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See a Smoking-Hot Sophia Loren in This Vintage Perfume Commercial

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:22:00 PST

If you adore iconic beauty and all-around awesome lady Sophia Loren, you really won't want to miss this amazing 1984 commercial for her eponymous scent, which is, as the voice-over guy intones, "the most female fragrance you'll ever experience." The ad is classic '80s all the way. It has a bit of everything: a lilting theme song, fireworks and fog coming out of the fragrance flacon, and a closing kicker from the grand dame herself. Watch it, and bring out the woman in every woman (or something).

The Latest and Greatest Fashion Faces From Twitter

Noria Morales — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:22:06 PDT

From fashion editors giving us sneak peeks at fashion shoots and designer collections to the stars sharing parts of their daily life, it was a fun week in Twitterland. Click through our slideshow to see some fun shots from our favorite tweeters.

The 20 Most Romantic Looks From Film

BellaSugar — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:00:00 PST

A character's hair and makeup play an integral part in making a film so memorable. The following ladies' movie personas have become part of the canon for romance, whether from decades of renown or more recent pop culture success. If you're searching for a definitively romantic look of your own this Valentine's Day, there's no better place to draw inspiration.

Eyebrow Evolution: Shapes, Styles, and Trends of Decades Past

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:02 PDT

Most of you prefer heavier eyebrows, but just like hairstyles, makeup shades, and clothing fashions, different shapes and textures of eyebrows go in and out of style over time. In the the '20s and '30s, it was all about thin, dramatic brows with lots of curves. In the '80s, it was all about a bigger-the-better attitude. And then there were the '90s, when brows were so thin, tweezers never got a break. So let's take a peek at some of the most memorable eyebrow styles over decades past. Which era stands out most for you?

Penelope Trades Her Beach Wear For Gowns, Marion, and Sophia

PopSugar — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:00 PST

Penelope Cruz wrapped up her good bikini times at the beach in Brazil with Javier Bardem in order to head to Italy for Nine press events today. Joining Penelope was Sophia Loren and Marion Cotillard, who has quite the life going from one party with Hollywood's hottest guys to a photo call and premiere in Rome with her gorgeous costars. A few members from their cast will be in LA this weekend for the Golden Globes - make sure to fill out Buzz's ballot - and we're hoping to see the all the ladies hit the stage together at least once during awards season.

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Vogue Gets a Dose of Nine's Gorgeous Gals

PopSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:27:49 PDT

Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard grace the cover of Vogue's November issue in various shades of red to promote their highly anticipated Nine movie. We saw them at the Annie Leibovitz shoot back in February, and the final product looks beautiful. Inside the magazine all of the film's actresses, including Sophia Loren, Judi Dench, and Fergie, posed together. The article gives us a glimpse at how fun filming was for the girls, and Kate even described the experience as "Summer camp." Here are some highlights:

Penelope on her tortured character in the film: "Luckily I don't have to identify with my roles, because if I did I would be dead by now! I've been working since the age of seventeen, and I really haven't stopped. I want to balance it a little more. Instead of making three or four movies a year, I will do one."
Nicole on coming back to work after Sunday Rose: "I had no desire to work after I had my daughter, but to lure me back, this movie was the only way. [But] I'm not playing Claudia Cardinale. Even when I played Virginia Woolf I didn't take the real woman into account."
Kate on getting a role: "I spent most of my childhood singing and dancing and just never had the chance to do it professionally. So when I got the chance to work with Rob, I was so excited, I was out of my mind."

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Marion on musicals: "It's been my dream to do an American musical. When I was a child, Annie was my favorite. I just never thought I would get to do it."
Penelope on living with Kate and Fergie: "I've had some very long dinners with Kate, because she loves eating. I mean four-hour dinners. We are exercising so much we don't feel guilty at all."
Nicole on Kate's acting: "Kate should be on Broadway. She should be the lead."

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Movie Preview: Nine

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:00:11 PDT

"Be Italian!!"

Wow! The first trailer for Nine, a movie-musical by the director who brought us Chicago, is a feast for the eyes and the ears. There are sexy women galore (Kidman! Cruz! Hudson! Cotillard! Sophia Loren!) in nothing but their skivvies dancing and doing the splits and generally looking like tortured artistic souls.

No one looks quite as tortured as Daniel Day-Lewis (replacing Javier Bardem) as famous film director Guido Contini, who's struggling to juggle his relationships with all the gorgeous women in his life, including his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent, and his mother. It's an amazing cast full of Oscar winners, and the music sounds great. And hey, Fergie's in it, too.

Nine will be released November 25. To take a look for yourself,

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How-To: Do It Like Loren

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:00:22 PDT

...and Padma and even Anne. In the most recent issue of Allure, I read a cool tip that Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi follows to create Sophia Loren-esque eyes. First, she starts by applying some black eyeliner to her lash line, then adds a blue liner on top. Simple, easy, and sexy - a classic look.

Usually, having any black and blue anywhere on my body is something I try to avoid, but we're talking Sophia Loren here, so I just had to try to duplicate this look. I began by drawing a winged out, heavy-on-the-outer-corners black line, then smudged on a deep navy liner powder. The results were dramatic, trendy, and oh-so 1960s chic.

Check out my list below to see what middle-priced liners I used. I've also included some drugstore and department store finds to guide you on achieving this look:

Drugstore Finds - Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jet Black ($3.49) and Maybelline Define-A-Line Eyeliner, Navy Blue ($4.49)
Mid-Priced Finds - Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in Black Orchid ($12.50) and Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow in Midnight Sky ($13)
Department Store Finds - Clarins Exotic Eyeliner in Black Magic ($22) and Guerlain Eye Pencil in Khol Me Blue ($27)

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Kate and Fergie Hit the London Nightlife

PopSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:30:00 PDT

Kate Hudson and Fergie have been busy filming Nine in London, but yesterday they took a break for dinner at Cipriani with a few of their fellow costars. It must be fun hanging out and making new friends, and judging from Kate's big grin, there's been plenty of laughs to be had during their time overseas. While we can't wait to see the eclectic cast showing off their skills for the musical movie, for now the girls seem to be having a ball just hanging out and enjoying London's nightlife.

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Bella Donna: Sophia Loren

BellaSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:30:22 PST

Sophia Loren has been gracing the silver screen for upwards of five decades with her voluptuous figure, toothy grin, flawless Italian skin, and mesmerizing eyes. Born in Rome in 1938 on the cusp of WWII, her early years were spent in the war-torn town of Pozzuoli, hiding in bomb shelters and helping her mother and sisters care for injured soldiers. She fell deeply in love with acting at age 11 during Hollywood movie night at the only theater in town.

Her big break came when she was pulled off the floor at a nightclub to compete in the Miss Roma pageant, where she not only took second place, but captured the eye Carlo Ponti, a prominent film producer of the day. Despite requests from many directors, Sophia embraced her distinct looks by refusing to lose weight, get a nose job, or alter her appearance in any way for a role. In doing so, she became the fearless and devastatingly glamorous beauty icon we know her as today.

In a world consumed with cosmetic surgery, Sophia Loren reminds us of how striking a naturally unconventional look can be. By embracing her stunning looks and tirelessly pursing her dream, she is the perfect example of a true Bella Donna.

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