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Fragrance Review: Hilary Duff Wrapped With Love

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:16 -0800

Hilary Duff is getting ready to release her second fragrance called Wrapped With Love. This scent is a sequel to her first one, With Love, and it's much more playful and light as opposed to spicy and oriental.

The bottle also looks a lot like the With Love bottle, but it is a bright and fun pink color decorated with spring flowers. Inside Wrapped With Love you'll find hints of honeydew, mandarin, blood orange, plum, violet, white lily, mangosteen, raspberry, vanilla bean, musk and white chocolate mousse.

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I honestly expected this fragrance to be too junior for me, but the scent is really nice. Typically when you describe something as fruity, you think of the citrus family, but this happens to smell more like a sugary melon medley. I recommend it for daytime and for spring/summer. Wrapped With Love will be available in a 1.7 oz eau de parfum spray ($38) within the next couple of weeks, and shortly following its release you can expect to see a Valentine's Day gift set that includes the same size fragrance as well as a cutesy tank top ($38). If you can put aside the celebrity aspect of the scent and focus only on how it smells, I think you might be pleasantly surprised.

Love It or Hate It: Ashley Greene Goes Back to Her Long Roots

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:57:46 -0700

I have to confess that I've always had a bit of a girl crush on Alice Cullen's bobbed and flippy hairstyle in Twilight. Ashley Greene, however, the actress who plays the stylish, friendly vampire in the series, has been sporting a longer, less feathered layered bob in real life, and she sure has the chic look down pat. However, now that Eclipse is pretty much wrapping up, the actress is back to her long roots, as she debuted new extensions at the U2 concert in Pasadena yesterday, courtesy of Parlour on 3rd's Essly Powell, who worked with Ashley for nine hours to achieve this new look. Obviously we've seen Ashley in extensions before at the 2009 VMAs, but now it looks like they're here to stay. What do you think of this look? Were you loving her layered bob, or is the longer length a welcome change?

2009 Primetime Emmy Awards: Elisabeth Moss

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:11:12 -0700

Emmy nominee Elisabeth Moss sure knows how to make a statement, and it's with her wondrously huge statement necklace. When you've got that thing wrapped around your neck, it's smart to downplay everything else - which Elisabeth does. She keeps her makeup almost shockingly nude, just a light pink tint on the lip and just a little color above the eyes. And while her hair is not my favorite, it's a good style for the length. What do you all think? Did Elisabeth go too subtle for tonight's event or are you loving the simplicity?

Vote on all of my Primetime Emmy Awards polls here!

What Is Your Favorite On-the-Go Snack?

Sponsor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:45:04 -0700

Who doesn’t love to snack? Who doesn’t love cheese? Hey, that works out great, because Mini Babybel® cheese is the perfect solution. Just grab a couple of these cute, wax-wrapped, 100 percent natural treats anytime. Then, enjoy the deliciously smooth, mellow taste anywhere. Any more questions? Thought not. Oh, guess there's one more when you take the poll below. So tell us, Ms. On-the-Go, what is your favorite snack?

Pick up Mini Babybel® next time you are in the dairy or deli aisle! Have you laughed today?

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No Sweat: Four Ways to Quit Overheating and Start Looking Hot

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:22 -0700

It's sweltering out, and no matter what you do, you are gonna get sweaty, which also means stinky. Little old Southern ladies dust on loads of scented talcum powder to absorb and deodorize body sweat, but I can't say that it's the best modern solution to the problem. Instead, I've come up with a few forward-thinking tips to help you nip the sweat monster in the bud, so keep reading.

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:00:32 -0700

Copy Eve's glossy red lip - The Beauty of Life
The Pine Sol lady gets a lovely makeover - Spoiled Pretty
Declaring Indigo makes her brown eyes blue - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Balenciaga's new fragrance fronted by Charlotte Gainsbourg - Beauty Snob
Would your rather your guy have makeup or high-maintenance hair? - FabSugarUK
Katherine Heigl: 1995 to now - InStyle
CH smells like "Splenda spooned onto cantaloupe and deli plums in Saran Wrap" - The Moment

How-To: Rachel McAdams's Twisty Waves

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:54 -0700

I want to know Rachel McAdams's secrets for coolness. Not only does she convey a modern vintage style in her look, but she seems to have an approachable, down-to-earth personality. Plus, I love that she isn't afraid to try new things, like this old-school teased coiffure, and some seriously punky pink hair.

This morning while filming scenes for her upcoming movie, Morning Glory, the actress wore her hair in loose waves with casual twists on the sides, showing off those multidimensional gold-toned locks. It's a perfect substitute for your typical braid-on-the-side style.

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Like the look? To find out how to copy Rachel's twisted waves, just keep reading.

How-To: Sienna Miller's MTV Movie Awards Hair

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:49 -0700

Sporting a sparkly dress and beach ready hair, Sienna Miller stepped onto the red carpet last night with a smile. Her blond locks were styled by Frederic Fekkai's Adir Abergel and, since most of you were loving her flowing surfer-girl waves, I have the tips to recreate the style at home in about 20 minutes, minus shampoo and blow-dry time. Get them when you read more.

After washing, fight flyaways with a humidity blocking product that also seals in hydration for long lasting sleekness (like Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control).
Then add lift and volume at the roots. Adir used Frederic Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Spray Gel to get the job done.
Next, blow dry completely before curling. Adir used a 1 1/4-inch curling iron and wrapped hair around the iron in small sections, leaving the ends out.
Once the curling is done, apply a finishing cream on little chunks of hair to create separation on the ends.

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Love It or Hate It: Fergie's Skinny Metallic Braid

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:11 -0700

While most of you weren't loving the darker tone Fergie unveiled in March, it looks like this chocolate-brown color is here to stay. Are you getting used to her brunette locks yet?

Back in her blonder days, the singer wore a wavy fishtail braid style, and now, the fishtail is back - or at least that's what it appears to be. This time around, it's got a little more bling and a lot more attitude. At event over the weekend, Fergie wrapped this tightly pulled version with a metallic detail, lending a futuristic look to her ensemble.

What do you think of this avant-garde hairstyle? I'm a little on the fence, but then again, unique styles are what give rock stars their funky edge. Tell me what you think.

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Kate Moss

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:06:25 -0700

With a wrap covering most of her blond hair – and also matching it – from a distance it's less clear where Kate's hair ends and the head piece begins. Well, minus the gold shimmer, that is. A jewel holds the intricate piece on her head and offers one of the only contrasts in this otherwise single hued look.

Even her face looks golden with bronzer and her eyes are lined to be the focal point. With smoky to the max shadow winged out past the end of her brows and a bit lighter under her eyes, it reminded me of a modern-day Cleopatra. Nude lips pursed in a serious pout finish off this intense look – do you love it or think she's taking a flair for the dramatic too far?

Vote on all of my Costume Institute Gala polls here!

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