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Gossip Girl Beauty Quiz: Episode 5, "Rufus Getting Married"

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:08 -0700

Poor Carter! And yes, Georgina, you horrid trollop, it most definitely was a great wedding. Have a nice time in Belarus! Besides some of the wildest styling of the season so far, this episode had some of the most dramatic beauty moments (I just lurve it when people get dressed up). Were you too caught up in all the tawdry scheming and pretty people playing kissy-face to notice the really important bits? Or is your eye for hair and makeup so keen no amount of dramz can keep you from the truth? Take my quiz and find out. You might end up as happy as Rufus and Lily.

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Bella Interview: The Dolly Rockers Talk Beauty

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:30:00 -0700

The Dolly Rockers, a British all girl musical trio (made famous from The X Factor in 2006), are making their way into the mainstream scene - looking beautiful might I add! Their new single "Gold Digger" will drop on 30th August and I've got the exclusive on the products and inspirations that keep Brooke, Lucie and Sophie looking so saucy!

Girls Aloud has partnered with Eyelure to create their own sets of false eyelashes for each member of the band. Would you ever consider a project like this?
We'd love to bring out a range of beauty products, or work with someone like Barry M who always has such fun makeup.
Which of your video makeup looks is your favourite?
I think when we first started doing photo shoots and videos we went a bit OTT with the hair and makeup. It has toned down a bit now and looks a lot better. We were starting to look like trannies!
Where do you draw your inspiration from when creating new beauty looks for photo shoots, videos or concerts?
We always look through fashion magazines like Dazed & Confused for inspiration, as there are always interesting fashion stories. We obviously have to tone it down a bit as everything looks a bit better on a six foot fashion model!

To find out what they have to say about their fashion influences and for more on their musical plans for the future, click here. For now, see more hot pics of the girls and to find out their secrets to beautiful skin and hair and the one product they can't live without, read more.

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What are your secrets to beautiful skin and hair?
Always take your makeup off - although, when you stagger in at 4am it’s not always what you think of! Oh, and blue eye drops. They're great for tired or bloodshot eyes, plus they're moisturising!
You girls are into big hair. What styling products/tools can’t you live without?
We all swear by these pink curlers that cost £11 from Superdrug - they’re amazing!

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Joe Cole and Carly Zucker Share Wedding Secrets and Photos

PopSugarUK — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Joe Cole and Carly Zucker shared their wedding pictures and stories from the big day with Hello! magazine. The couple got married at Royal Hospital Chelsea at the weekend in front of family, friends and Joe's fellow footballers John Terry, Michael Carrick and Wayne Bridge. Carly shook off her Australian jungle style in favour of an Oscar de la Renta dress, and told Hello! how she influenced Joe's choice of a longer hairstyle! Here are the highlights:

Joe on his hair for the wedding: "I like it really short myself, so after the wedding I will be having my head shaved."
Joe on the location of the ceremony: "I play for Chelsea, we live in Chelsea – so it made sense to get married here."
Joe on what's important to him: "Marriage is important, children and family they are the main things in life. All I am interested in is being a good husband, a good son, a good friend and a good father one day."
Carly on being a WAG: "I am offered projects all the time, but I don’t feel I need to prove anything, or that I need a career to feel good about myself. I tried it before with the personal training as well as running the house, and it just made me stressed and unhappy. It wasn’t good for me and it wasn’t good for Joe and his football. I am lucky enough to be in a position where I don’t have to work."

To find out what the couple had to say about their wedding rings and the ceremony, read more.

Joe on Carly: "I have always said Carly is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, but even I was surprised by how unbelievably stunning she looked. She was more beautiful than I have ever seen her."
Carly on giggling during the ceremony: "I am not a very serious person and it all felt a bit out of character."
Joe on his wedding ring: "I don’t generally wear jewellery so I wanted a ring that would mean something, so I have had my Nan’s plain gold wedding band altered to fit my finger. My Nan Pat died about four years ago of cancer. I was incredibly close to her and she lived with us after my granddad died. She loved football and was a great motivation to me – as was all my family. She saw me play for England but I wish she had been around for the last five years when I have been at the top of my game. It will mean a lot to have her wedding ring on my finger when I am getting married."

It sounds like Joe and Carly had a magical day, and I'm sure their honeymoon will live up to other WAGs' special holidays. Read the full interview in Hello! out today.

Grab Bag: Lady Gaga Sleeps in Her Hair Bow

TresSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Lady Gaga sleeps with her hair bow. - Huffington Post Style
Talk to the right ear, cuz the left ear ain't listenin'! - BoingBoing
Textual analysis of the Mark Sanford emails. Sweet! - Jezebel
Homeless student who went to 12 schools in 12 years admitted to Harvard. - GNN
Wedding-obsessed female polygamist faces jail time. - Lemondrop
Lame things single women do that are actually kinda fun. - The Frisky
Do all couples just stop having sex? - Smitten
Confessions of a male escort. - Em & Lo

Wedding 101: The Glamorous On-Trend Bride

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:30:00 -0700

On-trend brides like Fergie and Heidi Pratt want to reach their beauty potential on their big day. Their goal is to look current with a formula including one part sexy, one part innocent and two parts glamorous. Hair will likely be tied up in an effortless looking side bun or carefully crafted chignon or worn long, extended and loosely curled.

As for makeup, think luminous, flawless skin with a touch of bronzer and sweet pink blusher and lip gloss. False eye lashes are a must, as are rich yet neutral shadows with a hint of shimmer. I especially love this collection of creaseless eye shadows from Benefit that come in gorgeous pinky shades and have cutesy, modern wedding inspired names like pre-nup and marry up.

Shop some of my favourite, glamorous wedding-appropriate below. What's your personal wedding beauty style?

Eylure Girls Aloud lashes - Cheryl - £4.89	Christian Dior Night Diamond Highlighter in 'Beige Diamond' - £48.00
Michael Kors Glamorous set - £46.00	Benefit her glossiness Lip Gloss - £13.00
Elle Macpherson Get Glam! Sparkle Powder 8g - £9.74	Christian Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara (090, Black) - £20.50
BaByliss Easy Curl Tongs, 2070U - £15.55	Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner - 2008 Limited Editions - £14.00
St Tropez Everyday Airbrush - £17.95	Emporio Armani Diamonds Eau de Parfum - £38.50
Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation - £27.50	Color Trend Kiss n Go Lipstick - £3.25
Too Faced The Bronzed & Beautiful - £20.55	Beautiful Bride Luxury Collection for Body - £150.00
Soap & Glory Soap & Glory Glamalot - £6.00	Tweezerman Swarovski Crystal Tweezers in 'Divine White' - £75.00
Chantecaille Protected Paradise For Face - £86.13

What's Your "Something Blue"?

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:00:17 -0700

In April, I mentioned that my friends Liz and Dave would be tying the knot in Boston. I'm happy to report that the ceremony and reception went off without a hitch, and the newlyweds are off on their honeymoon. The bride already knew how she'd be wearing her makeup, and her hair was styled in a classic looped bun. As for her nails? She opted for a neutral polish on her fingers, and cleverly in keeping with the traditional, "something borrowed, something blue" theme, she wore a beautiful steely blue shade on her toes.

While she could have opted for a lovely blue shadow or nail polish on her fingers, I have to admit that I was a huge fan of her pedicure choice. Model Agyness Deyn recently wore some bright royal blue polish to complement her funky style, but for a wedding, a more muted version is a great option. Plus, by keeping the more adventurous shade slightly hidden, Liz was able to mix trendy with the traditional and subtle with the bold. Check out my widget for some inspiration.

Wedding 101: Six Different Makeup Styles For Your Big Day

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0700

I love wedding season and have had a ball gathering six various types of hair, makeup, fragrance and skin care products for you to peruse so that you can decide which style bride you'd like to become. I wish all of you brides-to-be, a warm congratulations, and for all of you past brides, please leave a comment below letting all of us know what products worked out well for you and which you wish you didn't wear on your special day!

A Royal Makeover	The Beach Bride	The Eco Conscious Bride
The Edgy Bride	The English Rose	The On-Trend Bride

What Does Your Dream Wedding Makeup Look Like?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:30:00 -0700

We already know that you loved the style of Fergie's ethereal waved hair at her wedding to Josh Duhamel, and when it comes to makeup, it's never to early to start planning what looks you like best for your big day. Makeup trials are fantastic ways to test out all kinds of styles from natural and polished (like Autumn Kelly and Heidi Montag) to dark and dramatic (like the deep cherry lips we saw on Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera). Vote below to tell me what your dream wedding makeup would look like.

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Unemployed Ex-Bachelorette's Budget Wedding Planning Tips

SavvySugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:30:42 -0700

We got to know Jen Schefft back in 2003 when she became engaged to Andrew Firestone as winner of The Bachelor's third season. After they broke up and she appeared on The Bachelorette with another unsuccessful love story, Jen met her soon-to-be husband but was laid-off from her sales job a month after he proposed. Us Weekly got the scoop from the unemployed lady-in-love about how she's planning a low-cost wedding. Here are the highlights.

The details: Instead of renting chairs and linens and ordering a cake from an outside source, they're "going with everything that comes with the venue [an Italian restaurant]," saved money by booking a DJ instead of a band, and isn't worrying about matching ribbons on the programs and invitations. She said, "Even saving $200 is saving $200."

To see more of Jen's tips for keeping costs down, read more.

The head-count: They're keeping the guest list to close friends and family and will end up with about 100 guests.
Saving on attire: Jen said, "You can save a lot on shoes - no one really even sees them . . . The bracelet I'll buy, but it won't be, you know, real pearls." She's also mindful of how much she's spending on the dress and explained, "I'm not going to wear a $20,000, or even a $10,000 dress. I just don't think it's worth it for one day."
Hair and makeup: She's doing her own makeup, and as for hair, she's having the girl who normally cuts her hair style it for the wedding day.

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eBay Find of the Week

FabSugar — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:11:22 -0700

I admit, I have a thing for exceptionally unique frocks. They have the ability to elevate you to center of attention at any party. With Spring comes weddings, showers, and all sorts of parties, so wear this Vintage Asymmetrical Pleated Wrap Dress, bust 33, to your next event and watch heads spin. The color is OK, but I'm in love with the dainty accordion pleats and asymmetrical hem. Take a styling cue and don a flower in your hair, too.

The current bidding price is at $9.99 and the auction ends on Thursday, April 30. Good luck and happy bidding!