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Bella Quiz: Celebrity Bridal Hair

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Whether you're getting inspiration for your own wedding, or just like seeing what creative looks they come up with, celebrity wedding hairstyles are always worth keeping an eye on. You can bet that these looks have been planned to perfection by the best stylists money can buy.

Think you've been paying close attention to celebrity bridal hairstyles? Test your memory with my quiz. To see more wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.

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Love It or Hate It? Rebecca Romijn's Wedding Hair

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:01:00 -0700

Congratulations to Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell who wed over the weekend on the grounds of their gorgeous home. Rebecca has such a killer bod, and her makeup is flawless. How do you feel about this half up, half down wedding hairstyle adorned with white flowers?

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Basic and Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:34:33 -0700

Finding the right hairstyle for your wedding day is a big deal, so don't be ashamed or embarrassed to play with different looks. I sat through five different trials trying everything from long, wavy extensions to updos. Heck, even celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves said that, "once Carmen Electra selected her wedding dress, I created 13 different hairstyles on her and took a Polaroid of each one so she could select the one which was perfect for her."

This is your day to shine - you should look fabulous! And a great suggestion, Ken. It's important to take a Polaroid so that your stylist knows exactly how to recreate the look. I know it all feels kinda vain, but once you find something you love, you'll be so happy to have one less detail to worry about on your wedding day!

Oh and did I mention that Ken Paves also styled wedding hair for Jessica Simpson and Christina Applegate as well as J.Lo's hair for her wedding scenes in "Monster In Law" and "The Wedding Planner?" I wonder if he'll do Eva Longoria's too, I know she goes to him regularly. To see four popular wedding hairstyles to consider, read more

Updo: This is a broad category because it can mean chignon, french twist, ballet bun or simple knot. You can part it on the side to modernize this classic look, or give some volume to the crown. Even though it may not feel like something you'd be interested in, I encourage you to try your hair styled off your neck and away from your face. It really allows you to have a fuss free night! Check out Sarah Michelle Gellar here.
Half Up, Half Down: This keeps your hair out of your eyes but still allows somewhat of a flowy and natural feel. This look is really popular with all types of brides. You can see Nicole Kidman's wedding hair here.
Long and Natural: This is great for someone that wants to look like themselves on their wedding day. This look is becoming ever more popular with modern and natural brides. I would opt for shine/loose waves. Check out Jennifer Aniston's lovely locks here.
Short Hair With Added Body: If you have short hair you've got to do something to give it some oomph. You could add curl, volume or even spikes to dress it up a little bit. Look at Victoria Beckham's wedding 'do here.

There are a couple really great websites that you can also surf through to see many wedding hairstyles and celebrity wedding hair. To see my photo gallery that includes two versions of each type of hairstyle listed in this post, read more

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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.

Seven Places You Might Forget to Apply Sunscreen - but Shouldn't

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:43 -0700

Recently I attended a wedding where the bride wore a strapless gown, showing off her gorgeous décolleté and delicate features. Unfortunately for her, it also showed off a unique sports bra tan line, complete with red splotches showing the telltale signs where exposed skin had accidentally been passed over by a swipe of SPF.

Even the most careful of sun protection applications can result in unwanted burns. I myself have been a victim of inadvertent scorched skin, and have vowed to never (ever, ever) let that happen again. It probably goes without saying that most of us are thorough with our shoulders, backs, necks, arms, and legs, but here are a few places you might want to double check before heading out into the intense heat. Discover them after the jump.

Whose Celebrity Bridal Hair Did You Like The Most?

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:30:00 -0700

It's wedding season at Sugar Inc - so get excited for the latest on all of your favourite celebrity couples from May 2008-2009! Below are hairstyles from the most recent weddings of Coleen Rooney, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Autumn Kelly, Natasha Bedingfield, Fergie and Georgina Sutcliffe. Notice how each of them have gone with completely different looks.

Unfortunately, other celebrities who recently wed in secret such as Scarlett Johannson, Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, Peaches Geldof, Mandy Moore, Nicole Appleton and Emma Hemming means that we haven't been able to see these blushing brides on their big days, but hopefully we'll get a peek at pictures some point soon! In the meantime, take a moment to vote below and tell me which of these wedding hairstyles you liked most.

How To Find Beauty Trends on the Cheap

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:06 -0700

Do you ever walk into a drugstore and wonder what the cosmetic trends of the moment are, whether it's a hairstyle or nail polish shade? It is, after all, so easy to get lost in the sea of displays. Spring is the perfect time to get experimenting, particularly with all of the weddings, outdoor events, and warmer weather ahead.

Plus, trends are a fun way to express your wilder and/or in-the-know sides, but because they're not always everyday appropriate, you might consider finding a more cost effective alternative for sporting your style. Well, I've got you covered. Here are some of my tips for identifying trends on the cheap when you read more.

On Bella: Check out some of my tagged themes to get the creative juices flowing, like Trend Alert; 2009 Spring, our most recent seasonal tag; or head to our Fashion Week coverage at 2009 Spring Fashion Week.
At the department store: If you don't have time to make a visit to the mall or your favorite department store, check out their websites for high-end inspiration. Often department store websites will feature a gallery of various designer's collections for the season. I like Neiman Marcus's comprehensive Spring 2009 look book.
Check out Pantone: When it comes to predicting color trends, Pantone leads the way. While they focus on predictions for fashion and the home, many of their featured colors also trickle down to makeup and nail polish shades and even hair accessories. If you're looking for the hottest shades right now, check them out here.
Other Sugar sites: When it comes to the latest fashions and colors, celebrities often get first pick at collections, and have easy access to the top stylists. In this case, it's always great to check out Pop and Fab for some beauty brainstorming.

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Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Kylie admits she used botox... act surprised - Handbag
Charlotte Chuch is getting fed up with Gavin - Get Lippy
Jack will miss Jade's wake because of his curfew - Cosmopolitan UK
Does Britney really want K-Fed back? - Hecklerspray
Jessica Alba's on a "no white food" diet - Holy Moly
Celebs show off perfect wedding hairstyles - InStyle UK
Go behind the scenes of Kylie's cover shoot - Elle UK
Beyonce is one brave woman - Grazia

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Come Story Telling with me!!! The Completed Story

DearSugar — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -0700

I hope you all enjoyed this new feature as much as I did! Your wild imaginations made for a great story line! To read the completed tale you all helped create, read more

As I slammed down the phone I could feel my face flush with pure anger I can't believe she had the nerve to set her wedding date on the same day as mine! If I had the nerve I would've knocked her out! I could feel the tears coming so I took a few deep breaths and said my social security number backwards. I had to focus on work right now. So I turned to my computer, opened my e-mail, and saw a message from my boss. She said, "I know that this is short notice, but I need to see you in my office ASAP. There are several things that we need to discuss."

I grabbed my yellow legal pad and blue pen, and went in to her office. Why was I sweating profusely all of a sudden? "Please close the door," she said. I sat down in the chair across from her desk. What I wouldn't give for this view, I thought. "What's up?" I said casually?

"Emily," my boss said looking me straight in the eyes, "you have been doing such an amazing job lately that we have decided to give you a promotion! Congratulations!" "Really?" I said, "That's great, but, uh, isn't that job stationed in London?" "yes," my boss said "is that a problem?" "Of course not. It's amazing. Thank you." Emily said but what she was really thinking was, "A destination wedding in London will top them all, especially hers."

I went on the Evite website and did a mass invite to my wedding explaining that I would be sending the real invitations later. Perhaps if I got mine out before her more people would go to mine. In the midst of my anger, I even sent one out to her. The next day I got a call from her. "Hi Emily," she said, with so much fake sweetness it could give you diabetes. "Just got your evite, sweetie. 'Course I can't come, you know... Jared and I are so busy with wedding planning and all that. Can't wait till our honeymoon in Milan... Jarad rented out an entire villa! Did he ever take you to a villa, Emily, hmm?" Emily cringed, thinking back to the days of her and Jarad's tumultuous relationship if she only knew what we did before they got engaged. I wish I could just rub it in her face how he thinks I am a better lover than she is. The ignited passion between us that stemmed from the mutual contempt we had towards each other. I guess what they say is true: there's a thin line between love and hate. "Haha, no he never took me to a villa, but we had a most amazingly hot weekend together in Paris, Dans le Ritz" I said, using my most excellent french accent. "In fact, it was him not me who ended up begging for more. Anyways, Matt is a much more generous lover and our wedding is taking place in London..."

I tried not to smile but it was all too true. I could hear her breathing, she was angry. I could tell things were going to get competitive and ugly. It was going to be a battle of the weddings. I was almost ashamed of myself for being this determined to make my wedding better! Besides, she had no idea that I had already hired her sister, who was a personal trainer, to help me look and feel amazing on my wedding day. Which reminds me, I have to go meet her soon to discuss my pre-wedding workout program plan. "Listen hun, I actually have to run. Gotta look super skinny for the wedding," she said. "Yeah you could lose a pound or two or ten," I said as b*tchy as I could before she hung up. I then began thinking to myself about the weight I have been gaining lately. I have been trying to lose weight, and unable to. I have already cancelled four of my morning classes due to feeling sick. Wait could I...no...I can't be pregnant can I? I better not be! I can't have my fabulous London wedding looking like a blimp! Amanda would surely love to see my wedding fail and all the rumors she'll spread! Oh dear god. hopefully it's just pre-wedding weight due to the stress of planning this.

I can't handle the fact that my future mother-in-law is wanting me to wear her old wedding dress! It's the most hideous dress ever and probably won't even fit me since his mother is larger. What am I going to do I thought to myself. Problems are already arising out of nowhere. I took a breath, laid down on my bed, and completely passed out! I awoke to the intoxicating smell of my fiancee cooking dinner. I couldn't shake the dream I just had, well, if you could call it a dream, more like a sleep panic attack. Flashes of me, in a hideous wedding gown, half of my guests not showing because London is crazy far, and my 'friend' laughing her holier than thou ass off at my misguided attempt at being 'better'. I got up and tipped toed over to the kitchen. I wanted to catch of glimpse of my fiance cooking without him knowing I was watching. I couldn't control my laughter as I saw him dancing around the kitchen to a popular Michael Jackson song. It was in that moment that everything came together -- he is definitely the love of my life. How could I ever doubt that he was the one for me. When he proposed I took a week to give him an answer. He proposed over cell phone while he was on tour. I didn't think he was serious at first. I told him I need a ring and a bended knee and he had the nerve to say I wasn't special enough! Luckily he was joking. God, how amazing will our life be together? After he noticed I was watching he laughed and motioned for me to sit at the table.

After eating, I told him about London. He was ecstatic! But I had to make sure of one thing: I wasn't pregnant. I told my love I was going out to Walgreen's and would be right back. I didn't want to alarm him. When I got back, before I could get the door fully shut I dashed into the bathroom. After 15 minutes of waiting the test read... Pregnant. OMG I AM PREGNANT. Well, maybe now by the time of the wedding, I will have to wear my mother-in-laws dress after all. I decided to tell Matt right then and there. I stormed out of the bathroom and up to Matt.

"What's wrong luv?" "I'm pregnant." He looked at me and just stared. Literally, just stared! I don't think he even blinked!!! "Well?" I asked. Then Matt said,"Well if its a girl I've always been partial to the name Chauntelle, and if it's a boy Liam." I couldn't believe it!!! "What about your band?" I asked. "I can be a rock star Dad." Matt then dashed off to write a song about the baby. I couldn't believe it! A man not freaking out over becoming a Dad so young? He came out of his studio room an hour later. He had wrote a song called Baby Wedding. I screamed out of frustration. This can't be right, those stupid sticks always can make mistakes so I'll just go to the doctor! I told Matt, and grabbed the car keys.

I rushed to the doctors and took the test and awaited my results. As I flipped through a magazine, well none other then Amanda walks in, pale as a ghost! She didn't see me, and made her way to the desk, where the secretary whispered. "Oh my God, is she pregnant too?" I thought to myself. "NOOOO" Emily screamed. "I can't be pregnant, I'm a bride to be!!" She glanced over and saw me staring. I was trying not to laugh. Then my results were in... "Negative"

YESSSSSSSS!!! Amanda's jaw dropped and I left her like that.

Fast Forward 7 months later.

The weddings of Emily and Amanda was next week. After Emily's pregnancy scare and Amanda's miscarriage, they realized it they are so alike and they should have a joint wedding. Everyone was looking forward to it, however no one expected cousin Billy Bob to show up with his new male partner. Who knew that he was gay???

Emily glanced up and down the hallway of the chapel and pulled her head back into the dressing room. Why had she agreed to wear matching dresses? That was a seriously emotional decision. Regrettably, she puffed the skirt as she stared in the mirror she was sharing with Amanda. Thankfully they had at least opted for separate hairstyles. Emily's was red and pulled up half way and had a feeling of summer about it, while Amanda had her blond hair pulled into a chic chignon. They looked at each other and opened their mouths to speak. Embarrassed, Emily conceded, "You first" "It looks better on you," Emily snorted, suddenly bursting into tears while pulling a bottle of mace from her Lulu Guinness pink leather purse. Amanda screamed and ran behind the mirror. Peeking out she saw Emily poised and ready to attack. "Are you serious? I mean are you actually seriously pointing MACE at me?" She barked. "No," Amanda replied cooly "I'm just...going to... I can't do this! i can't marry Jared! I am in love with Matt, yes, YOUR Matt, he belongs to me!" "He does not! He's mine!" Emily grabbed at Amanda's perfect chignon and yanked it out. "I knew I couldn't trust you!" She gave her a hard shove then another one until she was backed up against a wall. " I knew I couldn't trust you the moment I met you when you..." *BAM!* a loud noise was heard outside their dressing room's door. Amanda and Emily stopped what they were doing and stared at each other in shock.

Jared and Mat walked into the room, Matt grabbed Emily and said, let's get the hell out of here, your friend Emily is a whack job, I have a car waiting outside, we are eloping, I can't wait anymore to be your husband, I love you I love you I love you!

Emily, grinning ear to ear, basically left tracks not even thinking about the fact that she won after all!

Get Going on Hair and Makeup For the Big Day

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:00:13 -0700

All right, so you're engaged. You might even have your dress and maybe even the cake all picked out, but one of the things most brides put off is deciding what to do about their hair and makeup for the big day. Because, after all, how do you begin to choose? For some tips on how to make sure your hair and makeup are the way you've always dreamed of on the big day, read more.

Start early Ideally, you need to begin your search at least three to six months in advance. You might have to do trial runs with a few different stylists before deciding on one, and this can take time to book. If you are getting married during a popular time of year, you don't want to select the perfect stylist only to discover that they are already booked the day of your wedding! Moral of the story: As with all things wedding related, the sooner you get this taken care of, the better.
Use your friends If you know someone who has gotten married in your area, use her as a resource for information. Why do all the leg work when someone else has already been through it? While her choice of stylist might not necessarily be yours as well, at the very least she can help you steer clear of places that were a total disaster.
Do your homework Call the salons in your area and ask if they specialize in bridal hair and makeup. If they say yes, ask if they have portfolios available of their work. If you live near a department store, stop by and get a few makeovers from your favorite brands, and if you love any of their work, see if they offer out-of-store makeup applications.
Ask questions - and expect to have them asked back You should always interview potential candidates. There's no need to bring on the inquisition, but a couple of questions (how many weddings have they worked on, do they have experience with updos, etc.) are totally normal and expected. Also make sure to ask about pricing, transportation to the wedding site, cost for them to primp your bridesmaids/mother of the bride as well, and whether or not they can stay to touch up your makeup for the pictures. An experienced hair and makeup stylist should be asking you questions in return about the neckline of your dress, whether or not you will be wearing a veil, the time of day/lighting of your wedding, etc.
Schedule a trial Once you've narrowed down a few of your favorites, arrange trial runs of the looks they have in mind for you. Don't be afraid to bring pictures of what you envision as your ideal wedding look. A good artist will ask you how you like things as they are going along, so she can adjust to your personal style. If you end up hating the look, you don't have to go with that stylist! Just thank her and then notify the salon you have chosen some one else for the big day. Under no circumstances should you feel obligated to choose someone who gave you a face of makeup you hate or a hideous hairstyle.

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