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Black Is Back and It's Badder Than Ever

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:22 -0700

Celebrities are always a season ahead of the game, so it's no wonder that we've seen some of the most gorgeous gals in young Hollywood gearing up for Autumn with black nail polish. Over the past few days, I've spotted your favorite and definitely one of my favorite Fall nail colors on Mischa Barton, Rihanna and Lauren Conrad.

I can't believe that even though it's smack in the middle of summertime, these ladies aren't afraid of crossing over to the dark side. Tell me: Are you just as excited as you were last year about the return of black nail polish?

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Trend Alert: Morbid Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:54 -0700

Beauty addicts worldwide are calling this look "Coffin Couture". Even Jemma Kidd has a makeup class called Coffin Couture Masterclass. Goth has gone from scary to super-sexy this fall, ranging from all types of blacks to plums to deep reds. The look has nothing to do with endangering your body with piercings and tattoos, though. Instead, it's all about dark colored lips, eyes and nails with a contrasting pale cheek. Here are a few products for you to check out. How does this ghost-gone-glam trend strike you?

Nars Single Eye Shadow in Night Fever ($21) is a black powder eyeshadow flecked with red pearls. The combination actually makes it a very deep, dark and powerful purple.

For two more products, read more

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Lipstick in Perfect Currant ($21.50) is a deep black cherry creamy color lipstick made to plump up your pout to the Bauhaus-listening extreme!

Jessica Nails Vinyl Vixen Metallic Shimmer Deep Burgundy Custom Colour Nail Polish ($6.50) is a deep wine color that borders on a maroon/red if you apply two coats. Doesn't it look just like blood?

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Chanel's Black Satin Returns

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:45:31 -0700

Chanel Black Satin nail polish is undeniably the hottest nail color this fall. Since its initial release in late July, it's been sold out almost everywhere, prompting waiting lists at department stores and high bids on eBay. Now, according to an article in the New York Times, the must-have nail polish is back!

Starting today, department stores nationwide will be restocked with new bottles of Black Satin, thanks to a recent ramp-up in production on the part of Chanel. According to the NYT,

"The company says interest in Black Satin grew after Jessica Alba and other young celebrities were spotted wearing it this summer. Soon, Chanel executives said, it was selling a thousand bottles a week."

I think the whole thing is a bit silly. It is, after all, just black nail polish; in middle school, we bought the same color made by cheap-o drugstore brand Wet N Wild. But if you simply must have some, it retails for $18, or you can buy it on eBay here; the current bid on this particular auction is $31.

It's Black Friday - Time to Start Holiday Shopping!

Molly — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800

It's Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year and the best time to start your holiday gift buying! To celebrate and get you started here's a taste of our many fabulous gift guides - also check out these helpful websites and of course Sale Habit. As always check out all of our awesome holiday content on HolidaySugar, from cooking to decorating to survival tips and more! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now it's time to get into gift-giving mode!

Make A Wishlist on ShopStyle!	Great Gadgets For Sisters	The Hipster Foodie
Woman on the Run	Fab Gifts for Mom	Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Great Gits for a Six Month Old	Home Gifts for the Feminine Modernist	Good Stuff For Entertainment Loving Girls

2009 American Music Awards: Fergie

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:05:18 -0800

While she keeps her makeup fairly simple, you know Fergie can't just stop right there. The center of her look this evening revolves around some very "Boom Boom Pow" locks, accentuated by reddish streaks that peek out from underneath those voluminous waves. Fergie, along with her group, the Black Eyed Peas, is up for several awards tonight, but are you going to be awarding the songstress with the coveted "love it" vote? Tell us now.

Vote on all of my American Music Awards polls here!

Gangbangers Go Gruesome in the Name of Beauty

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:14 -0800

You might not want to read this story while eating your lunch. (And even if you're not chowing down, this news could make you sick to your stomach.) In a horrifying move seemingly plucked from the plot of Fight Club - you know where this is going - a gang in Peru has been killing people, draining the fat from the corpses , and attempting to sell it on the black market for use in cosmetics.

Police suspect that the fat in question was sold to European cosmetic companies, but there's been no solid confirmation so far. No surprise there, say dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. "I can't see why there would be a black market for fat," plastic surgeon Dr. Adam Katz told the Associated Press. Although fat can be used in certain antiwrinkle treatments, it always comes from the person undergoing the procedure. Such an awful story - made even worse because other members of the gang have yet to be caught.

How-To: Michelle Trachtenberg's Season-Perfect Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:09 -0800

Unlike her Gossip Girl character Georgina Sparks, Michelle Trachtenberg seems to have a good head on her shoulders, and she showed it off to her best advantage last night at a party hosted by American Eagle. She didn't shy away from her naturally pale skin, and her eye makeup was sexy, fun, and a little retro. This look would be perfect for your upcoming holiday parties, so to find out how to get it, just read more

How-To: Ashley Greene's New Moon Premiere Look

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:42 -0800

Ashley Greene hit the red carpet for the premiere of New Moon looking gorgeously retro glam. Her awesome bouffant and curls were thanks to her new extensions, but her gorgeous pink lip and mod eye makeup were all celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali. "The look was classic '60s," Vanessa says. "Well-defined eyes with lots of lashes, a strong brow, and clean skin with subtle pink/coral cheeks and lips." To see what else Vanessa has to say about getting the look, just read more

Float On: Bella Spends an Hour in an Isolation Tank

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:57 -0800

Claustrophobics beware: this story is not for you. Everyone else, welcome to my float-tank adventure. If you've never heard of floating, the idea is pretty simple. A windowless plastic tank is filled with 800 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved in about 10 inches of water. You crawl into the tank through a hatch, then float on your back in complete silence and darkness. The theory is that after about 40 minutes, your brain shifts into theta waves, bringing you to another plane of relaxation and clarity. That sounded good to me, so I booked an hour-long appointment and got ready to float. For the scoop on how it went, keep reading.

Makeup Artist Robin Black Talks Fall Trends: Part 1

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

If you're a fan of M.I.A.'s daring maquillage or Chloë Sevigny's bold makeup, you already know Robin Black's work. The look she creates, like the perfectly lined pout, pretty blush, and huge '80s sunglasses she styled M.I.A. up in for a performance last month, is defined by its classic prettiness but with a strong element that makes it pop. For some expert post-Fashion Week analysis, I spoke with Black, who runs the Face section of LA's Warren-Tricomi salon and does some beauty writing of her own, about how the looks we saw on the ramps are going to translate into magazines (also known as editorial) and eventually onto the drugstore shelves. We covered a lot of ground, and she has some amazing tips for turning runway makeup into real-way looks. To find out how anyone can wear black lipstick and other juicy tidbits, just keep reading