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What Do You Think About These Stars' Style Changes?

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:57 -0800

It seems like after the international Fashion Weeks end, lots of stars do a fashion 180, going from their warm weather looks to totally new, sometimes drastically different hair and makeup designed to weather the chilly months ahead. Click through and decide who's moving ahead beautifully-and who needs to rethink before sweater weather begins in earnest.

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Designer Spotlight: Jennifer Behr

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:23:33 -0800

I was searching around for some cool headbands, scarves and wraps and Jennifer Behr's goodies kept catching my eye. Her trendy headgear is making statements everywhere this season - and from what I understand she's got more to come for Spring. Jennifer worked at Frederic Fekkai for five years as the lead hair accessory designer.

When she left, she decided to branch out and create her own unique line. I just love her stuff and am so happy to have discovered it. She designs comfortable headbands that are a great helper to get you out of bad hair day jams. Just be warned: these head pieces are a lil bit pricey. Here are three of my favorite hair accessories from her collection.

This Wide Leather Headband, $175, is a 3 1/2 inch wide statement piece made from imported Italian leather (hence the price tag). The two bands fasten together and create a knotted look. The headband has an elastic in the back so that you get the best fit possible. Available in black or chocolate brown.

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What I really like about this Metallic Braid Head wrap, $55, is it takes care of two trends that I fancy: it's metallic and braided! The color is kind of a vintagey gold/silver and the back of the wrap is finished off with comfy leather and elastic for a snug and painless fit. The headband measures 1/2 inch wide.

This Jersey Head wrap, $46, is Jennifer's best seller because it is wide and comfortable. It is made from silk jersey and you can style it so that it spans across your head or you can fold it over to make it as skinny as you wish. It is available in six colors.

Hello Nasty: Jewelry Made Out of . . . Human Teeth and Hair!

FabSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

People fashion some crazy things, and human teeth and hair jewelry are the latest materials being used. But Australian Polly van der Glas has some fans - she received the Craft Victoria Fillipo Raphael Fresh! Award for her work. All sterling silver pieces are hand-made in Melbourne and the designer is currently taking donations for teeth, since they're hard to come by. But don't fret, the molars are sterilized and the hair is locally donated or sourced from India or China. Does that put your mind at ease? If you can stomach it, proceed.

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Kate Moss Opens Up About Her New Perfume, Says Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels

PopSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:30:41 -0800

Kate Moss was back in one of her favorite fur jackets for an evening out in London on Thursday. She's able to balance the demands of her career and social life, and Kate just added another element to her growing business empire. She's set to launch a new fragrance called Vintage, with hair and beauty products to follow. She sat down with Women's Wear Daily to chat about her business, touching on a few issues like her impressions of herself and the maxims by which she lives. Here's more:

On her definition of beauty: "It sounds really corny, but I think that if you’re beautiful inside, it shows on the outside for sure. You can be a pretty face, but if you’re not a nice person, it just doesn’t work. I’m not traditionally a beauty, but apparently people think I’m all right. If you’re a nice person, it definitely helps."
On getting inspired: "I write sometimes, or I’ll draw. It all depends what’s around. If I’m with my daughter, I’ll paint. I make jam. It’s kind of creative when you make jam. In the country, I get creative with what I have in my house. I just did my dressing room [with my former personal assistant who now designs interiors] and that was quite a good creative process. It’s heaven. We did it together. I wanted it to be a space, not just a closet. I wanted it to be a room you could feel comfortable in and hang out in without just being a wardrobe."
On her mottoes: "There are loads. There’s 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.' That’s one of them. You try and remember, but it never works."

To see what Kate has to say about her business, mentors, and preferred relaxation techniques, as well as more photos, just read more.

On who her mentors are: "My close friends, probably. There are lots of women I look up to, but mentors are someone you talk to and not just admire. A lot of my friends that I trust are my mentors. They would say, “Oh no, Kate, that’s not a good look."
On how she relaxes: "I’ve got a steam room now, I go in there. It’s heaven. I steam and then go to the relaxation room and cool off. In the country, I go for walks and hang out and make jam."
On the secret to multitasking: "I think women are really good at multitasking. Men just cannot do it. My boyfriend cannot talk on the phone and [answer] if I ask him a question or get dressed at the same time. I can do all of that - talk on the phone, answer a question, get dressed, and put my makeup on all at the same time. Women just do, don’t they? I think it’s something to do with babies. When you have a child, you have to be able to multitask."

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Freaky or Fabulous? Daphne Guinness in Alien Alexander McQueen

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Camilla Belle isn't the only one adoring Alexander McQueen's Spring '10 collection: Daphne Guinness loves it, too. The muse hosted NARs' 15th anniversary party in NYC yesterday decked out in the designer's ethereal alien dress and matching shoes. The sky-high platforms would have made a major statement on their own, but of course, Daphne took it to the next level and committed to the whole space-age ensemble - even her hair looks galactic! Is her 'fit freaking you out, or do you think it's fashion fabulous?

Love It or Hate It? Zandra Rhodes' Ecclectic Makeup

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:10:00 -0800

English fashion and textile designer Zandra Rhodes has made history in London with her one-time Fullham Road shops and the opening of the Fashion and Textile Museum which she founded in 2003. She's designed for Princess Diana and has a wide UK, US and Australian following. However, aside from her designs making a statement, she's known to stand out with pink hair, bold blue eyeshadow and orange lipstick. She showed off her signature look last night at the 2009 Elle Decoration British Design Awards. What do you think of it?

Nicole Richie Introduces Her New Baby, the Other Winter Kate

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:59 -0800

Nicole Richie had a Starbucks in hand Monday as she headed out of a salon in LA. Nicole popped in to have her hair done after just getting a few inches chopped off last month. She's sometimes partial to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf when Harlow is around, but this time she was grabbing her drink of choice without the help of her toddler. Nicole was excited yesterday when she released images of her new collection for Winter Kate, but Joel joked that he's ready to take credit for the designs.

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Modeling After Others Mamas: Do You Fear Influences?

babysugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:40 -0800

If Lila Hack wasn't born crawling with a swagger, she is sure to learn it just by watching her mum. Model mother Kate Moss threw her godchild, 9-year-old Iris Law (daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost), the soiree of her dreams - a catwalk party. A well-known woman in the fashion world, the leggy Top Shop designer brought gobs of clothes, hairdressers, and makeup galore for the little darling and her pals, which happened to include her own 7-year-old daughter Lila Hack. Done up to the nines, it was then time for the youngsters to learn how to strut their stuff. While it may sound fun and fancy, one might wonder what kind of influence it has on the impressionable youths. One source said:

All of the girls at the bash wanted to be Kate. She brought along lots of clothes for them and the girls had their hair and make-up done especially. . . . Kate also presided over all of the accessories to make them look as catwalk-ready as possible. She was teaching them how to master her famous hip swagger and her "I don’t care look."

My hang-up? I always want my child to care. Would you allow your tot to attend a model party?

Before and After: Hair Salon by Scott Weston

CasaSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:51 -0800

If you caught my latest Designer Spotlight, you know to expect a masterpiece from architect and interior designer Scott Weston. His residential work is phenomenal but I've also got to give him cred in the commercial department. I was blown away by his design of this Sydney hair salon. It must be an absolute dream to step into. He went for a Marie Antoinette vibe with luxe silk curtains, faux boiserie on the walls, and a cotton candy palette. Shown here is his client model of the space. To see the finished product, read more.

It's stunning, isn't it? I'd love to re-create this confectionery look in a bedroom, bathroom, or sitting room. It's just magical.
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On Our Radar: Mischa Barton Creates Hair Accessories

FabSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:08 -0700

Banking on her hippie aesthetic, Mischa Barton has teamed up with designer Stacey Lapidus to create a hair accessories collection.

“Accessories are fun and they’re easy to wear. I’ve always loved headbands and have worn Stacey’s headbands for a while,” said Barton, shown left wearing one of Stacey's creations.

The Mischa Barton for Stacey Lapidus line will include groovy headbands made out of feathers, silk, crystals, and pearls. The full collection was shown in NY during Fashion Week festivities. The headbands range from $40 to $200 and will be sold at boutiques and specialty stores.

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