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Remember that scene in Legally Blonde where Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) wins her court case because she knows the scientific breakdown of the chemicals involved in a permanent wave? Now you, too, can be a beauty scholar, with our weekly vocabulary lesson, the Bella Glossary. The glossary term of the week is the orbital bone. I've gotten several questions about this term, as it often shows up Read more
Since St. Patrick's Day is March 17th, why not eat something that's green and loaded with good stuff (instead of the green bagels like they have at my bakery)? Kale is a member of the same family that you'll find broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and cauliflower in, so you know it has got to be good for you. Not only is kale healthy, it's considered to be one of the most highly nutritious Read more
"Oh my - I'll try not to cry but there's a sty in my eye." I used to say that all the time when I was in junior high; my hey day of sharing eye liner and mascara. One too many styes made me wise up and use my own make-up. What exactly is a sty, anyway? A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of your eyelid. The gland gets blocked, the oil produced by the gland backs Read more
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air, and more and more hot stars are getting vocal about their girlfriends and wives. While we love seeing our favorite sexy actors get romantic onscreen, but it's even more aw-inducing when they gush about their real-life significant others. See some of the sweetest quotes from celeb eye candy over the years on their one and onlys! Read more
Cute couples enjoyed themselves at the BAFTA Awards, but some fine men also walked the red carpet solo. Brad Pitt and George Clooney walked sans Angelina Jolie and Stacy Keibler respectively, while rising heartthrobs like Eddie Redmayne and Michael Fassbender earned that status. The English may be known for being proper, but let's not let that stop us from a little fun. Check out the men, single Read more
Derek Lam's runway show today at St. John's center was worth the freezing trek through wind tunnels. For Fall, Lam mixed his ladylike style with a sportif twist melding chic separates with a menswear twist. Pretty ivory floral satin bomber jackets were paired with pencil skirts and finished off with eye catching cap-toe ankle boots and metallic loafers. Additionally, there were sharp metallic Read more
Delivering pretty bird print and slick metallics with polish and restraint, Tibi's Amy Smilovic offered an understated, menswear-inspired take on Fall '12. Complete with cropped trousers and boxy boyfriend coats, Smilovic zeroed in on a borrowed-from-the-boys style with womanly wearability. Proportions were done just right, as were the designer's bird prints that felt more sophisticated than Read more
Inspired by the "1960s rogue girl with a Japanese street sensibility," Gwen Stefani chose to show off her latest L.A.M.B designs against a collage of black-and-white New York City street snaps and closeup shots of girls getting their eye makeup done, all while Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" boomed overhead. Each look seemed to reflect a moment in Gwen's iconic style Read more
True to the Rachel Zoe manifesto, her Fall '12 lineup delivered a unique mix of nostalgic and contemporary-cool pieces. Inspired by the rock 'n' roll glamour of 1960s London — think Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull — the collection boasted all the trademark elements of that oh-so-cool era. Knit minidresses, sequined gowns with updated twists, tailored menswear-inspired suits in jewel-toned Read more
Building on the explosive success of his collection for Target, Jason Wu wowed the fashion world with his Fall 2012 collection. The beauty look was all about warrior women, with high ponytails and a strong but sexy eye. Get caught up on one of Fashion Week's most stunning looks so far. On Annie: Topshop. Read more
