Bella Donna: Jean Harlow


Updated 03/03/11 5:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Beauty Biography of Jean Harlow

Born Harlean Harlow Carpenter, Jean Harlow will forever be known as the original platinum blonde. In fact, so popular was her flaxen hair, women of the '30s rushed to lighten their own locks in droves. While Jean apparently denied that she had her hair colored, word is that Max Factor was responsible for bleaching her hair to her signature shade. It's also been said that a harsh mixture of Read more

Eyebrow Evolution: Shapes, Styles, and Trends of Decades Past


Updated 07/09/10 2:55 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Eyebrow Shapes Throughout History 2010-07-09 04:00:02

Most of you prefer heavier eyebrows, but just like hairstyles, makeup shades, and clothing fashions, different shapes and textures of eyebrows go in and out of style over time. In the the '20s and '30s, it was all about thin, dramatic brows with lots of curves. In the '80s, it was all about a bigger-the-better attitude. And then there were the '90s, when brows were so thin, tweezers never got a Read more

Inspired: Jean Harlow


Updated 10/05/08 3:23 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Inspired:  Jean Harlow

Film actress Jean Harlow was America's sex symbol of the 1930s. Also known as the "Platinum Blonde" and the "Blonde Bombshell," this glamorous, gorgeous woman embodied Hollywood glamour. Starring in such films as Red Dust and Platinum Blonde, she appeared onscreen beside leading men Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, and James Cagney. This actress, whose personal life was marked by tragedy, was Read more

Nicole Richie Hosts Thanksgiving Then Shops Her Favorite Local Spots


Updated 01/26/12 10:00 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Nicole Richie Shops on Small Business Saturday Pictures

Nicole Richie kept busy over the long holiday break, first by hosting friends and family to Thanksgiving dinner and then shopping! She dropped in West Hollywood's Satine boutique over the weekend to support local shop owners during Small Business Saturday. Nicole picked up a Wren striped sweater and Kasil Workshop jeans from the store, which also stocks her House of Harlow 1960 collection. Read more

Check out Nicole Richie's Boho-Chic House of Harlow 1960 Holiday Collection


Updated 02/15/12 11:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Nicole Richie's House of Harlow 1960 Holiday Collection

Nicole Richie stepped out in a gorgeous, sequin Halston dress and House of Harlow 1960 accessories for the launch of her holiday collection at Fred Segal in West Hollywood over the weekend. The line was chock-full of Nicole's signature breezy, boho style, including chevron-print bangles, antler-inspired cocktail rings, and her favorite arrow necklaces. We got the scoop on the inspiration for the Read more

Gwen and Gavin Take Kingston to See Grandma Following a Wedding With Famous Friends


Updated 04/19/11 3:42 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pictures of Gwen Stefani and Kingston Rossdale Visiting Grandma in LA

Gwen Stefani gave her mother a hug goodbye yesterday after she and Gavin Rossdale took their son Kingston along to pay her a visit. Gwen was spotted toting a copy of a book about another blond bombshell, Jean Harlow, as she and her guys made their way home. The No Doubt singer was sporting her signature red lipstick during the day out, and Kingston showed off his personal style with some blue toe Read more

iPad Salon Consultations Are on the Rise


Updated 06/30/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Would You Go to a Salon That Used iPads?

It seems there's an iPad app for just about everything, and now salon owners are realizing how valuable a concept that can be. At New York City's Salon AKS, the photo album-organizing MyGallery app has proven to be popular, as stylists use the tool to help clients more easily pick hairstyles during consultations. Having the iPad readily available in salons also enables clients to peruse the Read more