Lippmann's Fall Shades Are So Very Rocking


Updated 07/30/08 10:25 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 22 comments

Lippmann's Fall Nail Polish Collection

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 Read more

Beauty Products Inspired by Sex and the City


Updated 05/24/08 11:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Sex And The City Inspired Beauty Products

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 — Read more

October Must-Haves


Updated 10/02/07 6:59 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

October Must-Haves

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 Read more

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish


Updated 06/14/07 2:34 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish

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. Read more

Trend Alert: White Nail Polish


Updated 05/26/07 6:14 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 48 comments

Trend Alert: White Nail Polish

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 Read more

Beauty Must Reads From the BellaSugar Community


Updated 02/04/12 3:35 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar Community's Latest Must Reads Feb. 4, 2012

A creative new way to use nail decals — Icyabstract Makeup The Nubar Jellybean collection is so bright, we gotta wear shades — Beautopia Make your manicure last longer —Kiss and Tell Deborah Lippmann's Stairway to Heaven is one pretty polish — Makeup Blogette Easy to make, super hydrating body butter — Beautiful Basics Read more

Deborah Lippmann Loves Footloose, Made a New Polish Collection For the Movie


Updated 10/13/11 5:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Footloose Nail Polish by Deborah Lippmann Preview

The upcoming Footloose remake might not be typical inspiration for luxury nail polish goddess Deborah Lippmann, but she's debuting a hot new set of hues ($32 for two) that pay homage to both the original film and the new version. "I am a huge fan of the original Footloose, so, admittedly, I was nervous about the idea of a remake of such an iconic film," Lippmann told us. "I just saw the Read more

Custom-Blend Nails Shine at Costello Tagliapietra


Updated 09/11/11 8:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Costello Tagliapietra Spring 2012: Backstage Beauty Pictures

At Costello Tagliapietra, manicurist Deborah Lippmann (for Beauty.com) nailed a chic, sophisticated look with a nude-gray hue. "The woman is 'finished,'" Lippmann said of the collection's inspiration. "She's definitely a woman, not a little girl." To play off the textures and patterns of the clothes, Lippmann layered two nail polishes to create a neutral nail that flattered models of all skin Read more

Watch Out: A Rolex Inspires the Nails at Badgley Mischka


Updated 09/14/11 9:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Badgley Mischka Spring 2012: Deborah Lippman Glamorous Life

Three years. That's how long it took manicurist Deborah Lippmann to test, tweak, and perfect the rose-gold nail polish she used for Badgley Mischka's Spring 2012 runway show. Inspired by a fancy-schmancy Rolex, the warm metallic shade, Glamorous Life, added a satin finish to fingertips. A color this gorgeous, versatile, and chic is as suitable for real life as it is on the runway, and at $16, Read more

Viva Las Vegas: Lela Rose Looks to Sin City For Inspiration


Updated 09/12/11 5:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Lela Rose Spring 2012 Hair, Makeup, and Nails

When you think of old-school Las Vegas, you likely think of major glitz and glamour, but that's not exactly the concept Lela Rose wanted to capture for her Spring 2012 collection. In lieu of a Mad Men-esque style, the feel was more post-Rat Pack-era Vegas, explained celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann (for Beauty.com). Similarly, the hair and makeup reflected a cool and dusty, desert-like feel. Read more