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FabSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:25:22 -0800

Who were her Prada bra better - Zoe or Chloe?
We caught a bit of New Moon fever; vote on Kristen's red carpet looks, view FABTV's New Moon style special, and witness Kristen's style evolution.
It's been a while since we did a celeb handbag quiz - enjoy!
Zara addict right here, check out the retailers November offerings.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards were fashion-packed.
A Rebecca Minkoff Auburn Nikki hobo bag is up for grabs - enter to win!
Which GQ hottie was the most Fab at the Men of the Year Awards?
Master this week's The City and Gossip Girl fashion quizzes - and shop Vanessa's cozy plaid outfit.
Nastiness: jewelry made out of human teeth and hair!
Let us help you shop for Fab holiday gifts.
Go behind the steamy scenes of the 2010 Pirelli Calendar photo shoots.
It was Chloe Sevigny's birthday last week, see her tribute fashion metamorphosis.
Whish Super has the sassiest wink?

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:59:19 -0800

Rachel Roy reveals her must-have beauty items - Beauty Blitz
Leighton Meester takes a makeup risk - FabSugar UK
An Oz-inspired nail polish collection. (Oz as in Dorothy, not prison drama.) - Temptalia
Lady Gaga's makeup inspiration might blow your mind - Stylelist
A list of the top 10 most "valuable" models - The Cut
Men in ponytails are neither ponies nor tails. Discuss. - Glamour
Do blondes have more fun? Ask Emma Roberts. - People Style Watch
Two ways to get super-shiny hair - Beauty Snob
Lime Crime makeup is causing major dramz - Afrobella
How to get gorgeous retro hair - Lemondrop

Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:27 -0800

Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship. Or am I just hopelessly outdated?"

Long story short, advice columnist Suzi Godson tells the woman to let 'er rip. "Grooming down there is now considered to be normal, on a par with manicures, blow-drying, and eyebrow waxing," she says. "There is something hugely irritating about being forced to conform to an aesthetic ideal instigated and perpetuated by the porn industry, but, like keeping one’s armpits and legs smooth, it is now expected."

Oh brother. You already know that I hate, hate, hate the whole "wax, or else you are gross and undesirable!" standpoint, but I wanted to get a professional opinion on the matter. So I turned to sex educator Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., MPH, author of Because It Feels Good. Her advice is about 10 times better than Godson's, so read more.

Sugar Shout Out: The Books of Mad Men

PopSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:55:00 -0700

Fall Forward: Big, Sexy Hair For Autumn

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:59:47 -0700

Voluminous, sexpot hair never really goes out of style (thanks, men). But on this season's runways, it was even more bombshell than usual, and came in a lot more textures and colors than just blonde and straight. Click through and find the foxy lady you'll be channeling this season.

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2009 Primetime Emmy Awards: Christina Hendricks

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:45:12 -0700

Though she's not nominated, Mad Men star Christina Hendricks sure has a winning look tonight. Her beautiful red hair is styled in a very modern take on old Hollywood glamour. A beautiful half-up/half-down curly mane frames her equally luscious makeup. Her eyes sparkle because of the shimmery shadow and false lashes. Her lips are equally powerful with a popping sparkle. Even her earrings are perfection. I'm thinking this look is anything but Mad; do you agree?

Vote on all of my Primetime Emmy Awards polls here!

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Secrets of Mad Men makeup - Beauty Snob
How to treat postacne scarring - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Why you should appreciate your thunder thighs - Lemondrop
Ten ways to look more polished - Stylelist
Three must-have manicures - In Style
Another beauty-on-sale site is about to launch - Spoiled Pretty
Michelle Obama's hair sparks more press coverage - Afrobella
A look at L'Oréal's antiaging lipstick line - Temptalia
How to become the perfect curly-haired salon client - Naturally Curly
How to look good while traveling - Allure

Want to Become a Makeup Artist? Here's One Way to Do It

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:16 -0700

When watching the Emmys and/or Oscars, do you perk right up when hearing the nominees for the best makeup artistry categories? Do you have such a passion for makeup and theatrical stylings that you daydream about what it might be like to be a part of this aspect of the business?

After talking to makeup artist Debbie Zoller about her behind-the-scenes work on Castle, along with her techniques for making the gory details of her job come to life, I wanted to know how she got to where she is today. With an impressive resume including work on Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Sweetest Thing, I Heart Huckabees, Mad Men, and Castle, you might be surprised to hear that Zoller dropped out of beauty school and hit a few road bumps along the way before finding her true passion. To find out more of her inspiring story, just keep reading.

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Stars share their favorite beauty tips picked up from on set - InStyle
At-home haircuts are on the rise - Wall Street Journal
Get trendy with a copper eye - Beauty Snob
More Mad Men retro makeup stylings - People
Now you can have shiny, happy hair - Nylon
6 beauty must haves from the UK - FabSugar UK
A few tips for using rollers with curly locks - Allure
Bad hair day strategies - Glamour
Surgery to change eye color goes terribly wrong - Daily Mail

Do More Guys Really Have Crazy Hair These Days?

BellaSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:00:25 -0700

There's a story in The New York Times about young men who're styling their hair in wild, wacky ways. The piece suggests that "Generation Y" guys, like Adam Lambert of American Idol fame, are more inclined to experiment with their hair and see it less as a mark of cultural affiliation (like "I'm a hippie" or "I'm a punk") than as a style statement. It also features several pictures of college guys and men in their mid-20s with funky hair. Looking at the photos, though, all I could think was that these guys are part of an established subculture: they're hipsters, and their "thing" is playing with kitsch from the past 40 years, so the hair makes perfect sense. Overall, few of the men I see actually seem to be trying any styles that might be called "extreme." But am I hanging out in the wrong places? Do you think more guys, on average, experiment with their hair nowadays?