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What Did the SATC Ladies Really Look Like in the '80s?

BellaSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Over the past few weeks, we've seen images from the Sex and the City 2 set pouring in. While these photos include shots of the four friends dressed in the designer duds we've grown to love, we've also had a peek at some wilder looking '80s getups worn by the characters portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Cattrall. We'll just have to wait until the movie comes out next year to find out the reasoning behind their Reagan-era hair and makeup. But in the meantime, let's take a look at what the actresses really did look like back in the day. Let's start with Carrie.

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Whose SATC Premiere Makeup Look Did You Like the Best?

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:47 -0700

Last night, the cast of Sex and the City arrived at Radio City Music Hall for their much-anticipated premiere. The girls lit up the city wearing metallic dresses (well, all but Cynthia Nixon) and fabulous hair and makeup. I especially love the bronzer on Kristin Davis because it's something we never saw much of on the show. SJP's eyes are a sexy, smoky slate grey (word on the street is that Dior did her makeup). Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall chose a more minimalist look, but looked lovely as ever. All of the ladies beamed from the inside out, but whose makeup look did you think was the prettiest on the sparkling pink carpet?

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Beauty Products Inspired by Sex and the City

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:47 -0700

Can't wait for the movie premiere? These lipsticks and nail polishes have the same names as the main characters on Sex and the City.

Stila Lip Color in Miranda is a creamy, shiny coral lipstick; it was so popular in 2007, it won In Style's Best of Beauty Buys. Cargo PlantLove Lipstick in Sam ($20) is a deep red lipstick that exudes sexiness and confidence, just like powerhouse Samantha Jones - and Stila SPF 20 Shine Lip Color in Charlotte ($22) is a sheer orange shade with the shine of a gloss and the creaminess of a lipstick.

Sarah Jessica Parker and famed manicurist Deborah Lippmann collaborated to create a soft, cotton-candy pink nail lacquer called Sarah Smile ($15) during the heyday success of the sitcom, and Duri Cosmetics recently released a bluish-red, nail polish in Sex in the City ($5). It's clear that this fab four has influenced beauty looks over the past decade with their glamorous hair and fashion-forward makeup. Would you consider buying these SATC-inspired beauty products?

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Eyebrow Guru Eliza Petrescu Takes on McCain and Obama

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:57 -0700

If you missed this weekend's broadcast of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, you missed an odd fusion of beauty and politics. Eyebrow guru Eliza Petrescu, who works on famous arches like those of Madonna and Kim Cattrall, shared her opinion on some political eyebrows. Who knew eyebrows were even being looked at in this election season?

The veepstakes matters a lot, and one potential Obama running mate is Virginia governor Tim Kaine. Unfortunately, his eyebrows are a hot mess. "His eyebrows are definitely too feminine," Eliza explained. "His arch is too high, so I would brush and trim, then I would remove the excess hair between the eyebrows. He doesn't have much, but his eyebrows are too manicured; whoever did it made him look almost like a woman."

Harsh words, and Eliza has even more to say about the presidential candidates' eyebrows. To find out whose brows she prefers, read more.

"To be honest with you, Mr. Obama has perfect eyebrows," Eliza explained, adding that her expertise is non-partisan. "Mr. McCain needs big help. He needs to color his eyebrows; you cannot have half-white and half-brown eyebrows."

This is all for fun, of course; it's not as though anybody will vote based on a candidate's eyebrow shape. (Let's hope not, anyway.)

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New Product Alert: La Mer Moisturizing Gel Cream

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:25:04 -0700

By now, I am sure you've all at least sampled one of the most sought-after facial creams in the universe, Crème de la Mer. This moisturizer is packed with all kinds of goodness from the depths of the sea. And if you are the kind of gal who needs to see the proof in the pudding before you buy, just check out the skin on Madonna, Kim Cattrall, Sharon Stone, Nicolette Sheridan and Meryl Streep, all of whom have been loyal fans for years and years.

The original facial crème, which also comes in lotion form, now has another sister in this new Moisturizing Gel Cream ($195). Although it's not any cheaper (in fact, it actually costs more) this new version is more like the lotion than the original crème.

This ultra-soft and rich formulation is best suited for warmer, summery months. It still contains the magic healing ingredient called Miracle Broth, but the texture is much more liquefied and light. The promised result is deeply hydrated, firmer, more calm, renewed skin. I am dying to hear what you think, so please let me know if you try it!

New Makeup Alert: Go Light on My Lips

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:20:22 -0700

Go Light On My Lips is a fab new company that makes lip gloss, $19, and mascara, $24. What makes them special is that each product includes a built in mirror and a light up wand! Created by celebrity makeup artist Elena George, these fun light up glosses are also really practical. Elena knows what women want!

They're perfect for touch ups when you're out at night and the lighting is low. These are a must have for party girls!

The glosses are available in five colors and are designed to flatter all skin tones. The color choices are: Chili Spice, Popping Pink, Brown Sugar Baby, Invisible and Red Carpet.

The mascara is available in black only. The cases however have endless possibilities! For $38, you can order a monogrammed initial lip gloss, and for $150-$250 you can order the gloss encrusted in Swarovski Crystals which are all hand made and hand placed. You can either choose your initial or you full name. These come in any color stone combination.

To read about which celebs light up their lips and for more info on other light up lip glosses, read more

We hear that stars like Oprah, Mariah Carey, Vivica Fox, Kim Cattrall and Michelle Williams are addicted to Go Light on My Lips too! If you like the idea behind lighted makeup, then check out these lip glosses as well!.