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Festive Floral Spring Beauty Buys

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:00:20 PDT

In the movie The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep dryly says, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking." I think this line is brilliant, because, well, she's right. And yet, who doesn't enjoy flowers at this time of year? Last April, I put together a series on flower-embossed makeup products and this year a few new fresh florals have come into bloom. Check out some of this Spring's festive beauty treats.

Coming Soon: Chanel 4 Camèlias

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:00:26 PDT

Slowly but surely, the hush-hush plans for the Fall 2007 Chanel collection are being announced. We've already heard about the innovative, matte yet radiant Mat Lumière foundation, and now comes Chanel 4 Camèlias.

This gorgeous palette is comprised of four cream based, sheer, satiny and ever-so-slightly iridescent lipstick shades inspired by the Camèlia, the emblematic flower of Chanel. The colors include rosy white, rosy beige, plum and peach-pink. Each pretty palette comes in a black satin pouch along with a small lip brush and a mirror.

In a recent press release, I read that designers Dominique Moncourtois and Heidi Morawetz feel that a "collection springs to life each season, like a flower in an imaginary garden.” I take it that we can expect to see more flower-inspired products from Chanel this fall.

To see a larger picture of this influential Camèlia flower,

Flower Power Makeup Part III: Palettes

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:11:22 PDT

Welcome to the final installment of flower power makeup. This post includes two beautiful palettes embossed with floral designs. By the way, palettes make for great Mother's Day gifts if you are already thinking of ideas. Enjoy and please let me know what you think!

I just love the look of this brand new for Spring Chantecaille Les Roses Palette, $105. Although it's expensive, it actually is cheaper to purchase the palette than it is to buy all of the colors separately.

The shades chosen are all very wearable, and the full rose on the blush and bronzer adds a sweet and feminine touch. I happen to really like this brand a lot. I haven't tried this yet, but I can't wait to check it out.

For one last flower power palette,

Prescriptives Colorscope Set, $50, so reminds me of a flower! I can't be certain if it's a flower, star or sun, so I've taken creative freedom positioning it here. I'm a big Prescriptives fan and I really like the plum family of colors they have put together.

I have also seen this palette in more of a neutral tone, but I can't seem to find it online anymore - maybe it's sold out. It also comes with a double sided shadow and contour brush. I can't wait to hear what you think.

Flower Power Makeup Part II: Lips

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:50:22 PDT

Welcome to Part II of Flower Power Makeup. This installment features floral inspired lip glosses. Spring is here and that means all things flowery. These three glosses are a bit cheeky but they make for great gifts with their bright colors and springtime cheer. Enjoy!

Fresh Gloss Absolute, $24, is a gloss with a sweet citrucy smell and taste that helps to keep your lips hydrated! It is made with pomegranate extract to plump and vitamin E to soothe. Available in: Rose Parfait (sheer red), Bellini (light, shimmery pink) and Dahlia (sparkly peachy/apricot color). This is a Fab favorite - she just adores the packaging and texture of this gloss!

For two more flower power lip glosses,

Claire's Flower Lip Gloss, $5.50, is a clear plastic set of 18 sparkly and super sheer lip glosses that are shaped in the form of a flower. Each gloss snaps open and the stem even holds a clear gloss as well as a mini lip brush. This is too cute!

Tropez Lip Gloss in Baby's Breath, $2, is a potted lip gloss that won't break the bank and is available in six different and fresh shades - all of which have cute, floral names.

Flower Power Makeup Part I: Cheeks

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:34:44 PDT

Cosmetics companies are in full Spring mode. That means, flowers, showers, bronzers and lots of new colors. Since the post about Clinique's Fresh Bloom Collection was such a big hit, I thought that you would enjoy a new series on pretty Spring makeup embossed with flowers.

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Signature Sheer Glow All Over Face Powder, $8, is great for tired looking skin. It's both a blush and a bronzer and will add instant warmth to anyone.

Jillian was the former founder and owner of Delux Beauty which just recently closed its doors. But, have no fear - Mrs. McDreamy (that's right, she's Patrick's wife) has landed a job as Avon Cosmetics Global Creative Director.

It is available in two shades; peach champagne and sandy corals. Just gently brush on the powder and blend well.

For two more flower power blushers and bronzers,

Stila Rouge Pots, $20, are a super light air-whipped formula that glide on really sheer and blend easily. They are for the gal that's into a very natural, flushed look and who doesn't like to feel like she's wearing a lot of makeup.

These rouge pots go on wet and dry as a powder. Apply with your fingertips and blend well. Their best selling color is called Lotus. All in all there are six shades to choose from.

Valerie Beverly Hills Sheena of the Jungle Bronzer, $55, is for the lady who is looking for a deeper tan. For this you are going to need a large kabuki brush! Just swirl and pat all over your face, shoulders and decolletage. And how cute is this daisy compact? Me likey!

How Jimi Hendrix and Marianne Faithfull Inspired a Fashion Week Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:50:40 PST

From makeup to nails, things got totally groovy with Nicole Miller's psychedelic-inspired beauty look. In describing the makeup palette for the show, makeup artist James Kaliardos (for MAC) explained, "It's inspired by the planets, by Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, flower-power . . . and burning of the bras." See more about how the look was put together, and get your own groove on along the way.

Photo courtesy of: CND

The 10 Next Big Ingredients in Beauty

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:05:52 PDT

By now, you may already have heard about argan, quercetin, and maracuja. After all, they're three of the hottest skin care and makeup ingredients around these days. But what about the stuff you'll be hearing about in six months or a year's time? We've gathered 10 of the buzzed-about ingredients that are just making their way into products. So get ahead of the game, and start using them before they get trendy (and expensive). To see the contenders for the next rave-worthy ingredient, just keep reading.

Michael Kors Talks About the Scents of His Life

Allure — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:00 PDT

We're excited to present this story from Allure, featuring designer Michael Kors!

Michael Kors says he has a few signature items in his wardrobe that he would feel naked without: aviator sunglasses, his grandfather's wedding ring, and a black crew-neck T-shirt worn under a sweater. He's aiming for the same degree of everyday dependability with his new scent, Gold Eau de Toilette, a sheerer version of his well-established Signature, with tuberose, magnolia, freesia, orange blossom, and musk. I recently sat down with the designer and Project Runway judge to talk about the new scent (which goes on sale in August) and a variety of other smells he likes - and loathes. See his quotes when you keep reading.

Beauty Byte: Pucci Relaunching Its Signature Scent

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:00:24 PDT

I have always loved Pucci prints, so I welcome any foray that the Italian brand makes into beauty. (Have you seen the Guerlain by Emilio Pucci makeup? It's really lovely.) Now, the brand that helped define '60s fashion is going back to its roots with a "new" fragrance. According to Women's Wear Daily, Pucci is releasing a reformulated version of its first fragrance, called Vivara, in the Fall.

The original Vivara was launched in 1966 but has been unavailable for about two decades. Though the new scent will have the same name, it has been reimagined for the modern market. According to WWD:

"The fragrance is an amazing re-edit of the original Vivara," said Laudomia Pucci, daughter of Emilio Pucci and vice president and image director for the fashion house. "It has a powerful attitude and personality, feminine sensitivity and strong cachet with its packaging."

The scent sounds very Italian and romantic: It will have topnotes of galbanum, Italian bergamot, and amaretto with elements of jasmine, narcissus flower, Florentine Iris, and more. It will be available starting in September at high-end department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. The eau de parfum will be available in a 50-milliliter bottle ($85) and a 80-milliliter bottle for $110.