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How-To: Emphasize Your Eyes Like Jessica Stroup at FW

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:11 -0800

With Fall Fashion Week in full swing in NYC, FabSugar and I have checked out some amazing shows and picked up tons of great tips for you. Since I believe in spreading the love, here's a how-to on audience member, Jessica Stroup (from 90210), who we've spotted at shows from Pamella Roland to Jill Stuart. Her look comes courtesy of TheBalm makeup artist, Felicia Roman, who's shared the exact products she's been using on Jessica this week. My favorite part is how those bright blue eyes pop with that smoky shadow. Learn how to re-create this at home when you read more.

Push the Pick-Up Liner (in Don Juan) into the base of the lashes, using a thicker liner to cover most of the bottom part of the lid. For smokier definition, then smudge around the lashes.
Dab ShadyLady Eye Shadow (in Luscious Lani) across the lid.
Lightly dust the sheer Overshadow (in You Buy, I'll Fly) over the lid and blend into the lower lash liner over the pencil for a shimmery finish.
Finish up the eyes with three coats of Two-Timer Mascara, the first two for fullness, the final to separate and lengthen the lashes.

If you're curious about the rest of the look, here are the items used on her face and lips.

Face: To even out her skin tone, Felicia blended BalmShelter Tinter Moisturizer with TimeBalm Concealer and photo-finished up with SexyMama translucent powder. For a healthy glow, combine matte Bahama Mama bronzer with berry toned Hot Mama blush on the cheeks.
Lips: Finally, condition lips with theBalm to the Rescue and top with flavored, shimmery gloss like Plump Your Pucker (in Cocoa My Coconut) seen here.

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Which 90210 Star's Look Do You Prefer?

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:46:40 -0800

Seems like most of you weren't too stoked on the 90210-inspired nail polish collection, but what about these People's Choice Awards looks? Annalynne McCord, at left, and Jessica Stroup took opposite routes in their road to getting ready for the event. One's more structured, the other's laid-back. Which hair and makeup do you like more?

Vote on all of my href="http://bellasugar.com/slides/tags/2009+People's+Choice+Awards+Poll">People's Choice Awards polls here!

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Link Time!

BellaSugar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:05 -0700

A look at MAC's latest sheer makeup - Makeup and Beauty Blog
The bob is a first lady tradition - Lemondrop
American Apparel wants only the beautiful people - The Cut
Beauty product or Lily Allen tune? - FabSugar UK
Jessica Stroup shares her desert-island must-haves - Beauty Blitz
Elle MacPherson looks stunning at 46; this girl says "ewwww." Sigh. - Fashionista
Diane Sawyer's makeup artist shares cheap makeup picks - Allure
Read this piece on the politics of body hair or you will so regret it - Jezebel

Origins Wants Your Cosmetics Garbage

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:01:28 -0700

Every month should be Earth Month, but now's the time when companies roll out their eco-friendly initiatives. My inner hippie is happy that Origins is rolling out its Return to Origins recycling program. Origins counters (except those at Nordstrom) and stand-alone stores will accept clean, empty cosmetic containers - regardless of the brand. From there, the company will have the packaging recycled (or, if not possible, put into energy recovery). And when you drop off your containers, you'll get a free sample of Origins skin care. Jessica Stroup kicked things off yesterday, but the recycling program is here to stay. Yay!