BellaSugar

Learn This Dazzling Fuchsia and Fade-to-Gold Manicure

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:05:00 PDT

OnSugar blogger Lesleykat always has the cutest nail art ideas, like this one, inspired by Indian textiles.

To achieve this fade-to-gold manicure, Lesleykat began by applying two coats of Zoya's Areej, a creamy fuchsia pink, as a base. Next, she added two sheer layers of Petites by Scherer nail polish in Universe, a sheer gold shimmer with gold flakes. To deepen the gold near the cuticle, she then applied Gosh's Gold nail polish, followed by a couple of layers of Sally Girl's Gold Glitter (which has both small and large hexagon-shaped glitters) to the entire nail. A swipe of Seche Vite topcoat provided hold and shine.

Want to see more? Start following Lesleykat now. And when you're through, why not start a OnSugar blog of your own? You might just be featured here on BellaSugar, too.

This Is the Most Expensive Nail Polish in the World

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:01:35 PST

What's the most you'd pay for nail polish? Five dollars? $30? How about $132,000? That's about what this Models Own Gold Rush bottle costs. The shimmering metallic shade doesn't have actual gold in the formula, but the outside is dripping with the real thing - along with 1,118 inlaid diamonds, too. Depending on your preferences, you'll find it either gorgeous or gaudy.

But, back to the cost. The £83,000 bottle is available at British jeweler Frost of London, but a £5 "ready to wear" version of the polish launches in December. We're betting this particular bottle will go unsold, but you can't put a price on the buzz it'll generate.

Learn This All-That-Glitters-Is-Gold Manicure

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST

Here's an excerpt of a post by OnSugar blog LesleyKat on getting a sparkly holiday manicure:

May I present to you a holiday nail suggestion: glitter-tipped gold. To create this look, I used Sephora by OPI Charge It! ($9) as my base color. Two coats give a nice opaque, metallic finish. After letting them dry for a few minutes, I then applied a dab of clear (glitter polish would work well too) and dipped the tips of the nails right into the glitter. The glitter I used was LA Splash Lady Luck ($7). This glitter is especially cool because it has small glitter pieces as well as larger ones, and it reflects golds, pinks, and greens.

Want to see more? Be sure to read the rest of the post now. And when you're through, why not start an OnSugar blog of your own? You could be featured here on Bella.

View 3 Photos ›

Holiday Makeup: The Golden Girl

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:31 PST

When it comes to holiday makeup, all that glitters truly is gold. There are few shades more universally flattering, and the light-diffusing properties of metallics make skin look soft, warm, and undeniably inviting. There's no better time of year to deck yourself out in a little royal glitter, whether you want to glow in soft candlelight or correct the harshness of fluorescent office lighting. I've put together a complete gold color palette, from lip gloss to eye liner and mascara, to help you have a little fun with the original precious metal. Click through and stay golden, Pony Girl.

Trend Alert: Gold Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:00:29 PST

I've always seen a range of gold polishes available in stores, but I never knew anyone who actually wore them. However, in the past two episodes of The Hills, I've spied pale gold digits on Heidi Montag. They match her newly lightened hair well and since we know that metallics aren't going anywhere, it's only natural that this gilded trend has trickled down to the fingertips. Here are a couple of wearable gold polishes to help liven up your holiday look!

MAC Gold Veneer Nail Lacquer ($10) is part of their Holiday Antiquitease Collection. It is a frosty gold, almost tarnished yellow shade that contains UV protection as well as new technology to make it extra extra glossy. One coat adds a nice pale touch to your fingers, while two coats is darker and a little bit more dramatic.

For one more gorgeous gold nail polish,

OPI 18k Ginza Gold Nail Polish ($6) is a glittering slightly deeper gold that also contains a bit of an orangey hue. This light-catching color sparkles like the moon and is part of the very popular Japanese Collection. Would you dare to wear gold nail lacquer?

Are You Into The Gold Nail Polish Trend?

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:11:22 PDT

As you may already know, the French clothing company Paul & Joe has branched out into developing beauty products. I couldn't resist writing about their ultra chic metallic nail polish color called, Etoile Scintillante, $12.

We've already acknowledged that silver polish is a super hot trend for Spring, but how do you feel about going for the gold? Is it something that you'll be sporting on your nails, toes, or both?

Look of the Day: Bold and Breezy

Marisa Tom — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:57 PDT

Fab reader MimisMuneca has us lusting after this gorgeously bright and breezy H&M maxi dress. More than that, though, she totally nailed the complete look by adding bold accents. Let's take a closer look. She paired a cool yellow clutch, statement gold cuff, and blue and green two-toned sandals with her aquamarine printed maxi dress. The sum of its stylish parts screams "Summer," and we're all for a pretty and polished ensemble that takes no time at all to re-create.

Congrats, MimisMuneca!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

4 Steps to a Stellar Sponge Manicure

Allure — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:03:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

I recently met with Roxanne Valinoti, an educator for CND, a professional nail product line, who showed me a cool trick for sponge-painted nails. This is definitely worth trying the next time the urge for DIY nail art strikes. (Or does that only happen to me?)

You'll need a natural sea sponge from a craft store and five different polishes: a clear base, a warm gold base, a midnight blue, a purple, and an iridescent topcoat. Sounds complicated, I know, but Valinoti did the whole thing in 15 minutes. Here's how to proceed:

5 Brilliant Ways to Get in on the Gold Hair Accessory Trend

Jaime Richards — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:04:00 PDT

Gold prices may be down in the stock market, but in terms of beauty, the yellow metal is faring a whole lot better. Earlier this year, we saw the gold nail polish trend sweeping the nation, and now we're seeing the precious metal pop up in hair accessories from elaborate brooches to simple headbands. Want to strike gold? (Who wouldn't, really?) Get inspired by these five stars' auriferous hair ornaments.

Straight Up With a Twist: Re-Create Kristen Stewart's Gold Chain Hairstyle

Jaime Richards — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:23:00 PDT

One thing's for sure: Kristen Stewart knows how to mix things up. At the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere in London earlier today, not only did Kristen mix the edgy with the ethereal, but she also incorporated silver and gold elements to complement her black lace Marchesa. Silvery shadows and nail polish played nicely against her twisted bun, which was dressed up with a gold chain woven throughout. See Kristen's cool-meets-warm style up close, and get tips for re-creating the look yourself.