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Do You Get Dressed Before or After You Put on Makeup?

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:23:22 -0700

I'm all about getting dressed after, I wonder what Bella does . . .

Welcome BellaSugar!!!

PopSugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 00:10:57 -0700

We have been getting ready all week and BellaSugar is finally here! Yay!

You have been enjoying Bella's beauty news and advice on Fab for awhile now, but now she has her very own site. A huge thank you to our sponsor Sephora for helping us launch our latest site and kicking off our daily free giveaways for the entire month of May! Check back every day to see what Sephora and Bella are giving away next. BellaSugar will be bringing you all kinds of great stuff, including:

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Beauty Byte: Jessica Alba as Revlon Model

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:10:22 -0700

Jessica Alba has been looking a bit casual lately, even at award shows. But come Summer, we're going to see a more dolled up Jessica because it has been reported that the actress is going to be the next face of Revlon, alongside her "Fantastic Four" costar Beau Garrett.

Not only will we be seeing Jessica's beautiful face in ads, she will also be starring in a commercial for the 3D Extreme Mascara that comes out in July. Beau will represent the brand for various products which will be released in 2008.

Jessica and Beau aren't the first actresses to represent Revlon. Halle Berry, Eva Mendes and Sheryl Crow have all graced the beauty company's campaigns.

Congrats gals! You're going to make a fantastic two.

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Beauty Byte: Pucci and Guerlain Create Cosmetics

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:41:32 -0800

This May, Emilio Pucci is branching out to create a a five unit, limited edition color cosmetics collection created by their sister company Guerlain (who is also owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy). The collection will be available until August in the hopes of increasing both brands' visibility and traditional customer base.

Both companies are ecstatic about the partnership. Laudomia Pucci, image director and daughter of the company founder, Emilio Pucci said:

"In every woman's mind, I think, Guerlain represents a dream brand. It's funny we never did cosmetics before, but I guess we've had other things to do."

The packaging of the makeup was inspired by the famous Pucci print and will appear inside the outer box and on some fabric cases containing the makeup.

To read about the details of Pucci's new cosmetics line, read more

The line includes The Eye Set which will sell for $75. In it you get a kohl eyeliner, mascara and a four-color eye shadow palette. Also available are four different lip gloss colors, $29, a blush mousse, $39, Meteorites pressed-powder beads that come in the Pucci scarf colors, $54.60 and a brush needed to apply the powder which sells for $35 separately.

Reese's Lipstick In Walk The Line

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:32:55 -0800

By now I am sure you've all seen this musical hit from last year. In this film, our American Beauty traded in her famous golden tresses for rich dark locks and transformed herself to resemble the American singer June Carter Cash.

Her hair and makeup were gorgeous and when the movie was released I got many requests to help y'all find the perfect pink lipstick shades she wore in the movie. Below are two different powerful pink lip looks from the movie; one evening and one day. Enjoy!

In this scene, Reese is wearing a combo of Paul and Joe Lipstick in Camelia Fou, (a more hot pink color than the coral shade example that is shown), $18 and La Femme Lipstick in Coral Glow, $5.

For a more sweetheart pink color, I think you'll fall in love with this darling color called Love It! by Lancome. It sells for $20 and is from their Color Design LipColor line.

Three L-Names to Watch

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:42:21 -0800

Lately, I've been increasingly drawn to three up-and-coming makeup brands, all of which happen to start with the letter "L." Lorac, Laura Geller, and Lola Cosmetics are definitely brands worth keeping an eye on, because all three make amazing, professional-quality products with fabulous concepts and killer price points. Here are three great products from each of these quietly clever brands.

Lorac Multiple Rush is a makeup stick used to brighten your lips and cheeks. It's satiny-smooth going on, and the cream-to-powder formula gives your skin a glowing and dewy look that you can blend with your fingers. Buy it in either Crush Rush (mauve) or Love Rush (light, luminizing pink) here for $20.

Laura Geller Matte Maker is a dream come true for the gals with oily skin. This genius product is a virtually invisible blotting powder formulated to absorb any oil that appears on your skin. This is definitely a pocketbook keeper for an evening out on the town or a big meeting. Buy it here for $20.

To see the last product, read more

Lola Cosmetics Lip Indulgence is a new, larger-sized lip gloss that's long-lasting and full-coverage. Unlike other glosses, you can wear this alone for opaque color and it is extremely moisturizing. Use with a nude lip liner or alone. Buy it here for $16.

Laura Mercier's Bookish Beauty

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:43:22 -0800

I can't resist make-up palettes, and I also love to read. That's why I was delighted to stumble upon this beauty treat for the bookworm in all of us. For her holiday collection, Laura Mercier has released a number of book-themed beauty palettes packed with an enticing array of shades.

First, there is the Laura Mercier Beauty Library Set, available for $120 here. This three-volume collection includes Eye, Cheek, and Lip Books covered in sweet velvet fabric and packaged in a display-worth slipcover. You can also buy each book separately. The Eye Book, available for $45 here, and The Lip Book, which costs $40 here, each contain eight shades, including a number of exclusive colors. The Cheek Book, available for $35 here, includes four blushes and bronzers. To see another exclusive Laura Mercier book, read more

Sold only at Neiman Marcus for the holidays, the Laura Mercier Exclusive Signature Collection Book is like an abridged version of the Library Collection. It features three lip colors, three eye shadows, an eye liner, a blush, and a bronzing powder. The adorable kit is adorned with a playful illustration by Izak Zenou. Buy it for $45 here.

Fabulous Mod Make-Up from Smashbox

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:11:29 -0700

I've told you that mod is one of Fall's biggest fashion trends. Now, here's some fabulous mod makeup to go with all of your favorite shift dresses and patent-leather boots. The Smashbox Mod Holiday Collection brings together some of the brand's best products in adorable mod-inspired black-and-white cases. Here is a look at the line.

Totally Fab Lipgloss Collection, $35, available here. This set includes four earthy yet funky lip gloss shades with chic houndstooth-patterned caps. Plus, who can resist the totally fab name?

Swingin' Scene Ultimate Beauty Collection, $59, available here. Wrapped in a cute black-and-white button bag, this set features seven great Smashbox products, including its famous Photo Finish Foundation Primer, two shades of lip gloss, and a shimmery eye shadow trio.

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Beauty A-Go-Go Palette and Blush Kit, $50, available here. Packed in a cool zippered case, this palette includes eight eye shadows and four lip glosses, as well as two great brushes with houndstooth handles.

Sensational Cosmetics For Asian Women

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:15:27 -0700

As a San Francisco-based makeup artist, Taylor Pham constantly found herself cutting and re-shaping makeup brushes for herself and her Asian-American clientele. She feels strongly that for the distinctive almond shape of Asian eyes, wide, flat brushes just don't work. Her goal was to create a tail at the end of the eye, and most brushes really don't allow for that.

Hence her line, Thi Cosmetics, was born. It's full of beautiful creamy and shimmery colors meant to compliment women with yellowy skin tones. Her tools are also pretty amazing, including a line of customized, tight-bristled brushes and curvier, shapelier applicators.

To read about her best-selling product, read more

Her best sellers to date are her her falsies (by this, I mean, fake eye lashes). They are meant to make your lashes thick, full, and natural-looking and also have a first of its kind invisible adhesive band. They're also packaged in tiny bunches, so that you never have to cut them to fit your eye. Buy them here for $15.

Missoni's Chic Make-Up

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:34:13 -0700

Missoni has just released a gorgeous and beautifully packaged Face Highlighter Compact with a look and a package that plays off of its famed zig-zag fabric patterns. This pressed powder is made of up three luminous shades in the pink and bronze family. The colors can be blended for a radiant glow or worn individually for isolated cheek and eye shimmer. This makes a terrific and affordable gift for your Missoni addicted friends. It comes in an orange compact with a contour brush and a luxuriously cute pouch. Buy it here for $70.