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Easter Explosion! DIY Glitter and Confetti Smash Eggs

Kate Stahl — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:03:51 PDT

If you're looking for a fun Easter egg activity that doesn't involve candy, we highly recommend you consider making smash eggs, also known as confetti eggs or Cascarones. The tradition of smashing filled eggs over friends' and family members' heads has actually been around for centuries in Europe and Mexico.

The idea is simple: hollowed-out, refilled eggs are broken over the heads of friends, showering them with confetti . . . and, according to tradition, good luck. Kids might need some simple instructions and oversight (egg-smashing etiquette requires eggs to be broken directly on a person's head - it sounds rough, but it actually makes for a gentler and safer experience). Jordan Ferney from Oh Happy Day! shared photos of her amazing glitter and Fruity Pebbles eggs with us. Want to make your own? Follow her easy DIY instructions!

Source: Robyn Kessler for Oh Happy Day!

Bright Idea: the Gilded Lids at Betsey Johnson

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:35:54 PST

This Fashion Week has been exceptional for its eye makeup, but the creative use of oversized gold glitter on lids at the Betsey Johnson show was easily a standout. Instead of overwhelming eyes with lots of chunky glitz or shimmer, the makeup artists instead used just a few strategically placed flecks of gold to accentuate the shapes of models' eyes. Combined with bright gold liner in the inner corners and v-shaped taupe shadow to define the crease and lash line, it was a little bit Studio 54 and a lot unexpected glamour. Plus, it's the kind of edgy but alluring look that's actually achievable at home. So next time you're going out with the girls, keep this golden idea in mind.

Katy Perry's New Polish: Don't Judge a Bottle by Its Color

Jaime Richards — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:23 PST

Back in October, we found out that Katy Perry would be coming out with her own line of OPI nail polishes, and now they're here. Yesterday Team Bella sampled all six shades in the collection, including the color pictured here, Last Friday Night ($7, but prices will vary depending on retailer).

While it's described as a bold cobalt blue with iridescent glitter, the result was more of a light pastel blue with flecks of cool-toned glitter - and that was with three coats. This further proves that judging a bottle by its color is never the best determiner of the true results. Last Friday Night is still a cool shade, especially as a top coat, but don't expect this particular hue to pack as much punch as the electric-blue wig Katy wore to the MTV Movie Awards last year.

Toast to a Glitzy New Year

Tara Block — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:00:28 PST

If there's ever a time to bring out the sparkly, the glitz, and the glam, it's New Year's Eve. So release your inner magpie with shiny soiree décor as you toast to 2011!

Keep track of the time with a chic clock like George Nelson's Sunflower Clock ($1,085) and be sure to have plenty of party-friendly accouterments like mini sparklers ($16 for four), a Crystal Pinata ($140), and confetti poppers ($12.50 each). Pour your bubbly into dainty saucers ($75 for four) and dress your table with Bling Placecard Holders ($13 for four), Sequin Flower Napkin Rings ($25), and a flower-filled Futura Asterisk Vase ($125). Shop the rest of the glistening goodies by clicking the images above. Cheers!

A Holiday Manicure With Sprinkles on Top

Jaime Richards — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:17 PST

How much does this sparkly manicure look like one of those scrumptious Funfetti cupcakes? And just as easy as those colorful confections are to eat, this two-step manicure is similarly just as swift.

Just start off with two coats of white opaque polish, like Sinful Colors' Snow Me White ($2). And for the finish, China Glaze's Party Hearty top coat ($2) from its 2010 holiday collection adds just the right amount of sparkle with randomly-placed bits of red, green, and gold glitter.

Get Glitzy Red Nails For the Holidays

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:00:34 PST

Here's an excerpt of a post by OnSugar blog LesleyKat on getting a sparkly holiday manicure:

As most of you know, I am abso-obsessed with all flakie polish. It's such a cool effect and adds so much dimension to your nails. When I was given Barielle Elle's Spell, I totally squealed. Red flakies are perfection for the holidays. Unfortunately, this polish doesn't do so well on its own, so I think layering is a must. I chose to go with a red-on-red. However, the red flakies would probably look KILLER on top of gold, silver, or white. Who knows, it could even elevate a rich chocolate brown color to the next level.

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Dress Me Up: Glitter Shoes For the Holidays and Beyond

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:00:05 PST

In Fab-land, it's always prime time to rock glitter, but especially during the holidays. Tory Burch just came out with these glitter-covered booties ($395) that would dazzle anyone's feet. If you're willing to go whimsical, try these Kate Spade slingback bow pumps ($325). Or, if you're a comfort-cum-style kind of gal, opt for the glitter oxfords ($48). No matter your sparkle style, be sure to keep the rest of your ensemble simple - you want your toes to shine!

Get Holiday Party Ready With These Glittery Beauty Products

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST

Holiday parties are right around the corner and we cannot think of a better reason to add some shimmer to your shimmy. For twinkle toes (and fingers) try Sephora by OPI's Merry Me! ($9) or Flurry Up ($9). Mix a little loose glitter like Make Up For Ever Glitters ($13 each) into your lip gloss, or apply over your lipstick to make lips look fuller. A glistening shadow over lids, such as Victoria's Secret Glitter Eye Gel ($20 each) or Nyx Glitter Cream Palette ($6), are both great for creating sparkly effects on the eyes. Just make sure to avoid a major beauty blunder through careful application and delicate removal. As for your hair, treat your updo with a glitter spray, like this one ($10) from Sephora Collection. And if your holiday ensemble bares a little skin, give it the diamond treatment with a lotion like Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Body Shimmer ($28).

Learn This All-That-Glitters-Is-Gold Manicure

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST

Here's an excerpt of a post by OnSugar blog LesleyKat on getting a sparkly holiday manicure:

May I present to you a holiday nail suggestion: glitter-tipped gold. To create this look, I used Sephora by OPI Charge It! ($9) as my base color. Two coats give a nice opaque, metallic finish. After letting them dry for a few minutes, I then applied a dab of clear (glitter polish would work well too) and dipped the tips of the nails right into the glitter. The glitter I used was LA Splash Lady Luck ($7). This glitter is especially cool because it has small glitter pieces as well as larger ones, and it reflects golds, pinks, and greens.

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Get Glittery For Halloween

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:34 PDT

If you're looking for pretty, subtle ways to get into the Halloween spirit, glittering up your lashes is festive, fun, and looks pretty cool. There are luxe gold sparkles like Guerlain's Le 2 Mascara ($35), but also reasonably priced options like Ulta Sparkle Lashes ($10) and La Splash Glitter Mascara ($6). If you're more of a silver girl, check out Jemma Kidd Ultra Plush Mascara & I-tech Glitter Liner ($10), and for bold, bright colors there's Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip Mascara Hazel Eyes ($9). To learn more about any of these products, just click on the images above.