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Celebrity Style: Mischa Barton

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:04:44 -0700

Mischa sure was a lucky girl to snag a shoe campaign for one of the most comfortable shoes out there! I love how she mixes them in with her eveningwear to create a laid back luxe look. I showed you the newest collection for Keds last week and here is the spokesgirl looking super fab.

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To get Mischa's sequin look, read more

Mary L. Couture Sequined Dress, $270.

Keds Nanette Lepore Skimmer, $60.

Stila new limited edition Smoky Eye Palette, $40.

Stila Talks You Through Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:02:22 -0800

Stila Cosmetics has just released a new limited edition Smoky Eye Palette, $40. What makes this one so different from all of the others out there is that it comes with a built in voice recorded instruction manual that makes creating the perfect smoky eye foolproof!

With just a simple press of a button, in under a minute (51 seconds to be exact), you are told exactly how each of the four colors should be applied. How cool is this? Now even those who claim they are not good with brush applications can learn!

The four shades included are: Icy Champagne - a base shade, Kettle - silvery gray lid shade, Slate - a gray contour shade and Ebony - a black liner. Add two coats of black mascara for a finishing touch. Bellisima!

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!

In The Nude...Lips That Is

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:27:11 -0800

With all the dazzle and dressing up during the holidays it's best to leave some things minimal, or rather, nude. When holiday parties abound, a nude lip whispers subtle femininity. This trend has been gracing the pouts of Hollywood, as seen in this weekend's Life & Style, as well as the Spring '07 runways, as beauty marked by CocoChic. This look is especially necessary when glamming up your eye makeup - to create balance and maintain a complete, not overtly made up, face.

There are some great options listed here, to see my designer and non-designer picks for nude gloss, read more

Maybelline Lip Polish Hi-Shine Color, Nude Flash, $4.99.

Stila Lip Polish, Glisten, $20.

Philosophy Big Mouth Lip Sheer, Nude, $22.

Lip Gloss for the Cure

FabSugar — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:48:20 -0700

Rarely do I pass up an opportunity to buy new lip gloss, so I'm especially excited about all of the great pink-hued glosses I can buy right now as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This way I can feed my lip-gloss addiction while also contributing to a good cause. Here are some of my favorite BCA glosses.

Stila BCA It Gloss Trio, $34, available here. This limited-edition trio includes three full-sized tubes of pink hues and benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Fusion Beauty LipFusion Color Shine in Kiss, $38, available here. Throughout October, five percent of the sales from this prime lip-plumping gloss in the Kiss shade go to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

One more, so read more

DuWop Power Kiss, $22.50, available here. This cute little kit includes a tube of the tingly cinnamon-tinged Lip Venom and a mini purse. A portion of the proceeds go to CEW's Cancer and Careers.

No-Mess Powder Eye Shadows

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:04:15 -0700

I already told you about the benefits of the new no-hassle roll-on eye shadows. Now, here's another option for those of us who could use a little help getting our eye shadow right: powder eye shadows that you apply like eye liner. These products have the consistency of regular powder eye shadows, but with their self-contained wands, they're much easier to apply. Plus, there's no need to carry an extra brush, so they're great for travel. Here are some of my favorites.

Beauty Rush Luminous Shadow, $7, available here. This Victoria's Secret exclusive has a pointed-sponge tip and just a little bit of shimmer.

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Maybelline Shadow Stylist Loose Powder, $5.99 here.
Also applied with a sponge, this version comes in 12 shades ranging from edgy bright hues to basic black.

Stila Convertible Eye Color, $18, available here. This handy little crayon has an eye liner on one end and powder shadow with a built-in applicator on the other.

Fall In Love With Stila

FabSugar — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:47:37 -0700

Already, I have a serious weakness for make-up palettes and cute compacts. Now Stila has gone and created the adorable Fall in Love Eye Shadow Trio, which comes packaged in a beautiful bronze compact decorated with cascading autumn leaves. When it comes to resisting this purchase, I never had a chance. (But with a name like Fall in Love, I guess that's the point.)

The limited-edition eye shadow palette comes in three color combinations, including Cedar Grove (shown), the wintery-green Forest Clove, and the metallic Silver Maple. Each combination contains three shades for your base, crease, and liner. You can buy them for $30 here for a limited time only.

Emblazoned Sunshiney Bronzers

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:24:55 -0800

Does winter have you feeling pale and bleak? Check out these festive emblazoned sunshiney bronzers to lift you up and create a tan looking face. Here's a look at four fun compacts with sun emblazoned logos built right into them. Apply them to your cheeks, forehead, and shoulders all year long. I have a feeling it's going to be a bright, bright, sunshiney day...

This Mosaics Collection Blush by Lancome, $35, is perfect for defining, highlighting and creating contour. Lancome is always thinking of great new packaging ideas. This one is tops! Now available in: breezy rose, bronze chic, celestial plum, cheeky brown, and eternal fire.

Stila Sun 'N Highlighter, $24, is a great way to warm up your face. All you have to do is make a single swirl with your brush all around the compact and apply. You will instantly look tan and radiant with this two-in-one bronzer and highlighter.

For two more emblazoned sunshiney bronzers, read more

What a pretty Embossed Bronzer by Laura Mercier, $32. This is a silky smooth formula that has just a little bit of glow to it; the results are a very natural look. Just add a pop of color to the apples of your cheeks and you'll look as though you are fresh off of the beach.

This All Over Skin Bronzing Powder by Sephora, $12, makes self tanning easy as pie, for a fraction of the cost of designer prices. Available in bronze (light skin) and cool (darker skin).

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.

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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