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Love It or Hate It? Jean-Paul Gaultier Reaches New Heights

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:10:29 -0700

Never one for subtlety, Jean-Paul Gaultier made the haute couture styles at Armani and Dior look positively Pollyanna-ish in comparison to his show. Models wore orange tape under their bangs, while some sported elaborate spiraling updos. Obviously these are fantasy-fashion styles, but as far as over-the-top looks go, do you like this? Or is it still too much?

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Bellissima! Jean Paul Gaultier Tout Beau Sharp Eyes Kohl Pen & Concealer

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:04 -0700

Goody! Another double-duty beauty product! I just can't get enough of two-in-one products. They take up less space and somehow make me justify that it's okay to buy something new because of the "value" I'm getting.

Check out this dual Tout Beau - Sharp Eyes Kohl Pen & Concealer by Jean Paul Gaultier ($24). I didn't even know that he made makeup; did you? What's fab about this product is that it's a concealer on one end and a kohl liner on the other. Both products work together to create a gorgeous and flawless looking eye!

The pen is available in two combos: black liner with a tawny (yellowish-brown) concealer or brown liner and a fair (very light) concealer. For images of the two variations, read more

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21 Hair and Makeup Looks You WON'T Be Wearing Come Spring

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:01 -0700

From the runways onto department and drugstore shelves, I'm sure we'll see lots of fresh new makeup options and application techniques go full circle come March. Last month in New York, we saw six very wearable trends emerge, from peach lips to bold eyeliner to heavy-handed under-the-eye liners. But throughout the course of New York Fashion Week and other Spring 2010 shows, including Paris, London, and Milan, there were other looks that won't quite make the transition. Take this sequin forehead heart-shaped applique, for instance - straight from the Ungaro show in Paris, for which Lindsay Lohan acted as artistic adviser. While I appreciate each and every designer's artistic flair, some looks just won't translate to real life. See what I mean now.

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Super Scents That Smell Like Suntan Lotion

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:01:53 -0700

I have long had an affinity for the tropical, fruity, coconut smells of Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion ($8.50) and Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil ($7.60). As much as I'd love to slather those items all over my body, I'm thinking it might not be so practical for everyday non-beach usage.

So, I've done a little research, gathering together some fragrances that have similarities to these classic aromas, which often feature notes of vanilla, coconut, amber, tropical flowers, and citrus (particularly orange). With the official start of Summer coming up in just under two weeks, I can't think of a better way to kick it all off. Life’s a beach, after all.

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Ensoleille Moi Eau de Toilette ($84)
Miranda by Fragonard ($55 to $75)
L'Aromarine Coco Perfume Extract ($9.50)
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco Eau De Toilette Natural Spray ($53)
Jil Sander Sun ($49)
Songes by Annick Goutal ($80 to $115)
Ebba Miss Marisa Tropical Perfume Oil ($62)
Jean Patou Chaldee ($72)
Hermes Eau de Merveilles ($34 to $49)
Bobbi Brown Beach ($55)
Bond No. 9 Fire Island ($140)
I Hate Perfume at the Beach 1966 ($13 to $65)
Monyette Paris Eau de Parfum Spray ($70)
Demeter Fragrance Library Suntan Lotion ($6 to $39.50)
Guerlain Mahora ($32)
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent ($49.50)
Island Michael Kors Hawaii ($65)
Avon Tahitian Holiday Eau de Toilette Spray ($15)
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique ($58)
Robert Piguet Fracas Perfume ($75 to $110)

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Model of the Week: Aminata

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:01:27 -0700

You probably don't know the name Mia Aminata Niara - she goes by Aminata professionally - but that should soon change.

The 5'9" stunner was born in Senegal, now lives in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, and speaks three languages. She's, as they say, big in Europe: Aminata has walked the runways of Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin and appeared in magazines such as Vogue Germany.

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So why has it taken until this season to see her in New York fashion shows like Proenza Schouler, Erin Fetherston, and Ralph Lauren? For the answer, along with the unusual skin-care tip Aminata shared, read more.

How long have you been modeling?
Just two years for me. Before, I was just modeling in Paris. Every time I did a shoot or other [modeling] event, people would say to me, “Why don’t you go to New York? You have a beautiful face, you’d get work there!” I’d say that I was doing my schooling, that’s why. Now I say, “OK, I’m stopping school and moving.” This is my first time in New York, and I’m happy. It’s so exciting.

How do you keep your skin healthy?
I hope my skin is healthy! Every morning when I wake up, I put freezing water on my face. I like the feel of it, and I think it makes my skin stronger. That’s it.

When do you feel the most beautiful?
When I wake up. It’s natural - It’s much more "you." When you wake up, you see your face, and everything is fresh and clean because you’ve been sleeping for eight hours. That's when I feel best.

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