Picking Makeup Colors: What Works and What Doesn't


Updated 08/11/11 6:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose Makeup Colors

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing makeup shades whether it's determining if you have cool or warm undertones to figuring out which eye shadow hues "go" with your coloring. But celebrity makeup artist, Vincent Longo, wants to make something clear. "When it comes to eye shadows and lip color, women should be free to experiment and have fun. A woman's eye color should not determine Read more

Vincent Longo Sets the Record Straight on Concealer


Updated 08/15/11 5:19 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Vincent Longo's Best Concealer Tips 2011-08-05 06:02:48

Vincent Longo is a celebrity artist who has worked with the likes of Heidi Klum, Hillary Clinton, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Naomi Campbell, and he's also the CEO and creative director of Vincent Longo Cosmetics. And after a little hiccup with his namesake company, the brand is making a big comeback with revamped products. More on the products to come, but in the meantime Vincent has many great makeup Read more

Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Big Comeback


Updated 04/22/11 3:41 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Comeback

Due in part to a failing economy back in 2008, Vincent Longo Cosmetics was eventually forced to pull its products from the shelves of retail giants such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. Space NK, however, still kept the indie brand's stock in supply. But now, Vincent Longo is set to make a big comeback. Last year, the company began selling its products in CVS Pharmacy's Read more

2009 Fall New York Fashion Week: Vena Cava


Updated 02/17/09 7:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Vena Cava Fall 2009 Beauty Report

Every season, the cool downtown girls head to Vena Cava to see what they'll want to wear to their art-gallery jobs. This time around, the collection featured motorcycle jackets, high-waisted jeans, and dyed leggings. Working off of the clothing's dark color palette, makeup artist Vincent Longo — working with Beauty.com — created a simple but striking makeup look: a shock of orange at the Read more

Bella Bargain: 30% Off Vincent Longo Beauty


Updated 08/24/09 7:08 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Bella Bargain: 30% Off Vincent Longo Beauty

Holiday gift sets already provide good value, but now the prices are pretty unbelievable on Vincent Longo. Sephora is shaving 30 percent off much of the brand's inventory, and the deals are pretty good: Amalfi Dream ($40.60, a $125 value) is a six-piece set featuring an eye shadow trio, lip gloss, double-sided lip pencil, lipstick, eye soufflé, and mascara.The Lip Luster Set ($26.60, an $89 Read more

Lookalike Products: Creamy Shimmering Bronzing Sticks


Updated 06/29/08 3:01 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Vincent Longo and Nars Bronzing Sticks

It's the season for glowing, (faux) tan skin and with all of the products on the market right now, it's easier than ever to achieve that look. However, choosing the right product can be challenging, especially when two similar items such as Nars the Multiple in St. Barth's and Vincent Longo Hydro Stick in Gold Solare exist. Both are beautiful for your eyes, cheeks, and lips, both are light in Read more

Bella Bargain: Black Friday Beauty Deals


Updated 12/06/07 10:12 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Bella Bargain: Black Friday Beauty Deals

Ah, it's the biggest shopping day of the year. (It's also Buy Nothing Day for the record.) While people will be lining up for discounted TVs and toys at stores, you can beat the crowds and get some beautiful deals online. I've rounded up a few good ones for you, so read on and get gorgeous! Lucky Rewards If you love Lucky magazine, then you'll appreciate this deal. Shop through Read more

Vincent Longo 2007 Fall/Winter Village Chic Collection Part II: Day


Updated 11/15/07 8:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Vincent Longo 2007 Fall/Winter Village Chic Collection Part II: Day

On Friday, I showed you the Night version of the beautiful and new Vincent Longo 2007 Fall/Winter Village Chic Collection. Today, I bring you the Day Collection. As opposed to warm, rich earth tones, these colors are cool and have more of a bohemian quality. The range features lots of peaches, caramels, burgundies, and of course metallic shadows. The line is more ethereal, soft, and natural, Read more

Vincent Longo 2007 Fall/Winter Village Chic Collection Part I: Night


Updated 11/14/07 2:31 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

Vincent Longo 2007 Fall/Winter Village Chic Collection Part I: Night

New from Vincent Longo is a two-part Fall/Winter 2007 collection. Today, I wanted to introduce the first part of the range, Village Chic Night. The inspiration for the line is the eclecticism of New York's East Village, which served as the epicenter of '70s punk with an anything-goes kind of vibe. The colors are cool, casual, and perfect for Autumn because they're gold, green, deep red, and warm Read more

How-To: Eva's Happy Hearts Makeup Look


Updated 10/28/07 9:21 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

How-To: Eva's Happy Hearts Makeup Look

At the Happy Hearts charity benefit hosted by Petra Nemcova, Eva Mendes showed up looking absolutely gorgeous. She's the kind of gal you want to hate for being so effortlessly beautiful, but she's so sweet and goofy that you can't help but love her. Her glowing skin was a perfect contrast to her flowy white gown, her pink lips added life to her bright smile, and her slightly smoky eyes dressed Read more