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Jemma Kidd Has Easy Eye Makeup Basics

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:18 -0700

When it comes to applying your makeup, what area do you find to be the trickiest? If you're like me, it's all about the eye area. While I love trying trendy shades and techniques, sometimes I just want a quick and easy routine. And since I can never get enough eye makeup tips, when I came across five suggestions from makeup artist Jemma Kidd on going back to the basics with your eye makeup application, I took notice. To find out her easy-to-follow tips, read more.

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 At the LA premiere of The Invention of Lying, Jennifer proved that blue doesn't have to look outdated or aging.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.

How-To: Get Pink's Sexy On-Tour Eye Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Makeup artist Yvette Beebe knows how to make a rock star look even more rockin', and she's styled every sexy songstress from Shakira to Janet Jackson. Right now, she's on tour with Pink, and I'm digging the frosted, wide-open eye she's been wearing. I got the scoop from Beebe on how to create the look, and what products she uses to make it last through a million costume changes, the heat from stage lights, and Pink's impressive stage choreography. To find out how to get this unstoppably pretty eye makeup for yourself, just read more

Love It or Hate It: A Rainbow of Colors at Derek Lam

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

With the rainbow of colors featured at Derek Lam for his showing at 2010 New York Fashion Week, I think we all sensed a bit of an '80s vibe. Tom Pecheux for NARS Cosmetics created this vivid look. "I wanted to dot the lips red with my fingers rather than draw a straight line of color," he said. "Instead, I chose to do that with the eyes. I love when the multiple colors are drawn straight across and outward for a very tribal effect . . . It was Coney Island chic," he added. Of course, runway looks are meant to look a bit extreme, but could you see yourself wearing a more toned-down, less heavy-handed version? I have to confess; I most certainly can.

Summer's Most Extreme Music Festival Hair and Makeup Looks

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Warm-weathered times equal music festivals galore: Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Warped Tour, and the like. Throughout the past few months, there have been plenty of fresh eye makeup styles and high-to-the-sky hairstyles to go along with these free-spirited occasions. Whether they're sparkly or require 10 different styling products to be achieved, these looks demand to be seen. Since Labor Day, the unofficial change of the season has come and gone, so let's take a trip down memory lane to recap some beauty highlights from the past several months.

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Get That Tightly Lined Eye Look With These Easy Steps

BellaSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:02 -0700

I love the look of a dark eyeliner rimmed with precision around the lash lines. Not only does it make eye color pop, particularly when encircled by a contrasting shadow, but the dark tone creates a brightening contrast against the whites of the eyes. But do you have a hard time getting that liner to stay put, and does your waterline application never seem to go as planned? I hear you.

Earlier today, actress Olivia Wilde stepped out in Spain to promote Escada's new fragrance, Desire Me. She was sporting pale peachy-pink cheeks and lips, along with some trendy copper-toned eyeshadow and serious applied-to-perfection deep black liner. Looking to do a little waterlining of your own? To find out how to get smudge-proof results, just keep reading.

Perk Up Tired Eyes With These Four Tips

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:00:31 -0700

When you're feeling less than perky, those dark under-eye circles that show the telltale signs of fatigue sure don't make it any better, now do they? Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman is here to help. He's already shared with us his tips for perking up those tired eyes with concealer - and a chilled spoon - and now, he's got some more ideas for creating an instant "face-lift." Check them out when you keep reading

Perk Up Tired Eyes With These Easy Tips

BellaSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:01:09 -0700

We all look a little tired from time to time, whether it's after an all-nighter of working, studying, or partying. Also, does anyone notice that with each advancing year, it's just harder and harder to hide those drooping eyes? That's exactly why I consulted celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman on said topic.

Before applying makeup, and after a nice, long shower, Brett says you should chill - literally. Brett keeps both a spoon and aloe in his fridge to reduce the appearance of circles and puffiness. Just hold the chilled spoon under each eye for a few minutes and then apply the aloe. "It's like a jumper cable for the skin," he adds. To find out more perking-up-those-tired-eyes tips with concealer, keep reading.

How-To: Christina Hendricks's Shimmery, Smoky Eye Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:58:11 -0700

The third season of Mad Men is set to premiere on Aug. 16, and the show's stars were out to celebrate last night in LA. Normally, we see Christina Hendricks's character, Joan Holloway, decked out in some vivid colors on the show. In real life, Christina keeps the technicolor shades toned down, typically choosing a flattering, peaches-and-cream glow on her cheeks and lips.

To complement the warm tones, the actress goes for a slightly smoky eye with both shimmer and dimension. Do you like her subtly dramatic eye makeup? Find out how to copy her style now.