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Estee Lauder's New Bronze Collection is Heavenly

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:02:33 PDT

New from Estee Lauder for Summer 2007, is the Heavenly Summer Skin Bronze Goddess Color Collection. This seductive collection was inspired by the look of deeply tan, glistening sun-kissed skin. It incorporates subtle shades of bronze, gold and coral to create a warm and tan effect without fear of skin damage from the harmful rays of the sun.

After being tucked away in the dark of winter for all of these months, I can't think of a more perfect time to perk up your face, eyes, lips and even nails for Spring!

The collection is intended for all skin tones and types and is both opthamologist and dermatologist tested.

The collection includes: Soft Matte Bronzer, Soft Shimmer Bronzer, Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber (available in medium and rich shades), Luminous Liquid Bronzer, Loose Shimmer Powder, a Classic (and gorgeous) Mirror Compact, two High Gloss Lip Glosses in Coral Reef (limited edition) and Bronze, Pure Color Eye Shadow in Bronze Goddess and Gilded Goddess (both are metallics!!), and Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Coral Reef and limited edition Bronze Goddess. Bellisima!

The Estee Lauder Summer Bronze Color Collection can be purchased online here.

Smell Sexy in the Sand With Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:37 PDT

Last month, I told you all about Estée Lauder's new Bronze Goddess Makeup Collection. I dropped a little hint about the coconutty essence of the Bronze Goddess fragrance, but now that I've smelled it, I want to give you the whole scoop. At first whiff, it has a strong bitter orange aroma, but the heart of the fragrance is the smell of summertime.

Inside is a heavy dose of coconut, vetiver, myrrh, vanilla, mandarin, bergamot, lemon, tiare flower, jasmine, and magnolia. It's no wonder that the inspiration for the scent was a sunny, tropical beach. It seems like it would be overly sweet from the list of ingredients, but it also contains sandalwood, amber, and lavender which somehow balances the girliness with sexiness.

Since it's got such a wicked beachy vibe, Bronze Goddess really isn't suitable for any other season than Summer. But this is totally what you want to be wearing when you're on the beach with a special someone after the sun goes down.

The product range includes a 100ml bottle of eau fraiche ($49.50), a 100ml body oil ($29.50), and a 200ml luminous body lotion ($29.50). When you have the chance to try it out, come back and leave a comment so I know what you think.

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Derek Lam Goes Uniformly Gray and White

Annie Tomlin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:57:51 PST

For his Fall 2011 collection, Derek Lam displayed uniform inspiration - literally. The clothing collection borrowed from uniforms and August Sander photographs, which in turn led the beauty team's direction. Find out more after the jump.

3 Ways to Wear Bronzer (and One Way to Skip It)

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:00:42 PDT

Summer is (finally!) in full swing. Layers are being shed, and one way or another, we're all trying to achieve that perfect sun-kissed glow. Makeup artist Shalini Vadhera has tips on how to look your bronzed best this season. Find out three fresh ways to wear bronzer.

Beyond Bronzer: Surprising Summer Makeup Ideas

Allure — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:47:48 PDT

We're happy to present this article from Allure:

Every year the beauty buzzwords for summer are bronzed, beach-y, and goddess-like, but it doesn't mean that type of Victoria's Secret-catalogue makeup suits everyone's tastes. We consulted makeup artist Quinn Murphy, who's worked with Anne Hathaway and America Ferrera, for summery makeup options that don't require you to break out the bronzer, or anything metallic actually. Get her tips when you keep reading.

Super Scents That Smell Like Suntan Lotion

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:01:53 PDT

I have long had an affinity for the tropical, fruity, coconut smells of Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion ($8.50) and Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil ($7.60). As much as I'd love to slather those items all over my body, I'm thinking it might not be so practical for everyday non-beach usage.

So, I've done a little research, gathering together some fragrances that have similarities to these classic aromas, which often feature notes of vanilla, coconut, amber, tropical flowers, and citrus (particularly orange). With the official start of Summer coming up in just under two weeks, I can't think of a better way to kick it all off. Life’s a beach, after all.

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read more. Ensoleille Moi Eau de Toilette ($84) Miranda by Fragonard ($55 to $75) L'Aromarine Coco Perfume Extract ($9.50) Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco Eau De Toilette Natural Spray ($53) Jil Sander Sun ($49) Songes by Annick Goutal ($80 to $115) Ebba Miss Marisa Tropical Perfume Oil ($62) Jean Patou Chaldee ($72) Hermes Eau de Merveilles ($34 to $49) Bobbi Brown Beach ($55) Bond No. 9 Fire Island ($140) I Hate Perfume at the Beach 1966 ($13 to $65) Monyette Paris Eau de Parfum Spray ($70) Demeter Fragrance Library Suntan Lotion ($6 to $39.50) Guerlain Mahora ($32) Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent ($49.50) Island Michael Kors Hawaii ($65) Avon Tahitian Holiday Eau de Toilette Spray ($15) Jean Paul Gaultier Classique ($58) Robert Piguet Fracas Perfume ($75 to $110) Source