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Bella Brand: Haute Face

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:00:55 PST

If you're a Savvy working woman, it can be challenging to always look fresh and polished when you are constantly running around. That's how Cassandra Mills felt. Formerly a high-powered record exec, she's now the founder and CEO of Haute Face. Not only did she have limited time for beauty, she became increasingly frustrated in the lack of shade-appropriate foundations available for women with ebony skin.

After talking with other women of color, she realized that they were also having similar struggles, so she decided to change careers and create her own makeup line for women of all races. I've tested out some of the bold and neutral shades and I'm impressed. I especially like the color palette ($69) since it includes lip shades, blush, eye shadows, foundation, concealer, and a powder. This is a score since we all know how difficult finding an all-inclusive palette can be.

The color palette is available in seven shades to match seven different skin tones. On the website, just click on the girl whose skin looks most like yours to see the colors that suit you best. I found that the creamy products glide on smoothly and the powder shadows blend well.

And I really love the sheer, matte Blonde Ambition face powder since it's a dead match to my skin tone. Not only that, but it also doesn't make my face look old and wrinkly like some powders can. Haute skin currently contains foundations, face powders, concealers, eye shadows, lipsticks in three different textures, lip glosses, and brushes ranging in price range from $15 to $69.

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Cyber Monday Sales Worth the Wait!

CasaSugar — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:46 PST

Some design enthusiasts still have a hard time setting the alarm clock and facing the crowds on Black Friday - even for killer deals. If you're one of them, Cyber Monday might be better suited for you. In celebration of this unofficial holiday, browse our list of one-day-only sales you won't want to miss. You'll be able to stock up on gorgeous gifts for the home at discounted prices - all from the convenience of your own desk.

Serena & Lily

20 percent off all items from the gift section of the website.

Crate and Barrel

15 percent off both in-store and online.

Cost Plus World Market

20 percent off site-wide and free shipping on orders of $150 or more.

Jayson Home

Free shipping on all orders over $75, along with free gift wrapping and a Vosges Haut Chocolate bar with purchase.

HORNE

15 percent off site-wide when you enter the code "CYBERMONDAY" at checkout.

Photo courtesy of Hannah Blackmore Photography

Get the Dish on Different Kinds of Dinnerware

Susannah Chen — Mon, 23 May 2011 03:35:52 PDT

Future newlyweds, are you thinking of investing in a full set of china? It's a big, big porcelain world out there, and there are a few things you should probably know before settling on the perfect set of china. First things first: not all ceramic dinnerware is the same! The quality of china depends on a number of variables, from firing temperatures to clay content - but familiarize yourself with these four categories, and you'll be one step ahead of the game. Learn more when you keep reading.

Chanel Gets Into Face Tattoos and Pink Eyebrows

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:50:30 PDT

Just when you thought face tattoos would forever be the realm of Mike Tyson, Chanel comes along and makes them not only haute, but also elegant and even . . . pretty? For its upcoming Cocomation campaign, the fashion house released these cool making-of photos with surpassingly beautiful Lagerfeld favorite Freja Beha Erichsen getting the iconic locked-C logo applied under her eyes in temporary tattoo "tears." Freja has several other extremely cool looks for the campaign, including pink eyebrows and a bombshell Marilyn Monroe look. It might just be the edgiest Chanel campaign yet. See the rest of her looks below.

Red Lips That Won't Kiss Off

Michelle Phan — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:00:17 PDT

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and all-around beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle is sharing her favorite red lipsticks that won't kiss off:

Hi, everyone. Whenever my girlfriends wear red lipstick, their boyfriends seem to get so bent out of shape about it. For the longest time, I thought it was because they just didn’t like they way it looked - after all, red lips can very dramatic on some people. But as it turns out, it’s simply because they don’t want to end up with red lipstick all over their face when they kiss their girlfriends!

Try Michelle's Day With No Makeup

If only they knew that there are so many amazing red lipstick formulas that won't smear or transfer onto their lips! So what’s a red-lip-loving gal to do? Invest in a great, no-smudge formula and then let a brother know you're good to go! Here are five fantastic formulas to try that won’t end up all over your guy:

What's Worse: A Menu That's Too Short or Too Long?

Susannah Chen — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 03:11:51 PDT

It's been said that haute cuisine is true art, but I'd argue that composing a menu takes some serious skill, too. First off, the food has to read like it's appetizing. Then there's the issue of how many items should be offered. Everyone's got a different number: when I dine out at a restaurant that offers less than 10 menu items, my guy complains that there's not enough selection on the menu. Yet if I open a menu to find 100 offerings, I'll almost certainly be overwhelmed. As someone who has a tough time making decisions both big and small, I'd rather be faced with a terse menu than a paralyzingly long one. Getting the length just right, it seems, is quite a tough line to toe. Which do you consider the greater of two evils? And what's the magic number when it comes to menus?

Carolina Herrera Goes For Sleek Elegance and Jewel Tones

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:17:16 PST

Backstage beauty at Carolina Herrera was a ‘90s-esque elegant, sophisticated look with vampy shades reminiscent of a bubbly kir royale. The look focused on a deep plum lip and a complicated, sleek updo. For the full report, keep reading.

How to Get Nicole Kidman's Grammy Awards Makeup

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:00:00 PST

Lorac Cosmetics founder Carol Shaw created Nicole Kidman's Grammy Awards makeup look, and now she's given us a complete breakdown of what she used. So to find out more, just keep reading.

Link Time: T by Alexander Wang Strikes (Santi) Gold

FabSugar — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:35:07 PDT

Santigold and Spank Rock are the new faces of T by Alexander Wang - FashionIndie
John Galliano rumored to be designing a collection for Topshop - The Cut
How to shop Victoria's Secret - The Budget Fashionista
Beyoncé goes bridal in the "Best I Never Had" video - InStyle
Preen has designed a collection for Aldo shoes - Vogue UK
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince spotted on their honeymoon in Corsica - Fashionologie
Leslie Bibb stuns in Prabal Gurung - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Tom Binns's Large Studded bag: metal-morphosis -Bag Snob
9 sizzlin' Summer hats and how to wear them - Refinery29
An inside look at Haute Couture Fashion Week - Vogue Daily

Diane Kruger Steps Out in a White Gown With Joshua Jackson For Chanel

Lauren Turner — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:14:00 PDT

Diane Kruger had Joshua Jackson by her side at the Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris last night. The couple was among many fashionable faces at the presentation including Elle Fanning, Alexa Chung, and Milla Jovovich. Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson went shopping in France just last week, and Diane wore cutoff shorts and a leather jacket for the outing. It was a casual moment for Diane, who has been dressing up and stepping out at numerous events recently. She joined Marc Jacobs at the amfAR Inspiration Gala in June and shared the spotlight with Joshua at Jaeger-Lecoultre's 80th anniversary bash a few days later.