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Beauty Byte: Barbie Gets Dolled Up With Stila

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:11 -0800

Back in the 80's Barbie had a line of kiddie cosmetics I remember quite well. Then, in 2007, MAC released a Barbie-themed makeup collection. And now? The fashion doll is about to dabble in the cosmetics realm again with a recently announced collaboration with Stila.

According to WWD, the limited-edition collection will launch next month at Sephora stores (including international locations and online) and Sephora's Fifth Avenue store in New York. Just in time to celebrate the fashion doll's 50th birthday, the fun and flirty collection will include four "Decades of Beauty" cans ($40): Ponytail Doll, which commemorates the first Barbie in 1959; Malibu Barbie, from 1971; Foxy Doll, in honor of the first African-American doll released in 1980; and Jewel Doll, from 2000.

Also in the works . . . those nifty talking palettes from Stila - Barbie style, of course - a Barbie fashion show featuring Stila products at New York Fashion Week next month, and a Barbie beauty program/expanded collection for Fall 2009. Way to keep it going for half a century, Miss Barbie.

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Trend Alert: Wrinkle in Time

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:14 -0700

Or should I say wrinkle in a time machine? This 1980s hairstyle often pops up here and there, reminding us that crinkly, crimpy hair will probably never die.

Featured in several shows from Paris to London to New York, the style ranged from severe Christian Dior (upper left) to a more straight down, everyday style à la Christian Lacroix, Ruffian, and Karen Walker. For good measure, Jenny Packham added her own simple updo version, too (lower right). Maybe it's time I dig out the ol' pink crimper myself - in moderation, of course.

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Lorick Springs for Multiple Personalities

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:04 -0700

Fashion Week officially kicks off today, but a few early-bird shows have me excited for what's to come. First up: Lorick, the seen-on-Gossip-Girl collection by model-turned-designer Abigail Lorick. For such a young line, it's certainly going to turn some heads. The presentation's set designs and clothing were amazing; models lounged among fallen chandeliers and fuzzed-out television screens, flaccid cakes, and an "After the Storm" setup with wind-whipped flora. (Considering Hurricane Gustav, however, this one had unfortunate and awkward timing.)

The hair and makeup was just as diverse, natch. Each scene featured different hairstyles, ranging from prim French Twists to tornado-stirred nests of hair. (And those accessories? So flapper-chic.) The makeup was intense, with some models wearing shimmering smoky purples and moody silvery grays and others sporting lipstick the color of frostbite.

To see a gallery of behind-the-scenes photos, read more.

In a perverse way, I wish there were something to grouse about, so I could pull out a high-larious Shakespearian "Alas, poor Lorick!" joke for all you fellow literature nerds out there. But really, this presentation was inspiring. It's set the bar quite high for the week - and we're only starting.

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Follow MAC at Fashion Week!

BellaSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:01:37 -0700

Of all the makeup brands working backstage at Fashion Week, MAC is by far the most prevalent. This year, its artists will be working on shows such as Rodarte, Rebecca Taylor, Zac Posen, and Karen Walker - and this year, you can practically be there.

MAC Pro team will be Twittering - basically, microblogging - about their backstage experiences. Senior artists Gordon Espinet, Terry Barber, and Vanessa Rozan will all share their behind-the-scenes take on shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Want to get in on the action? MAC's Facebook page will have a widget with all of the updates, and of course, I'll be keeping you posted on everything I see, too!

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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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.

Which Spring Runway Trend Are You Most Likely to Wear?

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:22 -0800

In the world of beauty, trends are like a time machine, moving both forward and back. While I just returned from the whirlwind of 2009 Fall New York Fashion Week, I'm actually looking back on 2009 Spring New York Fashion Week, which I attended last September. Funny how that works. Glancing back through the various springtime looks, I started wondering about which ones will make the leap from runway to real world. So tell me: Which hair or makeup trend from the catwalks will make it into your warm-weather routine?

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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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Trend Alert: Oceanic Nails

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Over the last couple of days, celebrities have been popping up at Fashion Week and the 2009 Toronto Film Festival with more than a love of cool clothing or a movie premiere in common. From Rachel Bilson to Drew Barrymore, blue and blue-green nails are everywhere. I love that these traditionally warmer-weather shades are making the seasonal transition, and the range of fashionable colors means there are flattering colors and depths of tones for practically every skin tone. From sky blue to bright turquoise, why not go under the sea with this trend? I put together a widget with some of the cutest marine colors around. Click through and dive right in.

POP Beauty Nail Glam Nail Polish, Turquoise - $14.00	NARS Nail Polish (Limited Edition), Blue Lagoon - $16.00
butter LONDON Henley Regatta Nail Lacquer - $14.00	SEPHORA by OPI Ocean Love Potion Nail Colour - $9.00
Bright Nail Polish 3-Pack - $12.50	POP Beauty Nail Glam Nail Polish, Brave - $14.00
China Glaze Nail Laquer With Hardeners - $6.50	SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Surreal - $10.00
Piggy Polish Nail Laquer - $7.00	butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer, Artful Dodger - $14.00
Sea Grass Nail Lacquer - $2.80	China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners - $5.99