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Get Hot (Pink Lips) Like Eva Mendes

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:27 -0800

We here at Sugar HQ have decided that Eva Mendes never looks anything but absolutely beautiful. At a recent Calvin Klein event in Milan, Eva proved that the rules are meant to be broken. While her skin and hair coloring are more in the warm-toned family, the actress still managed to pull off a traditionally cooler-toned hot pink lip that had just the slightest glimpse of a coral undertone. Call it a bright poppy shade of sorts. What I like most about this look is that it's decidedly not a just-stepped-out-of-the-mall circa 1984 kind of effect. It's fresh, alluring, and very flirtatious.

To get my tips on pulling off a hot pink lip, just keep reading.

9 Bobby Pins That Won't Bore You

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Remember the days when bobby pins were just bobby pins, and all you got from the color selection were just a few measly shades for blondes, redheads, brunettes, or black-haired beauties? Not anymore. These days, there's just about every size, shape, and color imaginable. So long, snoozy varieties. Here are a few bobby pins with a touch more personality.

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Sugar Shout Out: Which November Movie Do You Want to See the Most?

PopSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:55:00 -0800

Which November movie do you want to see the most?

And the NYC Marathon winners are...

Best of Bella

BellaSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:00:01 -0800

Tyra, no! The 15 worst ANTM photo shoots.
30 stars show us how (and how not) to wear colorful hair.
Can you guess which celebrities have had acne?
Creepy! Attack of the taxidermied hair accessories!
Six real women test out black lipstick.
Can you guess these celebrity freckle quotes?
What do you really know about redheads?
40 fun, kooky beauty looks from the runway.
How well do you know your famous fragrance notes?
More like Serena Van der Would-she? The Gossip Girl quiz.

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How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Hair Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:44 -0700

Recently, I made my yearly - OK, it's been more than a year - trip to the eye doctor. I've worn glasses for about 14 years now, and from one "trendy" frame to another, I've had lots of different looks. Since some were good, and others I'd prefer to forget, that was the inspiration behind this series of posts on choosing eyeglass frames. Since we've already looked at face shape, eye color, and skin tone, for the final installment of this series, let's look at how your hair color can help guide you when making a choice between those funky green shades or whimsical yellow specs. To check out some tips, just keep reading.

Ask Bella: How Do I Lift Black Hair Dye?

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:01:19 -0700

Recently, a distressed reader contacted me about an unfortunate incident regarding a box of black hair color and the subsequent regretful results. Here's her story:

Three months ago I had an adult identity crisis and dumped a box of jet black dye on my naturally medium brown hair. Now I can't get it to lift out for anything - professionally or at home. Can you make a suggestion? I'm a 25-year-old woman and I look like a scene kid. It's rough.

There's no excuse for looking like a Brokencyde groupie. Lifting pigment can be a tricky endeavor, though, so you have to be careful. For my advice on helping this reader to lighten up, just read more.

A Doll of One's Own: Mattel Rolls Out New Black Barbies

TresSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0700

Mattel has launched some new black Barbie dolls, and they're getting praised and dissed in equal measure. Grace, Kara, and Trichelle, created by Stacy McBride-Irby to give her daughter and other African-American girls dolls that resemble them, have been criticized by some for not being "black enough."

"I love the black Barbie. It's about time," said Jua Simpson, a reporter for CNN's iReport. "But the hair is still a step backwards, since most of our hair is not straight and light brown." (Check out BellaSugar's review of Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair, which addresses this loaded subject for black women.)

These new black Barbies could be said to be a step in the right direction for a couple reasons. First off, it's important that there's not a monolithic (i.e. white) sense of what's beautiful, and studies have shown that little girls of color do absorb the idea that white equals beautiful.

Also, it sounds like more thought was put into creating Grace, Kara, and Trichelle than the Oreo Barbie (hand smacks forehead!) that Mattel came out with in 1997. I guess with all the focus groups and marketing Mattel must surely do, no one bothered to tell them that "Oreo" is a term used by some in the black community to denote someone who is black but "acts" white. (I'm guessing the Oreo Barbie tanked?)

My question is, should we be pushing dolls (of whatever color) on girls at all? Don't dolls just get them to focus on how they look, as opposed to toys that would invite them to invent, think and do things, like boys' toys? (I mean, boys have ~~dolls~~ action figures, but yeah, notice the emphasis is on action, on doing things rather than on just being pretty.)

What do you think about the new black Barbies and about dolls as girls' primary toys in general? Do you think it's outdated to push dolls on girls, or do you think girls gravitate to dolls naturally?

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How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Eye Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:08 -0700

There are many factors that go into choosing the right eyeglass frames. You can look to your face shape, skin tone, hair color, and of course - personality. Like I've said before, there is no magic formula. But if you're looking for some help in choosing your frames, you've come to the right place. Much like there are eye palettes to enhance your eye color, you could try employing the same technique with your glasses, choosing either a complementary or coordinating color to make your lovely eyes stand out even more. It's a fun option, considering you can always keep the old standard black, tortoise, or wire frames as well. To see some suggestions, with help from LensCrafters, just keep reading.

Celeb Style: Zoe Saldana

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:15:22 -0700

Zoe Saldana was the definition of darling in her super-flirty, tomato-red pleated ruffle Giambattista Valli frock at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Talk about a power color! To further amp up the look, the actress wore black-patent platform sandals, teardrop Melinda Maria earrings, and a bold ring. Her braided hair and gorgeous smile further charm her ensemble.

ALLDRESSEDUP Preesa mini dress - $420.00	Yves Saint Laurent Platform Sandal - $895.00
Claudia Lobao Crochet Long Tear - $145.00	Juicy Couture Deco Ring - $88.00
Distressed Metallic Clasp Wallet - $10.50

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

How-To: Raven Symone's Sweet, Nude-Toned Good Hair Premiere Makeup

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:29 -0700

At the premiere of Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair (which I am waiting with bated breath to watch) last night, there was a lot of glam - and a whole lot of fake hair, as at any red carpet event. Gabrielle Union and Nia Long looked unbelievably gorgeous, as usual, but my favorite look of the night had to be Raven Symone's: it was cute, very wearable, and in a palette that's perfect for the new season. To find out how to get her nude and neutral-shaded look, just keep reading