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BellaSugar's Guide to Bright Blue Beauty

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:15:03 PDT

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 pastels to electric brights, so there is definitely something out there for everyone to fancy! Check out my eight-post round up below on bright blue beauty for some great new hues. For more tips on how to wear blue makeup, click here!

Blue is Back, Part IV: Electric Blue Mascaras

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:13:32 PDT

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 Waterproof in Bleu Bora Bora ($19) is a double-sided, waterproof mascara. It's a gorgeous color that reminds me of aqua-green waters just as they meet royal blue skies on a tropical horizon.

One side houses a comb containing a creamy formula to help separate the lashes and prevent clumping, and the other side houses a round brush that adds length and volume. Use both sides for the ultimate dramatic eye!

For two more electric blue mascaras,

Sephora Mascara Fantastic Color in Blue ($6) is an ultra-vibrant mascara with cool packaging. It comes in a flexible squeezy tube, so that you can actually make use of the product at the bottom. Also, it has a new slim wand to help you create a more precise look.

Finally, Dior Show Mascara in Azure Blue ($23) is a rich, high-pigment, bright blue mascara. One coat will give you longer, thicker, curvier lashes and two coats will give you dramatic volume and shine for an electrifying runway-ready look. Speaking of runways, I'm reporting from Fashion Week this week-so stay tuned for my trend picks!

Blue is Back, Part III: Aqua Eyeliners

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:25:17 PDT

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 packed with glitter. The super-fine brush makes application easy, and it is formulated with good-for-you ingredients like soothing carrot and calming cucumber.

Wear it alone or on top of an already pencil-lined eye for increased intensity And if you think this name is cute, you should see the rest of them. Makeup can be so much fun!

For two more aqua eyeliners,

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes in Turquoise ($16) is a waterproof eye liner pencil that glides on smooth and lasts all day long-even through your sweat and tears!

MAC Technakohl Liner in Smoothblue ($14.50) is an ocean blue color with a frosty sheen. What's great about this mechanical liner is that you can maneuver the pencil to lay flat for a thick line, or use the tip of the point for a fine line.

The texture is soft and creamy and the color is intense! It blends easily, but you have to work fast since the color will dry to a smudge-proof finish rather quickly.

Blue is Back, Part II: Turquoise Blue Eye Shadows

BellaSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:22 PDT

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 again, who's to say that you can't walk like an Egyptian if you want to?

Nars Eye Shadow Duo in South Pacific ($31) is a shimmering turquoise and a dark aquamarine powder eye shadow duo that can be layered for a dramatic, edgy evening look or dusted lightly over the eye for a soft romantic twist on the traditional smoky eye.

For two more turquoise blue eye shadows,

DuWop Blue Eyes ($26) is a palette that contains five different eye colors (a mix between cream and powder shadows). Three have the same color base, two are metallics and the last is a cream liner. This bright blue palette is a great way to get the blues!

MAC Cosmetics Jewel Blue Eyeshadow ($14) looks especially amazing on darker-toned skin. This is a highly pigmented powder eye shadow that blends well and lasts long.

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

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:29 PDT

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 well! Also, if you are going to wear bold, daring color on your eyes, then keep the rest of your makeup light.

Dior Eye Show in Aquadelic ($30) is a creamy, soufflé-textured, waterproof eye shadow that puts other color pots to shame. You just need a super-small amount to make a big impression! These shadows used to be the secret of Dior makeup artists, but now they are available to the masses!

For two more green-blue eye shadows,

Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in Excursion ($15) is a highly pigmented greenish-blue shadow that glides on effortlessly and has incredible staying power thanks to its new Micro-Air technology.

Colorescience Genie Sparkle Eye Shadow in Sea Of Love ($17.50) is a marine blue shadow with a metallic sheen. This mineral shadow is great for your skin, and will put the perfect amount of twinkle in your eye. These shadows can be used wet or dry, and they contain SPF protection!

Happy 6th Birthday, Shiloh - See Her Most Adorable Moments

Meghan Rooney — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:00:46 PDT

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turns 6 today! The blue-eyed beauty has had many adorable moments in her young years, including lots of laughs with her brothers and sisters and fun times traveling the world with parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Shiloh is growing up so fast and has been showing off her sweet smile and knack for dressing up in recent months. Celebrate her birthday with a look back at all of her cute moments - happy birthday, Shiloh!

Video: See Beyoncé Sing in Public For the First Time in Almost a Year!

Lauren Bradshaw — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:50:51 PDT

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How-To: Continue Saving Travel Dollars After You've Booked and Paid

Emily Co — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:03:26 PDT

Scouring for deals before you make your purchase is always smart, but you can save even more if you go the extra mile and get some money back after you've booked. Here are some savvy tips to get you more savings after you've forked up cash:

Air Travel: You can save more money on air tickets if the price of the flight goes down. Get refunded the difference when you buy your ticket from airlines like JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest. Some airlines will charge an extra fee because they will consider it to be changing reservations. AirTran and Virgin, for example, charge $75, while United charges $150. An easy way to keep track of the changing airline prices is to use online price tracker Yapta.com, which will do the work for you and send you refund alerts when your fare has gone down. Be sure to also check out Yapta's other cool feature that keeps track of the flights that you're interested in buying and sends you alerts when the price drops.
Rental Car: Although Yapta tracks rental-car fares, there is an even better site that will do most of the work for you. It's called autoslash.com; it basically books the car for you, checks around for a cheaper price, then emails you when it finds a lower rate. If you want to go with the lower rate, it will rebook it for you.
Hotels: Pick a hotel with a good refund policy or one that allows you to cancel without any penalties if you want to get your money back when you spot a lower rate on a hotel.Then use Yapta as a price-tracking system for hotels, which alerts you when the price of a hotel drops. If the rate does decrease, you can just cancel your reservation and make a new one. You can generally cancel your hotel booking if you don't pay up front for your reservation, but be sure to read the fine print because every hotel has different policy.
Bonus: Alternatively, if you book through travel sites, you can get some sort of price guarantee for your flight, hotel room, and rental car. Keep in mind that every site has different requirements. For hotel stays, Orbitz will refund you the difference if you find the same room at the same hotel and dates at a cheaper price elsewhere. However, the claim has to be submitted before the hotel applies cancellation fees (which requires paying attention to hotel policies) and only works with rates that have the "Low Price Guarantee" or “Price Assurance.” Travelocity, Expedia, and Priceline all have some sort of price guarantee with some differences, so don't assume that the same policy will apply to the other sites.

A Red, White, and Blue Start to Summer! Patriotic Picks For Memorial Day and Beyond

Lisa Horten — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:22:02 PDT

Whether you're kicking off Summer with a trip to the beach or a backyard barbecue, you'll want your lil ones to celebrate in patriotic style. We've rounded up some of our favorite red, white, and blue gear that they can debut on Memorial Day, bring back for the Fourth of July, and wear all Summer long. Fly your flags high and enjoy the start of every child's favorite season!

Miranda Kerr Wows Down Under in Pastel Blue

Allison McNamara — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:05:39 PDT

Miranda Kerr made the trip Down Under for the 2012 Women of Style Awards, where her skin care line, Kora Organics by Miranda Kerr, was nominated in the beauty category. She chose a pale blue gown by Australian designer Carla Zampatti for the evening that had beautiful draping, a racer back, and a plunging neckline. Clearly, the 29-year-old supermodel has major style. On Allison McNamara: Rebecca Taylor jacket, Zara blouse.