How to Get Nicole Kidman’s Makeup Look


Updated 10/21/11 10:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Nicole Kidman Makeup Tutorial

It's easy to love Nicole Kidman for her dynamic acting and movie roles, but she also catches our attention on the red carpet with her rosy, glowing skin and beautiful makeup looks. That's why we brought in makeup artist Carol Shaw, creator of Lorac cosmetics and Nicole's go-to makeup guru, to find out how she helps her look perfectly polished. Here, she shows us how to re-create Nicole's Read more

4 Easy Tips For Better Bronzing


Updated 06/09/10 11:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Tips For Applying Bronzer

Bronzer can be a great asset, but it's also a tricky beast. We've done stories before on selecting bronzer for deep, medium, and fair skin tones, but once you've actually got a compact with the right shade in it, you'll also need a few tips to apply it correctly. It's easy to do, and if you keep a few things in mind, it can really enhance your features and skin tone. Here are five solid tips to Read more

How-To: Get Debra Messing's Sexy, Glam Emmys Makeup


Updated 10/06/09 11:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How-To: Get Debra Messing's 2009 Emmys Makeup

Debra Messing got high marks from the majority of you for her look at the Emmys last night, and it's no surprise, as Carol Shaw, Lorac's founder, did all her makeup personally. Lucky for us, I've got the complete how-to on re-creating Debra's soft, smoky eye and creamy-nude lip. To find out how you can get the look for yourself, just keep reading Read more

Make Bronzer Look Natural With These Easy Tips


Updated 06/25/09 4:38 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Wear Bronzer

We all know that the only safe tan is a fake one, but if you don't want to commit to self-tanner, it's time to break out the bronzer. The key is to avoid the Malibu Barbie look. "When women want to look tan, a lot of times they will make their entire face tan with bronzer or tinted moisturizer," says Carol Shaw, makeup artist and founder of LORAC cosmetics. "It's too much." What's more, she adds, Read more

How-To: Debra Messing's Makeup at the Golden Globe Awards


Updated 01/25/09 7:58 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Debra Messing's Makeup at the Golden Globes

Whether you loved it or hated it, you've got to hand it to Debra Messing for going a bit bolder with her color scheme last night, particularly when it came to those heavily lined peepers. The founder of Lorac Cosmetics, Carol Shaw, was the makeup artist behind Messing's look. She applied sultry green and black accents, which complemented Messing's midnight blue Zac Posen gown, keeping the cheeks Read more

IACP Announces Cookbook Award Winners


Updated 06/05/11 4:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

2011 IACP Cookbook Award Winners

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) are currently gathered in Austin, TX, for their annual weeklong conference. Last night, Dave Arnold, the director of technology for The French Culinary Institute and Chris Young, the co-author of Modernist Cuisine, hosted the 2011 Cookbook Awards Gala. Among the winners? The New York Times and Food52's Amanda Hesser and French Read more