This week, celebrities were wearing big buns so round that they looked like they could pull off into orbit. At a press junket for The Voice, Christina Milian's sleek, perfectly styled bun reached such great heights. Carmen Electra wore a wider style to a WWF event, and Malin Akerman rounded out the week with her slightly mussed-up orb. The bigger the bun, the more eccentric the style, but whose bun was the greatest of them all?
We've seen a variety of undone topknots this season, but this week, it was all about the polished bun. While sleeker than its laid-back cousin, the pristine pin-up is just as cool, especially since it can be positioned in a variety of ways. Lily Collins, for example, wore the chic style in a voluminous puff that spanned from the crown to the occipital bone, while Zoe Saldana situated hers somewhere in between. Busy Philipps moved her bun closer to the face, though, so that it peeked out straight from the top. All three looks are as classy as they come, but which one gets your vote in this week's poll?
Need a new way to make your fringe look even hotter for any nighttime occasion? Steal these bun-styling ideas from the likes of Bella Heathcote, Krysten Ritter, and Lea Michele, then. The bun is quickly becoming a go-to red-carpet updo because it can be polished and neat (like Bella's chignon) or a little messy (as with Krysten's high-on-top ballet bun). But one way to really stand out with this style is to try a braided version similar to Lea's, which turns a simple knot into something more complex and bohemian chic. Need more inspiration? Watch our step-by-step tutorial to getting a similar braided bun seen on Charlize Theron, and add a touch of fringe for a modern appeal.
Yesterday, we asked readers to show us your buns — we're talking hair, of course. Instagram was filled with sky-high buns, topknots, and chignons; as you can see, some readers were creative with their accessories. We saw headbands, feathers, and braids that added extra pizzazz to this hair trend. Some styles were strategically arranged, while others were messy and whimsical. This is just a tease, though — we'll be sharing even more in our end-of-the-week roundup. Check out the schedule for the rest of the week:
Today's theme: Eyeliner
Wed. 28: Nail Art
Thu. 29: Braids
Fri. 30: Bright Lips
Today, share your picture of a fresh eyeliner look. Need inspiration? See these colorful cat-eye interpretations from the runways. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, and hashtag #bellasnap to be seen.
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Nothing is better than fresh baked bread, so this holiday season, spend a little time and bake brioche. Whip up an herbed butter, package along with the buttery and traditional French buns, a cute plate, and an inexpensive butter knife to create a delectable edible gift.
If you've never made brioche, the dough is pretty simple, but it has to rise three times before it's ready for baking, so be patient. Don't have the special brioche tins? Make the bread in small ramekins or a regular bread pan. Be sure to make plenty because once you taste these, you won't want to give them all away! For the gift of bread and butter, keep reading.
Earlier this year, buns were bigger, higher, and messier, but things are shifting to smooth, tidy versions of the classic style. While at a special presentation of her new movie, Tron: Legacy 3D, Olivia Wilde wore a fanned version on the crown of her head. January Jones let a few tendrils out at Donatella Versace's recent fundraising dinner. And while at the Happy Hearts Fund event in New York, Petra Nemcova wore a cinnamon-bun version. Want to look like a prima ballerina sans the point shoes? Try these easy tips on how to style a slick bun.
Whenever I enjoy a burger or hot dog, I take the time to toast the bun. I prefer to do it on the grill since it imparts a crisp smokiness to the bread, but in a pinch, a skillet or the broiler works fine. How about you?
The holidays are a time for serious indulgence, and I like to end my indulgence on a sweet note before I worry about all those pesky New Year's resolutions. If you're hosting a happy New Year brunch or just want to have a few friends over for breakfast, bake up a batch of these honey-drizzled sticky buns. 
Made with cool-rise dough filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and pecans, these sweet treats will decadently conclude your holiday celebrations and start 2009 on a high note.
My mom whipped up the recipe, which comes from a family friend, as a Christmas morning treat, so if you can't stand to eat another bite this holiday season, just bookmark it for next year. (It would make a great edible gift.) To get the instructions, read more
