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Leighton Meester: A Fashion Metamorphosis

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:50:22 -0700

When Leighton Meester steps onto the red carpet, she's a fashion force to be reckoned with. The Gossip Girl's ensembles get more and more refined with each event. Sometimes she's super sexy, others ultra femme, and from time to time a full-on movie star in floor-grazing gowns. She's constantly switching it up, that's why she's refreshing to follow. But such was not always the case. When Leighton first hit the red carpet in 2003, her uniform of choice was jeans and fancy tops. A lot has changed since then, including her hair color. Take a trip down memory lane to see Leighton's impressive fashion metamorphosis.

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On the Market: Yves Saint Laurent's Villa Mabrouka

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:04:22 -0700

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Untie Your Luxurious Side With YSL's Bow Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:31:19 -0700

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Fabcon: Loulou de la Falaise

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:14:45 -0700

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Behind the Seams: Stefano Pilati Parties at YSL Dover Street Market Launch

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:36:50 -0700

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Meet Moujik, Pup of the Late Yves Saint Laurent

PetSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:28:00 -0700

The French Bulldog belonging to the late Yves Saint Laurent

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Luxurious Geek: YSL Downtown Computer Case

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:41:59 -0700

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Pastel Products, Part IV: Cheerful Cheeks

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:00:29 -0700

Welcome back to my series on pretty pastel beauty products. I hope that checking out these flirty finds is getting you excited for Spring. Below are three different pastel blushes that are best worn on the apples of your cheeks and then blended outwards (to your hairline) and upwards (towards the top of your ear). Remember to start off with a gentle touch and layer until you reach your desired shade. Tip: these blushes look especially hot with a little bit of highlighter on top.

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Darphin Blush in Raisin Delicieux ($40) is a finely-milled powder blush that will create a healthy and vibrant flush on your face. This color in particular is especially warming if paired with a bronzer. A little bit goes a long way, so apply with caution.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends Sheer Highlighting Blush in Fresh ($12.49) imparts a fresh, outdoorsy-looking and slightly shimmery flush to your skin. I like to sweep an angled contour brush over all of the shades and apply it to the lower part of my cheekbones for a more dramatic effect. Also, I appreciate that you don't have to be quite as careful with this powder because the formula is much more sheer than the others.

To check out a cheery cheek stamp, read more.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Blush in Rose comes in a standard size ($42) or travel version ($27.50). This bright loose-powder blush has a controlled application because of the sponge on top, but I suggest tapping it on your hand to shed some of the excess before you apply it to your cheeks.

FABTV: Kate Moss/YSL Double Feature

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:00:22 -0800

Stefano Pilati is making sure the house of YSL is being seen and heard. His first stage was Kate Moss in his Spring campaign - a winner. Then, at the beginning of the Fall European shows the campaign was distributed to passerby in London and Milan; on Sunday it was handed out in Tokyo. Tomorrow Kate in YSL will make their way through New York and Paris. The last distribution point for YSL's Manifesto is Hong Kong on April 19. Over one million copies are planned to be sprinkled over these fashion capitals. As well, Pilati showcased a traveling public installation featuring life-size images of Kate. The new YSL boutique just opened in Paris and Thursday is the unveiling of the house's Fall show. Talk about mastermind planning!

This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the campaign. It's cool to see Kate vogueing against the store window in the dark, while flashes flicker, but the music is seriously lacking. Stefano should have consulted FABTV for more upbeat tunes to accompany Kate in action. The shot of the lone star cuff is probably my favorite part - but you can see if for yourself.

And, to see more of the Spring ad campaign, read more

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Backstage Beauty: Aquascutum

FabSugarUK — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:40:41 -0800

Yesterday, the 2008 Autumn Aquascutum fashion show took place in London. There were 24 models, bustling around getting primed and primped by a hair-styling team lead by Malcolm Edwards and a makeup team lead by Val Garland. All hair-styling products were L'Oreal and all tools were Babyliss Pro.

Bella spoke with Val about the inspiration for the outdoorsy look. She walked through each of the YSL, Elizabeth Arden, and Becca cosmetics used to create this "done yet undone, perfect but imperfect, very equestrian, very English countryside feel." She imagined the women walking in fresh from a brisk walk in a rose garden or a horse ride and having a natural flush to their cheeks and lips.

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To find out all about all of the products used and how you can create this look at home, read more.

Face: Make sure your face is clean and moisturized. Then, brush on two "clicks" worth of YSL Perfect Touch foundation and blend well using the applicator brush.
Cheeks: Use a smidgen of Becca Beach Tint (a watermelon color) and gently tap it onto the cheekbones beginning at the apples of the cheeks for an outdoorsy look. Then, add a touch of YSL Teint Parfait high on the cheekbone for added glow.
Eyes: There should be no product on the eyes before you begin. Add a touch of clear lip gloss to the lids and one coat of black mascara for a fresh and polished, natural look.
Lips: Prime lips with a little bit of Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream (not the lip balm but the body cream) and then lightly apply a little YSL Rouge Pur in Precious Garnet Lipstick to stain the lips a deep-berry color. Blend using the tip of your finger.

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Yves Saint Laurent End-of-Year Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:00:35 -0800

You've seen a little bit of Yves Saint Laurent's End-of-Year Collection already (namely the Palette Pour Les Levres and Limited Edition Multi-Usage Palette) but here's the entirety of it.

I don't know about you, but ever since YSL came out with Lip Twins Duos, I've been on pins and needles awaiting its next round of goodies. The rest of this collection is comprised of six products, including a Compact Powder/Blush ($52), a Holiday Eye Shadow Quad ($50), Limited-Edition Rouge Pure Lipsticks in two shades ($28 each), and two matching shades of La Laque Nail Enamel ($18 each).

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For a detailed description of each of the products, read more

Poudre Compacte Pour Le Teint ($52) is a matte compact powder and blush with an adorable embellished heart design. Inside you'll find a Pink Beige (background color) powder and a Rose Whisper (heart) blush that looks great on most skin tones.
Fards À Paupières Four Colors ($50) is a metallic, pastel-colored eye shadow quad that creates a soft and sexy smoky eye. The shadows contain mother-of-pearl and mica particles that result in a smooth, shiny, and easily blendable texture. The colors in the quad are Silver Green, Steel Pink, Gold Platinum, and Bronze. Each shade can be worn wet or dry, and Gold Platinum can also double as a highlighter.
Rouge Pure Shine Lipstick ($28) is an already existing product that is now available in two new limited-edition colors: Red Desire (garnet red) and Starry Dream (sparkling and pale gold). Both of these colors can be worn alone or blended together.
La Laque Nail Enamel ($18) is also an addition to a preexisting product. Two new shades, Red Desire and Starry Dream, have been added to complement the lipsticks. The polishes are very shiny and have a quick-dry formula.

Fab Flash: Stefano Pilati Has Most Successful YSL Season Yet

FabSugar — Wed, 30 May 2007 15:10:22 -0700

From the looks of Stefano Pilati's collections for Yves Saint Laurent, one would never assume that the brand remains in the red as far as revenue goes. It has been that way since Gucci Group took control in 1999. YSL reported revenue of about $261 million in 2006, but it also had losses of $66 million that same year. That was, however, an improvement over the prior year, when it lost $89 million. When considering Stefano's predecessors Tom Ford and Karl Lagerfeld, it's not that surprising - he had some big shoes to fill!

The good news is that his Fall 2007 line, due out in stores in mid-June, is looking promising. This time around, Stefano let loose and stayed true to the YSL history of elegance and ease. If you can recall, prior seasons with Stefano had displayed jarring silhouettes and stuffy styles like formal collars.

Most importantly, the accessories and handbags have been selling like hotcakes; they account for more than half of the business. Sales were up in 2006 by 19.1 percent over the previous years thanks to the leather goods.

To see some of YSL's Fall/Winter '07 collection, read more

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Yves Saint Laurent Dresses Lipstick in Couture

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:34:44 -0700

New from YSL is Yves Saint Laurent Lip Twins Duo, $30. Here is a totally new concept in cosmetics. Lip Twins Duo is a double lipstick encased in couture jewel-like packaging. This luxurious gold cylinder houses: two lipsticks, a mirror and when you pull out the monogrammed crown...you'll even find a brush! Keep turning the YSL logo for endless surprises.

The concept behind this invention is that a woman can now combine colors and textures to suit her many different moods. Wait, is this a little condescending? Women don't have mood swings (wink).

One side of the cylinder contains a satin lipstick that adds fullness to your lips. It has a rich texture and contains filler micro-spheres composed of dehydrated hyaluronic acid. They capture moisture on the lips like molecular sponges to really plump them up and fill in fine lines.

The second twin is a glossy lipstick that adds life and lustre to your lips. It contains Colorshine pigment complex that diffuses light like a magnifying glass to keep your lips shiny, smooth and ultra soft.

The lipsticks contain SPF 8 for protection. They also have a fragrance composed of: blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, violet, iris and rose. And they are available in 12 color combinations. For a list of colors and to see an instructional image, read more

1 – Sparkling Beige
2 – Purple Beige
3 – Pink Beige
4 – Carmine Beige
5 – Coral Harmony
6 – Pink Harmony
7 – Plum Harmony
8 – Brown Harmony
9 – Fuchsia Orange
10 – Blackcurrant Rose
11 – Red Cristal
12 – Raspberry Violet

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