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Spotted! A Cute, Easy Twist on Braids

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:32 -0700

Everyone has a few quick, two-minute hairstyles that we throw together when we're running late. But few of mine look as cute as this one. While backstage at the Karen Walker Spring 2009 show, I spotted Teen Vogue Beauty Assistant Maura Lynch sporting this cool twist on braids. "I was in a rush this morning," she said of her hair. Maybe so, but it's a cool hairstyle.

Recreating this style is so quick and easy that you could practically do it in your sleep. Gather your hair into two plaited pigtails at the nape of your neck. Tie the ends with small hair elastics; Goody's Ouchless are great because they're clear, so they won't stand out. Then, loosely weave the braids together, securing them with bobby pins. Very easy, very chic - and very Teen Vogue.

Love It or Hate It? Teen Vogue's Summer Runway Look

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:44:33 -0700

Teen Vogue held a beachside runway show yesterday, and the outfits had this hippie-meets-Easy Rider early '70s look to it. Maybe that explains this out-there eye makeup. Whatcha think?

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:09 -0700

We miss MJ. Take a look at his hairstyles - FabSugar UK
Looking back at Farrah's hair transformations - In Style
Decleor’s Eye Make-Up Remover Gel rubs sensitive eyes the right way - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Korres flies the friendly, fragrant skies - Style.com
Vichy launches three new products for skin dehydration and breakouts - Beauty Snob
Signature Blue Mark has a "woody captive" - The Moment
Wallett Cosmetics launches eco lip glosses - Teen Vogue
Fluff Eaze fights frizz - The Cut

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 23 May 2009 06:30:11 -0700

Cassie visits a barber "every three days" - WWD
Can you translate the acronym “Pretty Products For Healthy People Minus Many Lousy Chemical Substances”? - Style.com
Use alcohol, not liquor, to mend your pressed powder - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Play the blonde edition of Guess Who? - FabSugarUK
Beautiful celebrities claim they're just like us . . . except totally different - The Cut
Four things you must have post-sugaring - Beauty Snob
Marvel to release Models, Inc. comic book at fall Fashion Week - The Moment
Learn Jessica Szohr's beauty secrets - Teen Vogue

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Peep Ciara's classy cornrows - Afrobella
Black by Kenneth Cole is synthetic spice - The Moment
Mrs. Meyers cleans your makeup brushes - Teen Vogue
Do you always wear makeup on airplanes? - FabSugarUK
More makeup tips for good photo moments - Makeup and Beauty Blog
This Beachcomber makes waves - Style.com
Are you loving Katie Holmes without makeup? - The Cut
Sparkly review for the FACE Stockholm Spring 2009 line - Beauty Snob
Key ingredients whether you're sensitive, oily, or dry - Allure

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Katy Perry

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:33:55 -0700

With this sleek blunt hairstyle, Katy Perry declared to Teen Vogue that she "feels like Cleopatra" tonight. Is it me, or do you also see somewhat of a futuristic Betty Rubble in the mix, especially with the royal blue dress, metallic accents, and black locks?

This look, which is a lot bolder and richer than her opaque pink style from this year's Grammys, relies on some shimmery gold shadow in the inner v's, along with a bronze-toned shade on the contour to create a smoky look. Is this a yabba dabba doo - or a don't?

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:05:30 -0700

Cute, charming nail polish for Anglophiles - FabSugar UK
Amusingly "fashiony" face masks to battle swine flu - The Cut
The Gap has a new "citrusy and salty" fragrance - Teen Vogue

Curly-haired celebrity how-tos

Could America handle a first lady with natural hair? - Huffington Post
Rich's recaps continue to be the best part about ANTM - Fourfour
Speaking of ANTM, whoa, Caridee! - People Style Watch
Pretty, easy-to-wear sheer makeup - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Do you need to worry about UVC rays? - Futurederm

Bella Interview: I Heart Daily

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:48 -0700

What do you do after you've written for ELLEgirl, Teen Vogue, Teen People, and Glamour? If you're Anne Ichikawa and Melissa Walker, you start your own online publication. I Heart Daily features news on style, beauty, entertainment, and all-around cool stuff. It's meant for teenagers, but you'll like it if you're merely young at heart.

Ichikawa and Walker recently shared their thoughts on why youth culture fascinates them, how Pete Wentz is influencing style, and how to help teenage girls develop a healthy self-image. Read on!

You've both written for teenagers for years. What is it about them that grabs you?
MELISSA: They're so open and honest. Teenagers are going through really high highs and really low lows, and there's something universal about those emotions and the raw excitement of discovering new things to love. They care about what they're reading about-and they're not afraid to tell you when the loooooove something or when they think something sucks. I appreciate that.
ANNE: Teens are still forming their opinions about things, their taste and what they like. Because of that they’re more excited and open to discover what’s out there, whether that’s a new band or a new kind of lip gloss. I mean, my mom has used the same Maybelline eyeliner for the past 20 years in the same exact shade! They have a sense of passion that us jaded adults lose after a while. Haha.

For their thoughts on beauty trends, read more.

Do you think it's easier to be a teenager now than it was, say, 10 years ago? Or harder?
MELISSA: I think it's harder in some ways and easier than others. Seriously, the experience of that age is so universal that I think it all evens out and ends up just being a tough-and-amazing time no matter WHEN you go through it.
ANNE: I agree with Melissa - being a teenager is pretty universal throughout the ages. Sure, now there’s Facebook and MySpace, but you know, at some point TV sets and cordless phones also were new and crazy.

How have teenagers' attitudes toward their appearance changed since you were that age?
MELISSA: I think they have more access to celebrity style and beauty, plus quick-and-easy ways to get the exact products they see celebs using, so there might be a bit more experimentation. But the truth is that teenagers are always trying to find their personal style, and now they can just try on more identities, which is fun.
ANNE: I think it’s a little more accepted and cool to be different now. Being quirky and an individual is a good thing now-that’s partly due to the media. Who ever thought wearing huge nerd glasses (American Apparel style) and guys wearing black eyeliner (Pete Wentz) would ever become mainstream and hip?

For those of us with teenage nieces and sisters, what's the best advice we can give with regard to building their self-image?
MELISSA: Nurture individuality and encourage their passions. There's so much possibility to explore at that age, and the "eh, that's not realistic" line is one of the lamest ones older people pull. Encourage them to dream big-then their identities are defined by how much they rock the world, not how much they weigh.
ANNE: To be comfortable in your own skin. I know, I know…easier said than done, but it’s true! It’s so important to encourage young women to be curious, kind, intelligent and, most of all, to follow their passions. Focus on building a strong sense of self, and the confidence will follow.

For more from Melissa and Anne, check out I Heart Daily.

Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:00:30 -0700

When it comes to shampoo, less is more – NPR
Is this the new "It" pink polish? – Allure
Four more tips for using Deep Truth – Temptalia
Stay safe with these eye makeup tips – Teen Vogue
Peep some eye shadows from Dior Cristal Collection Summer 2009 – Makeup and Beauty Blog
Britney's Midnight Fantasy is new neon sweets – The Moment
Are you loving or hating two-toned lips? – Beauty Snob

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Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:00:50 -0800

Autumn 2009 Trend Alert: Colorful Nails – FabSugarUK
Seven Benefit and Lorac cosmetics under $10 – Makeup and Beauty Blog
Should salons offer teeth whitening services? – Allure
Use glaze not pencil to fill in thin brows – InStyle
Will makeup counters change in the Obama Era? – Afrobella

Balms Away safely takes all (and we mean all) the makeup away – Beauty Snob
Citron de Vigne is like the grape about to become wine – The Moment
Subtly switch a hair shade for Spring – Teen Vogue

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