Kate Spade and Poppy King Pair Up and Paint


Updated 03/21/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kate Spade and Poppy King Nail Polish Set

When Kate Spade, known for its love of color, links up with lipstick maven Poppy King, you know it's going to be good. Following last year's launch of the cleverly named lipstick/lip gloss hybrid, Supercalifragilipstick, and now there's something new. Available next month is a limited-edition mini nail polish travel set ($28) developed by King. Inspired by the bold works of designer Florence Read more

Poppy King Designs a Lipstick Line For Boots No7


Updated 11/03/11 9:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Poppy King Designs Lipstick For Boots

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: With a successful lipstick line under her belt, as well as collaborations with Kate Spade and J.Crew, Poppy King is reminding us why she calls herself the Lipstick Queen. This month, Boots No7 will release a collection — The Magic of Lipstick — which King created for the company. Almost a year in the making, it consists of seven Read more

Kate Spade and Poppy King Make a Cool Lip Color Frankenstein


Updated 08/24/11 8:01 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

New Kate Spade Supercalifragilipstick Lipstick/Lip Gloss Hybrid

Kate Spade and Poppy King teamed up for new Supercalifragilipstick ($24), a capsule collection of vividly hued, shiny lipstick/lip gloss hybrids. "The formula holds various polymers that have a high reflective index and allow for maximum shine with hours of wear," King explains, adding "[we] wanted to do something hyper-maximum rather than minimal." Lots of lipstick formulations made to resemble Read more

3 Tips on Choosing a Red Lipstick


Updated 11/30/09 8:32 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

How to Choose a Red Lipstick

Red lips are one of those things that will never go out of style, and they're universally flattering. Problem is, many women don't wear them because they can't find a shade that's flattering or worry that it will be too bright to be pretty. Well, worry no more, fair ladies. Lipstick impresario Poppy King is answering the eternal question: how do you choose a red lipstick? To find out how to get Read more

Six Lipstick Tips and Tricks From Poppy King


Updated 08/03/09 10:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Six Lipstick Tips and Tricks From Poppy King

If anyone knows lipstick, it's Poppy King, queen of vibrant shades and full finishes. And since its inception in 2007, Lipstick Queen, her line of glosses, lipsticks, and lipliners, has been a success. So, who better to give tips, tricks, and quips on wearing lipstick — particularly in the red category — than King herself? The cosmetics guru recently spoke to the Independent, and here are Read more

Bella Book: Lessons of a Lipstick Queen


Updated 06/03/08 5:41 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Lessons of a Lipstick Queen

Over the long weekend, I hunkered down with a new book called Lessons of a Lipstick Queen ($15.64) written by Lipstick Queen creator, Poppy King. The book talks more about her becoming an entrepreneur than it does about makeup, as she takes you through the trials and tribulations of her journey from idea to inception. Poppy's voice is genuine, and her story is interesting, heartfelt and Read more

Brand-New Brand: Lipstick Queen by Poppy King


Updated 05/14/07 10:52 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Brand-New Brand: Lipstick Queen by Poppy King

The Australian lipstick addict, Poppy King, is the creator of a posh new lipstick only line called Lipstick Queen, $18. Poppy is no newcomer to the world of lips. After feeling frustrated that she wasn't able to find the perfect red matte shade at the tender age of 18, she created her first lipstick line called Poppy. The company lasted 12 years until she decided to close up shop and move to Read more

Hunger Games Tattoos, Mad Men Makeup, and More


Updated 03/25/12 6:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories: March 23, 2012

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: See mockingjay tattoos inspired by The Hunger Games. Mad Men is back, and so are the retro beauty looks we love. Figure out the trick to avoid cakey concealer. Learn how guest blogger Mally Roncal balances a life of makeup with mommy time. Are you prepared? Read more

Link Time: See Scarlett Johansson's New Dolce & Gabbana Movie


Updated 11/02/11 10:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For November 2, 2011

Scarlett Johansson stars in Dolce & Gabbana's latest Film — Stylelist How to get the perfect topknot — The Fashion Spot Foolproof eyeliners and applicators — Real Simple How to beat frizz all Winter long — Beauty Sweet Spot Guess who? Halloween 2011 celebrity costumes — InStyle Poppy King designs a lipstick line for Boots No. 7 — Beauty High What do you think of Justin Read more