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BellaSugar's Top Five Cream Blush Picks

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:28 PDT

Ever since I started toying around with cream blush about a year ago, I've been hooked. I'm not really into anything too shimmery - I like to leave that to the more spreadable luminizers - but I've been having a field day with pinky-brown tones like By Terry's Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush in Fresh Rose that I told you about earlier in the week. Each of these items leaves my face looking flushed, hydrated and even a little dewy in a natural way. It's as though I've just drunk a bottle of water and gone for a brisk walk. Here are my other four fave cream blush discoveries; what's your top pick?

Benefit Cream Blush in Hush ($18) is a sheer, thin and easily spreadable cream-to-powder pinky-nude-colored blush that adds a natural-looking warmth to fair skin.
Stila Convertible Color in Peony ($24) is the darkest of the bunch. I reserve this color for moments when I crave a rosy glow. The consistency is slightly waxy at first, so it's best applied with a sponge to facilitate blending.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Blushed Rose ($22) is extremely thick and rich in pigment. A little goes a long way and the result is a deep, stain-like finish.
Scott Barnes Cream Color in Sway ($25) is a moist, easily spreadable pinky-beige blusher that can also double as a lip and eye shade. Use a little bit for a natural effect, or layer for a deep, dewy look.

Bellissima! By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:30 PDT

I've got a crush on a new cream blush! Cosmetologist Terry de Gunzburg, creator of the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat and founder of By Terry, brings us a new (and, might I add, sensational) blush that I'd like to categorize as a cream blush. It's called Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush ($52), but it's really a cross between a cream and a gel texture.

The luxe formula is outrageously silky, light and scented with a delightful, barely-there rose essence. It is made with rosaliss (an extract from white-, black-, and pastel-colored roses) and rosamine (a pigment that comes from rose petals). It creates a flush that's lighter than a stain, but deeper than a tint.

It's a relatively new product, yet already the lightest shade is sold out at Barneys. Clearly I'm not the only one infatuated with Rose de Rose. It is available in three shades (Fresh Rose, Coral Rose, or Amber Rose) and I consider it a must-have for attaining stunning, yet understated summertime skin.

Take a Peek Inside the Bag of a Barneys Bigwig

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:00:29 PDT

I love Simon Doonan, the creative director of Barneys New York. He and his husband Jonathan Adler just might be the world's best-dressed, most talented, and cutest couple. You'd think that someone with such style could be snobby, but Simon is the complete opposite. And he's a very funny writer, too!

Recently, he was working on copy for the fall Barneys Beauty Book and became baffled by the number of creams, cosmetics and other girly ephemera. So to gain insight, he rifled through the makeup bag of Bettina O'Neill, the cosmetics queen of Barneys. To see the dream creams and luxe lipsticks in her bag, including this pricey Serge Lutens mascara,

If you were expecting a surprise along the lines of Great Lash mascara, guess again. This is Barneys we're talking about, after all! Instead, she uses a $60 wand of Serge Lutens mascara. She's also a fan of Hourglass Oxygen Foundation ($46), which allows skin to breathe, she says. Then there's By Terry Lip Definer. "This lip liner is so good it's like a bloody tattoo," she told Simon. "And it's only $29!"

While I don't think I'll ever refer to a lip liner as being "only" $29, it's still fun to see how the fancypants folks at Barneys live, right?

Sensational Silk Eye Shadows

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:02:11 PDT

I want to introduce you to a new makeup category on the market. So-called silk eye shadows are made from really, really, really finely milled ingredients. These shadows glide on super smooth and absorb oil on your eye lids to prevent crease marks and feathering. I could really use something like that, and I've heard these have a luxurious soft and velvety finish. If you get around to trying them, let me know what you think.

By Terry Silky Eye Shadow ($37) is a very fine and luminous eye shadow. It is formulated as a powder, but it is so light that you can blend it easily just by using your fingertip. The color lasts long and looks great alone or mixed with any of the available 11 colors.

For another sensational silk eye shadow,

Sue Devitt Silky Sheen Eyeshadow ($18) is intended to add a veil of light luminescence to your eyes. This delicate eye shadow is a perfect balance between a matte and a sparkly, shimmery shadow and is available in 14 beautiful shades.

Unabashed Blushes: Handle With Care

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:23:51 PDT

I know that a natural flush is the most highly coveted look, especially this Spring, so I'm puzzled by a couple of very brazen blushes I've recently discovered. Seriously, only an expert should be toying with these bright colors. If you dare to apply a smidgen too much of these shades on your cheeks, you are going to wind up channeling Raggedy Ann. There are a lot of looks I can tolerate, but bright 80's streaked cheeks isn't one of them. What are your thoughts on these unabashedly bright blushes? How would you use them?

This Powder Blush by Terry in Rose Faience ($55) is a not only a compact of magenta madness but it's also got some shimmer in it. Do not attempt to apply this at home! It was created to impart a healthy glow to your skin, but I think they are a season too early. It even says on the description: "Used professionally, it allows you to sculpt and enhance the curve of the cheekbones." They're even telling you not to play if you're just a plebe!

For one more unabashed blush,

Usually, NARS can do no wrong, but this Creme Blush in Turkish Red proves that there is an exception to every rule! This color is just too over-the-top for my liking. They claim that it's sheer and fool-proof, but is anyone out there willing to spend $23 to test that theory?

Kate Moss Makes a Splash on the Beach in a Bikini For Harper's Bazaar

Lauren Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:25:31 PDT

Kate Moss covered up a black bikini for a spread in the June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar. She posed for photographer Terry Richardson on the beach in Jamaica for the magazine, which hits newsstands May 29.

When she's not traveling for work, Kate's been sticking close to home in London with her husband Jamie Hince. The couple stepped out earlier this week for a Marie Curie Cancer Care Fundraiser, which was held at Claridge's hotel. Kate took the stage to help auction off a Ronnie Wood painting and while she was in the crowd, she playfully grabbed a camera to snap photos of the event.

Kate Moss Inspires the Sexiest Kind of Beach Style in the Latest Harper's Bazaar

Hannah Weil — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:17:58 PDT

Inspiring both envy and awe, Kate Moss hits the Jamaican waters in the sexiest kind of beachy wear for Harper's Bazaar's June/July issue shot by Terry Richardson. The supermodel brings her inimitable style to the sand, showing off both high-fashion glamour and sultrier swimsuits and cover-ups from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and Calvin Klein. It's the beach vacation we've always dreamed of - and the fantasy style to go with it. Click on for a glimpse of the ever-gorgeous Kate and the most decadent of Summer wardrobes, and be sure to visit Harper's Bazaar for the complete editorial.

Source: Terry Richardson for Harper's Bazaar

Isabeli Fontana Delivers Spring With Casual Ease For Mango

Hannah Weil — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:52:14 PDT

In what is perhaps one of the chicest runs through airport security ever, Isabeli Fontana suits up in Mango's Spring '11 pieces for the label's latest lookbook, shot by Terry Richardson. While we long to appear as effortlessly put-together on our own travel days, we'll happily settle for a few pieces of the bright, floral-and-denim-injected collection. Click to see the gorgeous Isabeli, and the reasons why we're currently coveting a chambray wrap skirt, cropped knits, and a white blazer for Spring.

Link Time: Raf Simons Talks About His Final Collection For Jil Sander

FabSugar — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:54:04 PDT

Raf Simons on the cover of i-D, talks his final Jil Sander collection - Fashionista
Who does more online shopping: men or women? - HuffPost Style
Olivia reveals her go-to beauty gems - Olivia Palermo
Project Runway's Nina Garcia on getting older - Stylelist
Watch models frolic in Versailles for Dior's latest fashion film - Styleite
Terry Richardson's raciest photo shoots yet - The Daily Beast
See how these celebs pull off wild mixed prints - The Fashion Spot
Jimmy Choo launches a new street style site Choo 24:7 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Stylist Leslie Fremar debuts her Fruit of the Loom collaboration - Style.com
How to style your closet (almost) like a celeb - Houzz
Meet famous photographer duo Inez and Vinoodh's newest muse, Loulou - The Cut
20 reasons to give a hat a try on Saturday - Racked

Get Joan Holloway Hair Now

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:54:00 PDT

Always wanted Joan Holloway's sexy bouffant? Here's your chance, then: Mad Men hair department head stylist Terrie V. Owen has provided step-by-step instructions for re-creating Joan's signature look at home. Ready to get retro? Then check out Owen's instructions below.