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Love it or Hate It? White Winged Eyeliner at BCBG

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:22:24 -0700

On Wednesday afternoon, the highly anticipated BCBG Spring 2008 show took center stage in the Bryant Park tents. FabSugar seemed to be smitten by the clothing, but I'm not entirely sold on the makeup choice to match. Here are a couple of pictures of the pretty Jessica Stam from before and during the show. How do you feel about this white winged eyeliner look?

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Get the Scoop on 4 Polish Shades Hand-Picked by Marc Jacobs

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:05 -0700

Not only have we spotted minimal makeup this 2010 Spring Fashion Week, we're also seeing lots of pale nails. At Marc Jacobs's show, the theatrical makeup look, which was created by NARS and inspired by dancer Martha Graham, had a gothic, mysterious quality. As for the nails, Jacobs hand-picked four shades of OPI polishes to complement the whimsical, nude-toned clothing we saw on the runway. I'm sensing a trend alert here, as other designers, such as Erin Fetherston, Georges Chakra, and Andy & Debb have all featured pale polishes, too.

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To find out what shades Marc picked, read more.

Narciso Rodriguez Gives Us a Dirty Take on a Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Is there ever a case when a smudgy under eye actually looks OK? If the technique is left in the hands of famed makeup artist and Shiseido’s artistic director, Dick Page, then the answer is yes. At Narcisco Rodriguez's show, the models wore smudged eye makeup with minimal foundation. It was a look reminiscent of the popular smoky eye, but with the emphasis on warm, bronzy tones and a next-day quality. By pairing with a contrasting cool, flat mauve lip, the look was spared from a strung-out effect. To create a slightly glossy finish and a wet base, Page used a fluffy brush to apply makeup remover around the eyes. Next, he blended Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color ($25 each) in Squirrel and Cavern, and applied all along the eyes, into the lash lines. To finish these "dirty looking eyes," he extended the color up into the lids. Most impressive? It's a completely mascara- and liner-free look. I can handle that.

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The 6 Big Beauty Trends That Emerged at Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700

New York Fashion Week ended last week, and now it's time to analyze the styles, from hair to makeup to what polishes we foresee flying off the shelves come March. To make the myriad styles we saw over the nine days of 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week easier to parse, I've assembled the six big trends, complete with several different ways to wear each - from rebel rocker to demure debutante. Click through for the definitive looks for Spring.

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Fashion Week Roundup: 54 of My Favorite Looks

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Whew! What a week it's been, and in case you missed these slideshows the first time around, why not take a peek at some of my favorite looks from 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week? We saw lots of colorful liners, peachy lips, and sleek bobs. When you're done perusing, tell us what shows were your favorites, and which ones you weren't feeling. Which trends do you foresee yourself wearing come March, and which ones do you never hope to see again. Until next year, Fashion Week . . .

Days One and Two	Days Three - Five
Days Six and Seven	Days Eight and Nine

Trend Alert: Orange You Glad

BellaSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:11 -0700

Orange blush is emerging as a trend for Spring 2009. I spotted it being rubbed into models' cheeks at Carlos Miele (left), Nanette Lepore, and Matthew Williamson. "I think it's a new way of using a bronze. Rather than having a shimmery bronzer effect, you can use an orange for a sun-kissed look," said Polly Osmond backstage at Nanette Lepore. She and makeup artist Romy Soleimani (at Carlos Miele) both used MAC Pro Color Base in Devilish Orange. "For Nanette, I mixed the orange with Cream Color Base in Brown. If you go overboard on the orange, you can always mix a little concealer in over it to it to take it down," said Osmond.

If you want to rock the look now, during the last few days of Summer, try Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Moist Glow in Tansoleil. Or if you happen to have an orange lipstick, experiment with that.

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A Plum Deal At Nicole Miller

BellaSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:00:22 -0700

Backstage at Nicole Miller, key makeup artist James Kaliardos used MAC products to create a look that complemented the designer's vision for Spring. I caught up with him backstage to find out how he dreamed it up. Here's what he had to say.

What was your inspiration for this look?
It's the Voodoo Collection, so it's kind of like a strong voodoo eye. The eyes are very prominent, the lips are present. It's healthy and sexy.

What products are you using?
It's a plum smoky eye on top and bottom. Inside the inner eye rim, there's this bright, dark blue. We're using this new golden orange reflective blush on the cheeks, so it's a healthy, suntan-y look. And we're using a new product that's not a lip gloss or stick, in a neutral color.

Do you think we'll see that look a lot for Spring 2009?
It's a modernized version of things we saw for Fall, but this is plum instead of black. It's still a strong eye. It's a classic look. The orange blush makes it a little fresher. Anyone can wear this blush, it's a coral color.

How does the makeup complement the clothes?
There's a lot of color in the show and a lot of patterns, and so we wanted to have a little bit of color but overall a sort of subtle look that's sexy and I think we managed to do that by adding the plum to the eye. Plum turns deep and dark so it doesn't look like a color, but it is. And it isn't brown or black and it looks good on everyone.

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A Few of Our Favorite Looks From Fashion Week So Far: Days 1 and 2

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

We're starting in on day three of New York Fashion Week now, and I've already seen some very cool looks come down the runway. I'm on the lookout for trends that will undoubtedly dominate Spring hair and makeup a few months from now, and here are a few of my favorite looks so far, with lots more to come. Click through for a very fashionable look into the future.

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See the Big Beauty Trends of Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:03:59 -0700

New York Fashion Week brought a gaggle of front row sightings, a couple emerging trends, and a whole lot of sleep-deprived nights. I have a couple more trends and tricks to share with you, but while I catch up on the ZZZs, you can catch up on this week's most stylish posts.

The look at Anna Sui inspired romantic missives.
Spotted: Gossip Girl hair at Nanette Lepore and a how-to from Jimmy Paul, who masterminded the look.
Charlotte Tilbury spilled a Kate Moss beauty secret at Matthew Williamson.
NARS chief makeup artist Ayako gave the 411 on the beauty inspiration for 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Miss Sixty sexes it up with bouncy hair and vintage Playboy-inspired makeup.
Val Garland gave tips to get the sooty black eyeliner at Hervé Legér.
Rodarte was wonderfully weird.
Proenza Schouler looked back to wartime for its hair and makeup.
Twinkle's look is totally wearable.
It's Revlon makeup at Diane von Furstenberg.
Karen Walker's models had boyish charm.
Alexander Wang was sweaty rather than sweet.
LL and Samantha headed to Charlotte Ronson.
Nicole Miller offered plum hues on the runway.
Julie Haus's show was pretty and wearable.
Newcomer Lorick had lots of looks in one presentation.

Trend Alert: Orange Cheeks For Spring

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:01:02 -0700

When you imagine orange on the face you might cringe a little, thinking of unflattering Oompa-Loompa-like effects. But you might be surprised that orange blush can give a flattering sun-kissed look that's fresh, not gaudy. Seeing that many designers featured the shade during 2009 Spring New York Fashion Week, I predicted that orange blush would be a trend during the upcoming warmer months.

Makeup artists used MAC Pro Color Base in Devilish Orange at Nanette Lepore and Carlos Miele, and I've got some great color suggestions in my widget below. Tip: Use creamy orange lipstick as a blush substitute.

Spring Mode Makeup Defining Cheek Palette - $38.00	CARGO BeachBlush™- Coral Beach - $26.00
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipcolor - $5.19	Neutrogena healthy skin Blends Sheer Highlighting Blush,Healthy - $12.49
NP Set Lipstick - Boston Cream Ginger - $15.00	Rimmel London Mousse Blush - $6.90
IMAN Luxury Blushing Powder,Sand Medium - $12.99	Ulta Minerals Blush - $12.00

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