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Summer 2007 Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:39 -0700

The 2007 summer collection from Giorgio Armani Beauty is called Bronze Mania. It was inspired by the colors of the glorious beaches, vast sands and bright prominent flowers of the Mediterranean. Comprised of golds, chocolates, reds and mauves, everything has a metallic sheen to make your summer skin glisten.

The limited edition collection includes a new Shine Lipstick ($25) two new Lip Shimmers ($26), a redding brown Maestro Mascara ($26), three new Golden Eye Shadows ($24), Bronze Mania Face and Body Gel ($80), a double cream blush compact called Bronzing Face Duo ($65) and two shades of cream to powder Summer Foundation ($55).

The last product in the collection is the Gold Mediterranean Palette ($85). The top level includes four eye shadows formulated with mother-of-pearl in gold copper brown, orange gold, nude gold beige and sparkling gold earth and the bottom level houses a sheer powder bronzer. All of the products are an absolutely stunning and worthwhile summer indulgence!

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Estee Lauder's New Bronze Collection is Heavenly

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:02:33 -0700

New from Estee Lauder for Summer 2007, is the Heavenly Summer Skin Bronze Goddess Color Collection. This seductive collection was inspired by the look of deeply tan, glistening sun-kissed skin. It incorporates subtle shades of bronze, gold and coral to create a warm and tan effect without fear of skin damage from the harmful rays of the sun.

After being tucked away in the dark of winter for all of these months, I can't think of a more perfect time to perk up your face, eyes, lips and even nails for Spring!

The collection is intended for all skin tones and types and is both opthamologist and dermatologist tested.

The collection includes: Soft Matte Bronzer, Soft Shimmer Bronzer, Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber (available in medium and rich shades), Luminous Liquid Bronzer, Loose Shimmer Powder, a Classic (and gorgeous) Mirror Compact, two High Gloss Lip Glosses in Coral Reef (limited edition) and Bronze, Pure Color Eye Shadow in Bronze Goddess and Gilded Goddess (both are metallics!!), and Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Coral Reef and limited edition Bronze Goddess. Bellisima!

The Estee Lauder Summer Bronze Color Collection can be purchased online here.

Chanel's New 2007 Summer Collection!

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:03:51 -0700

Yay, it's here it's here! Chanel's new 2007 Summer Collection is amazing. I've had the privilege of viewing the products and they are all really clean, fresh and wearable. You know how some summer looks are too bright and just don't work? This is the exact opposite. I think that most of this collection is going to evolve into some of their bestsellers.

Pictured above are just a few highlights, but the collection covers the full range for the face. Lips and eyes consist of: Contraste Lumiere which is a six color lip palette, two satin lipsticks in Flirt and Darling, two sheer lipsticks in Montego and Jamaica, five glossimers in Sundress, Sarong, Coral Reef, Summer Plum and Seashell, two fluorescent lip sheers in Mango Fluorescent and Pink Fluorescent, a Shimmering Dunes eye shadow quad, two new powder shadows in Island and Sand and two liquid iridescent shadows in Coast and Source.

Cheeks, nails and face are comprised of: two nail lacquers in Heatwave and Orange Blossom, two Joues Contraste powder blushes in Nude and Horizon and Soleil Lame tinted bronzing gel. All products are now available at Chanel Boutiques and counters. Get 'em while they're hot!

Would You Be Into Kate Moss Hair and Makeup Products?

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:18 -0800

Kate Moss has been at the center of the modeling world for 20 years, and we've seen her as the face of all sorts of brands, from the prestigious Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton down to drugstore favorite, Rimmel. Recently, the supermodel, who admits she's "not traditionally a beauty" to WWD, has just launched Vintage ($23-$53), a fruity floriental inspired by her love of vintage fashions.

But as you might know, this isn't the first scent we've seen from Kate. Her debut fragrance, Kate, was introduced in 2007. Then came Velvet Hour, followed by the limited-edition Kate Summer Time; and she's not about to stop now. In fact, Kate also has plans to create special makeup collections for Rimmel, and a haircare line with stylist James Brown is in the works. "It’s fun for me," Moss told WWD. "I still model, and I enjoy doing that as well. Working on the creative process is really interesting for me because I do know what I like, so it’s fun for me to realize that it becomes part of you. It’s not just putting your name on something; it’s about being very involved in it." What do you think about more Kate Moss beauty lines? Are you intrigued or apathetic?

Lancome Bronze Tropiques Summer 2007 Collection

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:01:27 -0700

Lancome's new Summer 2007 Bronze Tropiques Collection is finally here. Though bits and pieces have been released over the past few weeks, I've been waiting to tell you about it all at once. The line is a gorgeous mix of color and bronzes inspired by the beauty of the French Riviera and St. Barth's. Having recently been to St. Barth's myself, I can tell you that its unrivaled beauty is worthy inspiration for a makeup line.

The collection includes four new Juicy Tubes lip gloss shades ($17.50), Star Bronzer bronzing powder ($34.50), the Color Design eye pencil duo ($28), Blush Subtil Shimmer ($28.50), three Le Lipstique Lip Colouring Sticks ($22.50), three new shades of Color Design Lipstick ($21), and the La Poudre aux Yeux loose powder eye shadows ($18.50) that I told you about a few days ago.

However, the piece that I'm coveting most is the limited-edition Color Design Survival Palette eye palettes ($42). Adorned with mother-of-pearl square accents, the compact comes in two color collections: Bronze Captive is a sultry bronze quad, and Summer Tropiques is more lively and bold.

OPI's Summer 2007 Collection Gets Down Under

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 05:51:23 -0700

OPI is one of my favorite nail polish brands of all time. I love the sassy names and stay-put lacquers, and the colors in its new Australia Collection for Summer 2007 are to die for! The line consists of twelve nail lacquers ($7.50 each), ranging in color from bright to metallic to neutral. The vivid colors are sporty and sexy; the dark shades are very in style right now; and the lighter shades are great for a sheer summer look. My favorite shade is Kangarooby (pictured).

What's even cooler is that OPI has changed its brushes, inventing a new, wider shape designed to hold more polish, spread color more evenly, and prevent streaking. A few of the nail colors also have corresponding lip liners and lipsticks, which sell for $10. To read about each of the 12 shades in the OPI Australian Collection, read more

Fit for a Queensland: A light white opalescent polish.
Canberra’t Without You: A bare nude shimmery shade.
Fair Dinkum Pinkum: A feminine sparkling pink polish.
Red Hot Ayers Rock: A deep classic red color.
Koala Bear-y: A polish that falls between plum and hot pink.
Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It: A bold red-orange shade.
A True Ab-Original: A smooth coral glittery color.
Kangarooby: A deep ruby-red hue.
Suzi Loves Sydney: A sophisticated deep wine shade.
Brisbane Bronze: A golden brown that reminds me of tanning oil.
Don’t Melbourne the Toast: A warm pink-brown polish.
Didgeridoo Your Nails: A very bright mauve shade.

New From Crest: Nature's Expressions Toothpaste

BellaSugar — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:21:22 -0700

If you are looking for a new way to make your teeth look even more beautiful, you might be interested in Crest's New Natures Expressions Toothpaste, $2.99. It will be available in stores this April in three exciting flavors: Pure Peppermint Fresh, Citrus Clean Mint and Mint and Green Tea Extract.

These toothpastes are bursting with flavor! People believe that energizing properties add special touches to their day to make them more beautiful. These toothpastes make you feel energized, invigorated and refreshed. The concept behind this new line is that women are moving toward products that are all natural but they feel conflicted leaving their loyal brands they grew up with.

Crest is expanding so you can continue to be brand loyal to a company that's been creating toothpaste for 50 + years. They have natural flavors and are minimally processed (it won't alter their molecular make-up).

Its unique formula balances health and beauty benefits that, with regular brushing: fights cavities and tartar buildup, removes plaque, helps freshen breath and helps whiten teeth.

To read more about why peppermint, citrus and mint and green tea flavors were chosen, read more

Pure Peppermint Fresh features the highest quality peppermint harvested primarily from the Pacific Northwest. It also uses natural peppermint oil due to its richness and quality. Peppermint was chosen because it provides lasting fresh breath.
Citrus Clean Mint contains a main note of lemon which is primarily harvested from Italy and China. It also contains high quality lemon oil which is derived from cold pressing the peel (zest) of the lemon. Lemon and mint were chosen because they provide a fresh and clean sensation.
Mint and Green Tea Extract contains natural green tea extract which is harvested primarily from China. This flavor was chosen because it has long been a popular flavor in Asia and has quickly gained popularity domestically as more consumers discover its subtle, fresh flavor and powerful health benefits.

Lancome's 2007 Summer Survival Kit

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:50:22 -0700

This is the season to glow! The latest and greatest product set from Lancome is their Summer Survival Essentials Gift Set, $59, which is set to be released at the beginning of June. This amazing, bronze-centric four piece set comes packaged in an exclusive square gold box with interior leopard print detail.

Inside is a limited edition gold bronze brush, a Définicils Waterproof Black Mascara, a soft pinky brown Juicy Tubes Gloss in Simmer and a Bronzing Powder in Bronze Lumière.

Lancome has created this fab kit for the ladies who want easy and instant results. I've owned this simmer gloss for years and it's amazing alone or over a pink lipstick. I can't wait to try everything else. I especially love the wavy detail on the bronzer - it reminds me of freshly raked sand!

New! Bobbi Brown's Surf & Sand Lip and Eye Collection

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:21:22 -0700

New for Summer 2007, is Bobbi Brown's Surf and Sand Collection. These refreshing summer products consist of a light, ocean colored eye palette and three new sparkly lip gloss colors. Bobbi Brown feels "There's nothing more beautiful than a wash of shimmering aqua on eyes paired with a fresh pops of color on cheeks and lips." I totally agree - but then again, with a bit of a summer tan (GASP), I think that all makeup looks better!

Surf and Sand Eye Palette, $42, is a limited edition block of ten aqua, light pink, taupe, sea green and sand colored eye shadows. Each of the colors are pearlized, shimmery and soft. They are very wearable and can be worn individually or blended together.

The three new Shimmer Lip Glosses, $19, are made from the same, original high shine gloss formula we love from Bobbi Brown. They are also infused with vanilla so they smell fab. The colors are Pink Blossom, Warm Peach and Cocoa Bling. They look amazing with the new eye palette and a neutral to pink colored blush for an optimal fresh summer look.

Trend Alert: Fruit Punch Nails

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:45:00 -0700

If any of you can get through the summer without shelling out cash on fruity beauty products, please tell me how it's done, because I'm really a sucker for this stuff. First, I was salivating over Bare Escentuals Fruit Smoothies eye shadow collection, and now, I'm ready to pounce on this season's fruit-punch nail color trend.

Style.com recently declared Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Orange Blossom ($18) one of its perfect summer polishes, and now I'm finding it difficult to live without this tropical-melon tone. At the spa last week, I saw a woman getting a pedicure with this polish, and it's just as beautiful on nails as it is in the bottle.

For three more nail polishes that pack a fruity punch, read more.

Zoya Smitten Summer 2007 Nail Polish in Sylvie ($5.50) is a yummy guava shade with an iridescent finish and a tiny bit of sparkle.

OPI Classics Nail Lacquer in Strawberry Margarita ($7.50) is a pinker shade that's almost perfect, except that it makes me want a strawberry margarita. Or a daiquiri. I'm not particular.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Coral Reef ($18) is a magenta-raspberry shade with an ultra-shiny finish. These are great polishes that last a long time without chipping.