BellaTV: Summer Pastels


Updated 06/09/10 6:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Pastel Eye Makeup Trend For Summer 2010

If you're looking for ways to take the makeup you bought last season and still keep it current for Summer, pair different pastels on your eyes. It's a great way to add more color. Watch our video to find out which colors work best with your skin tone. Read more

Name That Easter Color!


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Name That Easter Color!

Christmas has red and green, Valentine's Day has reds and pinks, St. Patrick's Day has green, and when window displays become filled with pastels, you know what holiday is coming up: Easter! Take this quiz to see if you can name the item's soft hue. Question 1 of 5This ruffle curtain is called which pale yellow name? Lemon Sunshine Butter Mustard Read more

Trend Alert: A New Pastel


Updated 03/01/09 3:47 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Trend Alert: A New Pastel

FabSugar has found the Spring couture runways dominated by very pretty pastels this year. Everyone from Christian Dior to Eli Saab to Christian Lacroix is using a delicate, powdery pigment. I've been noticing the same trend in the home décor world. A part of me is reminded of Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada snapping sarcastically, "Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking." I mean, are Read more

BellaSugar's Guide to Pastel Beauty Products


Updated 03/26/08 12:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

BellaSugar's Guide to Pastel Beauty Products

I hope you've enjoyed my series on pastel beauty goodies. My personal favorites are peachy blushes, pale pink polishes, green eye shadows and lilac lip glosses. Click on the links below to discover a wealth of both wild and mild pastel beauty products to suit all of your springtime urges! Easter-Egg Eye Shadow Shades Precious Pastel Face Powders Lively Pastel Lip Products Cheerful Pastel Read more

Pastel Products, Part V: Lovely Lacquers


Updated 04/02/08 11:43 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 20 comments

Pastel Products, Part V: Lovely Lacquers

Pretty pastel nail polishes are a fun way to lighten up any warm-weather beauty look. Pale pinks, sage greens, sunny yellows and light lavenders are beautiful shades to complement a special sundress or handbag. (And if you're still stuck with winter, they're a nice way to bring Spring to you early.) The colors come in an array of opaque formulas for you fearless femmes, as well as sheer versions Read more

Pastel Products, Part IV: Cheerful Cheeks


Updated 03/24/08 9:01 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Pastel Products, Part IV: Cheerful Cheeks

Welcome back to my series on pretty pastel beauty products. I hope that checking out these flirty finds is getting you excited for Spring. Below are three different pastel blushes that are best worn on the apples of your cheeks and then blended outwards (to your hairline) and upwards (towards the top of your ear). Remember to start off with a gentle touch and layer until you reach your desired Read more

Pastel Products, Part III: Lively Lips


Updated 03/26/08 2:14 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Pastel Products, Part III: Lively Lips

Spring is a great time to play around with pretty shades of pastel lip colors. While some years breed paler pouts than others, one of this season's hottest beauty trends involves vibrant variations on pinks, purples, peaches, and even yellows. Here are three colors I love, and a few more that are just too fun to leave out. View 7 Photos Read more

Pastel Products, Part II: Precious Face Powders


Updated 03/20/08 11:24 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Pastel Face Powders For Spring

Part two of my springtime pastel products series is all about luminosity. These powders help absorb excess oil while giving your skin that healthy glow. Blend them all over your face for a more noticeable "light," or add a touch to the tip of your nose, forehead, and cheekbones for subtle radiance. Here are three products I recommend, along with a few more that are too pretty to leave out. Read more

Pastel Products Part 1: Easter-Egg Eye Shadow Shades


Updated 04/03/08 9:58 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Pastel Products Part 1: Easter-Egg Eye Shadow Shades

Spring will officially be here by week's end. This season is known for heavy pastel makeup shades, and 2008 is no exception. As we've seen in my post about Festive Floral Spring Beauty Buys, beauty brands have made pretty and pale floral products a big part of their offerings. In my experience, the key to a winning pastel is substantial pigment. Too often I find wimpy pastels that wind up Read more

Create a Romantic Valentine's Day Look With Pastels


Updated 02/13/12 8:41 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Valentine's Day Makeup Idea

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 Read more