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Tame Your Frizz With Tips From John Frieda

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:30 -0800

Lack of body or too much frizz: "Most people fall into one [category] or the other," explains hair guru John Frieda. The solution? "A product and a technique," he says. In the 1970s and 1980s, when Frieda first started out, the majority of the products available were just for body and volume. If you had any issues with frizziness, as 60 percent of women do, you couldn't turn to your favorite anti-frizz serum or cream to quell the problem, as those types of products just didn't exist quite the way they do today. At least there was disco, right? Frieda, along with stylist Harry Josh, recently spoke on the stubborn issue of frizz. To find out how to prevent your hair from looking as if it's been hit by a Van de Graaff generator, keep reading.

Heidi, Miranda & the Angels Gear Up to Share Victoria's Secret

PopSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:24 -0800

The Victoria's Secret Angels were up early today to start prepping for tonight's annual runway show. Heidi Klum lead the pack at yesterday's press conference in Times Square, and she was front and center this afternoon getting her hair and makeup done. Her stay in the Big Apple won't be long though, and Heidi said she'll be heading back to her kids on an early flight tomorrow. Miranda Kerr was also there to show off her posing skills in a robe, though she'll apparently be strutting down the runway in a pair of wings - check out the behind-the-scenes photos from her fitting and stay tuned for all the photos of the big event!

Marisa Miller and Alessandra Ambrosio were also hanging around backstage as the show geared up to start. After getting primed for their appearances, they both headed over to a lounge area for snacks and drinks. The proceedings won't air until December 1, but we'll be reporting live from their afterparty this evening so make sure to stay tuned to us on Twitter!

LOTS more photos behind the scenes at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show so read more.

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Hump Day: Sex Makes Her Uncomfortable

TresSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:23 -0800

Welcome to Hump Day, TrèsSugar's sex advice column. If you have questions about sex, send them to TrèsSugar, and our friend Dr. Charlie Glickman from Good Vibrations will offer his sound advice!

Today's Question:
I'm 24 and in my first relationship. I really like the guy, we've been going out for six months, but I get nervous whenever he slips his hand under my underwear. He gets the hint and stops. I don't mind him doing other things (we haven't slept together yet), but I wish I wasn't such a prude. I don't know what he expects and I worry that he will be grossed out, as I only shave/wax the bikini line but not the whole thing. What if he thinks it is ugly? I also don't know what I should expect; he knows I'm a virgin, but I don't know how to speak to him about why I get uncomfortable, and I don't know how to overcome it! I also have a few stretch marks and worry that he will be grossed out by them. Please help?

To read Dr. Glickman's response, read more.

Thank you for sharing this challenging situation. I know that it can be scary to talk about things like this, but these are all really common thoughts.

One of the things that can help when you’re on the edge of your comfort zone is to take it very slowly. It’ll probably help to tell your guy about your discomfort, even if you can’t tell him why it’s there. You could simply say "I have a lot of discomfort around sex." You also might want to do a little solo exploration. It takes the pressure off because there aren’t any partner expectations. Check out the wonderful book Becoming Orgasmic. If you’re looking for tips or ideas for techniques, Tickle Your Fancy is full of suggestions. Once you know a bit more about what you like or dislike, you and your boyfriend might be able to find something that you both like to do.

It’s worth mentioning that vulvas come in all different shapes. (The vulva is the external female anatomy. The vagina is the inside part.) There’s a long history of negative attitudes towards the vulva, but each one is unique and beautiful in its own way. A lot of women have the idea that there’s something wrong with their vulvas because they don’t look like what we see in porn or because they have hair, and I think that’s unfortunate. I strongly recommend getting to know your parts and Scarleteen has a great site about that. It’s geared towards teens, but there's lots of amazing info about sex, bodies, and pleasure.

Another option would be to explore some of these concerns with a therapist. When you have an itch on your back, you need someone else to scratch it. Therapists help us by reaching the spots we can’t reach on our own. Lastly, depending on where you are, you could join a body-image support group. While they tend not to focus on sexuality, they can be an incredibly helpful way to work through our concerns about our bodies and how we (or other people) feel about them.

Working through these challenges isn’t always easy, but it can be very rewarding. Whatever route you choose, I hope you find the pleasure and joy that you deserve.

Say Hello to Our New Beauty Video Channel, BellaTV!

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:29 -0800

If you're a fan of our daily PopSugar Rush, you'll love this news. We're so excited about the launch of BellaTV, the ultimate video channel for beauty junkies everywhere. A lineup of original shows - three fresh episodes weekly - covers the wide world of beauty, including the latest hair, makeup, skin, and nail trends, celebrity how-tos, tips and tricks, and more!

In today's show, we reveal the secrets to achieving Sienna Miller's beachy hair with the help of her stylist Daniel Erdman. Check out his easy step-by-step instructions for creating these sexy tousled waves at home. Watch now!

Robert and Kristen Stay Close With Taylor in Madrid

Molly — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:42:49 -0800

The three stars of New Moon were at it again today, this time in Madrid where Kristen Stewart stole the sexy show in her sky high heels and hot black Elizabeth and James dress at the photocall. What do you think of her dress - love it or leave it? Robert Pattinson kept his shirt untucked as usual showing off that controversial facial hair - ICYMI, learn about that and how he feels about love in our exclusive video interview! This morning we also shared an oh so cute story about how Robert responds to strangers wedding invites and took a look back at our favorite NM promotional moments so far. Yesterday's London madness was exciting, but the hand holding moment might just take the cake this week.

To see more of the trio plus Christopher Weitz just read more.

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Robert Pattinson Greets Fans at the UK Event!

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:11:01 -0800

How cute is that face? Robert Pattinson looks so happy to be back in his London hometown today, greeting fans and signing autographs at the New Moon event. Maybe that hand-holding with Kristen has something to do with that overjoyed face too? Just sayin'. Tons more photos coming as well as details from his interviews - speaking of which, check out the first peek at our exclusive chat with Robert over the weekend where he talked about how Japanese fans reacted to his facial hair.

To see more of Rob just read more.

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Video of Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene Talking About Robert Pattinson in SF!

Molly — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0800

Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene headed up to San Francisco last night for their New Moon fan event at Hot Topic and Nordstrom! The two signed autographs, posed for photos, and answered questions from the audience - Kellan joked about Robert Pattinson's hair while Ashley talked about Rob having to practice running. So cute, watch all of the video of the big event on today's PopSugar Rush Update now!

Russell Ponders Reducing His Barnet, Katy Keeps Things Quiet

PopSugarUK — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:07:01 -0800

Russell Brand was spotted out in London in his workout gear today, showing his legs off in shorts and socks! For his upcoming role in a remake of Arthur, Russell looks set to chop his famed locks, but he's taking it in his stride, saying: “You have to move on. I have dreams of my hair being short and I wake up in a Samson-like panic, but I think I’m ready for transformation.” Meanwhile MTV EMAs host Katy Perry has been coy about their fledgling relationship today, saying:

"The wonderful thing is we both have our own kind of separate talents, careers and lives and we really respect each other. I think that's really important... (But) we like to kind of keep this as our special thing."

I was lucky enough to see Russell perform a small warmup gig for his Royal Albert Hall show this weekend in Islington earlier this week and when an audience member mentioned her name, he said something very similar. Adorable!

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Victoria Beckham Reveals Solo Career Was a Mistake

PopSugarUK — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:43:07 -0800

Victoria Beckham posed in lingerie for Harper's Bazaar's special double cover December issue. While she was showing off her more relaxed curls at a basketball match with the family at the weekend, Victoria wears her hair in a tight top knot hairstyle for the 16 page spread by Alexi Lubomirski. FabUK has the lowdown on what Victoria said about her customers and her nerves and I've got extracts from her interview about her solo career, her future, Emma Watson, her exercise regime and the importance of positive thinking. Here are the highlights:

On her solo career: "People never believed the solo singing career, and it wasn’t the real me – I was a little bit lost at the time. I don’t mind making mistakes. I just can’t live with anyone else’s mistakes. I’m a complete control freak. I’m not the easiest person to work with because I’m so passionate and being a working mum, it’s a balancing act."
On her future as a fashion designer: "I just want to learn as much as I can. I was always pushed into the theatre and dance – it’s just taken me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do."
On why Emma Watson caught her eye: "So sweet, so true to herself…. There are so many young girls wearing too much make-up, too much hairspray – I find that very dated."
On positive thinking: "If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will."
On why her exercise regime is so important: "I didn’t want to rely on retouching …. I wanted to look at those pictures in 20 years’ time and say, 'Wow, look – after three kids – I didn’t look bad.'"

To read what other designers had to say about Victoria, just read more.

Roberto Cavalli on Victoria: "It’s difficult to create fashion, you can’t just learn it, you have to have fashion in your DNA, and she has it."
Antonio Berardi on Victoria: "Women tend to be a lot more practical than male designers, because they know exactly what works for them, but at the same time, she’s different to other female designers because there’s this extreme sense of feminity to what she does – fantasy and reality at the same time."
Manolo Blahnik on Victoria: "She’s a creature of today, a total artefact of today. She knows what women want. Her things have created an incredible stir, and in recessionary times, this is so fabulous."

Great praise indeed! You can read the full interview in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar, on sale Thursday 5 November.

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Photos by Alexi Lubomirski, courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

Sugar Shout Out: Stars Show Us How to Wear Colorful Hair

PopSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:55:00 -0700