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21 Hair and Makeup Looks You WON'T Be Wearing Come Spring

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:01 -0700

From the runways onto department and drugstore shelves, I'm sure we'll see lots of fresh new makeup options and application techniques go full circle come March. Last month in New York, we saw six very wearable trends emerge, from peach lips to bold eyeliner to heavy-handed under-the-eye liners. But throughout the course of New York Fashion Week and other Spring 2010 shows, including Paris, London, and Milan, there were other looks that won't quite make the transition. Take this sequin forehead heart-shaped applique, for instance - straight from the Ungaro show in Paris, for which Lindsay Lohan acted as artistic adviser. While I appreciate each and every designer's artistic flair, some looks just won't translate to real life. See what I mean now.

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Beauty Byte: Uma to Model For Givenchy

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:15:38 -0700

Being a drop-dead gorgeous woman never hurts, but in Uma Thurman's case, it's led to two high-profile, highly lucrative beauty endorsement deals. You may remember Uma as the face of Lancôme's fragrance Miracle, but that relationship soured; last year, Uma sued Lancôme to the tune of $20 million.

But the actress has moved on, as she will become the new face of Parfums Givenchy. The French fashion house has tapped Uma to represent its next women's fragrance, and an advertising campaign is planned for September. Uma joins Justin Timberlake and Liv Tyler in endorsing Givenchy's fragrances, making the brand's celebrity faces a diverse bunch indeed. Do you think Uma is a good fit, or do you associate her with her past Lancôme advertising?

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The Votes Are In: Best Mascara Is Dior

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:40 -0800

While drugstore varieties Maybelline and CoverGirl (along with luxe Lancôme) were neck-in-neck for second place in the Best Mascara of 2008 showdown, it seems that the majority of you adore Dior when it comes to mascara. Our very own DearSugar agrees. "I can't tell you how much I love my Dior!" she said with gusto.

As for me, my favorite mascara of the year is Givenchy's truly unique Phenomen'Eyes Mascara. It made some of my sparsest of lashes look longer and thicker. Yeah, it took some getting used to, but once I got it down, I was sold. Are you excited to see some more results? Check out the rest of our Best of 2008 coverage throughout the Sugar network from food to celebs to movies.

Name ShopStyle's Beast and Win a Givenchy Handbag!

PopSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:45:00 -0700

Shopping is more than just a fun activity for most of us, it is a monster-sized habit that must be fed on a regular basis. Our friends at ShopStyle know just how addictive this habit can be and have created a new ad showcasing the adorable beast shown here. Help ShopStyle name the beast and you can win a brand new Givenchy Nightingale handbag valued at approximately $1,700!

To enter the Name the Beast Contest, watch the commercial above and then visit the contest entry page here and enter a name for our fashionista beast. You can submit as many names as your creativity allows before the contest ends at 11:59pm on September 30th. The winning name will be chosen according to its originality, creativity, and relevance to the ShopStyle brand, services and TV commercial. So get those creative juices flowing as you help ShopStyle Name the Beast!

Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes: Can This $27 Mascara Deliver?

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:00:30 -0700

Seems it's the Summer of unusual mascaras. Lancôme and Estée Lauder are both launching vibrating versions - more on those soon - and Givenchy is also trying something new with its Phenomen'Eyes Mascara ($27).

The big difference with this mascara is its wand. Instead of a traditional brush or comb applicator, it has a small sphere with tiny bristles sticking out in every direction. The design is meant to allow more precise application, helping you wiggle the mascara from the base of each lash to its tip. I've tried it and I have a lot of things to say, so for the full review - plus a before-and-after photo - read more.

I won't lie to you: Using Phenomen'Eyes takes a little bit of practice, but after your first or second application, it's a breeze. The design of the brush really captures and separates each lash, and because you can easily reach lashes from different angles, the application is more precise than most traditional wands allow. The tradeoff: Application isn't as quick as it would be with most mascaras, but the results are, well, phenomenal.

This mascara does an amazing job of creating volume, definition, and length. Every time I finish applying a single coat, I'm wowed by what a difference it makes. My eyelashes look thick and full, almost like false lashes - without ever looking artificial or overdone. (Actually, I take that back; on lower lashes, this mascara is way too much.) My only complaint? The formula clumps a bit while going on. So if you laughed when I told you about mascara combs, now you know why they exist. Still, with a little finesse, you can use the wand to flick out the clumps.

Overall, it's a great mascara that I predict will be as big as DiorShow and Cover Girl Lash Blast - so don't be put off by its unusual look.

Space: The Final Fragrance Frontier

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00:56 -0700

How does outer space smell? Apparently, it smells good: I've been noticing fragrances that claim to be scented like the cosmos, and I don't mean Sun Moon Stars from Lagerfeld. Givenchy’s new men's release, Givenchy Pi Neo ($47.50 for 1.7 oz), includes “patented, futuristic” notes. Alain Lorenzo, president of Parfums Givenchy, told WWD that “the initial story of Pi was about a pioneer who happened to be an astronaut. We thought this story is still very current, except that today the unknown world is not space, but the virtual world.”

Speaking of the virtual world, a friend emailed me last night about her latest obsession: a scent that really is galactic. To find out about it, read more.

My friend is interested - some might call it obsessed - with the Cire Trudon Odeur de Lune candle, which has “a composition imagining the scent of [a] satellite orbiting around the earth."* Apparently, that scent involves sulfur, black coal, and a metal infusion.

This trend is really taking flight now, but perhaps Shiseido was ahead of the game. In 2000, the brand procured microgravity research conducted on NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery for a "Space Rose" fragrance note. It’s in the Future Solution skincare line and the now-discontinued 2000 version of the Zen fragrance, Zen Eau de Parfum Aromatique. (A new Zen is about to come out, but has abandoned the intergalactic-ness.)

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Maison de Cire Trudon, by the way, is the oldest wax-producing factory in the world. Fans include Louis XIV. If you can't make it over to France anytime soon, you can find the candles at Barneys.

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Pastel Products Part 1: Easter-Egg Eye Shadow Shades

BellaSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:00:09 -0700

Spring will officially be here by week's end. This season is known for heavy pastel makeup shades, and 2008 is no exception. As we've seen in my post about Festive Floral Spring Beauty Buys, beauty brands have made pretty and pale floral products a big part of their offerings.

In my experience, the key to a winning pastel is substantial pigment. Too often I find wimpy pastels that wind up looking like a generic iridescent pink no matter if they are lilac, blue, green, or peach. This week I'll be talking more about face, cheek, and lip pastel products, but for now I've featured three of my favorite eye shadows below along with some photos of a few runner-ups.

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Givenchy Prismissime 9 Colours Face and Eyeshadow Palette ($50) is actually part of the 2006 Spring collection, but there are still plenty available online for purchase. Each of the colors can be worn alone on the eyes (the corner shades are especially notable) or they can be blended together and gently swept over the face for a radiant glow. You're destined to have fun with all of these Easter-eggy shades to play with.

Dior 5-Color Iridescent Eyeshadow ($54) contains velvety-soft powder shadows that you can mix, match, and blend to your heart's content. My personal favorite of the bunch is the shimmery peach shade since it complements each of the others so well. If you use it in the inner v of your eye, you'll get a sweet and subtle daytime twinkle. Also, the deep-purple shade can double as an eyeliner.

For one last single and pretty pastel eye shadow shade, read more.

Nars Single Eye Shadow in Night Fairy ($22) is an oldie but goodie. This golden pearly, pale-violet powder shadow looks dynamite on brown and hazel eyes. You can wear it alone, or add a taupey brown to the crease for extra depth.

Oh Man: Justin Timberlake to Sing a Fragrance's Praises

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:01:38 -0800

In late December, I mentioned that Justin Timberlake was likely to front his own fragrance. Now it's confirmed. WWD reports that Parfums Givenchy has tapped JT to be the face of a men's fragrance later this year. "Beyond his immense international notoriety, we chose Justin Timberlake because he's a true trendsetter who has redefined modern elegance,” said Alain Lorenzo, Parfums Givenchy’s president.

More details are coming out in the next few days, but it doesn't seem like Justin is getting his own fragrance like his ex Britney. Instead, it'll be a fragrance endorsement deal, so get ready to see lots of Justin doing his thing in print ads and commercials. Even though some people think he stinks, my guess is that Givenchy will soon be singing the praises of JT for his ability to sell fragrance.

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Beauty Byte: Justin Timberlake for Givenchy

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0800

Justin Timberlake won your vote for the hardest worker of 2007, and it looks like he's not slowing down anytime soon. According to WWD Justin is slated to bring his sexyback, er sexyface, to the next Givenchy men's fragrance. If it comes to fruition, Justin can add model to his laundry list of career accomplishments: restaurateur, musician, designer, actor; all in a day's work!

Justin will surely be a nice addition to the Givenchy-model clan, which now includes Liv Tyler. With both Liv and Justin, it seems as if most of the fashion houses won't stop using celebrities-as-models anytime soon.

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Trend Alert: Metallic Eye Lashes

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:00:49 -0800

The holiday season is all about glitz, glitter and glamour. Plus, it's a great time to let loose and play a little bit since your resolutions for any beauty (or behavior) modifications can start next year! These new metallic eye products are more like lash accessories than mascaras, since they are applied on top of your mascara. Have fun and please let me know what you think!

My Magiiic Mascara by Sephora Piiink ($4) is a young spirited, sparkling and stylish accessory for your eyes. One side of the product houses a rich black mascara, while the other has silver glitter with an easy-application mascara-like wand.

For two more metallic eye lash products, read more

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Guerlain Golden Lash Top Coat Mascara ($30) from last week. This product caught my attention immediately! I love how the wand is thin so that clumps are next to impossible, and that the gold color is bright and ethereal.

Givenchy Lash Sparkles ($22) is also part of the new Givenchy Holiday collection. This limited-edition, stunning silver sparkle wand moisturizes your lashes while creating the illusion that you have diamonds on the edges of your lashes. This is the perfect party makeup that is sure to catch the eye of that special someone.