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What Color Eyeliner Looks Better on Alicia Keys?

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:25:59 -0700

Alicia Keys looked great in blue eyeliner at the CFDA Awards on Monday night (at right). I think she pulls of the chic and funky look perfectly, but her almond-shaped eyes also look pretty lined in black (left). What color eyeliner do you like better?

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You Can Look Pretty in Purple Shadow, Too

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Emma Stone sure knows how to glam it up, doesn't she? At last night's GQ Men of the Year event in LA, the actress wowed in this subtle lavender shadow. Encircling the eyes with makeup can look raccoon-like, but Emma manages to pull it off, thanks to a light touch and a soft-toned shade. The great thing about this cooler-toned shade is that it looks great during all seasons, and it just happens to be very of-the-moment. You can look pretty in purple shadow, too. To get some tips on wearing it without looking Grimace-y, just keep reading.

Mally Roncal Shares Workplace-Friendly Makeup Tips

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:11 -0800

There's a time and place for sparkly blue eye shadow, and 9:30 a.m. at work is not it. (Unless, of course, you work at Cirque du Soleil, in which case, have at it.) For most of us, looking professional is about looking polished. But how much makeup is appropriate for the workplace? For makeup artist Mally Roncal's tips on looking professional, read more.

How-To: Get Bar Refaeli's Sexy MTV EMA's Makeup

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

I asked, and you voted that Bar Refaeli was last night's red carpet beauty queen.

Personally, I was kvelling over her wavy hair, but when I looked a little closer, I noticed her awesome shimmering blue- green eyeliner that was enhanced with a hint of gold in the inner v of her eyes.

Paired with a creamy pink pout and tanned, flushed cheeks, Bar's makeup was aces. Her face was polished, young and fresh looking and that hint of metallic eyeliner gave her a current edge.

Shop Bar's MTV EMAs beauty look below!

Achieving her look is fairly straightforward, and with the help of a little bronzer and the right brushes, I know that all of you beauty junkies can handle this one. However, for details on how to create that perfect finishing touch on her eyes, I'll lend a hand with a few helpful hints. To find out what they are, just read more.

Step 1: Begin by filling in your brows. Then curl your lashes and apply a pale pink shadow all over your lid and blending a matte brown, grey or plum shade in the crease.
Step 2: Next, apply black powder liner just above your lash line on the top and below your lash line on the bottom. Once you are done, dab a smidgen of gold shimmery shadow to the inner corners of your eyes.
Step 3: Finish by lining the inner rims of your eyes with a blue-green coloured metallic liner. That wasn't so difficult, was it?

How to Wear Glittery Liner in a Classy Way

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:04:03 -0700

Who ever said that glittery makeup is only reserved for the middle-school crowd? At last night's New York premiere of Amelia, it definitely wasn't Hilary Swank. Wearing an unexpected silvery-blue shadow on both her upper and lower lash lines to coordinate with her steely blue-green gown, Hilary proves that sparkling, shimmery finishes don't have to look cheesy. In fact, the cool-based shade complements her brown eyes nicely. While the general rule of thumb is to pair a bold eye with a subdued lip, I'm all for breaking rules, but when glitter is involved, less is better. To find out some of my tips for wearing glittery liner when you read more.

Exclusive! Leigh Lezark Dishes On Her Must Have Products!

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

The Spring 2010 Twenty8Twelve Fashion show was so much fun. Not only were the clothes amazing, but I was able to speak to Alexa Chung about her beauty secrets right after she and FabSugar UK talked fashion. And as if that's not enough, we also got to see Anna Wintour in the front row! But just you wait, because it gets even better. After the show, I even snagged a few seconds with DJ Leigh Lezark where we gabbed about her beauty product must-haves. To my surprise, the beautiful brunette was even more stunning up close and personal.

Her blue eyes were piercingly bright, outlined in heavy black liner and her hair was smooth, straight and perfectly in place. Here's the lowdown on what we talked about:

What's the one beaut product you can't live without? I'm obsessed with Charles Worthington Dream Hair Shine Finishing Spray . I love what it does to my hair.
What's your best kept beauty secret? I guess getting plenty of sleep and drinking lots and lots of water to stay hydrated.
What's your favourite beauty brand? Chanel. Definitely Chanel.

I love a girl that mixes high street with designer! What do you think of Leigh's beauty picks?

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Gotta Cry? These Tips Help Reduce Puffiness Afterward

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:02:12 -0700

I have friends who seem to be made of steel, and while they do get a good cry in every now and then, it's a rare occasion. I, however, am a little more sensitive. When the urge strikes, it's too hard for me to hold back those tears. Of course, like me, you probably don't always want to let the world know you've been weeping away. Only time will help the puffiness go away, and perhaps a dark pair of sunglasses will help, but there are a few things you can do in the meantime to reduce the swelling and redness. Check them out by reading more.

You Can Wear Blue Eye Makeup Without Looking Totally '80s

BellaSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:20 -0700

Blue might just be having a moment. From oceanic polish colors to recent avant-garde looks we saw on the runway in New York, perhaps there is a slight resurgence of the cool-toned shade as of late. Do you think that blue is cool but don't want to run the risk of looking totally '80s? Let's look at Jennifer Garner for inspiration. At the LA premiere of The Invention of Lying, Jennifer proved that blue doesn't have to look outdated or aging. The actress, who wore a smoky, muted version of the tone, paired the look with complementary pink cheeks and lips, keeping the palette from becoming too Smurfy. To find out how to wear blue eye makeup in the most sophisticated of ways, just keep reading.

Declaring Indigo Totally Blue Me Away

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:30:00 -0700

New for Autumn 2009 is the Lancôme Declaring Indigo Collection created by famed and funky makeup artist Aaron De Mey. It consists of fifteen new colours and two brushes with a definitive, bold and courageous yet wearable palettes of electric blues, golds and reds. It was inspired by Brigitte Bardot and Simpone de Beauvior, French women with a spirited and sexy, unconventional style. According to a press release, De Mey said,

"My favorite colors are pure, saturated, powerful shades that work fabulously on their own. The colors I chose for the collection, indigo and red, are intense, primary colors, emblems of Paris and the French Revolution. I will always remain faithful to the colour gold for its brilliant shine and ability to bring an elegant, illuminating touch to make-up."

I’ve been playing with the line for about a couple of weeks now and the two products I’m most excited about are the Palette Libertè in Indigo Royautè (£35), a crazy cool powder shadow quad comprised of two golds (one pale and sparkly and the other a deeper bronze), a metallic blue and another bright blue shade enhanced with gold flecks. The other compact I'm kvelling over is an insanely illuminating face and body powder called Rose Libertè. Whilst at first glance it looks intimidating, it happens to create a beautiful and gentle (I promise) glow.

This is one out-of-the-box collection worth getting excited over. For a closer look at each of the products, plus a description and prices, just read more.

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Ink Artliner in Black Carbon Ink: (£19) is a waterproof, smudge-proof cream liner that comes in a cool frosted jar. There's also a new eyeliner brush (£15) to go along with it that was specifically designed by De Mey to help create a more precise line.
Le Vernis in Pure Gold, Indigo Paris, Rouge Panthère: (£14 each) are the three new nail varnishes for Autumn. The two most noteworthy shades are Indigo Paris (bright blue metallic) and Pure Gold (a medium, super glossy, super shimmery gold). The last shade, Rouge Panthère is a fiery crimson older shade of red that has been brought back just for this collection.
Color Fever Matte Lipstick in Red Avant-Garde, Red Paris and Red Libertine: (£17.50 each) are comfortable matte lipsticks thanks to jojoba oil, a true feat in the matte world as some matte lipsticks feel slightly chalky and dry. The three colours are all versions on bold reds, that can be worn alone or blended with a high-shine gloss.
Color Fever Gloss in Pure Gold and Aaron's Red: (£17) are incredible. I love the gold shade as it's so universal and can be worn with virtually any lipstick. The red shade is transparent and gives lips a fullness and liveliness without overpowering them.
Crayon Khôl in Pure Gold and Indigo Paris: (£14.50 each) are two new gold and deep blue eyeliner pencils. The smooth and long-wearabiity makes these a must-have.
Virtuôse Mascara: (£19.50 each) has gotten a little bit of a revamp. This new shade is a gold-sequined indigo topcoat that also curls and lengthens like the original.
Palette Liberté in Indigo Royautè: (£35) is the blue and gold four shadow palette I told you about above also comes packaged in a beautiful white gold case adorned with the signature Lancôme roses printed into the metal.
Palette Liberté in Liberté: (£35) is another powder shadow quad containing a gold shade a black colour with gold sparkles, a medium brown colour and a bone colour. This palette is perfect for any gal any time of the year.
La Rose Liberté: (£32) is a gold powder palette embossed with a gold rose on the top layer. It can be worn as highlighter on our eyes, cheeks or body to a special joueur de vivre. The new Powder Brush (£25) that goes with it is angled, fluffy and feels like heaven on your skin.

Which Eye Makeup Look Do You Like Most On Liz Hurley?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Last night at the GQ Awards in London, model, actress, Estee Lauder spokesperson and designer, Liz Hurley arrived on the red carpet looking striking in a pastel powder blue strapless dress with matching blue eye shadow. Her eyes have a smolder to them naturally, but when they're enhanced with black liner and grey, brown or blue shadows they pop even more. Out of these three eye makeup looks below, which do you think looks the loveliest on Liz?

Sheer Cream Blusher - £14.50	Paris Colour Core Moisture Lipstick, Le Métier de Beauté - £22.00
Arabian Glow Clearly Shadowed Eye Pencil - £5.00	Brow Powders by BECCA - £17.00
Givenchy 3.5g Rouge Interdit - £17.62	No7 Stay Perfect Trio Eyeshadow - £9.50
Gosh Waterproof Eyeshadow Love That Gold - £6.00	No7 Stay Perfect Eyeliner - £8.50
Bourjois Volume Glamour Mascara Ultra Black - £7.99	Silky-Finish Lipstick - 2008 Limited Editions - £13.00
Dior Christmas Makeup Palette Gift Set - £49.50	Urban Decay 1.2g 24/7 glide-on eye pencil - £10.00