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Less Is More or More Is More?

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:54 -0800

Whether we love it or hate it in the end, it's great to see celebrities take risks with their looks. I've gathered some contrasting photos where one beauty detail is more exaggerated or less exaggerated in each picture. To make it fair, I'm only comparing the same celebrity with herself – so get started and let me know if you like a big impact or a more subtle look. Source

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2009 Critics' Choice Awards: Angela Bassett

BellaSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:51:04 -0800

Longtime readers know how much I love Angela Bassett, especially because she can wear ladylike styles with the best of 'em. At the Critics' Choice Awards, she proves that you don't need to be 21 years old to pull off a bold eye shadow color. This lilac shade stands out but isn't garish, pulling attention to her eyes while remaining elegant. At least, that's my take on it. Do you like this look, or do you prefer something more subdued?

Vote on all of my Critics’ Choice Awards polls here!

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Love It or Hate It? Angela Bassett's Walk of Fame Look

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:00:49 -0700

Ah, I love Angela Bassett. Upon receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, the actress said, "Who would have thought that a little girl in pigtails from St. Petersburg, Florida, would grow up to find herself gazing at a star with her name on it, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? This day is so, so special to me." So sweet.

Not only is she getting recognition for her talent, she's also come a long way from wearing those pigtails. This sophisticated hairstyle has a slight nod to the early '60s, but it isn't overtly retro. And can we talk about her beautiful skin for a moment? When I saw this picture, I thought, "Wow, she looks amazing - she must be close to 40." Wrong - Angela turns 50 this year. Can you believe it?!

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Brows Throughout the Ages

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:09:11 -0700

Okay, so you're not fans of Sienna Miller's bold brows shown here. But you can't blame the girl for following trends. Just like fashion, eyebrows follow cycles of thin, thick, arched, and everything in between. FabSugar pointed me to an article about the history of brow shaping (from Nightline, of all places! Maybe Sam Donaldson had something to do with it.) Here are some interesting tidbits:

During the "golden age" of Hollywood, female movie stars often removed their eyebrows completely. Think of Marlene Dietrich and Bette Davis. "There was a real interest in ramming home the difference between the genders," says Zoe Williams, a columnist with The Guardian newspaper of London.

For more brows-throughout-the-years trivia and a gallery of images, read more

In the '60s, a more natural look dominated. Many women let their brows grow wherever they spread.
The '80s began with Brooke Shields' bushy brows, but as the decade progressed, skinny brows became more popular.
When the grunge gained popularity during the early '90s, funky brows were in. Francois Nars encouraged model Kristen McMenamy to remove her brows entirely, which helped take McMenamy's career to the next level.
Fast-forward to the modern day, as eyebrows are returning to a fuller shape.

What do you think-do you follow trends when it comes to shaping your brow, or do you stick with the same shape over time? And what do you think of these brow looks throughout the years?

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