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Lippmann's Fall Shades Are So Very Rocking

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:12 -0700

It's not even August, but the new Lippmann Collection Autumn colors are already available online. The four Fall shades are bold, rich in color, and perfectly fine to wear even before the weather cools down. The polishes are formulated to dry quickly and are made with green tea extract and proteins to keep your nails strong and shiny.

Deborah Lippmann is once again inspired by pop culture, and she named these new shades after popular songs. My favorite of the group is Pump Up The Jam, a dark and edgy shimmery metallic aubergine that contains flecks of iridescent gold. For a description of each of the colors, the songs that they were inspired by, and for close-up individual product shots, read more.

Stop and Stare is a true red shade that doesn't contain any shimmer. It's not too blue and not too orange. Also, here's a fun fact: it was named after OneRepublic’s song.
Pump Up the Jam is nothing short of superfly. Keep an eye out for this trend-setting color to pop up everywhere next season. The shade is named after Technotronic's dance-party song, to which I spazzed out on the dance floor in fifth grade.
Rhapsody in White is a pearly, opaque white that has a hint of 60's mod flair. It was named after a song by Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra.
Fade to Black is an opaque jet black nail polish without shimmer that was actually worn in Zac Posen's Fall fashion show. It was named after the Dire Straits tune. So '80s!

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Beauty Products Inspired by Sex and the City

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:47 -0700

Can't wait for the movie premiere? These lipsticks and nail polishes have the same names as the main characters on Sex and the City.

Stila Lip Color in Miranda is a creamy, shiny coral lipstick; it was so popular in 2007, it won In Style's Best of Beauty Buys. Cargo PlantLove Lipstick in Sam ($20) is a deep red lipstick that exudes sexiness and confidence, just like powerhouse Samantha Jones - and Stila SPF 20 Shine Lip Color in Charlotte ($22) is a sheer orange shade with the shine of a gloss and the creaminess of a lipstick.

Sarah Jessica Parker and famed manicurist Deborah Lippmann collaborated to create a soft, cotton-candy pink nail lacquer called Sarah Smile ($15) during the heyday success of the sitcom, and Duri Cosmetics recently released a bluish-red, nail polish in Sex in the City ($5). It's clear that this fab four has influenced beauty looks over the past decade with their glamorous hair and fashion-forward makeup. Would you consider buying these SATC-inspired beauty products?

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October Must-Haves

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:00:17 -0700

Another month rolls in, and so I'm rolling out my must-haves for October. I had a little fun this time around, choosing some out-of-the-ordinary styles with Halloween in mind. To take a look at my picks, read more

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so if you're planning to shop, why not think pink? Keep coming back to BellaSugar for pink-ribbon beauty suggestions each weekday.
Take a cue from Anna Sui's spring runway look and try a burst of color on Halloween. No need to go permanent with your new shade-you can get a wig for as little as $12.99 online!
Big hair is back! Check out my how-to-tease guide, and try a volumizing hair spray (like this Herbal Essences version) to hold it all together.
Dark nails are huge for fall, but if you don't want to go with black or deep red, why not try a deep blue hue? The trick is to get a blue that's almost black, so it won't look too Warped-Tour-circa-1998. Check out some of my color suggestions (including a surprisingly affordable one from Nars) or head to your drugstore for Sally Hansen's Midnight Frost shade.
MAC is just about to launch Mattene, its new collection of semi-matte lipsticks. I've had a chance to try them out and I'm in looooove. The colors are beautiful, the pigment doesn't disappear, and the formula doesn't dry out your lips. I think you'll be impressed!

I've shared my favorites, but now it's your turn. What do you absolutely have to have this month?

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:16:46 -0700

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along.

So I bring you Part I of my Break-Up Makeup series, which today features a few kitschy nail lacquers to help you polish away your pain. (Thanks to Kiss and Makeup for the tip.) Now stop your whining and pamper yourself with a nice little mani/pedi.

The Essie Starting Over Collection ($7 per bottle) includes six pink and red shades with super-cute and highly appropriate names: E-nuff is E-nuff, Starter Wife, Wife Goes On, My Way, Pinking Up the Pieces, and Red-y-Set Ex.

For two more break-up inspired polish collections, read more

This Lippman Collection I Will Survive Ultimate Treatment Set ($24) is a trio of products that help restore weak, splitting, cracking, and thin nails. The kit includes a 2 Second Nail Primer, a Rehydrating Base Coat, and the super-glossy On A Clear Day Top Coat.

Orly Divorcee Collection ($19.14) is a group of six Spring colors with hysterically cynical names such as Pawn the Ring, It's Not Me It's You, See Yah, Take Him to the Cleaners, One Night Stand, and my personal favorite, 50/50.

Trend Alert: White Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 12:55:21 -0700

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and if you follow traditional fashion rules, that means it's officially time to start wearing white. So why not take a cue from Scarlett Johansson and try wearing it on your nails? (It works on real people too: Check out what Retail_therapy has to say.)

Pure white and off-white nails are very trendy right now, and both shades look especially good with tanned skin and summery clothes, like brights and pastels. Here are three products to help you get the look.

OPI Nail Lacquer in Fit for a Queensland ($7.50). This shade from OPI's Summer Australia collection has an iridescent finish.

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Lippmann Collection in Amazing Grace ($15) is a pure white polish with a more matte finish.

Yves Saint Laurent Nail Touch in White Sparkle ($23) has a cloudier opal look, and the pen makes it super-easy to apply.

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Trend Alert: Metallic, Bejeweled Nails

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:59:37 -0800

Katy Perry isn't the only celebrity hopping on the sparkly, encrusted nail bandwagon. Beyonce had similarly wild nails with heart-shaped jewels on them last night at the MTV Europe Awards, and Kristen Bell was sporting iridescent foiled nails recently, too. I think this trend is so creative and cool, but what about you? If you want to get the look, try Lippmann Collection's Celebrate polish trio or OPI's Designer Series.

Deborah Lippmann's Daring Summer Varnishes

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:04 -0700

Deborah Lippmann is giving us a peek into her iPod playlists with two jewel-toned, fierce and fiery summertime nail lacquers ($15 each). Lady Marmalade is a bright pink shade flecked with gold, orange, and coral. (It was named after the classic disco song.) Shut Up and Drive is a glittery hot plummy magenta flecked with silver, and it was named after Rihanna’s top-40 hit.

These brilliant colors have a shimmery finish which make them perfect for summertime parties or a night out with the girls. I've tried them both and I really love the vibrance of Shut Up and Drive. It's a shame that my nails are too short for polish right now, but you can rest assured that my toes will be the best on the beach!

Deborah Lippmann Talks Nail Trends, Part Two

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:00:22 -0700

Deborah Lippmann, founder of Lippmann Collection, had a busy New York Fashion Week. After giving Mariah Carey not one but two manicures during Fashion Rocks (she wore Fashion during the Stand Up To Cancer performance and then Rhapsody in White for her solo) she did the nails at Rodarte, Zac Posen and Zegna (which, if you read my post on nail techs at FW, you know is no small feat). Still, she took a minute to talk to me backstage about a multitude of nail topics, the first being trends.

For today's installation of my interview with Lippmann, I got a genius tip for choosing a neutral nail polish and I discovered a secret from her past, read more.

How do you choose a neutral?
Deborah Lippmann: It’s sort of the same as finding a foundation or finding a lip color. You need to find out if you’re warm or cool. I have two colors in my collection, one is warm and one is more blue based. If you put on the wrong color and your cuticle looks red, it’s not the right color. The warm is called Fashion, the one called You Can Leave Your Hat On has more blue undertones. Even if you’re wearing the wrong red, your cuticle will look red when it dries down.

When switching from a darker nail to a neutral, why do nails sometimes turn yellow?
Deborah Lippmann: Yellowing nails don’t mean you are unhealthy. You may be wearing a lot of pigment in your nail polish. Try a thicker, ridge filling base coat if you are wearing really pigmented colors. It could also be from sunscreen. Or, of course, if you're using acrylics on your nails. Fake nails are how I stopped biting.

I can’t believe you bit your nails.
Deborah Lippmann: That’s how I got into the business! When I was younger, I bit my nails. I started performing – singing, I'm a jazz singer – and when I got on stage, I was holding the microphone and the director was like "No, no, no. Put on a set of nails," and I was like, "[gasps]." I felt so comfortable. It was a really life changing thing.

For how to perfectly polish, check back on Friday!

Deborah Lippmann Talks Nail Trends

BellaSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:53 -0700

Deborah Lippmann, founder of Lippmann Collection, had a busy New York Fashion Week. After giving Mariah Carey not one but two manicures during Fashion Rocks (Mimi wore Fashion during the Stand Up To Cancer performance and then for Rhapsody in White for her solo), she did the nails at Rodarte, Zac Posen and Zegna (which, if you read my post on nail techs during FW, you know is no small feat). Still, she took a minute to talk to me backstage about a multitude of nail topics, the first being trends. To find out the fate of the French pedicure and whether you can stop asking for "squoval" nails read more.

OK, here's your chance: What nail trends do you never want to see again?
Deborah Lippmann: Neon is done; it's a quick trend. As for pedicure trends, the French pedicure is done. Done! It’s so over. And also, no length on the toenails. They shouldn’t go over the toe - maybe even have a little bit of flesh showing. The chipped nail polish trend is over too.

What nail shape is in coming into style?
Deborah Lippmann: It’s going a little softer, more feminine, not square. Not oval, not squoval, somewhere between an oval and, if you have a little bit of a length, an almond shape. That’s what I do on all the fashion shoots, that’s what all the photographers want.

What's are the upcoming trends in nail color?
Deborah Lippmann: It’s matchy matchy. Matching nails on hands and feet are coming back. We’ll be seeing lavenders and lilacs with a little bit of twinkle. For Spring, sheer nail polish is not happening. You can still wear a neutral nail, like something flesh-toned. But for neutrals, it's not a twinkle, not a sparkle, not an iridescent.

To find out how to find your neutral, check back on Wednesday!

Get Your Summertime Discount on Each Friday at Beauty.com!

BellaSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:11 -0700

Looking for a great beauty deal to cap off the week? You've come to the right place, as Beauty.com kicks off its Summer Fridays series today. Each Friday until midnight during these warmer-weather months, head over to the site to check out what discounts and freebies they've got cooking up.

Today's deals include a free full-size Lippmann Collection Nail Color in Holiday with purchase; 30 percent off hair care appliances; a free travel-sized Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo with any hair care purchase; and a free Tarte Rejuvelash Declumping Lash Exhilarator with any mascara purchase, just to name a few. Follow the link above for more details, and happy end-of-the-week summertime shopping to you.