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How-To: Christina Hendricks's Wedding Look

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:07 -0700

Her character Joan on Mad Men would approve, because Christina Hendricks looked absolutely stunning yesterday at her real-life wedding to Geoffrey Arend. Even if you're not taking it down the aisle, her hair and makeup were absolutely beautiful, irresistibly romantic, and surprisingly simple to pull off. To find out how to get her blushing look, just read more

How-To: The Look of Mad Men's Joan Holloway

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:00:22 -0700

Joan Holloway proves that you don't need to show skin to be the hottest woman in the room. (OK, she's often the only woman in the room, but still.) The Mad Men character has a sultry secretary style that would still turn heads today.

Makeup artist Debbie Zoller researches every character's look to make it as authentically '60s as possible, and she emphasizes Joan's personality through her makeup. "Joan knows how to get what she wants by using her skills and sexuality," Debbie says. "She reads all of the latest fashion magazines and knows what works best for her to make her presence known at Sterling Cooper. I play up her amazing eyes so she can mesmerize every man she comes in contact with."

For the behind-the-scenes scoop on the precise products used to transform actress Christina Hendricks into Joan Holloway, read more.

Face: Debbie uses Laura Mercier foundations to create a peaches-and-cream complexion, followed by Lancôme dual-finish powder to keep her skin matte. She then dabs Julie Hewett Cheekies on the apples of the cheeks. "I have [Christina's] smile so I know exactly where to put it," Debbie says.
Eyes: In true '60s style, Debbie strokes black Dior liquid eyeliner on the top lid. She then uses watercake mascara on the top lashes only.
Lips: "The lips are lined first with a lip liner that matches the lipstick we choose," Debbie says." She frequently turns to Laura Mercier lipstick in Baby Lips, a sheer pink; and Mistress, a pinky red.

Photo courtesy of AMC.

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."

Photos courtesy of AMC

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?

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What Do You Think Will Be the Most Popular Costume This Halloween?

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:56 -0700

After seeing Heidi and Spencer's Halloween shenanigans, I'm thinking that, yes, we will be seeing lots of Jon-and-Kate pairs this Halloween, particularly because that asymmetric blond wig is selling like crazy. Also from popular culture, I'd venture to say that there will be many sparkly Edwards and Bellas (get her exact makeup look here), Mad Men tributes, and even a few zombies, thanks to the success of Zombieland.
Of course, there are always tributes to those who have passed, and perhaps we'll see some Michael Jackson costumes, complete with heavily lined eyes, light red lips, and curly wigs. Tell us what you think about Halloween 2009. Are you expecting an abundance of zombies, vampires, and/or pop stars, or do you have other things in mind?

Best of Bella

BellaSugar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:00:13 -0700

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Gorgeously Retro: How to Look Like Samantha in Bewitched

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:00:56 -0700

Watching Bewitched on Saturday afternoons was a childhood ritual for me, and I dreamed of being as gorgeous and funny as Elizabeth Montgomery. Sam is still my favorite witch of all time, and if pressed, I might admit to a small crush on poor, sweet, OCD Darren (original Darren, of course, not the second one). But what's even more classic about the show is Sam's gorgeous hair and makeup, which I think is totally timeless. Especially now, with the fashion and beauty vogue of Mad Men (and the huge red lipstick trend for Fall), why not indulge in a little stylish '60s nostalgia? To find out how to get Sam's pretty look, just wiggle your nose and read more.

2009 Primetime Emmy Awards: Christina Hendricks

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:45:12 -0700

Though she's not nominated, Mad Men star Christina Hendricks sure has a winning look tonight. Her beautiful red hair is styled in a very modern take on old Hollywood glamour. A beautiful half-up/half-down curly mane frames her equally luscious makeup. Her eyes sparkle because of the shimmery shadow and false lashes. Her lips are equally powerful with a popping sparkle. Even her earrings are perfection. I'm thinking this look is anything but Mad; do you agree?

Vote on all of my Primetime Emmy Awards polls here!

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!