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Eyeshadow 101 Cont'd: Brown Eyed Girls

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:22:00 -0700

Welcome back to the final installment of Eyeshadow 101: Brown Eyed Girls. The first lesson was all about purple shadows for hazel/green eyes and the second lesson covered The Best Hues For Your Baby Blues. This final installment is about choosing the best shades of eyeshadow for our chocolicious brown eyed babes.

Let's do a quick recap (I know, it's old by now for you devoted readers) for those of you who are new readers:

The goal of wearing eye make-up is to enhance/bring attention to your eyes. I've taught you, that the rule of thumb is to wear the opposite color eye shadow of your eyes on the color wheel so that your eyes really stand out (or POP as they say in the make-up world). But, brown isn't all that clearly defined on the color wheel so I called in the help of some of my FABulous make up counter experts who say (and I agree), that the best eyeshadow shade for brown eyes are bronzes and greens.

This is super exciting, because as we are well aware by now, metallics are all the rage. Here are my pics for bronze and shimmery deep brown colors for brown eyes. And FYI - these colors can be simple to use alone. Just apply them to the lid and crease.

Stila Eye Shadow in Twig which you can buy here for $14, and

Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in Click which you can buy here for $14.50

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My favorite green shadows for brown eyes are:

Senna's Metallic Eye Color in De-Vine. It's more of a rich greeny gold which you can buy here for $15.

Scott Barnes Eye Ice in Goddess which you can buy here for $25.

To specifically make your brown eyes bold, you can line both the upper and the lower rims heavily using a classic black pencil as weIl as a deep brown shadow or pencil. I suggest Shu Uemura's Drawing Pencil in Metallic Brown. It's amazingly smooth and the color is FAB. Buy it here for $18.

Application recap: If you are going for the whole shebang (lid, crease and highlighter), apply the lightest color (shimmery taupe or bronze) to the entire eyelid all of the way to the edge of the eyebrow. Use a deeper color from the same color family (i.e. deep brown) to the crease and dust a highlighter (a pale, shimmery, neutral or brown) just beneath the brow.

And don't forget to blend well. Just when you think you've blended enough, blend more, more and then some more! The goal is not to have obvious edges of color. Remember, lighter colors highlight and darker colors recede and add depth and shading.

Bold in Gold: Iridescent Gold Eye Shadow

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:25:52 -0700

Continuing on with this morning's gold theme, let's talk about Iridescent Gold Eye Shadow. Along with white pencil eyeliner, Gold Eye Shadow was all over the Fall fashions shows. At Anna Sui, makeup artist Pat McGrath applied a thin, shiny line around eyes' inner corners. At Richard Chai, gold shadow covered lips and lined lower lashes.

Try these to get the look:

Chanel Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Gold, $26.50, Available here.

Stila Eye Shadow Trio in Gold, Bronze, Ivory, $24, Available here

Two more picks, plus some great tips for wearing gold eyeshadow, so read more

MAC Eye Shadow in Gorgeous Gold $13.50, Available here

IsaDora Perfect Eyeshadow in Gold Dust, $8.49, Available here

Here are some great How To tips for wearing gold eyeshadow:

Apply the gold up to the crease of the lids, around inner corners, then one-third of the way across lower lash lines; set it off with a coat of black mascara.

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Eye Love Your Diamonds

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:25:47 -0800

Ok, I tricked you. Although this post isn't about actual diamond gem stones it is about these fabulous new diamond sparkly eye shadows. These shadows are surprisingly very sheer. They offer a glaze of color with a lot of glittery pow. I think you will love them, they are indeed quite sexy!

Diamond Lust by Revlon, $12.24, will make your eyes pop. This sheer, pearl powder comes in eight shades and can be worn alone or mixed to create your own luminous color.

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Victoria's Secret, Sexy Little Things Douse Me With Diamonds, $15, is an eye shadow with intense sparkle. It can either be worn wet for a deeper and darker look, or dry to add a shimmery twinkle. Available in three sexy shades: flirt (shown), dazzle and purr.

Vincent Longo Wet Diamond Eye Shadow, $24, is a creamy soft, light reflective shadow that can also be worn wet or dry. Either way you wear it, the formula will last for hours without creasing or flaking. Available in 12 dynamic shades.

A Beautiful Bridal Eyeshadow Palette

DearSugar — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:02:39 -0700

Calling all sensitive skin brides! Your Name Professional Brand's Timeless Bride Palette is perfect for creating a soft, sweet, polished and demi-matte finish for your big day. The palette contains three Silk Radiance Eye Shadows in Champagne Lace, Pink Charmeuse, and Shimmering Taupe and two lip shades: Micro Teaberry lipstick and Serenity lip gloss.

These cosmetics are developed with natural minerals and oil-absorbing rice silk, each shadow is formulated without fragrance, oil, or talc. Click here to learn more about Your Name Cosmetics.

There's just one catch. Since the company is called "Your Name" (because they sell goods to small companies who want to promote their own brands) you have to call them to order - (at least it's TOLL FREE: 1-800-221-3071).

Celebrity Style: Eliza Dushku

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:22 -0800

GQ's Men of the Year celebration brought out a gaggle of gorgeous stars but Eliza Dushku stood out. The actress doesn't do many red carpets - it's nice to see her fresh face. For the occasion, Eliza sported Black Halo's pleated bodice cami dress, which fits her flawlessly. But what I'm more in love with are her gray suede ruffled Prada shoes. Sigh. Way to subtly match the dress with the shoes with the eyeshadow.

Black Halo Women's Sleeveless Double Crepe Pleated Bodice Camisole Dress - $370.00	Prada Ruffled Sandals - $890.00
Nepi - $25.00	Vineyard Pearl Drops - $28.00
St. Kilda Evie Sapphire Ring - $138.00

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Great Buys For Holiday Eyes

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:12:16 -0800

It's hard to be thrifty during the holidays. So many gifts to buy, so may sales to explore, and endless errands to run you wind up spending more than expected. That's why these amazing eye palettes and gift sets are a sensational bang for your buck - they are priced well below half the original retail value. Not only will you look extremely generous, but your wallet will thank you. Here they are.

Lorac Social Beautyfly is a $150 value but sells for a whoppingly low $49. This palette will not only make you cool with the in crowd, but it has all of your must-haves going into the new year! Talk about an awesome gift for your beauty junkie buddy. It contains: six eyeshadows, a blush, a Pink Champagne lip polish, and an After Glow face and body luminizing powder. Available here.

Lola LuminEyes Eye Colour Collection is a $120 value and costs $44. This palette contains eight eyeshadows and four metallic liquid eyeliners. Everything can be worn alone or layered for a more dramatic look. The shimmer in these liners is incredible, and each of the vials are interchangeable allowing you to mix and match depending on your mood and outfit. Available here while supplies last; this is a limited edition.

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Clinique All About Eyes is a $72 value and is just $32.50. This gift set includes six eyeshadows, a black mascara, makeup remover, a mini Pink Posh lipstick, and an All About Eyes eye cream. This is a wonderful present for anyone who likes makeup as well as cosmetics. Available here.

No-Fuss Eye Shadows

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:50:09 -0700

Sue Devitt's E-Z Roller Ball Eye Shadows are a dream for women on the go who don't have enough time to apply make-up. Now you've got no excuse! These super-small bottles of richly pigmented eye-shadow powder are packaged just like lip gloss or roll-on deodorant. Just screw off the top and roll it right onto your lids. You can use them alone, or layer for deeper color, since the Roller Balls are easily blendable. Available in 11 different colors here for $18.

Stila Shadow Pots have an extremely light and mousse-like texture. They are perfect for the woman who has little time for brushes and blending. All you have to do is sweep a little bit on your lids and pat to perfection with your fingertips. You can buy them here for $20; available in 14 colors.

For a drugstore brand of eye mousse, read more

Vital Radiance EasyBlending Mousse Eye Shadow is amazing! It's light and it won't ever crease. Just dab your finger into the mousse pot, and gently press it onto your lid, starting at the outer corner of your eyelids and working your way toward the inner corners. If you click on a specific color, Vital Radiance will tell you which colors look best with your eye color. Not surprisingly, they are in perfect agreement with FABSUGAR's Eyeshadow 101. Buy a pot here for $14.49, where you have six light shades to choose from.

Fab Ad: Chloe Spring/Summer '07

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:20:22 -0700

Does anyone else want to be these hippie chic girls? She's not pictured here but the latest Chloe Spring/Summer ads also feature a brunette with equally shiny tousled hair donning the latest from Chloe. Representing here are the lovely Anja Rubik & Raquel Zimmerman. While I envision myself as the before mentioned brunette I guess one of these blond visions will suffice. The Chloe girls are the Versace girls come undone, or rather, on mushrooms.

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What I love about this Fab Ad is the movement, the whimsy, the cool. One of the official new "It" bags, the Chloe Bay Bag, is in the spotlight. And the clothes? Ivory frilly blouses, milky studs and baubles, and fruit punchy hues. Groovy baby. What do you all think?

Wait - isn't Earth Day this weekend? Here's a Fab salute to the day of the green. One last note: that green eyeshadow? Lovely. Anyone want to take a stab at a how-to? I dare you!

Fab Finding Follow Up: Reader Request! Hot Shoes

FabSugar — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:38:34 -0800

Once in a while we get a reader request that presents itself as a perfect Fab Finding mission. I had a reader write in saying she recently purchased this Arden B Keyhole Sash Tunic Top, in light silver, $68. She plans to wear it as a minidress for a night of dinner adancing. She is looking for a fab pair of shoes to wear with this cute little keyhole number. Her requirements: the shoes must be under $200 and high heels are a must, since she is petite.

You all rocked with this Fab Finding; I think the under $200 hot shoe fab finds can be helpful to everyone! To see all the matching shoes from this mission click here. Here are my top picks. And Ms. Reader Request: please stop by and let us know if you decided on any of these finds!

Matching shoe #1, found by dyenick3140 is this pair of Delman Shoes Raisin Suede 'Rascal' Ankle sandals, on sale for $149.99 (originally $265). I love the contrast of the deep matte purple with the bright silver shine of the dress. And, these are a steal!

A few more hot shoes, so read more

Matching shoe #2, found by Spun Sugar are these GUESS? Zebra print 'Malloryann' Pumps, $98.95. I think this dress is a great candidate for patterned shoes, and these zebra pumps are wild!

Matching shoe #3, found by ShoeS, is this pair of Nine West Aleena peep toe pumps, $79. Because the dress is so short the ankle strap won't cute off the leg and the white platform is very modern.

Matching shoe #4, found by neni adds a punk element to the look. These Jessica Simpson 'Polo' Blue Pumps, $78.95, are pretty bad ass so if that's how you're feeling these are the chosen shoes. Also, I think a dose of deep purple eyeshadow would complete this look.

Get Cameron's Beauty Look from The Holiday

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:47:41 -0800

This post is brought to you by popular demand! The amount of emails and inquiries we have gotten inquiring about Cameron's gorgeous makeup in the feature film, The Holiday, is exorbitant! Although I am not 100% sure what exact colors Cameron's makeup artist, Robin Fredirksz, used for her throughout this film, I've tried my best to re-create her face based on this still image from the movie. Enjoy!

If you have fair skin and are interested in finding out what makeup you can use to get Cameron's look, read more

Concealer: Start by applying Stila Illuminating Concealer in Fair, $22, to your flaws, pimples and any areas with visible redness. This light-reflecting concealer really helps to cover as well as give a little life to pale skin. It is light and moist and will leave your skin with a subtle, dewy finish. Blend well.
Foundation: On top of your concealer, apply just a touch of Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in Light Sand #4, $55, to the face. This ultra lightweight formula creates a clean and fresh canvas, so don't go overboard with foundation.
Cheeks: Lightly dust a touch of Bobbi Brown Blush in Desert Rose, $20, to your cheeks in an upward motion. You only want a little bit of color - so beware you don't add too much pink; it will detract from your eyes.
Eyes: Try sweeping Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten, $14, all over the base of your eyelid. This shimmery nude pink is Stila's best seller and looks great on almost everyone. Then use a light touch of Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Single Eye Shadow in Champagne # 710, $2.99, as a highlighter right below the brow bone for a soft touch of shine. Apply a thin line of black eyeliner, to your upper lash line only and finish with two coats of Eye Fly Mascara by Givenchy.
Brows: This look requires strong brows to frame your face. Since you aren't using much color for this winter look, your brows shouldn't be neglected. I love This Five Piece Brow Kit by Anastasia in Ash or Brunette, $65. If your your brows are already groomed, all you need to do is buy the single brow powder for $19.
Lips: Try Prescriptives Moonbeam Reflective Gloss in Twinkle, $17.50. This high shine, yet sheer gloss is soft and sweet but works wonders to make baby blue eyes pop!