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Bella's September Must Haves

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:01 PDT

Welcome to September, one of the most exciting months of the year for beauty and fashion. It's a time of new palettes, new products, and new trends that are sure to delight and get you in the mood for the cool weather to come. So what should you be looking out for this month? We've gathered 10 of our favorite ways to launch yourself into the new season stylishly.

5 Easy Ways to Update Your Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:20 PDT

Fall is almost upon us, and with it will come new color trends, hairstyles, and tons of fun, exciting products. But just because there are a million things out there, that doesn't mean you should have to spend a million dollars on them. If you're trying to get a hot look for less, we've got some suggestions on what you can do to get plenty of fashion cred (and have fun with your makeup) without going into debt. So to find out what to do, just keep reading

Trend Alert: Purple Polishes

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:44 PDT

I don't think I need to tell you that a certain beigey-gray shade is hot for Spring. The shade, which has just a hint of purple, is perfect if you love your polish to be neutral. But if you're looking to do purple in a more notice-me kind of way, you've got options. Take Kelly Osbourne and Keke Palmer, who recently wore low-key matte-toned versions of the icy hue. If it's more flash that you're longing for, think metallics and glitters à la Katy Perry at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards. Regardless of which finish you choose, keep the following tips in mind: light, matte shades tend to look best on shorter nails, while bold, dark shades are a great option for longer nails.

Get Ginnifer Goodwin's Lilac Nails

BellaSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:12 PDT

If I had to wager on it, nail polish trends this season will be bright and bold. Think Agyness Deyn's royal blue polish and Natalie Portman's taxi cab yellow tones. I'd also venture to say that we'll be seeing a lot of matte finishes, as well as subdued hues like khakis, grays, and even polish-free nails for a low-maintenance look.

That's why I'm digging Ginnifer Goodwin's smoky lilac nails she wore to a Bulgari bash earlier in the week. This flattering, toned-down shade, which is reminiscent of the insanely popular Sephora by OPI in Metro Chic ($9), uniquely combines the bold with the subdued, and the matte with a creamier finish.

Think you might want to get painted purple? Get some inspiration below, and tell me what lovely lilac shades are your favorites.

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Beauty Mark It! A Deep Purple Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:02:33 PST

A friend of mine gave me a bottle of NYX Nail Polish in Carol, $4 (bottom row, fourth polish from left) over the holidays. I've been using it since December (mainly on my toe nails) and believe it or not, it is already running out!

What I like about it is that it is still pretty trendy since it's dark, but it's not so dark that it looks black. Also, when you take it off, it doesn't stain your nail beds like some other lacquers do.

Let's all go beauty marking to find a new fabulous deep purple nail polish! Be sure to come back and tell me when your Beauty Marks are up, or just tag your choices with deep purple polish. To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.

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Fergie's Getting Wet n Wild

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:08:43 PST

Fergie is going to be Wet n Wild's new beauty ambassador - Beauty High
How to look bright-eyed no matter how little sleep you've had - The Fashion Spot
Ways to wear pretty purple shade "bellflower" - Stylelist
How Essie nail polish founder Essie Weingarten spends her Fashion Week - Styleite
Yummy dessert-inspired bath products - Glo
See the "samurai" eyebrows at Kimberly Ovitz - The Cut
13 pink lip colors anyone would love - Refinery 29
Make your own heart lipstick shape - Beautylish

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Jaime Richards — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:15:00 PST

If popularity contests existed in the literal sense, Aquarians would probably be the winners. Often thought of as cool and somewhat eccentric, Aquarians love to surround themselves with family and friends. Those born under Aquarius, the 11th sign of the zodiac, are typically inventive, original, and want to make the world a better place. This free-spirited bunch is also known for wearing effortless, boho styles. Famous Aquarians include Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Christina Ricci, Mischa Barton, and Denise Richards.

To bring out your inner Aquarian beauty: Accentuate your sparkling eyes with a pretty blue or violet shadow, toss your hair back into a carefree ponytail, and spritz yourself with fragrances that are citrus-based, crisp, and airy. Think: eucalyptus, bergamot, blue florals, and purple florals, like lavender. To find out more about the Aquarian-centric products featured above, just keep reading.

Deborah Lippmann Loves Footloose, Made a New Polish Collection For the Movie

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:03:22 PDT

The upcoming Footloose remake might not be typical inspiration for luxury nail polish goddess Deborah Lippmann, but she's debuting a hot new set of hues ($32 for two) that pay homage to both the original film and the new version. "I am a huge fan of the original Footloose, so, admittedly, I was nervous about the idea of a remake of such an iconic film," Lippmann told us. "I just saw the prescreening of the movie and loved the new version."

The four shades all allude to classic moments from the film, and you might already recognize some of the colors. "Almost Paradise is a playful pistachio inspired by the Volkswagen Beetle from the original and the new movie," Lippmann says. "Footloose, a rebellious red, was (of course) inspired by Arielle's iconic red cowboy boots. Let's Hear It For the Boy, the baby blue shade in the collection, was inspired by acid-wash jeans. Gotta love the Levi's, and the way this song is presented in the remake is fantastic! And Dancing in the Sheets, a deep midnight purple shimmer, was inspired by the final hurrah when the ban was lifted and everyone danced all night long with confetti everywhere! I found this so uplifting and inspiring." Sounds like she nailed the movie.

Manicure Monday: A $4 Polish That Dazzles and Delights

Annie Tomlin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:35:20 PDT

We'll be straight with you: The first coat of Revlon's Facets of Fuchsia nail polish ($4) isn't nearly as pretty as the polish in the bottle. Instead of a trippy space-odyssey purple glittersplosion, it's a sheer black with bits of sparkle. Stick with it for two more coats, though, and you'll be rewarded with layers of hexagonal and fine glitter over a black jelly base. In a word: gorgeous. It's part of Revlon's limited-edition Expressionists makeup collection, which also features glittery pale pink and blue polishes in the same vein. Like all glitter polishes, this one takes some work to remove, but it's so pretty that you won't mind.

Week in Review: Fashion Week Beauty, September's Best Nail Polish Shades, and More

BellaSugar — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:19:22 PDT

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week:

See 10 of the most memorable looks from Fashion Weeks past.
Check out all the beauty goodness from Fashion's Night Out.
You won't believe these surprising Fashion Week nail polish stats!
Would you wear these elaborately crafted false lashes?
In honor of Fashion Week, see these five memorable movie runway moments.
Sassoon's Fall '11 collection is pretty much the stuff dreams are made of.
Tyra Banks doesn't have to shave her legs: are you as jealous as we are?
Check out September's 10 most gorgeous nail polish shades.
Charlize Theron walks through Hollywood history in the new Dior commercial.
Purple lip gloss is fashionable, yes; but, is it wearable too?

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