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Get Christina Ricci's Rosy Lip Stain, Support a Good Cause

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:38:32 -0700

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How-To: Get the Pretty, Peachy Look From Chris Benz's Fashion Week Show

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:46:26 -0700

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Declaring Indigo Totally Blue Me Away

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:25:45 -0700

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Take a Peek at the Trendiest Nail Polish Collections For Fall

BellaSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700

As far as Fall nail polish trends are concerned, I foresee lots of hot pinks, mushroom tones, smoky metallics, burnt oranges, deep, intense greens, and the return of purple - but with a little less smoke and a little more attitude. As far as textures go, think mattes, creams, and brushed, velvety finishes. But, if you're a fan of the shimmer, don't fret. There's plenty of sparkle to go around. Like most makeup collections, nail polish colors take inspiration straight from the runways, and since nails are a fashion accessory, after all, many of these recently launched polish shades come straight to us from the Fall catwalks. Let's just say I'm not bored.

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September Beauty Must Haves

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:40:00 -0700

If there was ever a defining moment in your beauty calendar, September is it! The newest colours and styles that you've been coveting since Autumn/Winter Fashion Week are finally available and it's time for you to take some risks. Here are six fabulous beauty items worth investing in this season - enjoy!

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Selfridges Is Celebrating One Heck of a Beautiful Birthday!

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:49:47 -0700

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How To: Get Angelina Jolie's Oscars Night Makeup Look

JamieUK — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:24:14 -0800

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Behind The Scenes at the 2009 BAFTA Awards with BellaSugarUK

JamieUK — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:36:49 -0800

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Lancôme Goes Subcontinental With the Maharani Jewels Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:00:55 -0700

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Cozy Up With Lancôme's Cabana Bronze Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:00:48 -0700

Although Lancôme's Cabana Bronze collection isn't due in stores for a couple of weeks, the new Cherub Star Bronzer ($50) and Star Eye Shadow Palettes ($43) are already available online - goodie! Last Summer, they stunned us with the launch of a huge face and body-bronzer compact embellished with a bamboo and sunset image. This year they've decided to bring back the popular over-sized bronzer but instead of a glittery sunset, it features a more subdued cherub imprint.

Leave the glimmering golds and bronzes up to the new quad eye-shadow palettes. The first, Cabana Sunset, contains champagne, true gold, taupe, and deep brown shadows. Its counterpart, Cabana Sunrise, contains a pale shimmery shell pink, a sparkling mauve, a neutral taupe (which I also use on my brows) and a dark brownish-aubergine (which can double as a liner). I'm pretty hooked on Cabana Sunrise - I think it's all I'll need on my next tropical vacay. Which item interests you the most?

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Coming Soon: Daria Werbowy for Lancôme

BellaSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:59 -0700

As I reported earlier, model Daria Werbowy has created a three-piece makeup collection for Lancôme. But unlike some famous collaborations, this one has a few cool details that make it stand out. First, Daria didn't just sit around choosing pre-made suggestions for color. Instead, she went to Lancôme's laboratory and mixed the pigments herself. Secondly, proceeds from the collection go to a great cause: Centro Espacial Vik Muniz, a children’s art center in Rio de Janeiro.

The three-piece collection launches at Sephora this month, but I have a sneak preview of the collection. Maybe it's because my coloring is similar to Daria's, but I'm excited about it. The chestnut browns of the eye shadow quad ($42) are great for blue-eyed women, and both the lip gloss ($24) and lipstick ($26) are spot-on for the season's bare-faced trend. I haven't been able to play around with these yet - they're not in stores at this point, after all! - but I'll keep you posted on any other news.

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How-To: Ugly Betty's Beautiful SAG Awards Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:14 -0800

God bless America. On Sunday evening, America Ferrera positively glowed on the red carpet - and not just because she has such amazing skin.

Her Monique Lhullier dress was demure, feminine, and fit all of her curves in the right places. Her hair was soft and her fresh and glamorous makeup look was created with Lancôme products by celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali.

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To find out about all of the products that Vanessa Scali used to put America's award-winning makeup look together, read more.

Face: Begin with clean, well-moisturized skin. Add a touch of primer and smooth over the skin, then add some concealer and blend well. Next, cover your face and neck with foundation for a smooth finish.
Cheeks: Since America has a nice olive tone to her skin, you can skip the bronzer if you have a similar complexion. For this look, just add a touch of Magique Blush in Cinnamon Glaze to the apples of your cheeks and blend well with a big fluffy brush.
Eyes: Vanessa used neutral colors from the Couture Warms and Stylish Neutrals Palette to create a soft monochromatic look. Next, she applied Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Noir to her upper lashes to make America’s eyes pop. Lastly, she used a mascara base called CILS Booster XL before coating her lashes twice with High Définicils High Definition Mascara.
Lips: Vanessa opted for a soft burgundy-colored lip for America. She first applied a matte, waterproof lip pencil called Le Lipstique in Raisinberry and then she coated her lips with Color Fever Gloss in On Fire for shine and luminosity.

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Coming Soon: Lancôme L.U.C.I. Collection

BellaSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:00:20 -0800

Could L.U.C.I. be the G.O.A.T. for Lancôme? Gucci Westman's last color collection for Lancôme stands for Luminous Colorless Color Intelligence, and she's going out with a bang when it launches next month. Check out the design of this collection. I love how the shape of the packaging feels futuristic yet organic - especially that shell-shaped compact.

The products incorporate iridescent color, which looks white to the naked eye. When it's applied to skin, though, it captures and reflects light. This photonic effect varies, depending on the skin tone. If your skin is fair, the color looks pastel, and it appears deep and more intense on darker skin. Gucci tried some of the colors out on the Peter Som runway this past Fall. (Check out the gallery below to get a feel for how they wear.) "I wanted the models’ makeup to look easy and sexy,” she explained. "I gave the eyes a bit of a pop with Ombre Glacée for a sultry effect.”

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For full descriptions of all of the products, read more.

L.U.C.I. Eyes - Light Color in Motion Eye Shadow Duo ($45) is the compact I'm crazy for. It contains two shadows: a bronze color and a photonic one. You can use either shadow on its own, but I'm excited to experiment with the photonic shade, which is supposed to create a luminous appearance on its own.

Photonic - Illuminating Powder Brush Face ($40) in Ray of Apricot Light is a light, loose powder that can be used to sculpt the face or add a sheer glow.

Ombre Glacée - Cooling Gel Illuminator Eyes ($22) is a cooling eye shadow available in Chameleon, Morning Pearl, and Sunrise. You can wear it on lids, of course, but it's also meant to be used on cheek and brow bones.

Color Fever Gloss ($23) comes in three colors: Sunray (the photonic shade), Seashell, and Rainbow

Color Fever Shine ($25) is available as two new lipsticks. Luminous, a photonic shade, gives a reflective lilac effect on its own. Or you can layer it over Desert Pink, a deep-raspberry shade.

Traceur Design - Illuminating Long-Lasting Eyeliner Soft Brush ($20) in Ray of Purple Light is an eyeliner with lilac reflections.

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New Product Alert: Lancome Color Design Eye Palettes

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:33 -0800

Lancome has recently released two beautiful and classic-colored powder eye shadow palettes for the holidays called Topaz Kisses and Diamond Studs. What I love about these palettes is that they contain traditional colors, yet are modernized with a mix of shimmer, matte and metallic textures that can easily take you from day to night.

Also, they are packaged in slender and pretty quilted clutch-looking cases - striking red satin for Topaz Kisses and sexy black satin for Diamond Studs. Both of the palettes sell for $45 and include a travel-sized shadow brush that fits neatly inside.

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For a list of the colors in each of the palettes, read more

Topaz Kisses includes: Rendezvous, Wear it Well, Backstage Pass, Off the Rack, Socialite and The New Blue.
Diamond Studs includes: Kitten Heel, Guest List, Mochaccino, Filigree, Bikini Golden and a limited-edition new color called Pop the Cork.

Lancome Partners With Dallas Fashionistas

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0700

For the second year in a row, Lancome has agreed to be the official makeup sponsor for all 19 shows during Dallas Fashion Week. And since poor Gucci Westman must be dog tired from traveling the globe for all of the various fashion weeks, Lancome’s National Artistic Director Ross Burton, pictured, will be there to create all of the looks.

In addition, Lancome has collaborated with a Dallas-based non-profit called The Fashionistas, which raises funds for the expansion of Fashion on Main, a Dallas fashion museum that houses special items from the Texas Fashion Collection.

Together, they have launched THE FASHIONISTAS Front Row Collection, a neutrals-based makeup line inspired by the Fall 2007 Oscar de la Renta show. While the colors in the collection can be purchased at most Lancome retailers, a portion of the proceeds from items sold at NorthPark Lancome Boutique will be donated to THE FASHIONISTAS Fashion Museum Fund. Also, if you purchase the entire collection there, you will receive The Fashionistas “IT” cosmetic trunk: a black patent makeup case lined with black-and-white animal print and adorned with Eiffel Tower charms.

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To place your order, you can call 214-750-9364. For a complete list of products in the collection, read more

Color Design Palette in Stylish Neutrals $70
Color Design Blush in Crème Couture $26
Color Design Lipstick in Love It! $21 (which Reese wore in Walk The Line)
Le Lipstique in Natural Mauve $22.50
Color Fever Gloss in Inferno $22
Artliner in Noir $27
Courbe Virtuôse in Black $23
Dual End Liner and Shadow Brush # 18 $30

Must-Have of the Moment: Lancome/Goyard Train Case

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:00:52 -0700

So long Caboodles and hello Goyard! A highly anticipated ultimate holiday gift for the rich and famous will arrive exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in limited-edition quantities by special order. As you may remember, I am a huge fan of Goyard. My laptop bag is one of my prized possessions, but after seeing this extravagant train case designed by Gucci Westman from Lancome and Goyard, I find myself coveting this!

It's a beauty editor's dream come true to own this hand-crafted white canvas printed case, which is enhanced with cognac colored leather (you know, the kind that looks even better as it gets worn in over time).

Unfortunately, I'd have to win the lottery to actually have that dream come true, since the makeup case sells for a whopping $18,000. I guess it's not totally outer limits, considering it's pimped out with multiple removable compartments, a mirror and a white makeup bag and 36 of Gucci Westman’s makeup essentials - I'm kidding, of course. But still, it sure would look pretty sitting on my vanity!

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Backstage Beauty: Christopher Kane

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:00:11 -0700

Last week at the Christopher Kane fashion show in London, the clothing colors were soft and romantic in light blues, muted greys and nudes. Fittingly, the makeup look was clean and fresh-to the point of it looking almost bare-faced.

Skin was matte, lips were flushed and cheeks had that natural, just-pinched look. Makeup artist Gucci Westman used Lancome products to create a look from the 1976 film Carrie. (That is, Sissy Spacek's look before the bloody prom.) If you like what you see, you'll be happy: Rumor has it that Christopher Kane and Lancome are working on a fun makeup project together for 2008!

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For a four-step guide and a complete list of products used to create this look, read more

Step 1: Use only a touch of Lancome Aqua Fusion Cream on the skin and then tissue it off to create a matte, natural look.
Step 2: By adding a touch of Magique Blush in Cinnamon Glaze to your face, you can help contour your cheekbones. Start off with a light dust and blend well. Remember, you can always add more if you want to.
Step 3:Then add some Primordiale Optimum Lip to enhance your natural lip color. If this just doesn't feel like enough color, you can also add some Color Design Blush in Pret A Plum to the lips.
Step 4: For a touch of definition, add a light layer of Color Design Eye Shadow in Click to your creases. Again, blend well.

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Backstage Beauty: Thakoon

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:00:15 -0700

On Friday afternoon, Thakoon unveiled its Spring 2008 collection. The theme of the show was a narrative about a young girl who ventures from the city to Hawaii to seek out a more resort-y and relaxed style of clothing and makeup. Gucci Westman, the famous makeup artist who styled the show using Lancome products, envisioned a stylish Japanese surfer girl for the look.

Gucci began by applying different pink colors to the the lips. The next thing she knew, she and Thakoon had come up with an idea to create a Pout-a-Porter limited-edition lipstick. The new color is a translucent, cool, creamy stain. It has a beige undertone mixed with a fleshy pink as well as a blue fuchsia-I love it!

For more fashion coverage, check out Fab, and to see more Backstage Beauty posts, click here. To find out how to get the Thakoon makeup look, read more

After you've applied the new Lancome Pout-a-Porter Thakoon Lipstick (it won't be out until spring 2008, so substitute your own color until then), focus on the rest of the skin.
Keep in mind that you are looking for a bronzed and minimalist look. On your cheeks, lightly dust Lancome Blush Subtil in Cappucine on the high parts of your cheekbones and then add a little bit of Lancome Magique Blush in Mocha Cremefor a dewy and darker effect.
Mix Lancome Le Crayon Poudre in Brunette and Sable and apply it to your brow for strong definition using a Giorgio Armani Eye Contour Brush. Blend well.
Next, take your Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in Couture and use it under the eye to make the eye look like it's floating. Apply a very, very light amount of Shu Uemura Eye Shadow in Matte Baby Blue to the lid and blend well so that it's almost impossible to detect!

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Backstage Beauty: Rag & Bone

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:00:38 -0700

Backstage at Rag & Bone, celebrity makeup artist and Lancome Cosmetics Designer Gucci Westman was busy turning bare faced models into late-'60s, early-'70s era James Bond sirens. This was an especially important show for Gucci, since her husband is one of the designers of Rag & Bone! If you're interested in recreating this look at home, here's what you'll need:

Use the taupes in the Lancome Color Design Makeup Artist Palette in Stylish Neutrals and blend well on your lid.
Next, apply Lancome Artliner Liquid Eyeliner in Brown to the lash line and blur the line with your finger. Add a little more liner and blend with the Giorgio Armani Eye Contour Brush.
Then, build up your crease with the black and brown shades in the palette. Use the white shadow on the lid and brow bone to highlight and blend well. Curl your lashes with the one and only Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler, and add two coats of Lancome Cils Design Pro Mascara as a finishing touch.
On your cheeks, lightly dust Lancome Blush Subtil in Cappucine on the high parts of your cheekbones and finish lips with a peachy nude lipstick.

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Model of the Week: Yoanna House

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0700

We are so excited to bring back Model of the Week! This time, we take a closer look at American model Yoanna House. Yoanna was born on April 9, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida. She can credit her amazing looks from her Mexican mother and her Canadian father. (She is also very close to her grandmother-who's actually the one who got her interested in fashion and modeling!)

After losing 50 lbs, Yoanna decided to try out for America's Next Top Model, and her big break in the industry was winning season two! Her prizes included a cover of the Sephora catalog, a contract with IMG and a photo spread for Jane magazine. Since then, she has modeled around the world and is the host of "The Look for Less" on the Style Network.

Other Top Model players that have been featured as Models of the Week are "Holland's Next Top Model" host Yfke Sturm and Caridee English, the winner of "America's Next Top Model" season seven.

To read FabSugar's fashion interview with Yoanna click here, and to discover her best beauty secrets, read more

What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?
For beautiful skin, I've come to the conclusion that less is more! I've quit wasting time and spending bundles of cash on super fancy and complicated regimens. I keep my beauty regimen simple with a light cleansing gel, Lancôme Microdermabrasion Scrubs once a week, alcohol-free toner and vitamin C organic moisturizer. I book facials sporadically to get extractions and I do mini peels at home. For beautiful hair, I maintain shine by using deep conditioners. Also, I get blowouts twice a week.

What is the one product that you can't live without?
The product I absolutely love is mascara!

What is your guilty pleasure?
Enjoying a vegan oatmeal cookie from my favorite vegan bakery. I love French and Spanish Vogue and shopping for vintage clothes with my sister Alex. I especially love vintage YSL and Chanel pieces.

What are your favorite drugstore products?
L'Oreal Sublime Bronzer Self-Tanning Lotion, Pantene Pro-V Serum, Pantene Detangler Light Spray Conditioner, Mason Pearson Brushes and Mentadent whitening toothpaste, individual false eyelashes for nights out on the town, black mascara, Neutrogena Micro Scrubs and clear lip gloss with a little bit of sparkle.

Happiness is...
Driving in my car-I just got a shiny silver Mercedes station wagon-blaring old classics like Guns 'N Roses' "November Rain" or John Lennon's "Instant Karma," singing at the top of my lungs with my best friend and manager and celebrating mass in our favorite cathedral downtown. Afterwards, going out for brunch and shopping for antiques and vintage clothing.

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