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Witness the History of the Hair Bow

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:00:52 -0800

Lady Gaga seems to be everywhere these days, and recently, she was spotted partying with Paris Hilton, wearing what can only be described as a bow made from hair. And this isn't the first time we've seen the singer (or Paris, for that matter) all tied up in a bow. Is this larger-than-life hairdo becoming her signature style? Have a look at my slideshow to see which other stars have rocked this unusual look. Source

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How-To: Glowing Couture Cheeks

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:25 -0800

At yesterday's Valentino spring couture show, the hair and makeup were classically elegant with a modern twist.

Instead of red lipstick, models wore a bold electric pink shade. Continuing a theme from fall, the eyeliner was black and winged. And instead of neutral bronzed skin, the blush was shimmery and far from subtle.

I love when designers go all out like this instead of showing their gorgeous collections paired with bed-head hair and natural makeup. If high fashion is what you crave, be sure and check out the fabulous clothes from the spring 2008 couture shows.

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And for step-by-step instructions on how to get gorgeous glowing cheeks, read more.

STEP 1: Begin by exfoliating skin, so you have a smooth, clear surface. Follow with a moisturizer and then a primer to create the appearance of tight pores.
STEP 2: Next, apply a little bit of concealer under your eyes and to any red areas to even out the tone. Next, take any liquid bronzing gel and apply it all over your face, neck and decolletage, blending well so that there are no visible and unnatural dark patches.
STEP 3: To create this pow of color and shimmer, dab your index and middle finger into a deep pink cream blush like Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Cream Blush in Retro Rouge and dot it on the apples of your cheeks. Continue to dot the blush along your cheekbones all the way to your ears. Now blend in short upward strokes. Lastly, dab your favorite luminizer on the tip of your nose, along your cheekbones and on your temples and blend well. Magnifique!

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Which Parisian High-Style Hairstyle Do You Like Most?

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:00:33 -0700

Boy, do these models look happy or what? I kid, I kid. On the left is a look from Junya Watanabe, in the middle is one from Issey Miyake, and at right is one from Valentino. I love Paris Fashion Week because it's so high-concept and unwearable-and because it's perfectly timed to give me Halloween ideas, heh. Which of these looks do you like most?

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Rock On Valentino!

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:17:55 -0700

Rock 'N Rose Eau de Parfum, $78, is a sexy, yet soft fragrance intended for the younger Valentino fan. This is modern scent for the versatile gal who is into high fashion rock and roll style but also loves, appreciates and understands elegance.

The advertising tag line for the scent is: "She is a Rose on the outside and a Rocker on the inside." Sounds like the kind of gal I'd like to hang out with!

It is made from: rose, black currant, bergamot, orange blossom, gardenia, muguet, sandalwood, vanilla, heliotrope, musk, orris and crunch green (yeah, I'm not so sure what crunch green is either).

The Eau de Parfum is available in a one oz spray for $42, a 1.6 oz spray for $58, a 3 oz spray for $78 and a Body Lotion for $40.

Hey, I've noticed that WhiplashGirlchild is also a fan of this fragrance - rock on!

Get a Bit Blue Like Agyness Deyn

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:10:29 -0700

Whether her style is pixied or bobbed, Agyness Deyn manages to look subtly sophisticated in seconds. It's almost like this model rolls out of bed and into couture. She knows how to play up her look, contrasting light hair with dark clothing before adding a pop with those nails at the premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor.

With a rainbow of polishes on the store shelf, it's nice to see how this color complements an outfit before making the decision to purchase it ourselves. I'm liking her black-and-blue style, so check out similar hues in the widget below.

NARS Nail Polish - $16.00	SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Surreal - $10.00
Sephora Brand Glittering Nail Polish - $5.00	USLU AIRLINES - Nailpolish BIV - $24.00
Piggy Polish Nail Laquer - $7.00	So Easy Stripe Rite Paint, Metals and Glitter - $3.99

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Which Hairstyle Do You Like Best on Jennifer Hudson?

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:00:31 -0700

Jennifer Hudson sure isn't shy about experimenting with different hairstyles and looks. Here are five different 'dos she's been seen out with in just under six months. I love her straight hair and bangs at the Friday night dinner celebrating Valentino's 45th anniversary, but I'm not loving the super-short shag from the Valentino main event on Saturday night. Which is your favorite look on Jennifer Hudson?

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Whose Low-Key Makeup Look Do You Like Better?

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:00:17 -0800

Zut alors, it's Paris Fashion Week. I'll be bringing you the notable runway beauty looks later on today, but for now, check out a couple of the lucky attendees. I love that Ali Larter (at Emanuel Ungaro) and Rebecca Romijn (at Valentino) didn't feel the need to go overboard; instead, they chose minimal makeup looks. Who do you think looks more polished in Paris?

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Model of the Week: Chanel Iman

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:00:04 -0800

If you haven't heard of Chanel Iman yet, get ready, because this teenager might just be the next supermodel. The 5'9" Korean-American/African-American stunner has worked for a long list of designers including Christian Dior, Valentino, YSL, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Oscar de la Renta. Oh yeah, and she's already been on the cover of Vogue. Not a bad resume for someone who only recently turned 18.

I had a moment to talk with Chanel before the Erin Fetherston show, and although she was a bit under the weather, she was kind enough to answer a few questions. I found her good-natured, funny, and intelligent, and I think you will, too. Read on!

How does Fashion Week feel now compared to when you were starting out?
I still love it. And you have to love what you do and really enjoy it. It's always been a job and I've been very professional about it, but now it's a career: not just a job, but a career. I look at it a little differently, you know? I need to be on point at all times.

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To find out about Chanel's formula for beautiful hair and skin, read more.

How does it feel when you see yourself in Vogue or when you're on the cover of a magazine?
Well, I feel very proud. I think I'm not only representing myself on the cover of Vogue, I'm representing other people, like my family and my friends. It's not just me on the cover, it's everybody around me that's helped me, everybody that's rooting for me. So I'm very blessed and very thankful for everything.

How do you take care of your skin?
When I come from a show, I never go to sleep with all my makeup on. I never have dry lips, and you should always wash your face at night. I use an Aveda face scrub - it's really good - and a little bit of moisturizer. That's pretty much what I do.

What about your hair? How do you keep it healthy?
My hair? Ooh, we've got some problems with the hair. [laughs] I always wash my hair once a week. For a black girl, hair is different. I always have to have my edges, which is the front of my hairline, very clean and very fresh and straightened out. A little Vonté wax, a little bit of shine to your hair. African-American hair needs oil because it's not naturally oily. Some people's are, but some aren't. So a little bit of oil, a little bit of shine, a little bit of wax, and you're all good.

What kind of makeup do you use when you're not working?
I actually don't wear makeup. If I do wear it, let me see . . . I wear different things. A little bit of Lancome, Estee Lauder. I always carry around this thing called Rosebud, from Sephora. You can use it for anything: your cuticles, your mouth, your skin.

It seems like more people are talking about diversity - or lack thereof - on the runways. What are your thoughts?
I think it definitely needs to happen soon. I think this is what happened: A long time ago, people used to come to shows for the models and not the clothes. The designers now want the models to all look the same so people can focus more on the clothes than the model. And I think that's why we have a lack of diversity. But I think it would be more interesting on the runway to see different faces from all over the world. People would really want to come to these shows, to see the models and the clothes. I think that's really smart for designers to use different women. If they do use different nationalities, that will attract more customers.

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Trend Alert: Spring's Haute Hair

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:11 -0800

Last week we saw lots of haute hair and makeup from the catwalks of the 2008 Spring Couture Fashion Shows. While most of the looks were wild and over-the-top, there was one traditional hair theme that seemed to keep popping up. Whether it was styled tight and low at Valentino, in the middle of the head and accessorized at Armani Privè or worn high with some height at the crown at Chanel, the bun is this moment's "it" hair. Love it or hate it, even celebs are sporting it as their style of choice on weekends.

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Love It or Hate It? Sienna Miller's Bold Look

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:15:15 -0700

At this weekend's Valentino gala, Sienna stepped away from her normal low-key hair and makeup in a big way. Her dark brows, red lipstick that matches her dress, a perky up-do with visible roots... taken individually these statements could work, but together it's a bit much, I think. Do you think Sienna is pulling this off? (Plus, does this make anyone else think of Madonna's "Who's That Girl?" phase?)
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