Guerlain's Holiday Makeup Arrives Early (For Just One Day)


Updated 09/22/11 6:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guerlain Holiday Makeup Collection Goes on Sale Early

The house of Guerlain is known for its iconic perfumes, so it's fitting that Vol de Nuit, a 1933 classic, inspired Guerlain's holiday makeup collection, Belle de Nuit. It's all very luxurious (would you expect any less?) and packaged beautifully. The perfumed shimmer powder ($87) is a dream item for those who love old-fashioned ways of scenting themselves, and the Météorites Perles de Nuit Read more

Perfume Classic Shalimar Gets a Modern Update


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shalimar to Get a Modern Update

Shalimar fans, get excited. The classic scent from Guerlain, which made its debut 86 years ago, is getting a new, updated companion. Shalimar itself will not go away, but a more modern addition to the line, Shalimar Parfum Initial ($70-$132), has been added to target a younger audience. Fragrance-maker Thierry Wasser explained that when formulating the juice, he opted to remove some of the more Read more

10 Ridiculously Luxe Beauty Gifts


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Incredibly Expensive Beauty Products

Ever gotten a $1,000 headband for the holidays, or maybe been surprised with a jewel-encrusted perfume bottle so large that it has a spigot? Well, even if that's not how things usually go around your house, you can still be up on the lives of the wealthy and profligate. The following 10 gifts are some of the most luxurious and costly on the market. Check them out and see if they're worth their Read more

Guerlain Won't Stand For Jean-Paul Guerlain's Racist Remarks


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Jean-Paul Guerlain Makes Racist Remarks on French TV

Last week on French TV, Jean-Paul Guerlain (the last heir of the Guerlain dynasty) used a racial slur not once, but twice, while talking about the work that went into developing Samsara, a fragrance launched in 1989. As you can imagine the perfume house is distancing itself from Jean-Paul as a result, noting that the 73-year-old hasn't been a shareholder since 1996 and actually retired back in Read more

10 of the Loveliest Limited-Edition Fragrance Bottles


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

10 Gorgeous New Limited-Edition Perfume Flacons

Each Fall, perfumers roll out with new, limited-run bottles for their most popular scents, to the delight of the perfumes' fans. But not all fragrance bottles are equally covetable. This year there are some truly stunning fragrance bottles available, from lavishly bejeweled pieces with real stones to cut crystal and beautiful filigree. They may be small, but they pack a whole lot of pretty. Read Read more

Make Mine an Old-Fashioned — Perfume, That Is


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Old-Fashioned Perfumes That Are Still in Production

It seems like the stream of new fragrances these days is neverending, with every celebrity and design house pumping out at least a couple of scents every season. But what about the classics, the scents of the past? I'm not talking about Chanel No. 5, which has a cult following and survives as much on Coco's legendary life as on the scent itself. Instead, I'm talking about fragrances like Estée Read more

BellaSugar’s Top Picks For Coral Lipstick


Updated 02/23/09 11:20 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

BellaSugar’s Top Picks For Coral Lipstick

Even if you’re not typically a coral kind of gal, trust me when I say that you’ll love the way they look with a little bit of mascara and some bronzer in the summertime. Coral has that je ne sais quoi to make tanned skin look all the more radiant. Below are my favorite coral lipsticks, They are a little deeper than peach lipgloss without being overly orange. Do you prefer one lipstick color Read more

What A Pair: Dual-Ended Mascara


Updated 04/24/08 5:57 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Dual-Ended Mascara

OK, so the concept of double-sided mascara isn't entirely novel. But after checking out Two-Timer Mascara from The Balm, I thoroughly enjoy having two options in one product to choose from. After a shopping trip, I noticed that more and more of these mascara pairs are being developed and I'm pretty stoked about it. If you share my enthusiasm, you'll love these three dual-sided mascaras too. And Read more

Guerlain's Palette Sells Out Online; Should You Seek It Out?


Updated 03/09/08 6:06 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 23 comments

Guerlain's Palette Sells Out Online; Should You Seek It Out?

I've been hearing a lot of buzz about the limited-edition Guerlain eye shadow palette that recently came out for Spring. And when you look at the Fleur de Feu palette ($57), it's easy to see why people are excited about it. Hervé Van Der Straeten, who designed Guerlain's lipsticks, created this quad of shadows, and the floral motif is gorgeous. Fleur de Feu is sold out online, but this weekend Read more

Look Your Best, Even If You Didn't Get Your Beauty Sleep


Updated 02/19/08 5:11 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Look Your Best, Even If You Didn't Get Your Beauty Sleep

Long weekend? Here are some great night-time skin products to ensure that you'll look bright-eyed and refreshed even if you've just come off of a sleepless night. I've already told you about the newest rage in overnight hair care from Kerastase as well as the fabulous Talika Eye Decompress Masks, so here are some soothing and rejuvenating night creams that will make your skin look revived and Read more