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Summer 2007 Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:39 PDT

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 PDT

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.

Kate Moss Heads Home Following a Ritzy Stop in Paris With Jamie Hince

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:20:00 PDT

Kate Moss flashed a smile as she left her London home today in a blazer and skinny suede pants. The supermodel is back from a quick jaunt to Paris, where she toasted her collaboration with photographer Terry Richardson and retailer Mango with fiancé Jamie Hince. Kate and The Kills front man, who have been dating off and on since 2007, are expected to tie the knot this Summer. Nothing was revealed about their plans in Kate's new interview with The Telegraph of London, though she did share her enthusiasm for the recent royal wedding and her newfound hobby of making jam. The nuptials would be the latest milestone in what's already been a big year for Kate. She currently has the rare honor of gracing two separate Vogue covers at once and was ranked as one of the world's highest-paid models by Forbes with a reported income of $14 million in 2010.

Gay Marriage Opponents Say Gay Judge Can't Rule on Case

Annie Scudder — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:44:40 PDT

Last year, US District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled there was no evidence same-sex marriages harm heterosexual marriages, and thus California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. Since then, Judge Walker, a Republican appointed by George Bush Sr., has retired and revealed he is gay and has been in a long-term relationship for 10 years. (Disclaimer: I worked for Judge Walker in the Summer of 2007.)

As you might guess, supporters of Prop. 8 have filed a motion to invalidate Judge Walker's decision because "given that Chief Judge Walker was in a committed, long-term, same-sex relationship throughout this case (and for many years before the case commenced), it is clear that his 'impartiality might reasonably [have been] questioned' from the outset."

Using logic behind the idea Judge Walker has something to gain if Prop. 8 ended, shouldn't straight-married judges be disqualified too, since, as Prop. 8 supporters argue, gay marriage would imminently threaten their marriages? Implying a straight judge would have nothing at stake seems to undermine the argument for a gay marriage ban in the first place. Not to mention, if a gay judge can't rule on a gay discrimination case, can a female judge work on a sex discrimination case? What about an African-American judge presiding over a race discrimination case?

Despite his sexuality, Judge Walker has found himself on the other side of the gay rights debate. When he was a lawyer, he represented the US Olympic Committee in a suit preventing a San Francisco group from calling its competition the "Gay Olympics." That position, which was considered anti-gay, caused liberals to block his first nomination by Ronald Reagan. Based on the fact Prop. 8 proponents only called two witnesses and failed to convince Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California's attorney generals to defend the ban, this seems less about Judge Walker's impartiality, and more like a last-ditch attempt to throw out Judge Walker's unfavorable ruling. Do you think they have any chance?

Would You Be Into Kate Moss Hair and Makeup Products?

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:18 PST

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?

Germaphobes, Avoid These Five Things

FitSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Germs definitely freak me out because I hate getting sick, especially in the Spring and Summer. If you feel the same way, then you may want to disinfect these five things, or avoid touching them altogether:

Your vacuum. Since you're sucking up germs, dirt, and other nasty things, vacuums aren't exactly clean. Actually, scientists found that 50 percent of vacuum brushes contained fecal bacteria and 13 percent had E. coli. All contained mold. Since the brush is so gross, to avoid contaminating clean surfaces, spray the brush with a disinfectant spray after you're done with it.
Your weightlifting gloves. Staph infections bind strongly to the polyester, which is often used to make gloves. It's best to ditch the gloves altogether, since not only will you avoid bacteria, but you'll also strengthen your grip.
Gym Equipment. If you belong to a gym, you might want to know that a 2006 study in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine found rhinoviruses (what cause colds) on 63 percent of the gym equipment at the fitness centers they tested. To avoid the germs, try not to touch your face, nose, or eyes while working out, and as soon as you're finished, wash your hands and face thoroughly to prevent getting sick.

What else contains tons of germs? To find out

The Calming Scent of Flowers by Kenzo

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:11:22 PDT

FlowerbyKenzo Summer Fragrance, $52 is a new limited edition Summer 2007 fragrance. It has a soft, powdery, fresh floral essence that is a fabulous way to spring into the sunny rays of summertime! It is alcohol free and has a silky texture which is great for the heat of the season when you want to feel light and refreshed instead of oily and weighed down.

It is made from: vanilla, Bulgarian rose, citrus fruits, bergamot, wild hawthorne, Parma violet, cassia, hedione, cyclosal, opoponax and white musk.

The bottle is pretty too. The long thin angular glass has fuchsia triangles, ripples of red ribbons, and swirls of orange running around in the form of a poppy - the original flower on the bottle. It is available in one size; a 1.7 oz bottle for $52.