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Beauty Marked! A Medium Coverage Foundation

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:55:44 -0700

Do you remember last week when I asked you to help me find a brand new medium coverage foundation to replace my old Prescriptives one? Although I think this one is great, the time has come to replace it. You gals did a phenomenal job of finding many more options for me. To see all of the beauty marks for a new, medium coverage foundation click here.

I have chosen three very different liquid foundations to feature so let's see what you all came up with!

Beauty Mark #1 found by atoxicsparkle is called Benefit Cosmetics Nonfiction Foundation, $30. This liquid foundation provides medium coverage and a flawless looking finish. It feels silky upon application and is available in ten shades to suit the myriad of skin tones out there.

To see two more beauty marks, read more

Beauty Mark #2 found by girlinpink is called Clinque Super Balanced Makeup, $19.50. This foundation provides moisture to your face so that it doesn't look dry while also managing to absorb oils so that your face doesn't look too greasy either. It is oil-free and has a natural looking finish.

Beauty Mark #3 found by flutterpie is called Cover Girl Clean Fragrance Free Foundation, $5. It is a lightweight and natural looking medium coverage foundation that won't clog your pores or look cakey and fakey.

Beauty Mark It! A Medium Coverage Foundation

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:22 -0700

In preparation for my wedding, my makeup artist told me to go to a Prescriptives counter and have them custom blend a medium coverage foundation for me. This type of coverage helps to prevent shine and hides flaws, redness and blemishes.

I'm not going to lie, custom blending is a bit costly, however, as your skin lightens or darkens with the seasons, Prescriptives will adjust the color for you at no extra charge.

The problem is that I got married a year and a half ago and I've still got this foundation lying around. I know that it's time to scrap it, but I just can't seem to find one that I like quite as much. Can you help me find a new foundation with the following criteria:

It leaves my skin looking flawless and it's not too heavy.
It looks very natural on and doesn't clog my pores.
My skin won't look shiny or greasy when I wear it.

Let's all go beauty marking to find a perfect new medium coverage foundation! Please come back and tell me when your Beauty Marks are up, or just tag your choices with medium coverage foundation. To learn how to make a Beauty Mark, click here.

To see some of my favorite online beauty stores, read more

Saks Beauty Place
Victoria's Secret Beauty
Strawberrynet.com
Sephora
Beauty.com
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Bergdorf Goodman

Dare to be Bare: Dermablend

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:00:17 -0700

Ever wished there were a foundation for smoothing out your bare legs? Or a concealer that could cover your tattoos? If so, look no further than Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Creme. Once the go-to solution for varicose veins, the applications for this all-over cover-up have expanded over the years. Now, people are using the quick-drying lotion to camouflage all types of skin imperfections, including bruises, freckles, dark spots, scars, and even permanent ink. Plus, when used in combination with Dermablend's Setting Powder, it becomes waterproof and lasts up to 16 hours. You can choose from 16 different shades, and a 2.25-ounce tube costs $18 here.

Clinique's Answer to Combination Skin

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:02:40 -0700

If you have combination skin like I do, applying foundation can be a real hassle: You want something that will even out your skin tone and provide a good base but which won't make your skin peel or appear cakey.

For that, I recommend one of my most recent discoveries, Clinique Superbalanced Makeup. This liquid foundation feels more like lotion than makeup, and it goes on just as easily. The result is a silky, finished look that will downplay your dry spots. It comes in 24 different shades and is available here for $19.50 a bottle. Better yet, Clinique is giving away samples of Superbalanced Makeup during the month of October, so stop buy a Clinique counter and try it for yourself.

A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Justin Giunta of Subversive Jewelry

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:00:22 -0800

You may recall we announced the winners of this year's Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation. And wait, it gets better. We were able to pick the brain of one winner, Justin Giunta of Subversive Jewelry. You may recognize his name and off-kilter designs from the pages of Vogue, W and NYLON, to name a few. This Pittsburgh native has dabbled in painting, fashion, industrial design, but has (sort of) settled on jewelry design. He now lives and works in New York City. I'm sure we'll only see more of Justin and Subversive, in the meantime, a few Fab words . . .

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Everywhere. I am perpetually inspired by Art History and Contemporary Design.

What's been the biggest challenge for you?

Balancing all the girls who want to be my dates for the Balls! Of course.

To read the rest and to see more of his baubles, read more

Any upcoming collaborations we can look forward to?

Must wait and see. "The best is yet to come"

What's in store for 2008?

A divergence from the norm, lots of embroidered chains and jewels.

What's best the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation in the Accessories category. My professional platform has always been to site that accessories are as influential in the industry as clothing. The introduction of this award category is a testament to this, and I am thrilled to have received it.

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Fab Flash: 2009 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winners Announced

FabSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:00:08 -0800

The recipients of Ecco Domani's 2009 Fashion Foundation awards have been announced. The womenswear category winners are Lyn Devon, Matthew Ames, Cushnie et Ochs by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, and Ohne Titel by Alexa Adams and Flora Gill. Corpus, by Jerrod Cornish and Keith Richardson, took the honor in menswear, and jeweler Monique Péan received the prize in the accessories group.

In addition, Bodkin Brooklyn designers Eviana Hartman and Samantha Pleet were granted an inaugural award for sustainable design. Each emerging label will receive a $25,000 grant towards their show at NY Fashion Week in February. They join the list of past beneficiaries, which includes Alexander Wang, Zac Posen, and Rodarte. Congratulations to all - we can't wait to see more from these talented designers!

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A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Wayne D. Lee of WAYNE

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:00:22 -0800

You will find clothes that encompass her personal background in Wayne D. Lee of WAYNE's clothes. The Vietnamese-born designer and Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner comes from a long line of tailors and believes that fashion is in her blood. I'm with you sister. Well, the fashion in the blood part. I do not come from a lineage of tailors, but I do want to hear what Wayne has to say. If you do too, a few Fab words . . .

What kind of girl do you design for?

I design for girls who have their own independent style and personality, someone who's also adventurous and not afraid to take risks.

What are your favorite fabrics to work with? The toughest fabrics to work with?

Fave Fabrics: wools and cottons. Toughest: silks.

What's your next trip destination?

Vietnam.

To learn more about Wayne and to see more of her clothes, read more

What's the biggest lesson you've learned in the last year?

Endurance and patience.

What's in store for Fall '08?

'40s menswear and aviator uniform inspired clothing with a modern edge: chic blazer suits, stylish herringbone coats with leather, elegant somewhat loose-fitting dresses with unique details, boyfriend sweaters.

What's the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

The best part is the recognition which comes with the prize. Being a winner has tremendously made the WAYNE label stand out among the fashion crowd and potential buyers.

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A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Emma Fletcher of Lyell

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:00:22 -0800

One glimpse at Emma Fletcher's designs for Lyell and you get the sense that she takes her job very seriously. Her Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation win proves that she does outstanding work. The Australia native also owns a small boutique in NYC's Nolita neighborhood called Lyell, which stocks rare vintage finds from European designers, as well as her own vintage-inspired merchandise. We recently caught up with Emma to pick her brain. A few Fab words, if you will . . .

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in the last year?

Up until recently, which I don't know if it's out of fear or a innate wanting to be out on my own, I always aimed at only wanting to make clothes for myself and for the store. Keeping everything nice and simple. But as more interest and demand is coming my way, I understand the value of having a show, and expanding Lyell's reach. The award has really forced me into a whole new realm of exposure that is as equally scary as it is exciting. The big lesson is it pays to be involved and talk to people and get help.

To read more of Emma's interview and to see more of her creations, read more

Where do you get your inspiration for every season from?

I usually tend to react against the season before, but in the end it always comes back to being in the tight Lyell framework. In general I draw inspiration from movies, photos, vintage clothing; usually something catches my eye and I build from there. This season, the starting point was the Julie Christie movie Don't Look Now. On top of that, I get these fantasy notions of different lifestyles that I'd be living if I wasn't in New York, whether that is a shaker lifestyle, living in the 20's/30's, Parisian life, etc.

What are your favorite fabrics to work with? The toughest fabrics to work with?

I always use lots of silk, silk chiffons, silk velvets, laces, which are not easy. All the factories tell me the pieces are hard to execute but I know because I don't have these kinds of skills. I think the toughest part is the finishings that I want done - pleatings, embroideries, stitchings, etc.

Do you have any plans for product expansion?

I am always looking to do the next thing. I've designed a bra and undies set for the first time which I would really like to expand. Also, the first Lyell men's shirt will be ready soon. And then there are accessories; I did shoes once, and would love to do those again. But I feel like I really need to have the women's sorted out before I spread myself too thin.

What’s in store for Fall ‘08?

This collection is art deco, complete with lots of cream and black, angular lines, and graphic elements.

What’s the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

Being forced to do my first show. I would've never have done it without it.

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A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner Elise Øverland

FabSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:00:11 -0800

She started out designing stagewear for rockers like Steven Tyler and then started her own proper line in 2006. In a very short time, the rockin' appeal of Elise Øverland's chiffon dresses, cropped leather jackets, and fitted leather leggings have earned her some die-hard fans and serious accolades. I was lucky enough to snag the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner for a few Fab words . . .

Do you have a muse?

Hope Atherton. She started out as my friend with the same stream of creative conciseness, but now she's more my Siamese twin, grown out of my left hip.

What do you consider your forte? Your biggest design challenges?

The creative part of me drips out of my fingertips all day, but the biggest challenge is to balance that with the business side. The financial side is linear and mathematical following time and space, whereas the creative side is vertical and taps into a world not existing of these rules. This dilemma always stresses me out.

To read who her favorite designer is and to see more of her work, read more

Who are your favorite designers?

I don't have a favorite designer, it all changes every season, but if was going to mention one over the decades I think it would be Gaultier. He manages to stay modern, creative, and capture a wide variety of customers.

Describe the Elise Øverland girl?

She is strong, independent, and a bit carefree and rock 'n' roll at heart. I like the clothes and the customer to have a sense of effortless glamour.

What’s in store for Fall ‘08?

Three key things: Small shrunken leather jackets with silver hardware almost like a little accessory piece that you have over a little dress; I have a lot of silk dresses in watercolor tie dye print with rustic small coins; and last, the super thin stretch leather pants that you pull on like tights without a zipper and all the fabric in the crotch.

What’s the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

The best part of being an Ecco Domani winner is it puts an extra spotlight on the brand, and it generates more interest from people that don't know the brand yet. Not to mention the drunk driving my employees have been doing on the sewing machines with all the great wine we were sent.

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A Few Fab Words With Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Winner José Ramón Réyes of Réyes

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:00:22 -0800

The crisp and youthful designs of José Ramón Réyes of Réyes may be familiar to some of you. We have featured them on Fab a few times. Edging his way as a designer of tomorrow, this Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner will be showing for the third time in New York's upcoming Fashion Week. While I hope to bring you his newest creations he is putting the finishing touches on very soon, he has shared some insights with us as well as a sketch from his upcoming Fall collection. Cool, huh? A few Fab words . . .

What's been the biggest challenge for you?

Every season there's a new challenge......I feel that the more the business grows the more challenging it gets. At the same time I also grow as an individual and therefore learn to deal with the stress and the challenges in a different manner.

Who do you design clothes for? Describe the Réyes girl?

She’s a girl who loves clothes and enjoy getting dressed up but never in a pretentious way!

A word of advice to other young aspiring designers?

Stick to your vision and what you believe in. Moving forward and learning from your mistakes and very important. Pick yourself up as soon as you fall.

To read more about Réyes and to see some faves from his Spring collection, read more

Goals for the next year?

My personal goal is to continue with my French lessons - I want to be fluent by years end and on the business side of things we just moved into a new office space and are bringing sales in house. We are expanding our distribution in both in Europe and Asia and signing with a distributor in Japan.

What's in store for Fall '08?

It’s a surprise! Please come to see the show!

What’s the best part of being an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner?

Most importantly is the association with Ecco Domani and what the award represents. I’m honored to be part of such a wonderful group of past and present winners. There’s a certain prestige associated with winning this award that has help launched the careers of so many incredible designers. Also the monetary aspect helps a lot too!

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