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You Can Look Pretty in Purple Shadow, Too

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Emma Stone sure knows how to glam it up, doesn't she? At last night's GQ Men of the Year event in LA, the actress wowed in this subtle lavender shadow. Encircling the eyes with makeup can look raccoon-like, but Emma manages to pull it off, thanks to a light touch and a soft-toned shade. The great thing about this cooler-toned shade is that it looks great during all seasons, and it just happens to be very of-the-moment. You can look pretty in purple shadow, too. To get some tips on wearing it without looking Grimace-y, just keep reading.

Do You Use Each Color in Your Eye Shadow Palettes?

BellaSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:32 -0800

Recently, I learned a tip from La Prairie's Color Ambassador, Raychel Wade. It's so obvious, yet so incredibly true. She says:

When it comes to eye shadow quads, don't feel pressured to use all four colors in a quad at once. Sometimes eye makeup looks just a pretty with one simple hue.

Like I said before, it's obvious, yes. However, this got me to thinking about my own habits. For some reason or another, I feel pressure to use most - if not all - colors in my own multishadow palettes. I suppose I feel like they're all there for a reason, working in perfect harmony, you dig? What about you: do you work with all of the shades in your quads, or do just use one simple hue?

How-To: Katy Perry's Eye-Enhancing Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:10:41 -0700

Katy Perry is known for her daring makeup and clothing, but last night at the This Is It premiere in LA, she chose an understated look. Her eye makeup, which made her eyes look incredibly bright and clear, was especially nice. It was a smoky eye, using bright shadow instead of dark liner on the bottom, and the complementary tones looked amazing. To find out how to get this elegant slate eye, just keep reading.

Do You Go Without Eye Makeup?

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

According to a new consumer study by Harris Interactive, 67 percent of women between ages 18 and 34 think that wearing "no eye makeup at all" is a cool beauty trend to follow. I'm kind of surprised by those numbers, given how few people I know are willing to leave the house without a coat of mascara. While I'm sure the Harris study's methods were sound, I'm not sure about the people they polled. So I propose we conduct a little study of our own. I wanna know: Do you go without eye makeup? And if so, do you do it because you think it's a cool trend, or because sometimes you just don't feel like it?

Jemma Kidd Has Easy Eye Makeup Basics

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:18 -0700

When it comes to applying your makeup, what area do you find to be the trickiest? If you're like me, it's all about the eye area. While I love trying trendy shades and techniques, sometimes I just want a quick and easy routine. And since I can never get enough eye makeup tips, when I came across five suggestions from makeup artist Jemma Kidd on going back to the basics with your eye makeup application, I took notice. To find out her easy-to-follow tips, read more.

Reader Review of the Day: Urban Decay Eye Shadow

BellaSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:01:37 -0700

Urban Decay's Eyeshadow ($16) has long been a favorite of makeup junkies, but lately the company has expanded its collection even further to include new textures and colors. Reader gooz1231 tried out the newest palette, and says:

"The brighter colors have great pigmentation and they go on lovely and smoothly. Some of the colors, like Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, tend to have chunky glitter, so I would avoid those-but the rest are really nice. They are a little bit more expensive than MAC eye shadows, but I would still recommend them anyway."

I actually love Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, specifically because the glitter is so bold, but that's why it's important to get more than one opinion, and her point is well-taken. Is there a cosmetic you like that I don't, or vice versa? I'd really like to hear your take on it, then. Just pop over to our Product Reviews pages, where there are more than 50,000 products to review. While you're there, read up on what other people think, too. It's a great way to share your experiences, and makes finding something to love a little easier for all of us.

Blue-Eyed Girls: 7 Pretty Ways to Wear Fall's Blue Eye Shadow Trend

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:36 -0700

You know blue eye shadow is pretty and mainstream again when Jennifer Garner is wearing it. Blue has been trying to make a comeback for a long time now, but those of us whose initial, terrifying thoughts are of Bret Michaels circa 1987 are going to need some convincing. Never fear, my Poisonphobic friends! I've put together some of the cutest blue looks out there, and there's a shade and style here for every skin tone and level of subtlety - from party girl to demure doyenne. Check them out and see what blue can do for you.

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Doing Drugstore: L'Oréal HIP Color Rich Cream Eyeliner

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0700

I'm a big fan of Bobbi Brown's great Long Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21) for waterlining and intense pigment, but Bobbi doesn't make bright teal, which is one of my favorite shades to wear, so I turned to HIP Color Rich Cream Eyeliner ($12). I like it because it sticks nicely on the rims of my eyes, and therefore I don't have any trouble with bright blue smudges. If you're a fan of waterlining, I highly recommend this one. Just make sure you apply your eyeliner before your under eye concealer, so that you can clean up any inadvertent slip-ups. Bonus: Something about the blue-green shade will make you feel extra runway-ready. That, and it's totally '80s cool, without the dated, neon quality.

Trend Alert: White Eye Shadow at the VMAs

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

You would have thought it was still pre-Labor Day with the way celebrities were wearing white eye shadow on the red carpet. Ladies from The Hills, from The City, and from just plain ol' Hollywood were all about the white out, whether, like Beyonce, they kept it subtle along their upper lids or, like Lauren Conrad, had major white shadow along the inner eyes and lots of black eyeliner along the outer. We already know that white nail polish is a major trend of the moment, so perhaps white eye shadows will also be hot this season. What's your take on this bright-eyed look?

Get Bee Shaffer's Perfect September Issue Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:00:55 -0700

Bee Shaffer definitely got the style gene from her mother, the infamous Vogue editor Anna Wintour. At the premiere of The September Issue, her pitch-perfect hair and makeup were accentuated by her subtle, sexy smoky eye.

The secret to this sophisticated look is the unconventional shades used. Instead of black and gray, slightly glittery green liner close to the lash rim makes her eyes pop, while a dusty lilac eyeshadow layered over a fawn base creates depth and drama. It's softer than a traditional smoky eye but has just as much impact. Check out some of the liners and shadow below to re-create to look for yourself.

Look Of Love Eye Pencil - $12.00	Velvet Eyeshadow - $18.00
Phenomenom Eyeliner by Larenim - $9.49	Lancome le stylo waterproof long lasting eyeliner - $23.50
Yves Saint Laurent OMBRES 5 LUMIe;RES 5 Colour Harmony For Eyes - 4 Lilac Sky - $56.00	Benefit Cosmetics Velvet Eyeshadow - $18.00
Origins Eyeshadow, Purple Passion - $14.00	Palladio Herbal Eyeliner Pencil Dark Brown - $2.99
Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow Intense Shadow, ABC Gum - $16.00	Proof Cream Eye Liner Palette - $32.00