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Five Fun Facts About Hand Models

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:02:45 -0700

Ah, a day in the life of a hand model. It's all about no cooking, no cleaning, or performing excessive actions in an effort to protect the hands. Or, in certain cases, it's all about standing in when the actress's hands aren't available. Doesn't sound too bad, does it? While, yes, it's true that these "parts models," as they're known as in the biz, take extra precautions to keep their hands looking pristine, it's more than just looking pretty for the camera.

Take hand model Ashly Covington, for instance. "I moisturize 20 to 30 times a day, and wear gloves 90 percent of the time," she told CNN. "When it's your livelihood, you've got to think hands first," she added. Find out some more interesting facts regarding this uncommon profession.

The Met's Costume Institute Gala: The Models

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:30:09 -0700

Last night's theme at the 2009 Costume Institute Gala was "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion," an exploration of how models have inspired and projected fashions throughout recent years. Of course, my coverage of this event would not be complete without a gallery of models who walked the red carpet. (Here's why some big names didn't show up). Oh, and if you're looking for more model action, check out my slideshow of the big six models, full of "then and now" photos. Don't forget to vote on all of my Costume Institute Gala polls here!

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A Few More Words With the Captivating Coco Rocha

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:05 -0700

I've been lucky enough to interview model Coco Rocha twice over the past four months. Our first encounter was back in February just before the Rag & Bone show. This time I had a few more personal questions to ask. Do you want to find out just what's inside the travel bag of a supermodel and how she keeps those pouty lips of hers from drying out? Check it out, and don't miss Fab's Q&A as well.

What's inside of your makeup bag?
During the day I like to keep my look simple and keep my skin fresh. I use Yves Saint Laurent mascara and I love their Touche Brilliance Gloss for the lips. Also the Yves Saint Laurent Elle fragrance is a fresh, floral scent which I really like. The floral notes are my favorite, especially for summer. [Coco is the face of the fragrance.]

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What skin care products do you take with you when you travel?
I am careful to take care of my face as a model. I take my face wash and moisturizer to apply morning and evening.

How do you keep your hair looking shiny and healthy?
I really try to get a trim at least every two months to keep my hair, especially my ends, healthy. It makes a big difference.

What was your favorite beauty look from any fashion show or ad campaign?
I love anything with dark smoky eyes and pale lips. If I had to name one, I'd say the Versace show was a favorite this past season.

You are well-known for your pouty lips. Are you into lip plumping products or are you more of a lip balm, lipstick or lip stain kind of girl?
I am more of a lip gloss or lipstick girl, depending if it's day or night. During the day, I like to wear a lip gloss or shine that adds shimmer.

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Which Hair Color Do You Prefer on Jaime King?

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:47 -0700

At the Los Angeles premiere of Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, former model and actress Jaime King arrived with newly darkened hair. This beauty, who I always classify in my mind as a pale blonde, is turning into a bonafide color chameleon. I like her best with light locks, but perhaps with less chalky lipstick - know what I mean? Which hair color do you think jives best with Jaime's skin tone?

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How Often Do you Change Your Hair Color?

BellaSugar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:00:39 -0700

A certain someone comes to mind when I think about frequent hair color change, and that person is supermodel Linda Evangelista. Take a looky at the photos below because all of that dying and bleaching is from the past couple of years alone!

This long, lean, and stunning beauty has been known to change her hair color with the change of the winds, and she somehow manages to look great each and every time. Are you the kind of person who likes to play around with different hair colors, highlights, and lowlights? If so, about how often do you fiddle with your hair color?

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Do You Prefer Selita Ebanks With Long or Short Hair?

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:32 -0700

At the New York premiere of The Wackness, Selita Ebanks arrived with a short new haircut. I love how the front is angled for edginess, but rounded for softness. That being said, when she had long hair it was equally glamorous (not to mention shiny). Which hairstyle flatters her more?

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Love It or Hate It? Kirsty Hume's Long Bangs

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:00:44 -0700

A lot of famous faces turned up for the opening of the new Chanel boutique in Los Angeles, and just about everyone was made up in a classic style befitting the fashion house. But model Kirsty Hume pushed things into a more rock-and-roll vibe, letting her long bangs fall into her face. Red lipstick and a shoulder tattoo just add to the look. Even though her bangs could use a trim, I think this is a case of "so wrong it's right." Do you?

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Did You Want to Train to Be a Model... Or Just Look Like One?

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00:05 -0700

I'm sure many of us remember flipping through teen magazines and coming across Barbizon ads in the back. They inevitably featured a pretty girl and an ad tagline inviting you to "train to be a model... or just look like one!"

As a brace-faced, spiral-permed pre-teen I knew, just knew that with the right training, I would be the next Cindy Crawford. I wheedled my parents into attending a Barbizon "modeling seminar," which was really a sales pitch to enroll would-be models in expensive courses. Did you share this dream?

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Which Hairstyle Looks Best on Petra Nemcova?

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:29 -0700

Last night at the Food Bank For New York City's 5th Annual Can-Do Awards, Petra Nemcova looked like a Grecian goddess with a drapey dress and curled hair. We also see her pictured here with straight hair and wavy hair with bangs. Which hairstyle do you think is the prettiest on Petra?

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Which Hair Color Looks Coolest on Agyness Deyn?

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:00:57 -0700

Model Agyness Deyn has been called the new Kate Moss. We'll have to wait and see if that's true, but for now, there's no denying her popularity on the runway. Fab's documenting her chameleon-like style at the Milan fashion shows, and I get a kick out of her frequently changing hair colors. Sporting at least three different hues in the last three weeks, she reminds me a little bit of Linda Evangelista. Which one do you prefer on the lean-and-mean Miss Deyn?

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