Caribbean Queens: Island-Inspired Summer Palettes

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 08:07:32 -0700

Just the thought of being swept away for a beach getaway this Summer fills me with warm and fuzzy feelings. Blue skies, pristine white sands, beautiful people, and an excuse to buy some new makeup! It seems island life is inspiring some pretty groovy palettes, too. Here's a look at three new island-inspired products.

Caribbean Crush Face Palette by LORAC ($30) is a limited-edition face palette with colors for your eyes and cheeks. Inside you'll find a coral-colored blush, neutral bronzer, cream highlighter, and three metallic eye shadows in Island, Dune, and Beachwood.

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Eye Shadow Palette in Ibiza by Cargo ($28) contains five sparkling, neutral-toned eye shadows in Matte Beige, Golden Bronze, Gold Shimmer, Camel, and Matte Milk Chocolate. These shadows have a soft, velvety feel, so they are easy to blend.

The Quickie Chronicles: The Tropical Tease by Too Faced ($25) is a sultry, shimmering palette of cocoa colors and pinks. Inside you'll find a bronzer, three eye shadows, four lip glosses, and double-ended applicator.

Must-Haves for June

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:07:41 -0700

Every month on BellaSugar, I'll give you my picks for the top five beauty products, colors, and looks you simply must have right now. There's no denying that Summer is officially upon us, which means it's time to get serious about your fake tan and beach-inspired makeup - even if you're not planning to be anywhere near the water. Check out these five buys that will help you look fabulous in June.

Island-inspired makeup palettes, such as the limited-edition Caribbean Crush Face Palette by LORAC ($30). It includes Summer essentials like bronzer and three metallic eye shadows. (Yes, metallic eyes are still hot.)
Self-tanner plus bronzer. It's time to start showing some skin, so pick up a lotion - such as Too Faced Tanning Bed in a Tube ($22.50) - that will give you an instant bronze while gradually building your tan.
Coral lips. Dark lipstick is a big no-no in Summer, so why not try this trendy color? Colour Surge Lipstick in Coral Crush by Clinique ($14) is a good starter shade.
Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies ($50). This just-released fragrance is one of June's hottest scents, with a feminine pink bottle and notes of peony, orange, and violet.
Scarf-inspired headbands. What better way to battle beach hair than with a colorful print headband, like this Voom Polka Dot Silk Tie Headband ($40)?