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Makeup

That's One Hot, Bodice-Ripping Lip Gloss

If you're a fan of steamy paperbacks and shiny, pouty lips, then you may be very pleased today, because next month, the people at Three Custom Color Specialists are launching a new lip gloss called White Heat ($21.50), a hot pink shade complete with silver-white and opalescent shimmer, all inspired by the work of romance novelist Brenda Novak.

If you're a fan of steamy paperbacks and shiny, pouty lips, then you may be very pleased today, because next month, the people at Three Custom Color Specialists are launching a new lip gloss called White Heat ($21.50), a hot pink shade complete with silver-white and opalescent shimmer, all inspired by the work of romance novelist Brenda Novak. It might seem like an odd collaboration, but the author seems really psyched about it, saying, "lip gloss is the one beauty essential I can't live without, so you can imagine how pleased I am to have found a company that can customize shades."

Cross-promotional nature of the deal aside, lots of women do love both bodice rippers and lip stuff, and we can see this doing very well, especially given the success of similar lines brought out to promote recent movies, like Alice in Wonderland. What do you think? Would you buy makeup based on a sexy work of modern fiction, or not so much?

Makeup

Get a Pretty Winter Flush Without Looking Red

Winter presents a big challenge when it comes to blushing: the great outdoors can turn you bright red or make pale skin pallid.

Winter presents a big challenge when it comes to blushing: the great outdoors can turn you bright red or make pale skin pallid. Since you can't predict what will happen, applying cheek color can be more frustrating than usual. To help you glow without worry, I've put together some tips for keeping your skin pretty and your blush flattering. So just keep reading.

Makeup

Make Foundation Work Better on Winter-Dry Skin

Winter presents all sorts of skin problems, including the dreaded flake face.

Winter presents all sorts of skin problems, including the dreaded flake face. Since wearing makeup on dry skin can be challenging, we turned to Chad Hayduk, co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists, for advice. To get the lowdown on keeping your skin smooth and your makeup looking good no matter how inclement the weather, just keep reading.

Lipstick

It's Easy to Mimic Your Favorite Lipstick Lesbians

Next month, The L Word returns for its final season, and judging by the previews, it's gonna be a good one.

Next month, The L Word returns for its final season, and judging by the previews, it's gonna be a good one. (Face it, any show that features Kate Moennig is going to be worth watching.)

To commemorate the show's Jan. 18 return, Three Custom Color Specialists has created four lipsticks ($20 each) inspired by Bette, Kit, Alice, and Shane — and the sheer shades are alluring indeed. They're currently available for preorder, so check out the colors when you read more

Makeup

Explore Cool Makeup Shade Choices With Chad Hayduk

You've hopefully taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists' makeup artist and co-founder.

You've hopefully taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists' makeup artist and co-founder. We've learned all about the warms — and now cools — it's your turn to sparkle in all of your jewel-toned glory.

Cools should feel special, since you account for only 15 percent of the population. So, let's get down to the nitty-gritty and bring it all together with some makeup shades picked by Chad himself, along with some other options I found.

Oh, and I should mention — even though your skin coloring may be light, medium, or dark depending on genetics, sun exposure, and changes in season, you will not change in terms of warmth or coolness. With that said, go to town — and check out my chart when you read more

Makeup

Explore Warm Makeup Shade Choices With Chad Hayduk

You've taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists makeup artist and cofounder.

You've taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists makeup artist and cofounder. So, let's move on to the nitty-gritty and bring it all together with some makeup shades picked by Chad himself, along with some other options I found.

Since a whopping 85 percent of you are fiery warms who look best in shades such as russets, oranges, bronzes, coppers, and golds, let's start with you first. Check back soon, cools — your own customized selections are on the way.

Oh, and I should mention — even though your skin coloring may be light, medium, or dark depending on genetics, sun exposure, and changes in season, you will not change in terms of warmth or coolness. With that said, carry on, and check out my chart when you read more

Makeup

Bella Interview: Chad Hayduk, Co-Founder of Three Custom Color Specialists

Now that you've taken my quiz to determine if your undertones are warm or cool, I thought it would be, er, cool to delve into the topic a bit deeper.

Now that you've taken my quiz to determine if your undertones are warm or cool, I thought it would be, er, cool to delve into the topic a bit deeper. In my three-part series, I'll be featuring tips and tricks from Chad Hayduk, co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists.

Perhaps one of the best services offered by this nifty cosmetics company (see a tour!) is its adeptness in customizing blends — whether to help you recreate a beloved discontinued shade, or whip up a batch of your own perfect hue.

Another one of its specialties? Taking the guesswork out of the oft-posed question, "Am I a warm or a cool?" Look for more color-specific lip, cheek, and eyeshadow choices from Chad later this week. In the meantime, check out some helpful tips from Hayduk below. read more

Wedding

Bella Interview: Trae Bodge of Three Custom Color

If you're a bride-to-be, chances are you're already thinking about your perfect wedding-day look.

If you're a bride-to-be, chances are you're already thinking about your perfect wedding-day look. A Summer bride has to take a few things into consideration for her big day: the heat, the sun, time of day, formality of the occasion, and what products you'll need to reapply throughout the day.

To find out how to get this easy, warm-weather bridal look, I spoke with Trae Bodge, creative director and co-founder of Three Custom Color. To see what she has to say, read more

Tour of Beauty

Tour of Beauty: Three Custom Color Specialists

Last week, I had a chance to tour the headquarters of Three Custom Color Specialists, a color cosmetics line that's frequently heralded for its skill in creating custom-blended products.
Three Custom Color Specialists: tour of their facilities

Last week, I had a chance to tour the headquarters of Three Custom Color Specialists, a color cosmetics line that's frequently heralded for its skill in creating custom-blended products. I've read about this brand for years, so when co-founder Chad Hayduk gave me a tour, I wanted to share some of the most interesting parts with you. Read on to see how custom cosmetics are made, and how I got to see one gorgeous A-lister's favorite lipstick shade.