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Buzz Gift Guide: The Girly Girl

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:56 -0800

We've all got one: that best friend, sister, cousin, or co-worker who just can't enough pink. She's the one who's hosting the Sex and the City marathons and insisting that everyone drink cosmos. Luckily, the girly girls of the world are among my favorites to shop for!

Confessions of a Shopaholic is the perfect chick flick to watch with friends, while Madonna's Celebrations anthem is a must for great pre-party tunes. Be sure to check out all of my gift guides plus holiday coverage across the PopSugar Network as the most wonderful time of the year steadily approaches!

Just Like a Hair: 15 of Madonna's Hottest Hairstyles

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:47 -0800

With the 25th anniversary of Like a Virgin's release this month, this seems like the perfect time for a retrospective on Queen Madge, whose style has shaped the taste of at least two generations of women. Madonna's had a surfeit of different hair colors and cuts, and the best ones look as good now as they did 10 or even 20 years ago. Click through to take a look back at the Material Girl's best hair moments, and find out how to get the looks for yourself.

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Want To Look Like Madonna, or at Least Have Skin Like Her?

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:10:00 -0800

Just like our bodies need oxygen to be healthy, our skin does too. Enter Michelle Peck, facialist to Madonna, Gwyneth, Jennifer Lopez, Molly Sims, Justin Timberlake and Eva Longoria (just to drop a few names). She started off as a masseuse, however, her career really began to take off when she connected with skincare brand Intraceuticals and began putting her own healing touch on their oxygen treatment called Intraceuticals Infusion.

Those who have experienced Michelle's work, just can't stay away, and I can understand why. After speaking with her at length, not only did I find her to be open, kind and warm, but she is also overflowing with depth, compassion and perspective. Her time spent with famous faces (ehem, she's been on two world tours with Madonna where she gave her a treatment before every single show) has not jaded her one bit. In fact, she is more concerned with the Earth, the human spirit and her charity of choice, Raising Malawi, than with outer beauty.

To learn about the technology behind Intraceuticals treatments, where you can get them in the UK, plus for more about my exclusive interview with Michelle, just read more.

Intraceuticals came to the US about six years ago from Australia and is now available in over 35 countries. Michelle decided to come on board with them and eventually become their spokesperson because she saw something unique in their technology. Never before has there been a brand that combines 95% hyaluronic acid (the connective tissue that keeps skin lubricated and cushioned aka, young looking) mixed with hyperbaric pressure (oxygen under pressure) and 5% of vitamins A, C, E, aloe vera and green tea extract.

Keep in mind that plumping products/treatments like restylane and juvederm are forms of hyaluronic acid, but, you need to inject them into the skin because of the large-sized molecules. However, combined with the hyperbaric pressure, the Intraceuticals molecules are small enough to be driven into the skin with a machine that looks like an airbrush gun.

The entire treatment takes about an hour and are recommended to be done in a series of six every seven to ten days. After that, monthly maintenance is suggested. Sessions with Michelle are £325 each, but can go as low as £150 with other estheticians. Celebrities are so passionate about these treatments because there's no redness afterward, so you can put makeup on within 15 minutes. The end results are instant, but long term results are even better as it helps to minimize pores, tighten, firm, and hydrates the skin at the deepest level. Hey, if Madonna has been a fan for over four and a half years, there must be something to this! And if you want what Madge is having, ask for the Rejuvenation Treatment.

You must travel so much for work, how do you keep your skin looking good? I love serums because they penetrate deeper into my skin than creams.
What's your advice for keeping your skin young and healty? I'm big on staying out of the sun. Some of the most damaged skin I've seen in the world is sun damaged skin. I also use my treatment on the hands, necks and chest.
What's your favourite product? The Opulence Line Wand is great for under eye circles, and the Clarity Line Wand helps dry out blemishes really well.
What other skin care products does Madonna use? Atoxlelene Wand, Eye Gel and Blue Hydration Gel (which is rich in hyaluronic acid). The products support the treatments, but they aren't meant to replace your favourite product line. You can use whatever products you like in addition to ours.
What's your philosophy on beauty? Beauty truly comes from within. I'm very involved in Madonna's charity, Raising Malawi and have been to Malawi often. I find that helping others brings you personal happiness and inner beauty.

Where To Find Intraceuticals Treatments in London:
Although it's not the same as meeting Michelle in person, you can get Intraceuticals treatments at Beauty Works West, Fabiola Face Spa (on the King's Road), The Chelsea Day Spa.

Simply click here for other locations in the UK, and, check out these more budget friendly places for oxygen facials.

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Madonna and Jesus Luz Getting Married Tonight?

Pop Community — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:11:11 -0800

This post comes from the group Celebrity Sightings from member popgal.

My girlfriend just called me from Rio with some exciting Madonna rumor. She's staying in the same hotel as Madonna and Jesus Luz, and apparently the hotel is buzzing about the two of them getting married tonight! She is staying on the same floor as Madonna. The waiter told my girlfriend the big news and said, "It's the best day ever for the hotel!" There are about 40 paparazzi waiting outside the hotel who apparently want photos of her in her wedding dress. I hope we hear whether or not this is true soon, so exciting!

There's lots of fun stuff going on in our community - join it, check it out, share your stories and posts in the great groups and maybe we'll feature them here on PopSugar!

The Fab Faces of Spring '10

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

With Spring ready-to-wear in the bag, designers are conjuring up their Spring ad campaigns, placing the hottest of the hot with the most stylish shutterbugs. Thus far, we know Lara Stone will star in Louis Vuitton's ads, while Daisy Lowe will shine for its swimwear line. In Versace land, Donatella has chosen Fabcon Georgia May Jagger to be photographed by Mario Testino. On the celebrity front, Madonna was snatched up by Dolce & Gabbana - we're hoping she won't look as photoshopped as her previous Louis Vuitton ads.

To learn who else is starring in Spring '10 ads, read more.

Valerija Kelava and Carmen Kass for Celine
Natalia Vodianova for Yes Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Guerlain and Etam
Ali Kay (Alex von Furstenberg's fiancee) for Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear
Freja Beha Erichsen, Baptiste Giabiconi, and Claudia Schiffer for Chanel
Kasia Struss for Balenciaga
Raquel Zimmermann for Alexander McQueen
Karlie Kloss for Christian Dior
Ciara for Givenchy

Video of Rob & Kristen Together, Britney's Sexy Video Pole Dance, & Madonna's Plea For Malawi

PopSugarTV — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:08 -0700

Travel partners Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart arrive in LA after wrapping Eclipse, Britney Spears shows off some sexy assets in her new video for "3," and find out if you should watch, pass, or wait to rent Michael Jackson's This Is It.

Madonna, David and Mercy Do Good and Crack Up in Malawi

PopSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Madonna continued her work in Malawi, including a tour of the Mphandu la Orphanage with Mercy, Lourdes, David and Rocco yesterday. David looks like he's the comedian of the family making some funny faces for the cameras. Earlier this week, Madonna broke ground on her girls' school, but she still feels like there's a lot of work to be done. She pledged to bring electricity to the area saying, "I know you work in darkness. I will bring you electricity." Madonna's been busy down in Africa, but we should expect to see a lot of her imposters tomorrow night since the Material Girl costume is a perennial favorite, even for celebrities.

For more photos of Madonna's visit to Malawi just read more

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Star-Studded Saturday Night Parties, Pop Culture Costumes, & Sexy Celebs!

PopSugarTV — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:38:54 -0700

In part two of our 7 Reasons Why Halloween Is Huge in 2009 special, we count down numbers three through one: Halloween parties in Hollywood and beyond are bound to be big since the holiday falls on a Saturday, memorable headline-makers like Kate Gosselin and Balloon Boy make great costumes, and skin-baring celebrities will try to outdo their previous outfits in sexy getups!

Madonna Shows Her Children How She Raises Malawi

PopSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Madonna had her hands full during a visit to The Home of Hope Childcare Center in Malawi with all her kids yesterday. Lourdes carried one of the current residents as Madonna showed David, Lourdes and Mercy the crib where David slept before he was adopted and played with the children. Leaving recent stateside legal issues behind, Madonna also broke ground on her new school for girls and checked in on the progress of a few other projects that her Raising Malawi fund is constructing at the Center.

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Scream Awards Inside Scoop on the Show and Red Carpet, Kristen Stewart Video, and Madonna Gets Evicted!

Molly — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:30:00 -0700

Check out our red carpet highlights and the inside scoop on this weekend's Scream Awards in LA. Plus, Kristen Stewart's whirlwind 24 hours in LA, and Madonna's neighbors are just not that into her. Also, listen to Justin Timberlake take on the Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody." All that and more - watch PopSugar Rush now!