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Love It or Hate It? January Jones's Messy Bouffant

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:11 -0800

Betty Draper on Mad Men is known for her bleeding-edge fashion sense, and the actress who plays her, January Jones, is no slouch herself. Last night at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, she arrived looking stylish (check out her cute dress), with a hairstyle that combines the classic with the risk-taking. Do you think it's another fashion-forward triumph or not?

How-To: Get January Jones's Divine Emmy Makeup

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

You all absolutely adored January's sexy, soft look last night, and I did, too, so I got the scoop on how her makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin, did it. Goodwin says, "January's Emmy makeup was all about sleek, modern shapes. The overall look was meant to feel strong but refined." To complement the futuristic, classic look of January's dress, Goodwin used lots of texture to mimic the design. To find out how to get the how-to just keep reading.

2009 Primetime Emmy Awards: January Jones

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:58:10 -0700

Betty Draper might not approve of January Jones's smoky gray and silver eyeliner and neutral lip, but the Mad Men actress certainly did look stunning. The silver eye shadow on her inner eyes made things pop, while the smudgy, winged dark gray at the outer corners added a heavy (maybe too heavy) dose of sex appeal. What do you think? Is the smudgy black too much, or are you enjoying seeing January escape Betty's bright lipstick and light eye shadows?

Vote on all of my Primetime Emmy Awards polls here!

Which Celebrity Hairstyle Do You Prefer?

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:00:22 -0700

One thing that's constant? Change. And celebrities are the masters of it. Over the past few weeks, I've taken note of different stars who have made some type of hair transformation, whether it's a switch in color or a visit to the hairstylist for a few inches taken off - or on, in the cases of our extensions-loving stars. Vote for your favorites now! Source

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Trend Alert: Purple Peepers

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:00:47 -0700

First it's purple hair and now I'm talking purple eyes. Purple is one of those versatile shades that can be bright, playful, sultry, and subtle, depending on the finish and depth of color. Purple also makes green eyes pop, brown eyes brighter, and gives blue eyes a cool iciness. Katie Holmes, Kate Hudson, and Emmy Rossum opted for and soft lilac tone for a lightening effect; Audrina Patridge went for sexy, heavily-lined eyes with plum accents; and January Jones and Selita Ebanks spiced their looks up with multitoned colors. Check out the fun looks below for some inspiration in the various ways that this violet hue can be worn.

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2009 Golden Globe Awards: January Jones

BellaSugar — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:22:15 -0800

January Jones is a vision of easy glamour - but unlike her '60s Mad Men character, she's doing it '40s style. Along with that blue dress, her lipstick (Chanel Rouge Allure in Dazzling) make her blue eyes look bright and gorgeous. Veronica Lake would have loved her curls, but the question is, do you?

Vote on all of my Golden Globe Awards polls here!

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Behind-the-Scenes Beauty Secrets of Mad Men

BellaSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Love Mad Men? You're not the only one - practically everyone at Sugar HQ is obsessed with this brilliant show due to its tight writing, great acting, and amazing style. Seriously, who wouldn't love to look like Joan Holloway? As the makeup department head of the show, Debbie Zoller is responsible for creating these sexy '60s looks, and she's been kind enough to share a few secrets from the set. Soon, I'll share her tips for recreating Joan's sex-kitten look, but to read about the world of Mad Men now, read more.

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The '60s look is 100 percent authentic.
"I did a tremendous amount of research for both the first and second season of Mad Men. I used eBay a lot to order books and vintage magazines like Look, Life, and Ladies Home Journal. I designed the looks for the secretaries of Sterling Cooper from Sears catalogs and New York newspaper clippings from 1959 to 1962. I also asked members of my own family to send me photos from that period. Those were priceless!"

You won’t see any blue-ish lipsticks on the show.
"Because of the fluorescent lights in Sterling Cooper, I didn’t use any lipsticks or nail polish colors that had blue undertones. They popped out too much on film. I wanted everyone to look natural. I stuck to true reds, true pinks, and true corals."

For inspiration, Zoller looked at a famous Mouseketeer.
"Betty’s look is inspired from a book on Grace Kelly, classic perfection. For Joan’s character, I used a very famous red-headed model from that era by the name of Suzy Parker as inspiration. And for Peggy, I looked to famous young actresses like Annette Funicello to capture her naiveté."

Betty's lipstick speaks volumes.
"I pay special attention to Betty’s lips so when she speaks she feels like she’s being heard."

Everyone - everyone - on screen gets a specific look.
"The first thing that happens when I get a new script is a concept meeting with all of the department heads and Matt Weiner, the executive producer. He explains to us his vision and then we break off to do our homework and prepare. The costume designer and I will discuss color palettes for each character. Every actor, day-player, and background artist receives the same attention to detail. I then design their look from brows to lips to nails. Every actor, after they have been cast, comes in for a consultation with each department and then we do a test look. We take pictures and send them up to Matt for approval. The actors love it because they see the transition from current day to 1962. They are amazed at how they have been transformed in just a few hours."

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Which Hairstyle Do You Like Best on January Jones?

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:06 -0700

Looking at these images, it's hard to believe this is the same girl, but January Jones proves to be somewhat of a style chameleon with her hair. Last night at the Chanel Robertson Boulevard boutique opening she wore it wavy and loose. Just a few weeks ago at a movie screening, her hair was smooth and coiffed - and a few years ago at another Chanel event, she wore long, loose curls with heavy, blunt-cut bangs. Which hairstyle do you like the most on Fab's latest interview subject?

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:00:48 -0700

Are these the cutest nail polishes ever? - Lucky
Fran Drescher is launching a line of skin care - The Cut
Brit beauty brand Illamasqua is getting rave reviews - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Why you should steal a beauty tip from cows - Beauty Snob
J. Crew gets its nail polish on - Beauty Counter
Get January Jones's cute makeup look - FabSugar UK
How to make frizzy hair work for you, Dior-style - The Moment