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Who Should Win ANTM Tonight?

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:29 -0800

Tonight, we'll find out who will win this cycle of America's Next Top Model. Oh boy! While it wasn't the most exciting season, it did introduce us to Laura, whose bloggin' is just as endearing as her talkin'. Will this Kentucky blonde leave the farm and go on to fame and fortune? Or will the red-haired Nicole come out on top? My money's on Nicole, if only because she has apparently stolen Andie Walsh's prom dress. Who do you think deserves to win more?

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How-To: Kristen Stewart's Rocking New Moon Hair

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:43:58 -0800

I know what you might be thinking: "Kristen Stewart's hair is too wild for me to pull off." Not so! On the New Moon red carpet tonight, Kristen manages to turn this curly hairstyle, which could easily go more the route of high school-prom, into a funky 'do with plenty of edge. The great thing is, this look is not only wearable for all hair types, but it's both modern and fresh, too. Try it out. You might just surprise yourself.

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To get my tips on recreating this sophisticated style with a twist, just keep reading.

Fab Read: Rebel Rebel, Anti-Style

FabSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:00:22 -0700

A bit of a rebel himself, British singer-turned-designer Keanan Duffty has penned a book that will appeal to, well, rebels. Rebel Rebel: Anti-Style ($23), debuting Sept. 8, is a 144-page book exploring how the "heritage and history" of fashion staples like the T-shirt and leather jacket have inspired that style. Famous rebels like Elvis Presley, James Dean, Johnny Depp and Gwen Stefani are also highlighted, as are denim, rock T-shirts and hoodies, hair, makeup, and body art. "When you walk into vintage stores, there are different sections for tuxedos, prom dresses, etc. We approached the book the same way," Duffty said. Makes total sense.

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Blake and Penn Play With Shrek, Serena and Dan Hit the Prom

PopSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:47 -0700

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley headed to Broadway over the weekend to check out Shrek: The Musical before posing with the famous green ogre himself. Last night, we got treated to a unique Gossip Girl. What could have been an awesome prom episode was overshadowed by Lily's potential spinoff - though many of you are interested in seeing more. As much as we enjoyed the '80s flashback, from the overdone hair and makeup to the old-school gadgets, we would rather have watched a whole episode of Dan, Serena, and the rest of the gang enjoying one of the most important nights of high school.

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Gossip Girl Beauty Quiz: Episode 24, "Valley Girls"

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:21 -0700

Rather hyped up as a potential spinoff series, were you loving the '80s flashbacks on last night's Gossip Girl? While it was totally interesting to get more background on a young (rebellious!) Lily, I found it a bit distracting from the present-day prom storyline . . . but not too distracting to spot key hair and makeup choices from the latest episode.

When you're done taking my quiz, be sure to visit CelebStyle for wardrobe information from this episode and take geek's gadget quiz while you're at it.

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How-To: Jessica Alba's Side-Swept Curls

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:44 -0700

At last night's American Museum of Natural History dance in New York, Jessica Alba wore a curled updo that works so well for her. What I like most about this look is that it's not too stiff, serious, or prom-like. Plus, the side-swept style is so fresh and modern.

Get the how-to when you read more.

Lightly squeeze water out of the hair with a towel to remove excess moisturizer. Spritz hair with a curl-enhancing gel or cream, like Garnier Curl Shaping Spray Gel ($3), which also has built-in heat protectors.
Once the hair is about 80 percent dry, use a paddle brush or styling brush to tame frizzy hair and flyaways until completely dry.
Next, use a curling iron with a one-inch base or higher, and curl your entire head of hair. Tip #1: Clip up the top layers and curl the bottom layers of your hair first, working up towards the top. Tip #2: To create variety and differently sized curls, use another curling iron with a larger or smaller base, alternating sizes as you move along the head.
Then, pull back your hair into a lower side-swept ponytail. Now, here's the fun stuff. Take individual pieces of curled hair and pin near the base of the ponytail. Take some large strands and some small strands to create a visually interesting updo. You can also twist individual strands or weave them through previously pinned pieces to "mess up" the look.
Spray with a hairspray that provides hold without the crunch, like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Brilliant Hairspray ($12.50), and you're good to go.

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Channel Your Inner Stylist With the Bring It Home Beauty DVD

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:34 -0800

Watching your beauty budget due to the rough economy? Didn't have time for that root touch-up appointment? Or maybe you've been thinking about becoming a licensed cosmetologist, and you want to get in a little practice first.

Whatever the case, the licensed professionals over at Bring It Home Beauty have put together a step-by-step instruction video that's easy to follow, with parts filmed in slow motion, so that you can better follow along to recreate salon looks at home. Their Hair Edition Volume 1 ($24.95) is like a crash course in cosmetology, without the weekly blue-hairs or state board tests, of course. To see what I thought of the DVD, read more.

Created by a mother and daughter duo, Angela and Becky Harris, the DVD includes comprehensive chapters on sanitation/safety; styles (French braid, casual/formal updos, blow-drying, and curling); suts (how-to use clippers and shears to cut hair); and color (highlighting and root touch-up). "We believe every woman can look chic for less," they say.

While some techniques are easy to do on yourself (French braid, bang trims), others (like highlighting) are best performed on your guinea pigs. . . er, at-home clients. Although the video itself doesn't have quite a polished feel, with its dated graphics, elevator-style music, and prom-style updos - that's all easy to look past. The ladies dispense great advice on how to DIY at home, particularly when it comes to cutting hair. And for just under $25, you'll get many uses out of their product. And these days, can one even get a decent haircut around that price range?

Julie Haus Is in the House

BellaSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:03:26 -0700

Being a "Haus frau" is a very good thing. Just ask Leighton Meester and Molly Sims, who showed up for Julie Haus's first-ever New York runway show. The intimate affair featured bright colors, bold prints, and a few cute dresses that I wouldn't mind wearing in the hot sun right now.

The hair and makeup were fresh and fun, with a hint of rebellious streak thrown in for good measure. "It's a little messy, yet kind of neat," said Dwight O'Neal, who created the makeup look for The Balm. "It's the everyday woman doing her makeup. We didn't want anything too dramatic or too perfect." Check out the lips to see what he means; to get the look, O'Neal's team dabbed Prom Queen Stainiac on the center of the lips, then filled in the remainder of the lips with Plump Your Pucker gloss in Cocoa My Coconut. Instead of using a brush to spread the color, makeup artists used their fingers - easy!

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To find out how to recreate this hairstyle at home with some tips from Oscar Blandi, read more.

Lead stylist Oscar Blandi worked with Haus to create a beautifully natural look for the models. "The whole idea is that the girl has her hair done, goes out and has a good time, and it’s the day after," he explained. To get this look, he sprayed Protein Mist on wet hair. After applying a volumizer to the roots, he then covered the ends of hair with Acqua Marina to provide hold. After a quick blow-dry with a diffuser, he curled the hair, directing each piece a different way.

Here's my favorite part of the look: Oscar and his team made small, thin braids (you can see them in the close-up shot above) and wrapped the irons around them to create more texture. A little teasing at the ends and you're good to go.
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Love It or Hate It? Sarah Harding's Big Hair

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Sarah Harding partied with the rest of Girls Aloud (minus Cheryl) at Whisky Mist in London this weekend. Never one who's afraid to steal the limelight, Sarah went for big, back-combed hair in a bright vanilla ice cream shade of blonde. The matte texture and voluminous style looked straight off the catwalk, where candyfloss hair has been a backstage staple for a while now.

The long fringe, which Sarah wore over her eyes, gave the look a Debbie Harry vibe. A mixture of grungy punk and disheveled prom princess, the do certainly added some edginess to her pale pink lip gloss and girlie makeup. I'm torn between loving this style and thinking she looks slightly tough in an unappealing way.

How about you, what do you think of this look for Sarah?

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2008 MTV Europe Music Awards: Leona Lewis

FabSugarUK — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:50:44 -0800

Diva Leona Lewis opted for a cute pink ruffled prom-style dress for tonight's awards. She teamed her pale bejeweled mini with silver sandals for a glamorous princess effect. Her hair is loose and wavy and she even matched her lip colour to her dress! What do you think of her look?

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