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Can You Ever Be Too Old For Pigtails?

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:00:29 -0700

Partysugar just posed a pretty good question, which I'm sending to you: How old is too old to wear pigtails? Or can the right person pull them at any age?

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Witchy Makeup Ideas: Wicked's Elphaba

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:38 -0700

When it comes to Halloween, there are a few standards. You can't get any more classic than with mummies, vampires, and of course - witches. Last week, I was inspired by the White Witch from The Chronicles of Narnia, a beautifully frosty costume choice. Today, let's go with a more standard interpretation, Wicked's Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. But this character is hardly witchy at all, just a little misunderstood. Beautiful in her own right, Elphaba's just not a hairy warts kind of gal. To get her look, it's all about going green, complete with emerald or gold nails, long wavy hair pulled back into pigtails, emphasized brows, and a cone-shaped hat. For Elphaba's schoolgirl look, wear wire-rimmed glasses, a blue beanie, and a braid tossed to the side.

To see more pictures of Elphaba in her full-fledged witchiness, just keep reading.

Love It or Hate It? Angela Bassett's Walk of Fame Look

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:00:49 -0700

Ah, I love Angela Bassett. Upon receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, the actress said, "Who would have thought that a little girl in pigtails from St. Petersburg, Florida, would grow up to find herself gazing at a star with her name on it, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? This day is so, so special to me." So sweet.

Not only is she getting recognition for her talent, she's also come a long way from wearing those pigtails. This sophisticated hairstyle has a slight nod to the early '60s, but it isn't overtly retro. And can we talk about her beautiful skin for a moment? When I saw this picture, I thought, "Wow, she looks amazing - she must be close to 40." Wrong - Angela turns 50 this year. Can you believe it?!

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Spotted! A Cute, Easy Twist on Braids

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:32 -0700

Everyone has a few quick, two-minute hairstyles that we throw together when we're running late. But few of mine look as cute as this one. While backstage at the Karen Walker Spring 2009 show, I spotted Teen Vogue Beauty Assistant Maura Lynch sporting this cool twist on braids. "I was in a rush this morning," she said of her hair. Maybe so, but it's a cool hairstyle.

Recreating this style is so quick and easy that you could practically do it in your sleep. Gather your hair into two plaited pigtails at the nape of your neck. Tie the ends with small hair elastics; Goody's Ouchless are great because they're clear, so they won't stand out. Then, loosely weave the braids together, securing them with bobby pins. Very easy, very chic - and very Teen Vogue.