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Old Hollywood Meets Vampires

Casa Community — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:05:00 PST

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member - and Sugar staffer! - Diana Nguyen from the Lovely Little Vignettes group:

A couple of weeks ago, I went to a bridal event with my bride-to-be friend in Orange County, CA. The venue was spacious, the food was pleasant, but this eye-catching tablescape really took the metaphorical wedding cake. OK, so it's not necessarily a "little" vignette, but it's undeniably beautiful. The designers were given the word "glamorous" as the theme. And upon conceptualizing their design, they thought of two very glamorous ideas: Old Hollywood and vampires. Apparently, Catherine, creative director of Three Petals, is a die-hard Twilight mom. She said she liked the idea of diamonds and forbidden love, velvet, and bold hues of pink. I especially love the chairs!

You can see more pics of this edgy-chic tablescape here.

Have you spotted any beautiful arrangements lately? Be sure to share your photos with the Lovely Little Vignettes group!

Ask Casa: How Can I Create an Old Hollywood Starlet Pad?

CasaSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:39 PDT

Twitter user DefDulce asked me a question which, judging from current trends, I think is on a lot of young decorators' minds: "How can you turn an ordinary apartment into an old Hollywood starlet pad?"

Without seeing her apartment, I can't offer specific, tailored changes or updates. So I thought I'd respond by offering a few key elements essential to any old Hollywood home. Choosing just a few of them will give your home that overtone of glitz and glamour so evocative of Old Hollywood style.

Lacquer your furniture! And if you can't afford to, high gloss paint will do.
Choose rich materials like silk and velvet for drapery and tablecloths.
Bring in luxe details: crystals on chandeliers, fringe on lampshades, gilt accessories.

See more of these.

How-To: 1940s-inspired New Year's Eve Glamour

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:00:43 PST

Old is new again. Makeup from the 1940's are back in style, and this style is one of the most glamorous and polished beauty looks of the season.

So if you're still deciding what your makeup style will be to ring in the new year, here's everything you'll need to know about creating Dita Von Teese's sexy starlet look at home.

For a list of product suggestion and application tips,

FACE: Begin with a clean and well moisturized face and add a touch of primer to your skin so that it's even and your pores appear nice and tight. Next, using a concealer brush, apply a little bit of creamy concealer to any red areas on your face. When it's blended, dab a little bit of your favorite foundation onto a sponge and blend it all the way down to your neck so that you don't have any jawline marks. Lastly, set your foundation with a translucent powder.
CHEEKS: Contour your cheeks with a matte bronzer and a neutral blush. Add a little bit of highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones and blend outward for a dewy effect. And as a fun finishing touch, take a black waterproof eyeliner and carefully and precisely, create a false beauty mark near your lip.
EYES: Begin by sweeping a vanilla shadow all over your lids as a base and then add some champagne shimmer just below your brow-bone and inside the inner corners of your eyes. Next, apply a light layer of a deep brown shadow to your crease, blend well and then dab more of the champagne shade in the center of your upper lid. Line your upper lashes with a liquid black eyeliner (lining your bottom lashes is optional) and the most important part of this look is applying false eyelashes for a length and drama.
LIPS: Fill in lips with a creamy nude liner. Dip your concealer brush in concealer and brighten up the edges surrounding your lips. Apply your favorite red lipstick to your lips in a very precise manner with a lip brush and top lips with a red gloss for sexy shine.

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Beauty Mark It! Old Hollywood for Homecoming

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:00:50 PDT

I've got a special Beauty Mark It challenge this week. TeamSugar member Omgitseduarda e-mailed me with this question:

My homecoming is coming up, and the theme is Old Hollywood. I figured I had to had red lips and smoky eyes, but do you happen to have any other suggestions that would help with my Old Hollywood look? I'm getting some soft curls done to my hair rather than having it straight.

I love the idea to have soft curls, which will look gorgeous. I suggested keeping the red lip but doing a lighter eye with a champagne shadow. (Red lips plus smoky eye could be overpowering.) But I'm sure everyone here has ideas, too. Help Omgitseduarda channel classic beauties such as Veronica Lake, Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn by sharing your suggestions for creating an Old Hollywood look. You can share your favorites by tagging your choices with the phrase "Hollywood homecoming." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar next Tuesday, October 30.

To learn about Beauty Mark It challenges and to see how to add your picks, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Saks Beauty Place
Victoria's Secret Beauty
Sephora
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Beauty.com

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Primetime Emmy Awards: Old Hollywood Glamour

FabSugar — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:57:23 PDT

There's a reason these lovely actresses traveled back in time for their Emmy fashion inspiration: because a gal can never go wrong with some Old Hollywood Glamour. Marcia Cross, Katherine Heigl, Kate Walsh, Heidi Klum, Jaime Pressly and Rebecca Romijn all went the glam route, but they each took very different roads to get there. Marcia, Katherine and Rebecca went simple and chic with neutral hues, while Heidi and Kate went va-va-voom in red. Jamie took the road less traveled with a black swirly sequins. But in the end, all roads led to Hollywood!

To see more photos of these Old Hollywood-istas,

Heidi Klum

Jaime Pressly

Kate Walsh

Katherine Heigl

Marcia Cross

Rebecca Romijn

Marion Cotillard Talks Rust and Bone and Loving Her Baby Son Marcel

Allie Merriam — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:08:36 PDT

Marion Cotillard is at Cannes this week chatting up her latest movie Rust and Bone. She wore Dior last night for the red carpet premiere of the film, and posed alongside costars Matthias Schoenaerts, young actor Armand Verdure, and director Jacques Audiard. The picture is ready for audiences after Marion and Matthias worked on it together last Fall in the South of France. Marion plays Stéphanie in the film, a killer-whale trainer whose life is changed after a tragic accident. So far, the Rust and Bone reviews are positive.

We caught up with the actress today at a press event this morning. Marion chatted about getting into the mindset to play Stéphanie, as well as about her career. She also touched on how life is different now that she's a mom to 1-year-old Marcel, and whether or not she consults with her husband, director and actor Guillaume Canet, before making a big career decision. Marion also gushed about her Inception and Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan. She said:

On motherhood changing her approach to work: "When I am in the character, it's completely the character. But usually when I work, I create this environment - especially that most of the time I am out of Paris and France - so I can create a new apartment in a new house or a hotel room. I can create a special environment that I need. I will entirely go back to myself when the movie is finished . . . [but during production] someone is sharing my body and is there most of the time. With my son it's impossible to take someone else home . . . There is this human being that I love more than anything, and who needs me."
On consulting with Guillaume before accepting a role: "It's usually all for myself. If I need advice, I will obviously ask the people I love and the people I trust. Usually, I create my own little world and deal with it."
On it being easier to act in French: "To play in French is definitely less demanding than playing in English with Polish accent or Italian or even French accent. Simply because I don't have to think about how I say the words. I don't have to think about, 'Does it sound French?' Because it will obviously sound French! But I love working in English. It's very, very interesting."
On being tough like her character, Stéphanie: "I definitely have strength . . . it would be a long conversation on how strength is manifested in yourself, but there's very few things that - actually I don't think there's one thing I could think about that could put me down."
On working with Christopher Nolan: "I really love this guy. He's so, so smart. He is such an amazing director and author. It's very rare to work with a director in Hollywood, especially on big, big movies like Batman, who not only directs the movie but writes the script. It's very, very unusual . . . It's massive, but it's also very, very intimate. I love this about him. He loves real things, real connections, real feelings."
On using her celebrity to spread awareness about the environment: "If you manage to spread what you think - because you think what you think is right - it's a beautiful thing to meet people who are not aware. Because there are still people who are not aware of what we are going through and what the world is going through. It's a good thing to share, and to change, step by step."

Justin Bieber Talks Drinking and Being a "Swaggy Adult"

Lauren Turner — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:31:23 PDT

Justin Bieber opens up about his wild life - HuffPost Entertainment
Elin Nordegren is single again - People
Looks like it's only downhill for Elisabetta Canalis after dating George Clooney - Lainey Gossip
Ryan Seacrest is dropping $49 million on a house - D-Listed
How Rihanna prepped for her bad*ss Battleship role - JustJared
You won't believe how old Eminem's daughter Hailie is now - BuzzFeed
What happened to Hayden Panettiere's top half? - Hollywood Tuna
Is J Lo really the most powerful celebrity? - Pink Is the New Blog
Mena Suvari's got drama with her ex-husband - The Superficial
Meet the ladies in Clint Eastwood's life - The Daily Beast
One lucky high school is getting a Lady Antebellum performance at prom - Zap2it
Lady Gaga debuts a new meat dress - TooFab
Actor Nick Stahl has been reported missing - The Blemish
See Jennifer Garner in a dramatic new short film - The Insider

Trend Alert: Cascading Curls à la Rita Hayworth

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 PDT

Lately, it seems the stars have been feeling nostalgic when it comes to their hair. Ke$ha, Naya Rivera, and Katharine McPhee have all been seen sporting 1930s-era finger-waved looks. This style works well on long hair, especially when it's swept over the shoulders for added drama. In order to re-create this vintage style at home, try using medium-sized hot rollers. Once the curls are set, gently comb through the hair with a paddle brush to bring out bombshell volume. You can also take a note from Ke$ha and accentuate this Old Hollywood hair with an accessory like a glamorous Grecian headband.

Weddings Through the Decades: 1940s Inspiration

Laura Marie Given — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Weddings of the military-minded 1940s involved men in uniform, simple gowns, big band entertainment, and plenty of romantic details. It was the decade of film noir, Casablanca, "Rosie the Riveter," and the introduction of classic pin-up girls - plus the royal wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. Hoping to channel a bit of vintage flair on your big day? Consider adding patriotic accents, military-inspired decor, or nautical details. From rosy red bouquets to glamorous Old Hollywood hairstyles, here are 33 creative ideas to help you plan a '40s-inspired wedding.

Jennifer Lopez Takes the Stage With Casper and Celebrates 10 Years With Coty

Katie Henry — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:59:53 PDT

Jennifer Lopez put on a sexy show with boyfriend Casper Smart last night in Hollywood. The duo performed her track "Dance Again" during the latest episode of American Idol. Following her dance duet with Casper, J Lo and her fellow judges, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, said farewell to American Idol hopeful Hollie Cavanagh. It was an emotional evening for the entire cast and crew, though Jennifer had the support of twins Max and Emme in the audience. The 3-year-olds showered Jennifer with hugs and snapped a photo with her at the judges' table.

The fun didn't stop there for Jennifer, since she made a quick change into nude shorts and Christian Louboutins for another event at the Bel-Air hotel. She was honored by Coty for her 10-year partnership with the brand. Jennifer's Glow kick-started the celebrity fragrance industry and has sold more than $1 billion in retail since it was first released over a decade ago. To celebrate the anniversary, Jen debuted a new scent, Glowing. Jen chatted with us during the event and said of her fragrance empire, "I don't think of myself as a beauty mogul in any way shape or form . . . it's mind blowing [the success], but I'm very proud."

Photos courtesy of Fox/FX, Getty