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Bella Donna: Pam Grier

BellaSugar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:00:57 -0700

This week's Bella Donna is one of the biggest stars of '70s cinema, Pam Grier. Her career began in blaxploitation films such as Foxy Brown and Jackie Brown; these days, she plays Kit on The L Word.

Grier's career started shortly after the rise of the Black is Beautiful movement, which paralleled the civil rights movement by encouraging African-Americans to celebrate their features. The Afro hairstyle was iconic throughout the '70s, but it was usually associated with the activist movement alone. But when Grier wore hers, the Afro was part of a sex-symbol look. Although she no longer wears that hairstyle, Grier's age-appropriate style and class-act composure make hers a beauty that endures. To see a gallery of Pam Grier throughout the years, just read more

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CelebStyle Giveaway: Win The L Word Look

PopSugar — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:55:31 -0800

With the series finale this Sunday, we're getting ready to say goodbye to the lovely ladies of The L Word. After six dynamic seasons, the characters have gone through so many ups and downs, but one thing has remained constant: their amazing clothes. Sexy, daring, and always fashionable. To celebrate the ladies' amazing wardrobes, we're giving away some of the actual clothes from The L Word!

From now until Sunday, March 15, you can enter to win one of four dresses worn by one of your favorite actresses from The L Word. There's a gorgeous Gucci number worn by Marlee Matlin, a strapless Dolce and Gabbana dress seen on Malaya Rivera Drew, a Tory Burch sequined dress that shimmered on Pam Grier, and a Paul Smith swing dress, which Leisha Hailey wore. To enter, all you have to do is log in to TeamSugar (if you're not a member, register now) and add a look of your own to any post on CelebStyle (see how after the jump). You'll be entered for every look you create, so there are plenty of chances to win! Be creative and check out the official rules here.

To learn how to add a look, read more.

Click into any story ("look") on CelebStyle.com.
Once there, under the picture, you'll find a series of tags and several ways to play: You can comment, send an email, become a fan of the look ("love this"), or add a look of your own. Click either "add a look" link to get started.

On the next screen you'll be prompted to create a look. First, click on the "add image" button.

Now a new window will pop up. Leave the tab in "Search ShopStyle" and type in a product description for the item you're looking for (e.g. if you're looking for a black turtleneck, type in "black turtleneck.").

Once you've found the perfect item, click on the product and it will show up on your look page.

Repeat for every item that you'd like to include in your look.
When you're done, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "save look." Your look will now show up with the editor's look on the CelebStyle story (and you'll be entered into the contest!).

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Beauty Byte: Paul Starr, Top Makeup Artist, is Dead at 48

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:42:28 -0700

Sad news: Paul Starr, the influential makeup artist to celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Madonna and Bjork, was found dead at his Los Angeles apartment Tuesday. Starr was the first in-house makeup artist for Estee Lauder, the founding Beauty Editor of Flaunt magazine, and the author of On Beauty: Conversations with Thirty Celebrated Women (which includes original interviews with Lindsay Lohan, Pam Grier, Britney Spears, and Joni Mitchell, among others). He worked with the best designers, directors and photographers in the industry. The cause of death has not been determined.

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Best of Bella, 8/26

BellaSugar — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:07:20 -0700

Did you miss a dose of BellaSugar this week? Here are some of the most popular posts to sweeten your Sunday:

Go behind the scenes at San Francisco Fashion Week!
Lancome's new red lipstick already has a waiting list.
Orlando and Angelina rock some cosmetics ads in Japan.
Learn how to clean your hairbrush so it'll last for years.
The beautiful and bad-ass Pam Grier is this week's Bella Donna.
Happy birthday, Virgos! Check out your sign's beauty tips.
I keep dorking out over these photos of a lipstick factory.
Take this beauty history quiz to learn Cleopatra's complexion tricks.
Pucci goes back in time with its relaunched Vivara scent.
Cynthia Rowley's Avon collection is about to launch
Got freckles? Here's how to make the most out of them.
Lindsay's starting yet another nail polish trend.
The general consensus on Tom Ford's new ads? Ewwww...