beauty products with our readers, and it's even better when you can enter to win them! That's why we've partnered with Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), an organization known for its annual CEW Beauty Awards, where more than 4,000 beauty insiders and professionals vote on the most innovative products. To celebrate the 2011 awards, every day we're giving Read more

45 Minutes With Vidal Sassoon: The Highlights


Updated 03/03/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

An Interview With Vidal Sassoon

At 83, Vidal Sassoon, the original celebrity hairstylist, is as active and sharp-witted as ever. His documentary, Vidal Sassoon the Movie, is currently out in limited release, and his autobiography (which he penned himself) is set to be available in the US in April. And after 65 years in the business, he's still "got it" with his slightly flirtatious personality and keen sense of humor, making it Read more

Take Me Home Tonight: Not the Party of the Decade


Updated 03/04/11 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Take Me Home Tonight Review Starring Topher Grace and Anna Faris

Most movies try to show you something you've never seen before, but Take Me Home Tonight aims to do just the opposite. Set in 1988, the objective of the comedy is to capitalize on the trends of the decade, poke fun at the style, and pay homage to the films that defined a generation. Unfortunately, it gets so bogged down in piling on the clichés that it comes off as a forgettable knockoff of a Read more