BellaSugar's Guide to Bright Blue Beauty


Updated 09/14/07 3:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 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 02/21/08 7:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 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 08/12/09 5:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 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 02/21/08 7:06 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 23 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 02/21/08 7:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 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

Jenny Packham Fall 2012


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Jenny Packham Fall 2012

A smoky backdrop and a slinky red gown set the stage for Jenny Packham's '40s-inspired collection of sequined, curve-conscious evening wear. Once the mellow jazz kicked in, Packham's perfectly coiffed film noir girls hit the catwalk in a bevvy of the designer's era-infused shorter frocks — all with bow-tied red or black belts — hitting that pitch-perfect styling note between pretty and sexy. Read more

Rachel Roy Fall 2012


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Rachel Roy Fall 2012

True to form, Rachel Roy delivered a delightfully wearable collection of bold-hued knits and dresses, homing in on the perfect balance of easy separates and keen architectural detail for Fall '12. Roy excels in crafting pieces women want to wear — it's that mix of the understated, like slouchy knits in brilliant colors, and the sharpness of a well-executed cut — and the backs of Roy's evening Read more

Nina Dobrev Joins Ashley Greene and Camila Alves For Fashion Week Fun


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Nina Dobrev at NYFW With Camila Alves Pictures

Nina Dobrev spent the weekend in style as she hit up several New York Fashion Week shows. The Vampire Diaries star kicked things off on Saturday at Christian Siriano before joining her friend Camila Alves at Herve Leger by Max Azria and at Monique Lhuillier. The pair made a quick change between the latter two shows, as Camila swapped her sexy Hervé top in favor of a bright-yellow dress, and Nina Read more

Grammy Awards: Katy Perry


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Katy Perry in Elie Saab at Grammys 2012

Katy Perry donned an icy blue gown by Elie Saab to match her icy blue hair for the Grammy Awards. The dress is quite elegant, with elbow-length sleeves, a demure V-neck back, and a long train. The dress hugs Katy's figure, and her waist is accentuated by a blue skinny belt. She looks ultra ladylike, compared to some of her looks in the past. What do you think of her look? Vote on all of our Read more

Victoria Beckham Fall 2012


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Victoria Beckham Runway Fall 2012

Victoria Beckham's Fall collection can easily be described in one word: strong. The designer offered up her usual sleek, body-conscious dresses, but this time with a decidedly utilitarian touch. The military-chic collection was sexy, without being aggressively so, and was punctuated by belted waists, elbow-length sleeves, and high, collared necklines. Her signature slim-fitting vibe was still Read more