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Do You Like Dita Von Teese Au Naturel or All Made Up?

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:12:22 -0700

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese has a complete Hollywood persona. This is the first time I've ever seen her without makeup on. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised how pretty and, dare I say "sweet" she looks. What do you think? Do you like her better au naturel or all made up?

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How-To: 1940s-inspired New Year's Eve Glamour

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:00:43 -0800

Old is new again. Makeup from the 1940's are back in style, and this style is one of the most glamorous and polished beauty looks of the season.

So if you're still deciding what your makeup style will be to ring in the new year, here's everything you'll need to know about creating Dita Von Teese's sexy starlet look at home.

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FACE: Begin with a clean and well moisturized face and add a touch of primer to your skin so that it's even and your pores appear nice and tight. Next, using a concealer brush, apply a little bit of creamy concealer to any red areas on your face. When it's blended, dab a little bit of your favorite foundation onto a sponge and blend it all the way down to your neck so that you don't have any jawline marks. Lastly, set your foundation with a translucent powder.
CHEEKS: Contour your cheeks with a matte bronzer and a neutral blush. Add a little bit of highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones and blend outward for a dewy effect. And as a fun finishing touch, take a black waterproof eyeliner and carefully and precisely, create a false beauty mark near your lip.
EYES: Begin by sweeping a vanilla shadow all over your lids as a base and then add some champagne shimmer just below your brow-bone and inside the inner corners of your eyes. Next, apply a light layer of a deep brown shadow to your crease, blend well and then dab more of the champagne shade in the center of your upper lid. Line your upper lashes with a liquid black eyeliner (lining your bottom lashes is optional) and the most important part of this look is applying false eyelashes for a length and drama.
LIPS: Fill in lips with a creamy nude liner. Dip your concealer brush in concealer and brighten up the edges surrounding your lips. Apply your favorite red lipstick to your lips in a very precise manner with a lip brush and top lips with a red gloss for sexy shine.

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Do You Have a Signature Beauty Look?

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

As fun as playing with trends can be, sometimes I think it's time to start developing a signature beauty look – such as always sporting plum lipstick, or wearing gold nail polish on my toes, no matter what the occasion.

Dita Von Teese is known for her retro signature beauty look – pale creamy skin and red lipstick, while Kate Moss always wears her hair tousled with natural makeup, adding just a hint of brown eyeliner and peachy blush for nights out.

Do you have a signature makeup look?

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Dita Von Teese Tweets Her Beauty Secrets

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:02 -0700

Model and actress Dita Von Teese is known for her distinctive retro glamour looks. From the bold red lips to her porcelain skin to her old-school waved hairstyles, there is no denying that Dita always looks perfectly pulled together.

Recently, after perusing her Twitter feed, I discovered some of her beauty secrets she's posted throughout the past few weeks, many responses from questions posed by her followers. If you're a fan of Dita's vintage styles, check out some of her tips, favorite products, and more of what she has to say about her future plans. Just keep reading.

Gwen Looks Gorgeous Among The Gowns and Guys in NYC

PopSugarUK — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:30:56 -0700

New York was host to the Fashion International 26th Annual Night of Stars last night, where a number of celebs dressed up to walk the red carpet. Gwen Stefani looked stunning in her black dress, ditching the red lips for a night and going with nude makeup that really softened her look, Evan Rachel Wood looked great in her floor length red dress, while Eva Mendes looked a little more casual in a shorter dress with pockets - she then went on to another event in the city and FabUK wants to know if you love or hate her look. Dita von Teese looked groomed to perfection as always in her black dress, while Mark Ronson, Alex Greenwald and James Franco were among the men suiting up for the occasion. How glamorous!

To see more photos of from the event, just read more.

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How To: Flawless Foundation Like Kate Moss and Dita Von Teese

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800

As the days and nights get colder that fresh-faced, just-a-touch-of-tinted-moisturiser look simply won't cut it anymore. It's time to get serious and sort out your foundation. I've found that this is one beauty product that most of us are willing to fork out for, yet it's still tricky to get right.

We've all had bad colour matches or sloppy formulas from foundation but luckily the new breed of products aim to put an end to that. My current favourite is Chanel Lift Lumiere Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup (£34). It has an SPF15 to protect the skin, plus the fantastic creamy texture means it just glides on. It's ideal if you're looking to sculpt your face and show off your cheekbones.

Whether you prefer a strong look like Dita Von Teese or more natural glow like Kate Moss, there are some simple, yet effective, new rules for applying base. For my expert tips on getting a flawless look, just read more.

The most common mistake is over applying foundation. Even Dita Von Teese who wears full foundation doesn't make it look like a mask. Work with the skin's natural texture and allow it to show through.
These days base is more about adding a sheen to the skin rather than covering everything up. Mix your foundation with a little moisturiser if you want a lighter look like Kate.
When shopping for foundation test a dot on your chest. The colour here is purer than your face (and not so pale as on your neck) and will give a more accurate match.
Always apply foundation quickly and lightly using fingertips. Smooth even strokes will stop the colour looking clogged.
Once you've applied your base dust a little translucent powder over the top, even if your foundation is ultra light. This stops shine and gives that natural-looking glow for which Kate is famed.

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Paris Fashion Week: Celeb Spotting Part Two

PopSugarUK — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Grey was the colour du jour yesterday at Paris Fashion Week, as Brits Lily Allen and Emma Watson proved it needn't be dull as they joined Marion Cotillard on her home turf for the Dior show. If you love the French woman's style check out my girl FabUK; she's got Marion's look for less. Monochrome was the name of the game at PFW over the weekend, but Milla Jovovich brightened up yesterday with her yellow bag. Katy Perry and Dita von Teese went for light shades and strong eye makeup, and the key accessories were mobile phones and sunglasses. Ooh la la, I'm loving the glamour!

To see more pictures, including Katy Perry and Dita von Teese, just read more.

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Coming Soon: Chanel Côte D'Azur Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:30:41 -0700

Tanning wasn't always popular, but then Coco Chanel decided to go on vacation. The rest is history: After returning from holiday with a sun-kissed glow, people put away their sun-shelter umbrellas and basked in the UV rays. Mademoiselle Chanel created a suncare cosmetic line in 1929, and 80 years later, it has inspired the summer Côte D'Azur makeup collection.

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Available online now and on counters in April, this makeup is all about bronze beauty - but being Chanel, it's a glamorous interpretation of the look. I've previewed a few of the items, so for a sneak peek, read more.

The standout product is a loose powder, Soleil Tan de Chanel Poudre Précieuse Libre Effet Hâlé. It has golden shimmer and sparkle, but it's not a bronzer. Meant to be dusted on the face, shoulders, and décolleté, it has just the right amount of light-catching shimmer to be sexy without making you look like a Solid Gold dancer. What's more, you don't need to have a tan to wear this right now - both pale and dark-skinned women can wear this well.

I'm also into Aqualumière lipshine, and not just because it goes on smoothly and has SPF 15. Porto Rotondo is the perfect shade of casual red. When you don't want Dita Von Teese-style glamour but still want something flirty and punchy, this is the lipstick for you, trust. It has enough pigment to make an impact, but it's sheer enough to look youthful and fresh. Definitely worth a try if you're wanting to take a baby step into red lipstick - or if you just want to show off a tan.

Dita Von Teese on Glamour vs. Beauty

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:58:37 -0700

Last week, I had a real treat: I was able to interview the incomparable Dita Von Teese before her burlesque performance at Macy's Passport in San Francisco. Passport is a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS research, so it made perfect sense to have Dita appear. She's the face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign, which has raised-get this-nearly $100 million to fight the disease.

Dita was gracious as she talked about her forthcoming second book, the difference between beauty and glamour, and what high school was like. Take a look:

For more tidbits from my talk with Dita, read more

Dita wore a feathered Marchesa dress and MAC Mattene lipstick in You Say Tomato. (It should be in stores within the next week.)
The smoothness and creaminess of her skin is unreal. Even though she was wearing makeup, I could tell that she takes very good care of it. She told me that she wears MAC Prep + Prime, which has SPF 50.
Those rumors about her swimming only at night and closing curtains at hotels to stay out of the sun? Rumors! Dita admitted that she often closes curtains at hotels, but only for privacy while she's changing. "I'm not an exhibitionist," she said with a laugh.
I asked if she had any beauty secrets. Aside from the SPF, she credits drinking a lot of water and getting enough sleep each night.
I had a dork-out moment because we both grew up in small towns in Michigan. I was too dorky, however, to tell her that she'd inspired me to take burlesque lessons. There are some things just too nerdy to admit!

2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Evan Rachel Wood

BellaSugar — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:30:50 -0800

Following her own lead at the 2009 Golden Globes, Evan Rachel Wood continues to look less like Dita Von Teese and more like a screen goddess from the '30s. At tonight's SAG Awards, she wore her vibrant red hair in big, glamorous waves and went just as dramatic with the makeup. She allowed the lips to be the focus with an even stronger red color, with slightly subtler rosy cheeks and a strong eye. Stunning and beautiful. Are you digging Evan's old Hollywood look?

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Screen Actors Guild Awards polls here!

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