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Get the Fall 2008 Look: Yves St. Laurent

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:00:31 PST

While looks from straight off the runways are not necessarily meant to be taken literally, I like to incorporate bit of high fashion here and there to enhance my style - particularly on my fingernails.

Each day this week we've been giving away awesome prizes from Yves St. Laurent's beauty line, and that's got me all excited about their fashion lineup. Drawn from YSL's Fall 2008 show, I've got some great nail polish color suggestions so that you can include elements of this minimal, futuristic look into your routine. Take a gander at my widget below for some ideas and check out more of my runway-inspired choices from Karen Walker and Givenchy.

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Get the Fall 2008 Look: Givenchy

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:08 PST

Do you take your whole look straight from the runway or do you prefer to add a splash of high fashion here and there? However you do it, I have some great nail-polish color ideas inspired right off the Fall 2008 catwalks.

Earlier, I shared some floral tones à la Karen Walker. Today, let's get a bit edgier with a rocker-chick look. Inspired by Givenchy's Fall 2008 fashion show, check out the widget below for some color suggestions so that you can include elements of this trend into your style.

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Get the Fall 2008 Look: Karen Walker

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:00:49 PST

Whether you take your style straight from the runway or you prefer to incorporate just a hint of high fashion in other ways, I've got some great nail polish color ideas inspired by this season's catwalks.

In the next few days, I'll be featuring nail polish shades drawn from major Fall 2008 trends. Let's start off with florals. Definitely more modern than your grandma's traditional garb, this new version is lively and bright. Inspired by Karen Walker's Fall 2008 fashion show, check out my widget below for some color suggestions so that you can include elements of this trend into your look.

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Dress Me Up: Full of Fall

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:08 PST

Donna Karan's Fall collection is the epitome of Autumn. Warm browns, vivid rust, olive green, terra cotta, mustard, and burgundy were the plush colors the designer used to spice up her line. Now is the perfect time to draw inspiration from it and fill our closets with similar pieces. You can even get inspired from the changing colors of the leaves outside. Stick to one or two colors at most. I've found that gray tights are the perfect accent to any autumnal color. If you're still frazzled, study the Fall collections, see my suggestions below, and be full of Fall.

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Trend Alert: The Headband

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT

The headband trend has been going strong for months now, and in the past few days alone, it's been headbands, headbands everywhere. Long hair or short, metallic or baubled - I have a feeling this stylish accessory will be sticking around for awhile. Oh headband, you've really got a hold on us.

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Talking Soft and Natural Hair Color With Posh's Colorist

BellaSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT

The other day, I had a chat with the ultrafriendly celeb colorist Johnny Ramirez, of the Chris McMillan Salon in Beverly Hills, about techniques and products he used for his high-profile client, Victoria Beckham. Ramirez, who trained under famed color guru Michael Canalé (of Jennifer Aniston caramel highlights fame), also talked about where he gets his inspiration, along with color trends for Fall. Here's what he had to say:

On his approach to hair color:

"I look at my 4-year-old daughter's hair. She's got Gisele [Bundchen]'s hair color. It's an illusion. It looks really, really blonde, but when you crack it open, it's dark blond underneath. It's so natural - she's born with it. So I take that (inspiration from my daughter) and do it on someone that's older."
"When someone comes back from vacation, and they have virgin hair (meaning they have no artificial hair color), I always look to see their hairline and how their hair around their face looks. I duplicate that. Sunkissed highlights around the face are so subtle. I'll do (bleached) tips at the bottom, too. . . and comb to blend. When you do this it creates the illusion of soft, beachy hair - like you've been hanging out at the beach all month."

Regarding trends for Fall:

"Soft and natural hair colors just make your skin glow like you were born with it. Soft and natural - you just can't go wrong with that. Anytime you go really light or too dark it just doesn't look right, so just keep it very soft."

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Chanel Gets Haute for the Holidays

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT

It seems like the holidays keep getting bumped up earlier with each passing year. (Target's holiday section was out in full force last week.) But when Chanel does it, somehow I'm ready to do eggnog shots if it means I'll get to play with new beauty goodies.

I had a chance to check out this new color collection, and while it's all pretty, these items wound up on my lusting-after list:

Rouge Allure lipstick in Nude, a slightly shimmery, pale nude with just the slightest hint of peach. It gives you that Françoise Hardy look, effortlessly.
Poudre Précieuse, a lightweight loose gold powder that can go on the face, shoulders, and décolletage.
Le Vernis nail polish in Haute Chocolat. This shade was developed by a Wisconsin high-schooler, and if she wants a career in cosmetics, she'll do very well. It's a warm brown shade with subtle gold flecks - nothing flashy, like "It's 1992; I'm going to a rave!" or anything. Just a lovely color, especially if you're tiring of classic reds and trendy blacks.

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Bring Out Your Spicy Side With Cinnamon-Inspired Ingredients

BellaSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:05 PDT

I love these Autumn-inspired ingredients that will have you feeling all toasty inside. I've already got you covered on apple, cranberry, and pumpkin, so let's move on to a crowd favorite, cinnamon.

This spicy ingredient, obtained from the bark of certain evergreen trees, helps reduce oil production in skin, and both warms and invigorates. It's also commonly found in lip plumpers as a natural way to boost the volume of your smoochers. To see some cinnamon-flavored products and colors, check out my widget below for some hot ideas:

Add Zing to Your Life With Cranberry Ingredients for Fall

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:50 PDT

Mmm - Fall's just begun and I'm mad obsessed with the scents of the season. I've already started burning my spicy-smellin' candles, and my apartment is now a fragrant delight. (At least, it is when the cats haven't done their business. TMI?)

Anyway, to get in the spirit of the changing season, all this week I've been featuring products with Autumn-inspired ingredients that will have you feeling all toasty inside. We've already explored the apple and the pumpkin, so what's left? Cranberry.

Cranberry is not just a side dish your Aunt Mary makes every year for Thanksgiving. Native to North America, this tiny fruit works as a natural anti-bacterial agent. It's also packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making it a wonderful ingredient for staving off the signs of aging. Check out my widget below for some sweet and tart finds:

Channel Your Inner Cinderella with Pumpkin-Inspired Ingredients

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:21 PDT

Fall arrived on Monday, and that means cooler climates and a crispness to the air. So, to get in the spirit of the changing season, all this week I'm featuring products with Autumn-inspired ingredients that are both cozy and pleasing to the senses.

I've already got you covered on the delicious and nutritious apple, let's move on to the pumpkin. Enzymes from this gourd-like plant are used to gently dissolve dead skin cells, and antioxidants help repair and nourish. Plus, when mixed with spicy ingredients, pumpkin smells rather nice - don't you think? Here are some tasty ideas: