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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,

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,

Shakira Escapes Sea Lion Attack

Katie Henry — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:34:50 PST

Shakira nearly attacked by sea lion in South Africa - People
Did Scarlett Johansson's new boyfriend start a bar fight? - Lainey Gossip
Jon Stewart tells CNN, "You suck" - HuffPost Entertainment
Justin Theroux talks about his relationship with Jennifer Aniston - D-Listed
John Krasinski and Seth Green play flirt roulette on Valentine's Day - BuzzFeed
Cher's old manager spills her secrets - The Daily Beast
Zachary Levi lands a new gig post-Chuck - The Hollywood Reporter
See what happens when you combine The Muppets with Game of Thrones - Zap2it
See the Wayne's World cast 20 years later - TooFab
Nicki Minaj debuts new song, "Starships" - JustJared
Christina Hendricks turned heads during her latest red-carpet appearance - Hollywood Tuna
The Simpsons celebrates their 500th episode - Pink Is the New Blog
Alexander Skarsgard made a surprise appearance at Toy Fair - The Superficial
Guess which celebrities were born on Valentine's Day? - BuddyTV
Mariah Carey shares new pics of Roc and Roe - Amy Grindhouse

Tori Spelling Asks How Moms Squeeze in the Exercise

Tori Spelling — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:36:55 PST

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her thoughts on motherhood and exercise.

Last weekend, Liam had some observations about my footwear:

"Mama, what the heck are you wearing on your feet? Those are tennis shoes. I've never seen you wear those. You only wear regular shoes."

He's correct. The harsh realization that my 4-year-old is inadvertently pointing out that I haven't worked out in years. Oh well, ya gotta start someplace.

How do you busy mamas squeeze workouts into your crazy schedules?

More great articles from Tori Spelling:
Valentine's Day Creative Kids Crafts
Eco-Chic: My New Vintage Wood Floors
Home Sweet Hollywood Recap: The Season Finale
Palm Springs PicTORIal Part 1

Watch Old Hollywood Glamour Take Over on Jenny Packham's Fall 2012 Runway

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:04:37 PST

Jenny Packham paid homage to 1940s women, showcasing a palette of rich red, black, and white gowns - perfectly tailored for any red carpet. These true Old Hollywood style frocks included beautiful embellishments and silhouettes that hug every curve. Watch her entire runway show here!

Michelle Williams, Viola Davis, and More Dressed to Impress at the BAFTA Awards

Marisa Tom — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:45:03 PST

Today's red-carpet lesson? You can never go wrong with what you know. At the London-held BAFTA awards, a sea of glammed-up celebs donned gorgeous gowns that showcased understated elegance, gilded excellence, and monochromatic-chic silhouettes. Michelle Williams stuck with her go-to black-and-white palette in a sleek bespoke H&M gown, Viola Davis accentuated her fabulous figure and toned arms in a custom Valentino number, and Jessica Chastain played up the Old Hollywood vibe in a shimmery Grecian-inspired Oscar de la Renta creation. Sometimes it's not about dressing for shock value, but rather, sticking with the cut and color that fits you best. Click through to see even more star-studded ensembles from the likes of Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, and you can vote on their looks.

How to Throw a The Artist-Themed Oscar Viewing Party

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

The Oscars air on Sunday, Feb 26, and any movie lover already has the date penciled in. In case your plans are even grander than simply watching the show and you want to throw a viewing party for friends, then why not pick a theme based around one of the best picture nominees? I'm suggesting The Artist as inspiration, the delightful silent film that's been creating a deafening award season buzz. Here's how to pull it off.

How to decorate: All your decorations should be black and white, with art deco accents. Play The Artist movie soundtrack or big band music while guests are arriving. And if you know anyone who owns a Jack Russell Terrier, borrow him and pretend he's Uggie.
How to dress: In glam 1920s Old Hollywood garb. Think tuxes for men, and flapper dresses or diaphanous gowns and long pearls for women.
What to serve: Lots of champagne, of course, along with Manhattans and Sidecars, cocktails popular in the '20s.
How to act: Ask everyone to be as silent as possible, but expressive with their face and hands. It sounds crazy, but at least you won't have to shush anyone when the show starts.

Photo courtesy of The Weinstein Company