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Black Lips Have Another Moment, Thanks to Twilight

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:06 -0700

Last year, beauty brands hoped that black lips would be big. Unless I missed out on a convention of Bauhaus fans, the sooty-kiss look wasn't an enormous success - going dark just didn't work for most women. Will this season be different? From a sales standpoint, probably so, because Twilight Beauty has a black lip gloss. (The Cullen connection alone will mean they'll sell.) The Volturi Twilight Enrapture gloss ($12) in Arsenic is a licorice-scented sheer gloss with light gold shimmer - so your lips can sparkle like a vamp.

Of course, that's not the only place black is popping up. MAC is about to release an all-noir collection that includes three black lip glosses and two black lipsticks. Already on the market: Lipstick Queen in Black Tie Optional, Shu Uemura in Black 099, and NYX lipstick in Black Onyx. Want to take a baby step into this trend? Go for sheer washes over opaque colors, and consider using these sooty shades to darken your existing lip color.

Does Black Lip Gloss Work? You Be the Judge.

BellaSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:18 -0800

Big surprise, the black-lipped runway trend didn't exactly take off for Fall. Can't say I'm shocked, particularly because, really, everybody looks healthier with a little color. Still, it can't hurt to try a trend, right?

Judging by the way GiggleSugar shrieked and hid her eyes upon seeing my glossy coal lips, maybe it can. I had Le Métier de Beauté's Black Magic gloss on; it's rich, dense, pigmented and quite luxurious. But I don't think that vinyl-style lips are for me. What do you think?

How-To: Wear Black Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:11 -0700

A month or so back, I told you about the black lip trend this Fall and gave some options for lipsticks and glosses, should you care to venture onto the dark side. I spent the better part of yesterday deciding whether there were any circumstances under which I could wear black lip gloss (Halloween withstanding).

Especially for small lips, it helps to layer a pearly shade on top of a black lip gloss, which is not an easy feat as the result is usually a weird shade of greige, which is even more zombie looking than straight up black. But there's hope: At the Spring shows, Vivienne Westwood sent teal-black lips down the runway and models for Topshop Unique wore a purple ebony color, hinting that wearable black is in our future.

So for now, my secret concoction for a shimmery black cherry is as follows: Two layers of Benefit Benetint ($28) followed by one layer of Armour Beauty Femme Fatale Lip Gloss ($19) followed by a dollop of Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Touche Brilliance in Pure Diamond ($29). Except it's not a secret anymore, because I just told you.

Trend Alert: Black Lips

BellaSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:04 -0700

Black lipstick: It's not just for goths anymore. This stark look showed up on the Yves Saint Laurent runway, and if cosmetics companies have their way, you'll be craving inky color for fall.

But can I level with you? Even though this is the hot trend, I just can't see this looking good in real life. I like Joy Division just as much as the next girl, but I fear this look would make me look like an overgrown Avril Lavigne groupie.

And yet, it's big for Fall, so I'd be a bad Bella for not keeping you in the trend-spotting loop. I report, you decide! If you're braver than I am and want some ways to try this trend, read more.

To take a baby step on the dark side: Try Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss ($20) in Black Pearl. I know what you're thinking: Gothic lips from the queen of neutrals? Believe it. This moody mauve has tons of shine with dark pearl accents, but it's not as in-your-face as other options.

If you have to get the hyped-up shade: Everyone's all abuzz over Lancome's forthcoming lip color set, which is inspired by a pair of Louboutins. The $48 set includes a red lipstick and sparkling lip gloss in Piha Black. If this sounds like your dream come true, you can get on the waiting list by calling Bloomingdale's at (212) 705-2886.

For black on a budget: Manic Panic Raven Black Lipstick ($6.95) is a matte shade, and if you're OK with shopping at a place called Vampfangs.com, have at it. Layer clear lip gloss on top to channel your inner Elvira.

For the real thing: Just like on the runways, YSL Beauté Pur Black gloss ($28) is all shine and no sparkle. It's like latex for your lips, and it's definitely not for wallflowers - so again, hop on the waiting list if you want a couture-approved smile.

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Beauty Trend Alert: Silver Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:11:22 -0700

Looking like an ice princess is in for Spring! Silver is everywhere right now; it's an icy hot trend in both the fashion and beauty worlds. It is the opposite of a warm golden gloss - but opposites attract! To see more Spring lip glosses click here.

DuWop Venom Flash Lip Gloss in Silver, $17, is the latest product from the bee-sting queens of lip gloss. It is an extreme plumper spiked with spicy flavor and tiny particles of pure mica to add a kick of silver shine to your luscious lips.

To see two more, read more

DiorKiss Lip Gloss in Sorbet Meringue, $19, is an ultra light, long lasting silvery sparkle gloss that contains plumping elements for fullness and shine.

I am not alone in my love for DiorKiss gloss as it was named one of the top 75 best new beauty products in Town and Country for 2006. The gloss has a yummy scent and a beveled tip. J'adore Dior!

Black Radiance Radiant Lip Gloss in Ice Queen, $2.99, is a new super high-shine, long-lasting gloss that creates a sexy, glamorous look. This gloss is long-wearing and glides on easily. Black Radiance is also owned by the same company (Markwins) that owns Wet n Wild and Tropez. It is targeted to African American women and is available at drug stores and mass-market retailers nationwide. Available in 11 shades.

How-To: Michelle Trachtenberg's Season-Perfect Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:09 -0800

Unlike her Gossip Girl character Georgina Sparks, Michelle Trachtenberg seems to have a good head on her shoulders, and she showed it off to her best advantage last night at a party hosted by American Eagle. She didn't shy away from her naturally pale skin, and her eye makeup was sexy, fun, and a little retro. This look would be perfect for your upcoming holiday parties, so to find out how to get it, just read more

Get Hot (Pink Lips) Like Eva Mendes

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:27 -0800

We here at Sugar HQ have decided that Eva Mendes never looks anything but absolutely beautiful. At a recent Calvin Klein event in Milan, Eva proved that the rules are meant to be broken. While her skin and hair coloring are more in the warm-toned family, the actress still managed to pull off a traditionally cooler-toned hot pink lip that had just the slightest glimpse of a coral undertone. Call it a bright poppy shade of sorts. What I like most about this look is that it's decidedly not a just-stepped-out-of-the-mall circa 1984 kind of effect. It's fresh, alluring, and very flirtatious.

To get my tips on pulling off a hot pink lip, just keep reading.

Saturday Giveaway! Lancôme Virtuôse Black Carat Mascara and Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:30:12 -0700

Black mascara? Now that's sexy. Lip gloss with fishnet packaging? Even sexier. Thanks to our friends at Sephora, you could be the winner of a new lip gloss and mascara. No doubt you'll be sassy as ever. Take my quiz below to enter, and hopefully these beauty necessities will be added to your makeup collection soon.

This week, we're giving away a gorgeous duo from Lancôme: Juicy Tubes in Rose Fishnets and Virtuôse Black Carat mascara. Virtuôse Black Carat mascara is super-sexy, giving you that fake-lash look with just one easy swipe of the wand. And the Juicy Tubes in Rose Fishnets, a rosy nude shade, is a limited-edition color available only at Sephora.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your vote to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Thursday Giveaway! Lancôme Virtuôse Black Carat Mascara and Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:30:22 -0700

I think we can all agree with TeamSugar member soulight when she says, "it's not like you can have too many tubes of lip gloss!" Now, thanks to our friends at Sephora, you could add to your gloss collection and try a new mascara. Take my quiz below to enter, and hopefully these beauty necessities will be added to your makeup bag.

Not a bad deal, right? To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your vote to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Friday Giveaway! Lancôme Virtuôse Black Carat Mascara and Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:30:25 -0700

Wide eyes and glossy lips - that's all I really need to look refreshed. Now, thanks to our friends at Sephora, you could be the winner of a new lip gloss and mascara, and you will look fresh-faced, too. Take my quiz below to enter, and hopefully these beauty necessities will be added to your makeup collection soon.

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