Amazing Avengers-Inspired Eye Makeup You Have to See


Updated 05/05/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Avengers Movie-Inspired Eye Makeup

The Avengers movie premieres today, and fans have been eagerly waiting in anticipation for its debut. Some have even paid tribute with amazing homages, like Finnish makeup artist Jangsara. She was so excited about the film that she decided to create this amazing Avengers-themed eye art, coming up with looks that reference Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, and even big bads like Loki. Are you ready to Read more

Burger King Appeals to the Beauty Junkie Demographic


Updated 03/30/12 5:08 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Burger King Eye Makeup Ad

Ladies, Burger King wants your business, and it's willing to put its makeup where its proverbial mouth is. This ad from Burger King Netherlands has some really beautifully done eye makeup and exhorts viewers to "get a tasty new look." It's a pretty clever spot, although unexpected from a company that usually traffics in guys cosplaying as kings and former Hootie and the Blowfish frontmen. While Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Smoky Eyes


Updated 03/15/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Smoky Eye Shadow Trend For Spring 2012

Various takes on dramatic, smoky eyes percolated through the Spring 2012 runways. And while smoky eyes are an obvious choice for evening outings, several designers like L'Wren Scott, Moschino, and Rodarte showed ways to make the sultry eye daytime-appropriate, as well. So let the runway inspire you. Take a look at the some of the more versatile ways to apply a smoky eye this season. Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Metallic Eyes


Updated 03/14/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Metallic Eye Shadow Spring 2012

Metallic eye shadow shades like gold, copper, and silver were a lustrous trend on Spring 2012 runways. Radiant yet subtly hued, mineral-inspired colors highlighted eyes without overpowering the rest of the face. Check out how Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, Phillip Lim, and other big-name designers made use of the look and get in on the trend ore-ly. Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Cutest Palette This Side of Paris


Updated 03/04/12 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Tokidoki Eye Shadow Palette

Tokidoki's offerings are guaranteed to be adorable, but the brand hit a home run with its new Airways Palette ($42), which is irresistible on a number of levels. The packaging is what draws your attention first: the little lunch box the palette comes in is the sort of thing you'll want to save (excellent for storing your makeup brushes), and it also has a cute key fob tucked inside. Once you Read more

What We're Sweet On: Holiday Shadows You Can Wear All Year Round


Updated 12/02/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Almay Holiday Eye Shadows

Silver or gold? In the world of holiday metallics, which one do you choose? Thanks to Almay's holiday-edition Intense i-Color Smoky-i Kit ($6 each), you can do both. Go for warm with Party Shimmer, a gradiated selection of champagne, gold, and brown hues, or for a cool option, try Party Sparkle, which features silver, pink, and taupe colors. Both would look gorgeous on regardless of eye color, Read more

Urban Decay Gets Even More Naked With a New Palette


Updated 02/15/12 11:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: Video and Photos

How do you follow up on the best-selling eye shadow palette of all time? With a beautiful sequel, of course. Today, Urban Decay unveils Naked 2 ($50), the follow-up to the flattering Naked palette. Housed in a taupe tin case, these 12 neutral shadows can be used to create a natural look, a dramatic evening eye, or anything in between — it's that versatile. Get the first look at this palette in Read more

What We're Sweet On: Urban Decay's Awesome Anniversary Palette


Updated 11/03/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Palette Review

Rarely is eye shadow so mind-blowing that shelling out $55 for a palette feels like an absolute bargain, but then again not every eye shadow is even an eighth as stupendous as the Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eye Shadow Collection. It includes 15 edgy new shadow shades that push the envelope on color and intensity, besides being just plain gorgeous. Deep End, Chase, and Deeper are all Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Smoky, Sultry Eye Shadow Palette


Updated 10/14/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Smashbox's Smokebox Eye Shadow Palette

The great thing about smoky eyes, besides the fact that they add an element of intrigue to any ensemble, is that you can wear them in so many ways. With Smashbox's Smokebox Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette ($42), from its Fall 2011 Girls on Film collection, the possibilities are endless. Pile it on or play it subtle — without spending loads of time in the process — thanks to the shadows' highly Read more