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Holiday Makeup: The Golden Girl

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:31 -0800

When it comes to holiday makeup, all that glitters truly is gold. There are few shades more universally flattering, and the light-diffusing properties of metallics make skin look soft, warm, and undeniably inviting. There's no better time of year to deck yourself out in a little royal glitter, whether you want to glow in soft candlelight or correct the harshness of fluorescent office lighting. I've put together a complete gold color palette, from lip gloss to eye liner and mascara, to help you have a little fun with the original precious metal. Click through and stay golden, Pony Girl.

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Are You Over the Gold Beauty Trend?

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:07 -0700

I love that metallics have made a huge comeback, but what I had expected to be a blip in time has lasted well over two years. With some of the collections I've been able to take a peek at for Fall 2008 (especially the one from Chanel), it looks like heavy metals are here to stay, especially decadent gold beauty treats.

I had a love affair with gold polish ever since I saw Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad from The Hills rocking gilded nails, but now I'm getting a little bit tired of it. I can't say I'm surprised: Gold is a bold, trendy look, and trends do tend to come and go. How about you? Are you a golden girl, or are you over it?

New Product Alert: Benefit Pink to Please a Woman... Gold to Get the Guy!

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:08:16 -0800

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Benefit has launched an adorable limited-edition lip and eye palette called Pink to Please a Woman... Gold to Get the Guy! ($30). Heavy on pink and gold tones, this palette's colors make for a beautiful winter-to-spring transition.

The cute gingham-print packaging is adorned with a tiny ribboned bow, and what's inside is just as aww-inspiring. The kit features three mini shimmer shadows in champagne, gold and tender pink; it also has three sheer lipsticks in pale pink, bubblegum and deep pink. The look is warm and flirty, and the whole package is cute without being twee.

Coming Soon: Flirt! Cosmetics Glamourazzi

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:00:31 -0800

Looking for a new fragrance to get you all geared up for the red carpet or a big night on the town? If so, the latest launch from Flirt! has your name all over it. Glamourazzi comes packaged in a gold sequined box that looks like a disco ball! Now of course, you aren't going to be sold on the packaging alone, but fortunately, what's inside is also something to get revved up about.

The bottle houses an electrifying blend of fruits and florals, which will definitely grab your attention. Think of biting into a pineapple so juicy that it runs down your chin. Mix it with flowers, vanilla, and ginger and you're there. This is a fragrance you'll want to wear to get noticed. It's perfect for a night out dancing, since your scent will linger as you move. It's very strong (so don't go overboard) and very sweet, but it's also sensual.

I know that I have to let The Fashionista Diaries go already, but remember the episode when Bridget and Andrew had to find the perfect gold dress for the ad, and Janjay and Tina helped with the photo shoot? Can you believe it's taken this long to turn around in real life? Glamourazzi is due in stores just before Valentine's Day in a 1.7 oz. bottle for $35.

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BellaSugar's Guide To Gilded Beauty Treasures

BellaSugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:00:54 -0800

A touch of sparkle and a hint of shimmer can definitely create a lot of attention. Instead of being the bashful and understated beauty in the back of the room at a party, be bold in gold! Below is my five-post series on gilded beauty treasures. Golden makeup and body products are a great way to add some oomph to dark and dreary winter days. There are a lot of choices on the market right now, so I've featured a few of my favorite gilded beauty treasures for your lips, eyes body and face that range from subtle to show-stopping. What are some of your favorite golden goodies?

Go For The Gold, Part V: Body

BellaSugar — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:42:04 -0800

For those of you who prefer to keep your face matte, but still crave a little bit of shimmer for the holidays, you might like these gorgeous gold enhanced body products. Just sprinkle a little sparkle on your shoulders, decolletage, arms and legs and you'll be the Bella of the ball!

Guerlain Forever Gold Sublime Radiant Powder ($78) is a limited-edition, violet-scented gold shimmer powder for the body, face and hair. It comes in an atomizer for easy and even application-which is great, but it also definitely adds to the hefty cost.

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Victoria's Secret Sexy Sparkle
Shimmer Moisture Mist in Vanilla Gold ($8.99) is a great way to add a subtle shimmer to your skin. Not only does it smell good (it's vanilla), but it comes in a convenient spray can so you can cover your arms and legs with ease.

Sephora Glitter Spray in Gold Glitter ($8) is an aerosol shimmer spray for your body. Also, you can use it on your hair if you like, but be warned that it may get onto your pillows unless you shower before bed.

Go For the Gold, Part IV: Lips

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:00:59 -0800

Part four of my five-part series on gold makeup is all about gilded lips. Whether you apply a lipstick, a lip balm or lip gloss, gold lips are a perfect way to add a little bit of punch to your pout. Here are three lip products you won't want to miss this party season!

Liz Earle Sheer Gold Lip Shimmer ($9.75) is a barely-there lip balm that contains gold flecks to add a touch of subtle shine and shimmer to your lips. It's also deeply conditioning and moisturizing, so it protects your lips from chapping and drying during the Winter months.

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KissKiss Gloss Golden Princess Lip Gloss ($26) is a limited-edition gloss that is infused with gold shimmer. This high-shine, ultra-sheer gloss glides on smoothly and looks great alone or over your favorite shade of lipstick.

Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Lipstick ($20) is a gorgeous pale, sheer-gold moisturizing lipstick that looks amazing paired with a smoky eye. Wear it alone or under any of your favorite gold lip glosses.

Go For the Gold, Part III: Eye Liner

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:00:15 -0800

Today’s installment of the gold makeup series is about gilded eyeliner. Available in powder, liquid and gel forms, gold eyeliner has been a runway trend since Fall 2007. It’s a fun and sexy way to spice up your look for a party without going too over-the-top. Here are three gold eyeliners, I think you’ll love just as much as I do.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Honey 24K Gold ($15) is a really smooth and creamy eyeliner that mostly dries after about 30 seconds, and then stays put to a smudge- and water-proof finish. This specific color is really vibrant and looks especially amazing on those with blue eyes.

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Heidi Klum For Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Glitter Eyeliner in Bang ($12) is a golden-bronze liquid glitter liner that comes with a superfine brush for easy and precise application. Warning, this color isn’t for the shy girls. It’s packed with loads of long-lasting gold shimmer. Heidi says, “I layer this bronzey-gold glitter over black liner to give my eyes that sexy bang!"

Chantecaille Luminous Eyeliner in Crescendo ($22) is a creamy and richly-pigmented bold, gold liquid eyeliner. It contains crushed pearls for a shimmery effect and the color is very clean and bright, so you may want to start off with a light hand and add more as you go.

Go For the Gold, Part II: Eye Shadow

BellaSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:00:59 -0800

Welcome back to my five-part series on gold makeup. There are so many different gold eye shadows on the market right now that I found it challenging to come up with my three favorites. If you have any gorgeous and glimmery gold-metallic shadows that you especially love, please leave a comment with your recommendation below.

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Glimmer in True Gold ($13) is a very sheer, almost translucent shimmer shadow that works to create a hint of subtle sparkle to your eyes. It's similar to gold dust in that it can also be worn on your décolletage and cheeks, but this also has a special quality because it can transform from wet to dry for a more dramatic effect.

For two more shimmery gold eye shadows, read more.

Glam Rocks by Lorac in Metallic Gold ($16) is a loose-powder shadow that is packed with richly-pigmented, sparkly color. This is the opposite of subtle, so go easy at first because it tends to spread. The good news is that it lasts really long. I also love this salt shaker–like packaging, which makes it easy and fun to sprinkle!

Too Faced Shimmer Veils in Angel Hair ($18.50) is a golden copper with gold-glitter shadow that provides crease-proof, medium coverage. It comes with a built-in wand for easy application and creates a super-shimmery, almost shiny look on your lids.

The $650 Orlane Crème Royale

BellaSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:00:18 -0800

The skincare masters behind Orlane, a Parisian high-end beauty brand, has developed an extremely decadent antiaging cream fit for a princess.

Crème Royale is made from a blend of ancient Egyptian and Chinese medicines such as royal jelly, a pure-honey extract, which helps brighten and hydrate skin and boost longevity, and liquid 24-karat gold, which contains firming, antiwrinkle, and antioxidant benefits.

The result is a deep-penetrating and intensely hydrating cream that promotes healing and prevents sagging. Oh, and the price? How silly of me to forget. Just 1.7 ounces of this royal treatment costs $650. Does anyone still have an extra slot open on their holiday wish list?