BellaSugar's Guide to Bright Blue Beauty


Updated 09/14/07 3:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

BellaSugar's Guide to Bright Blue Beauty

For those of you who have been skimming over my blue makeup posts because you don't think blue makeup is for you, I encourage you to experiment with ceruleans, sapphires and indigos. All of those shades of amazing azures are very "in" for Fall. Your best bet is to choose colors that contrast the iris of your eye to make them look more vibrant. The blue makeup spectrum ranges from pale Read more

Blue is Back, Part IV: Electric Blue Mascaras


Updated 09/04/07 9:33 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Blue is Back, Part IV:  Electric Blue Mascaras

Welcome to the final installment of blue is back, my four part series on blue makeup. Today we are looking at a couple of bad-ass electric blue mascaras. These are great when navy feels too safe, but you're feeling scared that purple might make you look bloodshot. Blues are a great way to add edginess to a natural or smokey eye. Bourjois Maxi Frange Maximum Length And Volume Mascara Read more

Blue is Back, Part III: Aqua Eyeliners


Updated 02/22/08 9:53 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Blue is Back, Part III:  Aqua Eyeliners

Welcome back to part three of my series on bright blue makeup. If you've missed the past posts, you can check out some beautiful blue-green and turquoise eye shadows here. Below are three electric aqua eyeliners great for creating anything from an edgy rock-star look to that of a playful party girl! Starry-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner in Drunk Dial (17.50) is a daring liquid teal blue eyeliner that is Read more

Blue is Back, Part II: Turquoise Blue Eye Shadows


Updated 09/01/07 10:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 27 comments

Blue is Back, Part II:  Turquoise Blue Eye Shadows

Part II of my series on bright blue makeup focuses on turquoise eyeshadow. Elizabeth Taylor first made the azure eye famous when she played Cleopatra. This season, history repeats itself and we see all kinds of color-blocking fashions, with cosmetics following suit. You don't need to be quite as dramatic as Taylor, who paired her bold blue shadow with a dramatized wing-tip liner. But then Read more

Blue is Back, Part I: Green-Blue Eye Shadows


Updated 09/07/07 2:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 35 comments

Blue is Back, Part I:  Green-Blue Eye Shadows

Blue makeup is back, and I'm not talking about subtle icy pastels or navys. I mean bold turquoise, ocean and sea-foam greeny-blue hues! If you think that you can't pull these off because of your eye color, think again! These new shades have no rules. Just remember a few helpful hints and you'll look fab this fall. Choose shades that aren't too matchy with your eye color, and remember to blend Read more

See Tilda Swinton With Flowing Red Curls


Updated 05/22/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 22, 2012

See Tilda Swinton's most daring beauty look yet — HuffPost Style These new face treatments are worth the splurge — Styleite All your sunscreen questions answered by a skin expert — Stylelist Shine on this Summer with these lip gloss gotta-haves — Real Simple Try this waterproof blue mascara on your next poolside trip — Makeup and Beauty Blog Self-tanners that are editor-tested . . . Read more

Diane, Eva, Jessica, and More Get Glam to Open Cannes


Updated 05/17/12 9:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Diane Kruger Cannes Film Festival Pictures With Eva Longoria

The 2012 Cannes Film Festival opened today with the premiere of Moonrise Kingdom at the Palais des Festivals. Juror Diane Kruger was gorgeous in a pale blue gown after making an appearance this morning in a strappy Versus minidress. Eva Longoria, who is on hand with the festival's official makeup brand, L'Oréal, commanded the long red carpet in Marchesa. Jessica Chastain made her 2012 Cannes Read more

Why You'll Love to Use the Color Wheel in Your Makeup Routine


Updated 05/14/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use the Color Wheel For Makeup

The color wheel is used by professional makeup artists time and time again to help disguise discoloration on the skin, as well as find the best shadows for any eye color. Learn how to use this tool at home to raise your application skills to megastar status. Emphasis: Color theory can be used to bring out your best colorful feature — your eyes. When you arrange two colors from the opposite Read more

Who Had the Best Pop-of-Blue Eye Shadow Look This Week?


Updated 05/05/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Blue Eye Makeup Trend For Spring 2012

All-shades-of-the-rainbow eye makeup has been all the rage for several seasons now, but this week, stars were feeling rather blue in their color choices. No frowny-faces here, though; this year's trendiest blue hue lends a sexy pop of color without being overly in-your-face. Eva Mendes, for instance, opted for a hint of turquoise just under her lower lash lines. January Jones did a hint of Read more