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Product Review: Spray de Mode

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:00:29 -0700

Truth be told, I haven't been into hairspray since the days when Firehouse and other lousy rock bands promoted the big-hair look. Truthfully, I wasn't into the music, but I wanted to fit in with the popular girls. So every morning, I'd break out Mom's curling iron, twist my bangs into a crisp claw of curls, and look like a fool despite my best efforts.

I've been scared of hair spray ever since. Recently, though, I tried Bumble and bumble's new Spray de Mode ($15–$25). The hairspray was developed over the course of multiple Fashion Weeks, with stylists offering feedback and B&b tweaking the formula. Spray de Mode promises to offer excellent hold without feeling stiff or tacky, and it does just that. What's notable is that it allows you to rework your hair multiple times, but it still holds the shape of the hair. I've been able to brush it, blow-dry it, curl it, scrunch it - you name it - and each time, it retains its shape without feeling stiff or heavy. I dare say it's good enough to erase those scary junior-high memories.

B&b has set up an extensive promo site for this spray, and while it is essentially a giant commercial, it's also an interesting one. I loved watching the videos to see how regular people were transformed into the cool coiffed models you can see in this gallery.

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Backstage Beauty: VPL

BellaSugar — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:59:35 -0700

Last week, our FabSugar team attended the VPL Spring 2008 Fashion Show. While the clothing was sheer and chic, and the makeup was pretty and plain, the hair was va va voom!

While most of us do whatever we can to fight the frizzies, hairstylist extraordinaire Neil Moodie, created a wild, crimped 'do that made those frizzies, kinda flattering. All of the products he used were from Bumble and Bumble, and the entire process is relatively easy to achieve.

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For a list of products and instructions on how to you can re-create this look at home, read more

Step 1: - Spray dry, clean hair with Bumble and Bumble Tonic and then work in a little bit of Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme to the roots and lengths of your hair.
Step 2: Next, on the underside of the head, lightly crimp small sections of hair. When hair is cool, brush out the hair to create volume. Next, gently tease (back-comb) the hair at the roots.
Step 3: Flip head over and spray with Bumble and Bumble Does It All. As final step, flip hair up and then brush it out really well one more time (yes, it will be quite full looking).

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Model of the Week: Amy Bracco

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:00:02 -0700

Welcome back to Model of the Week, where we reveal the beauty and fashion secrets of top models.

Today, we're getting up close and personal with Amy Bracco, a Walnut Creek, Calif., native whose fresh face was discovered at a local modeling competition. Throughout high school, she spent her summer vacations modeling in Los Angeles and New York, then later moved on to other fashion capitals such as Paris, Sydney, and Milan.

Bracco has appeared in countless ad campaigns - including shoots for Guess, Diesel, Coach, DKNY, Tretorn, Dove, and Clinique - as well as TV ads for Pantene, Samsung, Oil of Olay, and Garnier Fructis.

When she's not modeling, she loves traveling, supporting the Natural Resources Defense Council, and cooking for her friends. She's also big fan on rock concerts, writing, and spa days - ahhh, a gal after my own heart. To see what Amy had to say about fashion, visit FabSugar, and to see her beauty secrets and a photo gallery, read more

BELLASUGAR: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?

AMY BRACCO: Drinking plenty of water and sleeping always helps. Also, I switch off between Kerastase and Biolage shampoos and conditioners so I don't get any product build up. I let my hair air dry and just run some Bumble & Bumble Grooming Creme through in the morning. I'm a no-make-up, ponytail girl on my days off.

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?

AB: If I travel without my Jurlique Hand Creme, I freak out! My hands become a desert wasteland within minutes on those dry airplanes. I also love my Smith's Rosebud Salve.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?

AB: It used to be smoking, but I quit a year ago! Now I guess it's splurging at Barney's Co-Op on designer jeans.

BELLA: What are your favorite drugstore products?

AB: I love Revlon's new Instant Nail Pen. It's so easy to whip out anywhere, and it dries instantly and looks clean. I love Volume Express by Maybelline, and Goody makes these Stay Put headbands that I live for on my days off! And I just found a gentle cleanser called Purpose by Johnson & Johnson that's perfect for removing make-up.

BELLA: Happiness is...

AB: Walking through the door at the end of a long travel day and seeing my French bulldog shake his butt in excitement, because he can't wag his little tail. It makes me smile every time. Then I give my boyfriend a kiss, and everything negative melts away.

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Model of the Week: Caroline D'Amore

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to Model of the Week. This week's magnificent model is Malibu native Caroline D'Amore. As a young girl, D'Amore studied ballet and jazz, and she credits dancing with giving her the confidence to start modeling. By age 12, D'Amore had fallen in love with being on stage, but her family wanted to protect her from "the biz" until she was older. At age 17, D'Amore moved to the Big Apple to begin modeling.

You might recognize her from photos in Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, Flaunt, Nylon, and Paper. Caroline has also ruled many a catwalk, including those of Stella McCartney, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Agent Provocateur. When she's not modeling, you can find her on hikes, at the beach, or in a DJ booth spinning records. D'Amore also appears in the indie movie “Daydreamer."

Fab has the scoop on D'Amore's style, and I've got her beauty secrets. To read my interview and see a gallery of images, when you read more

BELLA: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?

CD: My secret to beautiful hair is that I never dye it, and whenever I'm not working, I try not to use any heated styling tools on it. The more breaks I can give my hair, the better. I also trim the ends frequently, and I only wash it every other day so that natural oils can work their magic.

As far as my secret to great skin, I feel that less if more! I try not to use too many different products, and I religiously wash my face before I go to bed. Falling asleep with makeup on is a major no-no. Anytime that I’ve accidentally gone to bed with out washing my face I’ve almost always woken up with a lovely pimple.

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?

CD: The product that I can't live with out is Bumble and Bumble Sea Spray for my hair. I grew up a beach girl, and I can't give up the beachy waves in my hair.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?

CD: My guilty pleasure is an hour-long bubble bath with bath salts, music, and a trashy magazine. Mmm!

BELLA: What is your favorite drugstore product?

CD: My favorite drugstore products are Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, Cetaphil Face Wash, and Wet n’ Wild Crystal Clear Lip Gloss.

BELLA: Happiness is ...

CD: A new pair of comfy stylish flats. I hate wearing high heels, and I usually only wear them for work. I just love finding high-fashion sexy flats that I can wear during the day or in the evening.

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