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Shop Bella's Fall Getup

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Now that you've seen Fab's Fall look, the beautiful Bella's outfit was inspired by a famous bombshell. Can you guess who? She's bodacious, she's got the most coveted lips in Hollywood, and she's married to a hottie with a hog - moto hog, that is. She wore a little navy polka-dot frock not too long ago . . . be sure to shop her flirty look on CelebStyle.

Here's Bella's Fall 'fit rundown:

Steven Alan Soma Dress ($330)
The blue is sold out, so here's an alternative: Vera Wang Lavender Label Navy Polka Dot Dress ($246, originally $276)
Topshop Hoops and Metal Studs ($18)
Christian Louboutin Glittered Platform Pump ($775)
Stila Cosmetics Convertible Color ($25)
NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick, Catfight ($25)

Stay tuned for rundowns of all the Sugar girls' new Fall outfits!

Is This Stila Makeup Player Cool or Corny?

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:36 -0700

Remember when Stila was impossible to find? I can still recall the first time I saw one of their lip glazes on a friend who'd just come back from New York - we were all totally smitten and covetous. Now, the company is going for mass appeal, selling this Makeup Player ($69.90, including cosmetics), under the tagline "Does Your Makeup Talk to You?" (Yes, but only after one too many White Russians.)

The Makeup Player is essentially two speakers inside a pleather case, and you're supposed to be able to listen to music or watch Stila's instructional makeup videos (if you already own an iPod with video, of course) while you apply. Is this a geek-meets-chic moment, or do you think it's goofy?

Reader Review of the Day: Stila Convertible Color

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I love combination lip and cheek colors. There's no better way to get a natural, pretty flush, and that's why I was glad to see reader Medgrl726's smart, informative review of Stila Convertible Color ($25). (Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman is also a fan.) Medgrl725 tells us:

I'm almost out of my Stila Convertible Color, and felt compelled to talk up its mileage for all this time. The creamy color has rich pigment, so just a dab does the trick on cheeks and lips. I find that it lasts longer when I'm wearing a sweep of powder blush over it, but no powder can fake the beautiful, rich flush this cream produces. It has lasted me a while, so though the price is steep, it's worth it if you crave a high-quality cream blush.

Are you absolutely glowing from your latest blush experience? Or glowering from a not-so-pleasant one? Want to know what other people really think about that new lip and cheek stain you've been coveting? Just click your way to our Product Reviews pages. There are well over 50,000 products to review and hear about other users' experiences with, and members add new ones every day, so there's always more to learn and see.

Bella Bargain: Two Great Stila Deals

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:27 -0700

After a tumultuous past few months of business drama, Stila is gearing up for a stronger second half of the year. To bring shoppers back, its web boutique is offering two good deals; one's a freebie and the other is a deep discount. Take your pick.

First up, the freebie: Spend $25, enter code APPRECIATE at checkout, and you'll receive one Stila 24kt gloss, a new glitter-filled gloss that adds a ton of shine. Since the gloss is regularly $22, that's pretty decent. But if you don't want a freebie and would prefer to save 40 percent on your order instead, just read more.

If you enter the code STILAPRO at checkout, you'll shave 40 percent off your entire order. Plus, you'll receive free shipping - not a bad deal if you need to stock up on Kitten. Remember, you can use one code only for your order, so choose wisely, young Padawan.

Beauty Byte: Stila Has Been Saved!

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:00:24 -0700

At the beginning of the month, there were some rumblings that Stila was going bankrupt, and you were not loving the news. Nor was I. Well, happy day, because Stila has been saved. Patriarch Partners LLC, a private equity firm that specializes in restructuring distressed brands, has acquired the much-loved makeup brand.

"This is a company we think we can get back on its feet quickly," said Lynn Tilton, CEO of Patriarch. "When we acquire brands, we look at two things: do they have a great product, and do they have strong brand recognition? We think we’re two for two with Stila," she told WWD.

While the Stila website is not back in action as of yet, Patriarch has plans to rehire core Stila employees and expand into the Chinese market. And in a techie move that we've all made, expect to see Stila making appearances on Facebook and Twitter, too.

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Is Stila In Trouble?

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:05:36 -0700

Fashionista is reporting that beloved beauty brand Stila is declaring bankruptcy:

We hear that Stila has gone bankrupt. ... We hear employees were given little advance notice, and arrived to offices that were shut yesterday morning. Several attempts to contact Stila via e-mail and phone calls went unanswered.

The site also points out that Stila's e-commerce site is down for maintenance, with a note saying that some already-placed orders may be canceled. I'm taking this news with a grain of salt until the rumor is confirmed, especially because I don't want to imagine the loss of Kitten eye shadow. Let's hope that Stila isn't filing for bankruptcy - and if it does, that this won't be the end of this cute, clever makeup line.

Update: Stila reps say that the company is refinancing and not bankrupt. More details to come.

Stila + Lela Rose = Beauty.com Exclusive

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:00:31 -0800

Lela Rose is the kind of fashion designer I can get behind, mostly because she makes her runway looks work for regular women. Not only does she have a just-the-right-side-of-prissy shoe line at Payless, she's also making her Spring 2009 runway makeup more affordable.

Beauty.com teamed up with Stila, whose makeup artists created the look for the Spring Lela Rose runway show. The same products used on models are now available as the Backstage with Lela Rose kit ($34). It contains mascara, a shimmery champagne eye shadow, a bronzer, and a lip gloss - plus notes on how to recreate the simple look at home. Purchased separately, these goodies would be $77, so it's not a bad deal at all.

Stila Lets You Get Your Hands on Barbie's Cans

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:33 -0800

Throughout her 50 years, Barbie has been a gymnast, a doctor, and, um, a Harley Davidson rider. Next up for the fashion doll? A makeup collaboration with Stila.

While the partnership officially kicks off in February to celebrate Barbie's 50th, the Barbie Loves Stila Beauty Cans' ($40) pre-launch is on Sephora.com today. The limited-edition cans (only 10,000 were created) are inspired by Barbie looks from the past five decades. Plans are also in action to launch a Talking Palette that walks you through a makeup look, along with an expanded collection this Fall. Check out some photos of the cans and the Talking Palette below, along with some more specifics, after the jump.

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Look for the four Barbie Loves Stila Beauty Cans at Sephora’s 5th Avenue store in New York, Sephora.com, and international Sephora locations. Here's the rundown:

#1 Ponytail Doll (1959): Ponytail Lip Color (a red shade), Liquid Eye Liner, a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book.
Malibu Doll (1971): Malibu Lip Glaze (a pale pink), Lash Visor Mascara in Black, a compact with two eye shadows and a bronzer, and a Look Book.
Foxy Doll (1980): Foxy Lip Glaze, Lash Visor Mascara, a compact with two eye
shadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book.
Jewel Doll (2000): Jewel Lip Glaze (a bright pink), Multi-Effect Mascara, a compact with two eye shadows and a cheek color, and a Look Book.

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.

Photo courtesy of WWD

Reader Review of the Day: Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio Gel Eyeliner

BellaSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:35 -0800

For today's review, let's look at a product by Stila that comes with not just one or two but three of the brand's top-selling smudge pots.

The kit, Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio Gel Eyeliner ($32), contains black, bronze, and gray shades - all must-haves for the ultimate smoky eye. Bella reviewer Scully was a fan, giving the set four out of five stars. And now, take it away, Scully:

"For years I've stayed away from gel/cream eyeliners because my hand is not very steady - boy was I missing out! For me, this was the best purchase I have made lately. You get three colors that are universally flattering and the product stays put. I can apply at 5 a.m. and by 9 p.m. this stuff looks freshly applied and going strong. The texture is creamy and glides on effortlessly. I took one star away only because it is very hard to remove if you make a mistake - but on the flip side - that's why it's so long-lasting. I would recommend this to anyone."