3 Steps to Getting the Minimalist Marc by Marc Jacobs Beauty Look


Updated 02/17/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Beauty Look

Marc by Marc Jacobs is known for its clean-lined ensembles, playful color combinations, and in the case of the Fall 2012 collection: loose, textured pieces. So what better way to let the clothing shine through than by keeping the upcoming season's beauty look appropriately minimalistic? It's the epitome of cool-girl style, and most of all, surprisingly easy to re-create. Have the hair: Redken Read more

How to Create the Gorgeous Half-Up Bouffant From Nina Ricci


Updated 08/10/11 7:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

An Easy Way to Get the Pretty Half-Up Bouffant From the 2011 Fall Nina Ricci Show 2011-03-04 10:37:49

Half-up styles are both lovely and often overcomplicated, which is why we were elated at the sight of this pretty, easy half-bouffant at the Nina Ricci show. Guido, the show's hair creative consultant, says he was "inspired by the '60s, actresses like Brigitte Bardot or a little like a woman in a David Hamilton photo." For a breakdown on how to style the look, just keep reading. Read more

Go Backstage At Marc Jacobs With François Nars!


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Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Beauty Look: Francois Nars, Guido Palau, & Jan Arnold Talk Backstage 2010-09-14 20:42:43

Backstage at Marc Jacobs, we caught up with beauty dream team François Nars, Guido Palau and Jan Arnold. The NARS founder explained the intense makeup look, while Redken creative consultant Guido talked about the Vogue editor who inspired a hairstyle. CND co-founder Jan also chimed in with the scoop on nails. Watch now! Read more

Marc Jacobs' Runway Look Is Full of Grace


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Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Beauty Trend

To find Marc Jacobs' beauty muse for spring, set the wayback machine to the Me Decade. "We were inspired by Angelica Huston in the '70s," lead makeup artist François Nars explained. To create the bold matte lip, he applied his own Pure Matte lipstick in Volga, along with African Queen lip liner and eyeliner pencil in Mambo. The glossy dark green eye was created with Night Porter and Nouveau Read more

Fall 2010 Milan Fashion Week: Prada


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How to Do a Chignon

During the 1960s, hairstyles were a true art form. For Prada's Fall 2010 runway show in Milan, stylist Guido Palau brought the essence of the era back to the catwalk, as models walked the runway wearing perfectly coiffured chignons. "The look at Prada was all about classic French hairdressing done with a very chic uptown look with a nod to the '60s — a modern take on a classic, sophisticated Read more

Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs


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Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 Runway Look

Old mascara never dies, it just goes on to the big runway in the sky. At least it did at Marc Jacobs' show, where François Nars layered coat after coat of old mascara for a purposely clumpy look. The slightly spidery lashes and Black Moon eyeliner pencil popped against pale blue and heathered lavender shadows. Tying the look together: a pale coral lip thanks to Barbarella lipstick. "These girls Read more

2010 Fall New York Fashion Week: Alexander Wang


Updated 02/14/10 6:40 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Alexander Wang Fall 2010

When you're one of the hot names in fashion, you can lure people out to the boondocks of Manhattan — and if anybody grumbled, I didn't hear it. Before Alexander Wang's show, the backstage was filled with the big names in modeling (Natalia! Agyness! Freja! Anja!) and a faint whiff of hair spray in the air. To find out what went into the creation of the Alexander Wang look and see more photos, Read more

Sexy, Tousled Hair Hits Rag & Bone For Fall


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Rag & Bone: Fall 2012 Beauty Look

With a Fall 2012 collection inspired by India, Rag & Bone kept true to the theme, debuting a beauty look that included chic eyeliner and sexy, tousled hair — a style we can't wait to re-create at home. Find out more about getting the look from Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman (whom you'll remember from our before-and-after makeover) and Redken creative consultant Guido Palau. Read more

How Getting Dirty Can Save You Money


Updated 05/05/11 12:52 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How Getting Dirty Can Save You Money

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We’ve discovered some pretty interesting ways people try to save money, from crazy coupon clipping to reusing teabags for months. But once in a while, we come across a money-saving strategy that makes us take notice. Not lathering up, for example. OK, hear us out. A movement has been spreading (spawned in the green community, Read more