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Love It or Hate It? Erykah Badu Teams Up With Tom Ford

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:00:15 -0700

Remember Tom Ford's raunchy cologne ads? (They're borderline NSFW.) This new ad seems downright wholesome in comparison. The immensely talented Erykah Badu is the face of his forthcoming fragrance, White Patchouli.

I think she looks strong, confident, sensuous - in a word, gorgeous. Can't wait to see more pictures, especially since this campaign already seems to revere, not objectify, women in general. What do you think?

Adrian Grenier and Erykah Badu Get Designing For Earth Month

BellaSugar — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:59:39 -0700

Add "Bottle Package Designer" to actor Adrian Grenier's resume. To coincide with Earth Day, the multitalented star, along with the inimitable Erykah Badu, surfer Kelly Slater, and three students from Parsons the New School for Design, have collaborated with Kiehl's to launch four limited-edition designs of Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion ($55). All proceeds from sales of the lotion, which is bottled in 100 percent post-consumer recycled packaging, will benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization that preserves and protects community waterways from polluters.

Check out the gallery below to take a peek at their eco-friendly labels, which hit Kiehl's stores just in time for Earth Day on April 20. Good design, a smooth lotion, and a purchase that gives lots of money to help keep waterways clean all make this project one I can get behind.

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Janelle Monáe Talks Music, Style, Books, and Beauty

BellaSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:01:52 -0700

If you haven't heard of Janelle Monáe, you are missing out. Seriously. The Grammy-nominated singer has a smooth but strong voice like felted cashmere, feet like Fred Astaire, and style like nobody else. Fresh off supporting tour dates with Erykah Badu and No Doubt, she's sharing her high-energy show at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 4, followed by a performance July 6 at Afro-Punk in Brooklyn. Check out her Many Moons video and you'll see why a live performance is not to be missed.

I spoke to Janelle this week about her music, her inspirations, and - of course - her style. She's as sweet as she is intelligent, so read on for the interview.

Best of Bella, 9/28

BellaSugar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:04:17 -0700

Makeup artist Carmindy's latest book has tips, tricks and pep talks.
You might not be sure what your biggest skincare problem is, but yoga teacher-turned-skincare guru Kimberly Snyder has The Solution.
In an exclusive interview, Eva Mendes reveals she can't leave home without her eyes. She means makeup.
Debbie Zoller, the makeup artist for Mad Men, gives all the tips you need to put on your best Joan Holloway.
Spill your biggest beauty blunders, lest you repeat them.
Tom Ford's new fragrance, White Patchouli, smells as good as Erykah Badu looks.

Find out how to do six-minute makeup, straight from the Emmys makeup artist.
There's controversy galore in the comments. Who knew Hayden Panettiere's makeup would cause such a ruckus?
Meet some of the most inspiring beauticians in the world.
America Ferrera's hairstylist explains how to get her Emmys hairstyle at home.

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Fragrance Review: Tom Ford White Patchouli

BellaSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:01:38 -0700

With the breathtaking Erykah Badu in the ads (which you loved) and a devastatingly chic white opal glass bottle with 23K gold accents, Tom Ford White Patchouli ($92) certainly has the bells and whistles that make up a cult classic. But as it turns out, I would still wear this fragrance if it came in a plastic spray bottle sold on the street.

White Patchouli is characterized as a "floral-infused wood fragrance," so the patchouli is surrounded by notes of peony, rose, and jasmine. Because I wear a lot of rose (Stella by Stella McCartney also has rose and peony), something about this fragrance is familiar but still fresh. There's a sexy, musky undertone that's very Tom Ford, but also something vibrant about it. Depending how you spend your days and nights, this may be best for the p.m. hours, though it could also make for a hauntingly sexy signature scent. Of course, I can't stop smelling myself, and that's never a good office look.