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How Do You Handle a Hairy Situation?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

On your honeymoon, you realize that you've spent oodles of this time and money grooming your goods, your brows and your legs so that they are free of unwanted hairs, but you're guy is more hairy than a chimpanzee! Whilst a little bit of hair on his chest can be sexy, his back, underarms, unruly eyebrows and wild hair down there, can be unsettling. Of course there's always the exception, perhaps your guy is more metro-sexual or just likes to keep things tidy, but for most women, trying to groom your groom can be a hairy situation. How would you address this topic, and would you be direct, passive, or just turn it into a joke?

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Do You Buy New Beauty Products For Your Honeymoon?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Some girls have lingerie showers before their wedding so that they have sexy new sleep-wear (wink) for their first trip together as a married couple. Others, get a spray tan or a bikini wax if they're going to a tropical destination, yet I've been told that more ladies than you'd think buy brand new cosmetics. Purchasing multi-purpose beauty products is not only a great way to physically lighten up your load for travel, but apparently the psychology is that you give off a more low-maintenance appearance.

Hmm, it's not like your new husband isn't going to find out sooner or later that your flat iron and giant body bronzing brushes are packable too! However, I know that being newly married can make you do things that are out of the ordinary. So tell me, all of you brides-to-be and newlyweds, is buying honeymoon makeup something you'd do?

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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

Wedding 101: Your Garden Variety Bride

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Ahh - thoughts of being a country-style bride and marrying in a lush garden (the Kyoto area of Holland Park perhaps?) would be a fairy tale come true. Think fresh and glowy makeup with soft tendrils surrounded by English roses, manicured greens and the simplicity of a white tent (you'd be foolish not to consider the possibility of rain in the UK). Below are a few of my favourite beauty products to consider if you're having a garden wedding.

Conversely, if you're a guest and aren't sure what to wear, FabSugarUK has ten fabulous options for you to check out!

Botanics Golden Glow Body Lotion - £2.99	Vera Wang Bouquet (Bath & Shower Gel, 150ml) - £28.00
Bond No 9 Chelsea Flowers (EDP, 50ml) - £85.00	L'Occitane Romantic Rose Collection - £25.00
Gucci Flora by Gucci Body Lotion, 200ml - £25.45	Cath Kidston Rose Lip Gloss - £6.00
Penhaligons 200ml Elisabethan Rose bath oil - £35.00	Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in ‘Gilded Garden Mosaic’ - £30.00
Nails Inc. French Manicure Collection, Nude, 3x10ml - £19.57	Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb Eau de Toilette Range - £46.98
Cosmetic Floral Weekender & Purse Set - £15.00	Bambi Lip Gloss - £5.00
Posietint - £22.50	Clinique 9g fresh bloom allover colour - £22.51
Philosophy the bride hat box - £35.25	Marc Jacobs daisy in bloom eau de toilette 50ml - £43.00
Elemis Exotic Island Flower Body Balm, 125ml - £24.46	Prescriptives 17g Blush More or Less creamy cheek color - £8.00
Essie the bridal collection 2008 - £8.95

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 - £32.39
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

Wedding 101: The Edgy Bride

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Welcome to part four of my series on wedding makeup. So far we've talked about the type of products to use if you're planning a beach wedding, an eco wedding or a royal wedding. However, the edgy bride has a style that's all her own. Her out-of-the-box, unorthodox beauty look is for someone looking to stay true to their own hip and individual style instead of conforming to one that's polished, pink and on-trend, (i.e. your typical bride). Think Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani with their red lips, and most recently, Ashlee Simpson with her heavily lined eyes and black rose bouquet.

For beauty shopping ideas, see my top picks below, and if you're not the one getting married, but are attending an edgy wedding, FabSugarUS has a few suggestions on what to wear - have fun!

Wedding Beauty 101: The Eco-Conscious Bride

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Part three of my series on Wedding Makeup 101, is catered towards the eco-conscious bride. She's someone who wants to make the world a better place. She'll likely be wearing a gown made from animal-free or organic materials, use recycled paper for her invitations, and make sure that her big day coheres with environmentally sound guidelines. This means that she'll also be wearing Earth friendly makeup that's free from talcs and parabens.

I happen to love a lot of the new mineral makeup brands out there, especially The Organic Pharmacy and Bare Escentuals, so it's certainly not like products are far and few between anymore. Take a peek below at some of these great, organic beauty products online!

Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder in ‘No.1’ - £25.00	Nature's Minerals™ Eye Colour - £8.80
Bare escentuals Essential Brow Kit - £25.00	Eco Erase Corrective Concealer by Nvey Eco - £14.00
Alterna Hemp with Organics Styling Mud - £16.75	Suki Skincare to go exfoliating cleanser 30ml - £10.50
Botanics Organic Super Balm - £4.88	Organic Lipstick by Nvey Eco - £15.00
Burt's Bees Lip Gloss, 7g - £3.96	MOP Basil Mint Shampoo - £9.25
Liz Earle Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash - £10.50	Eye Pencil by Korres - £7.00
Natural Beauty Moisturising Lip Butter - £3.00	Bareminerals Warmth All-Over Face Colour 2g - £16.00
Organic Orange Flower Facial Oil by Neal's Yard Remedies - £20.00	Trilogy Clarifying Conditioner - £11.95
Kiehl'S 100% Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser (200ml) - £15.00	Bareminerals 7g Weather everything mascara - £12.50

Wedding Beauty 101: The Beach Bride

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Last week, I put together a tutorial for all of the brides out there who were looking to re-create the formal, regal look of a princess at home. However, this week, I've chosen some waterproof makeup products for those of you laid-back brides who are getting ready to tie the knot on a beach.

I know that most beach brides don't even want to entertain wearing makeup at all whilst walking along a sandy shore in a tropical paradise, but take it from me, even a tiny bit of mascara and gloss will go a long way in photos. However, since you won't want to capture makeup running down your face on film, water-resistant is the way to go on your wedding day!

Take a peek at these amazing waterproof beauty products below that are perfect for a beach bride!

Wedding Beauty 101: A Royal Makeover

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:30:00 -0700

If you're a more conservative bride (not necessarily someone having a raging hen party), who's throwing the formal wedding of the century, then you're likely looking for a clean and ultrapolished makeup look. Take a cue from some of the gorgeous women that have been scooped up by the world's most eligible bachelors. These pretty princesses understand the need to look refined at all times. Being in the public eye means always having your face on and keeping up with a prim and proper appearance.

For step by step instructions on how you can give yourself your own royal makeup treatment at home for your wedding day, read more.

FACE: Begin with a clean, well moisturised face and apply a primer all over. Then, use a brush to apply a medium-coverage foundation, paying special attention around your nose and mouth. So that you can ensure your photos are perfect, also apply the foundation (with a lighter hand of course) to your neck and decollatage and blend evenly using a sponge. Set with a light dusting of translucent powder.
CHEEKS: Since your goal is to look timeless and elegant, you'll want to choose a neutral-coloured blusher in the tawny, medium pink and peach family. Use an angled, contour brush, start by gently blending a little bit of blusher on the apples of your cheeks and then pulling the brush outwards along your cheekbones towards the top of your ear. Add more blush if necessary. Then, use a large, clean fluffy brush to buff out any streaks. No bronzer is needed for this look.
EYES: You'll want to choose a natural colour palette to create a classic eye. Begin by sweeping a cream-coloured shadow all over your lid and then blend a matte, taupe shade into the crease. You can darken the crease with a touch of steel grey or dark brown, but remember to blend well. Next, line your upper and lower lashes with a black powder shadow. You can do this by wetting your liner brush, dipping it into the shadow and then tapping off the excess product. Press the brush into your lash line and then wiggle it slightly to create a thin, yet defined line. Repeat until both your uppper and lower lashes are lined. Finish with two coats of black waterproof mascara (yes, even royalty cries at weddings!)
LIPS: As a finishing touch, apply a warm, creamy shade of lipstick to your lips using a lipbrush. Since this is more of a traditional look, there's no need for gloss, however, I would avoid a matte texture because you want your lips to look soft and delicate, not chalky. When choosing colours, pick something two to three shades darker than your skin tone in a nuetral range, (meaning nothing too red, pink or orange).

Top Movie Bridal Hairstyles I Heart

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:30:00 -0700

With wedding season upon us, brides will have to face the impending question of how to wear their hair on their big day. If you're trying to decide to go classical and upswept. sleek and pulled back, half up or loose and down, what better ways to source ideas then to look at famous movie scenes from years past. Even if you aren't tying the knot this year, this is a slideshow that everyone is sure to enjoy!

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False Eyelashes - £5.00	Kanebo Liquid Eyeliner in ‘Black’ - £25.00
Nails Inc 10ml St James bright red nail varnish - £9.50	Too faced Lash Injection - £12.50
Urban Decay 1.2g loose pigments eye shadow with shimmer - £11.50	Nars Lipstick - £17.00
Nail Polish - £2.50	SHU UEMURA False Eyelashes Luxe - £11.74
Two-Timer Mascara by the Balm - £15.50	SHU UEMURA Mark Cealer - £14.68
Lipstick - £3.00	Essie Nail Polish in ‘No Boundaries’ - £8.95
Arabian Glow Sleek Lines - £6.00	Perfect Wear Liquid Eye Liner Pen - £6.00
Too Faced Liquif -eye Kit - £22.51	DuWop Lip Venom - £14.50

Benefit 12.5ml Benetint cheek and lip tint - £22.50	Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour - £17.62
Autograph Pressed Powder - £9.50	Jemma Kidd Shape & Shade - £13.70
Urban Decay 1.2g 24/7 glide-on eye pencil - £10.00	SHU UEMURA Cream Eye Shadow - £17.62
Benefit 1.2g BADgal liner waterproof - £13.50	BECCA Beach Tint - £19.00
Prescriptives 125ml Fast acting waterproof eye makeup remover - £14.00	Bronze Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF10 - £7.00
Waterproof Mascara - £9.75	Benefit Posietint - £22.50
Shady Day Daily Protection Sunstick SPF 30 - £4.95	Bareminerals 14.8 ml Weather everything liner sealer set - £12.00
Lord & Berry 8.5g Raincoat waterproof mascara - £8.50