I'm Not The Sharpest


Updated 10/29/08 9:14 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Double Sided Tweezers

I've been using Mally Beauty's Double Duty Perfect Tweezers ($19.50). To be honest, it's partially because, like them, my bathroom is pink. However, only recently did I start actually using the pointy side. The sharp tips grab my freakishly long eyebrow hairs much better than the slanted side. It is widely believed that slant-tip tweezers are the gold standard for brows. Short hairs that grow in Read more

New Product Alert: Mally City Chick Smokey Eye Kit


Updated 02/26/08 10:54 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

New Product Alert: Mally City Chick Smokey Eye Kit

These City Chick Smokey Eye Kits by Mally ($39.50) aren't entirely new, but an amazing new Canal Street Khaki palette has been added to this fabulous collection of eye shadows. Inside this carry-all pouch, you'll find a chic metallic case that houses four gorgeous khaki-toned eye shadows, an eyeliner pencil that will make hazel or brown eyes sparkle. These all-in-one kits include all of the Read more

What A Pair: Mally Light Wand Eye Brightener


Updated 11/08/07 1:20 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

What A Pair: Mally Light Wand Eye Brightener

Here's another smart product from Mally Roncal, the makeup artist behind Mally Beauty Products. This Light Wand Eye Brightener ($25) is the perfect tool for awakening tired eyes and diverting attention away from dark circles. The metal wand is much sturdier than the typical plastic encasings of beauty tools. One end houses a soft and creamy pencil that illuminates a light metallic shade (it's Read more

Sultry, Smoky Eye Kits


Updated 01/07/07 4:35 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Sultry, Smoky Eye Kits

Earlier this afternoon, I told you how to create a sexy, smoky eye. After all, a dark, sultry eye is one of the easiest ways to achieve a sexy nighttime look with makeup. Fortunately, a number of makeup companies are making no-brainer smoky eye kits, which give you everything you need to create the look in one easy palette. Here are some of my favorites. Tarte's Peepshow Smokey Eye Kit in Onyx Read more

The Secret to Flirtatious Eyes: Flatlining


Updated 08/10/07 8:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

The Secret to Flirtatious Eyes: Flatlining

Flatlining is here! A new breed of unique eyeliners, these new pencils are designed with a flat head so that you can create a classic thin line or a thicker bold line depending on how you angle the point. Best of all, these pencils never need sharpening! To use, start from the inner corners of your eyes and work your way out. First, place the thin edge of the pencil against your upper lashes and Read more

Wow Brow Kits


Updated 09/02/07 1:17 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Wow Brow Kits

When it comes to grooming, I think eyebrow maintenance should be one of your top concerns. After all, your eye brows are what shape your face, and how they look can really affect your overall appearance. Here are a few fabulous kits to help shade, fill in, and enhance the most important (and hopefully the only) hairs on your face. Remember to opt for a shade that is just slightly darker than your Read more

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever


Updated 05/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Blowout at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more

5 Tricks For Applying Eyeliner Right Every Time


Updated 05/17/12 2:54 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Apply Eyeliner

We're pleased to present this tip-tastic post from celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty, Mally Roncal. My BellaSugar beauties, you know what's hot? Perfectly defined peepers. What's most definitely not hot? Raccoon eyes. Nailing eyeliner is an art form — and of course, practice makes perfect. But don't think you have to spend hours in front of the mirror to get a flawless look. Read more

Eyeliner Tips, Curly Hair Must Haves, and More


Updated 05/20/12 2:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories Week May 14 to 20, 2012

Makeup artist Mally Roncal teaches you how to improve your eyeliner skills These moisturizing products are ideal for curly girls Add definition to your eyes with this contouring tutorial Are you warm or cool? Get perfect makeup once you discover your undertones You'll never look orange again with these self-tanner tips Steal hair accessory inspiration from these gilded stars See these subtle Read more