Your Go-To Guide For Wearing a Nude Lip Look


Updated 05/11/12 8:56 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Wear a Nude Lipstick

Struggling to find a nude lipstick shade that matches your skin tone? The trick to wearing a neutral hue is to actually think subtle touches of color in lieu of taking the term "nude" literally. From beige to mocha to sheer washes of pink, a nude-toned lip can be quite flattering, especially when coupled with a smoky eye. Take Rihanna, for instance, who opted for a pretty coffee-colored lipstick Read more

Trend Alert: More Nude Lips at the VMAs


Updated 09/11/07 3:17 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 31 comments

Trend Alert:  More Nude Lips at the VMAs

Looks like the nude lip trend is hotter than ever this year. Just a few weeks ago we saw lots of pale pouts at the Teen Choice Awards, and here they are again at this year's VMAs. Celebrity attendees such as Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Garner, Rosario Dawson, Nicole Scherzinger and Hayden Panetierre all wore a neutral, flesh colored lip. Here are a couple of Read more

Natalie Portman Wraps Up Her Paris Trip With Aleph in Her Arms


Updated 04/06/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natalie Portman With Aleph in Paris Pictures

Natalie Portman packed up and headed out of Paris today. She held her 10-month-old son, Aleph, close for the airport trip and had the help of assistants with her luggage. Natalie was in France to announce her new role as an ambassador for Free the Children. The philanthropic endeavor is part of her work as a Dior spokesmodel, with the proceeds of the brand's Nude Griege lipstick benefiting the Read more

Natalie Portman Gets Fancy to Announce Her New Philanthropic Role


Updated 04/05/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Natalie Portman Pictures in Paris

Natalie Portman got dressed up for a stop by the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris last night. She's in her fiancé Benjamin Millepied's home country after a stint in LA, where she stepped out with her son, Aleph. Natalie has since turned her focus to philanthropy and announced yesterday that she's taking on the role of ambassador for the international charity Free the Children. The actress and Dior Read more

See Well-Defined Eyes From Our Instagram Challenge


Updated 03/30/12 4:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

BellaSugar Instagram Challenge Eyeliner Roundup

The eyes have it! Yesterday, our readers took to Instagram to show us the best of their eyeliner techniques. We saw metallics, glitter, double wings, and cat-eye (all of which fit into this season's makeup trends). But some of you paired your liner looks with other runway favorites like bright red lipstick, bold brows, and nude makeup. We can't wait to see your take on the nail art challenge Read more

Michelle Williams Is Pretty in Pink on the My Week With Marilyn Press Tour — Get Her Look


Updated 03/14/12 9:19 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Michelle Williams in Pink Valentino Dress

Michelle Williams attended the My Week With Marilyn Tokyo press conference looking pretty in pink Valentino. Tempering the vibrant hue with nude platform pumps, Michelle manages to look feminine without emoting an overtly girlie feel. The trick? Her fitted sheath dress is modern, yet minimal, which she further translates with just a dab of lipstick and no jewelry. We love her chic take on pink, Read more

Your Complete Guide to Wearing Bright, Bold Lip Color


Updated 01/04/12 3:27 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Wear Bright, Bold Lipstick

We're thrilled to present the following post from Brett Freedman, BellaSugar guest writer, celebrity makeup artist, and founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics. The bright lip trend is in full throttle. Are you on board? Still feeling like it's not for you? Here's my insight into dipping your toe in the bold lip pool! The other night I went to a friend's for dinner and a screening of My Week With Read more

How to Wear Glittery, Shimmery Makeup Like a Grown-Up


Updated 12/31/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Glitter and Shimmer Makeup

New Year's is the perfect time to experiment with shimmer, but too much glisten can look a little tacky and/or immature. So for a more grown-up approach to sparkle and glamour, check out the two great tips below. Go for the gold: Apply metallic pigment or shadow to your eyes, suggests Ana Cruzalegui from UK-based lash brand We Are Faux, and pair it with fluttery falsies like their Kitsch lashes Read more

Trendspotting: A Touch of Tulle


Updated 12/14/11 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrities Wearing Tulle Dresses 2011

Your original memories of tulle may involve princess costumes and ballet recitals, but let's face it: the pretty, poufy stuff is making a very chic comeback, and some of our favorite celebs are wearing it in incredibly stylish ways. Carrie Underwood turned it out at the American Country Awards, gracing the red carpet in a nude, strapless Maria Lucia Hohan cocktail dress. Lea Michele hit the Read more

3 Easy Tips For Soft, Kissable Lips


Updated 12/06/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Soft Lips Treatments

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle has the lowdown on making your lips kissable just in time for that holiday party: Hi everyone, Mistletoe is tricky. You can’t really avoid it, since you never know when it will reveal itself. You Read more