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Fashion Week Trend to Watch: Out-There Eyeliner

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:13:49 PST

Winged eyeliner is always in fashion, but next season's looks take big, bold liner to new (literal) lengths. From hyper-extended lines at Zac Posen to Cleopatra eyes at Altuzarra, designers have sent out a bevy of gorgeous, innovative eyeliner looks you'll want to try for yourself. There's no need to wait until September to enjoy these, so check them out now.

Create a Romantic Valentine's Day Look With Pastels

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:24:37 PST

Stereotypical Valentine's Day makeup is all about bombshell sex appeal, always with the same combinations of red and black. This year, try something fresh with romantic pastels instead. Celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman shows us how to use soft, shimmery pastels for date-night eyes, flushed cheeks, and glossy lips. It's a look sweeter than conversation hearts and pretty enough for any Valentine's celebration.

All the Gorgeous Grammys Makeup Up Close

Miriam Lacey — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:26:55 PST

The Grammys are one of the biggest nights in music, and even typically casual performers take it very seriously, dressing up to the nines for their red-carpet appearances. Take a close up look at all the amazing eyeliner, glamazon false lashes, and cool lip color the stars wore for getting glammed up this year.

Trend Report: Awesome Eyeliner at the Grammys

Miriam Lacey — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:26:04 PST

Looks like we're in for another awards season sprinkled with pretty retro looks. At the Grammys this time around, tons of beautiful women showed up with vintage-style winged eyeliner. It was on everyone: Adele had perfect late '60s wings, Katy Perry wore her pinup girl look, and Nicki Minaj took things to extremes. Even Lady Gaga was wearing winged eyeliner underneath her mask. Winged eyeliner is so flattering that its ubiquity is no surprise on the red carpet. Why wouldn't you wear something that spells instant sex appeal? Now if the rest of us could only get makeup artists to come along and help us with the liquid liner, we could all be wearing it, too.

The Runway Look You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

Jaime Richards — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:10:00 PST

Sometimes it's the simply elegant styles that prove to be the most stunning. And at Tadashi Shoji, the entire beauty palette, from hair to nails to makeup, was the kind that you'll want to wear forever. Click through now to see how you can re-create this timeless style on your own.

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We Put 3 Long-Wear Lip Colors to the Test

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:23 PST

Long-lasting lipstick comes in handy for plenty of situations: date nights, birthdays, weddings, and any other time reapplying is a problem. But which ones really stick around as promised? We tried a bevy of long-wear lip colors to see which ones stood the test of time and found three with staying power that will thrill any lipstick lover.

Flawless Valentine's Day Makeup Looks in 5, 20, or 45 Minutes

Jaime Richards — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PST

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to experiment with bolder, brighter makeup looks. But the problem is not always a matter of what kinds of palettes and color combinations to try: it's a matter of how much time there is to actually get it all on. According to celebrity makeup artist Emily Kate Warren (who has worked with stars such as Jennifer Jason Leigh and Abigail Breslin), a quick, flattering makeup look shouldn't take longer than five minutes. So whether you have hot date-night plans or you're heading out on the town with your friends this Valentine's Day, start those stopwatches. Here are Warren's suggestions for getting an easy-peasy five-minute look, along with tips on creating 20- and 45-minute palettes.

To get a speedy, five-minute look . . .
Warren recommends applying a black mascara, a red lip stain (or a matte lipstick tapped on with the fingertips), and a bright, pink-toned blush.

And if you have 20 minutes . . .
Warren suggests applying full foundation, all of the products listed above in the five-minute palette, and highlighter on the cheekbones. You can also try adding a haze of bronze around the lash lines for a warm and glowy finishing touch.

And if you have 45 minutes . . .
Apply all of the above, plus half-lash strips, along with a black liner on top to conceal the lash bands. And for that extra pop of color? "A full-on red lip could work, as well."

You'll Heart Bobbi Brown's Exclusive Fashion Week Palette

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:00 PST

Bobbi Brown has her heart in the right place this Fashion Week. Not only has her company long supported coronary disease awareness group The Heart Truth, but this year she's coming out with a limited-edition Heart Truth palette ($25), as well. We love the message, the tagline (Listen to Your Heart), and the fact that for a reasonable price you get three eye shadows, two lip colors, and a goes-with-everything gloss. Bobbi Brown will also be sponsoring The Heart Truth's celebrity-studded Red Dress Fashion Show, which will take place at the beginning of NYFW, on Feb. 8. So look out for the show, and be sure to give the palette a once-over before it sells out.

4 Bright, On-Trend Makeup Shades to Try Right Now

Jaime Richards — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:02:08 PST

We're seeing neon colors dominate the fashion world, but these bright, bold shades aren't limited to clothing. Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman (who has also been guest blogging on BellaSugar) recently shared his advice on how to work vivid hues into your makeup routine. But he has a few more things to add: his top favorite shades for getting the look are listed below.

Colored mascara: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Royal Blue ($4). "Apply after your usual mascara, but just to tips," Brett advises. "It's perfect for lunch with friends. In the light, your lashes will get a flash of color."
Liquid liner: Wet 'n Wild Mega Liner in Turquoise ($3). "Do you makeup as per usual, and add just the thinnest line along the top of the lashes," Brett explains. "When you blink or look down it's a beautiful surprise!"
Gloss: Estée Lauder Lip Gelee in Electric Violet ($20). "Everyone looks amazing in this shade," says Brett. "It's packed with pigment but in a very sheer, wearable formula. Pair it with an all-cream outfit to give it a little edge."
Nail polish: OPI in Fly ($9). "If you want to try it without a full commitment," Brett says of this polish from OPI's Nicki Minaj collection, "do it on your toes and see what feedback you get."

Meet Alicia Sacramone, Olympic Beauty

BellaSugar — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:02:50 PST

The 2012 London Olympics kick off on July 27, but the US team members are already in game mode. We caught up with gymnast Alicia Sacramone, Team USA's vault expert, to find out what it's like to be a professional gymnast day to day. "A lot of people think we’re younger than we are because we’re in spandex and we’re little," Alicia says. "So all the time people are like, 'How old are you? Are you 14, 15?' And I’m like, 'I’m 24.'"

When it comes to the makeup gymnasts are known for, the shades aren't a spur-of-the-moment decision, and not every beauty product is welcome. "We’re not allowed to have colored nail polish when we’re competing," Alicia told us. As for color palettes, "It’s kind of a process," she admits. "You pick out your leotard and your warm-up suit a couple months in advance. Then I base my makeup off that." Typically, the P&G Beauty spokes-athlete can be seen wearing the brand's makeup, especially their lip gloss and stain, on the mat. "I try to have my eye shadows matching my leotard," Alicia adds. "That's one of the big things."