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Bella's Hamptons Beach Bag Beauty Essentials

BellaSugar — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:00:51 -0700

During the Summer, every fabulous New Yorker wants to head to the Hamptons - and why wouldn't they? The eastern end of Long Island is filled with beautiful mansions, adorable cottages, and all of the other perks of a resort lifestyle. If you're heading there this Summer - or if you're just looking for a piece of the good life - then browse my picks for a Hamptons-ready bag of beach beauty.

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Seven Beauty Products Worth the Splurge

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:00:56 -0800

You already know there are some beauty items you don't need to splurge on. But what about the pricey products that actually do the job much better than their cheapy counterparts? Over the years, I've found a few things that definitely deserve their high price tags. So start saving your dollars, because these are worth every penny.

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Honeymoon Beauty, Part II: What to Buy on Vacation

BellaSugar — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:21:13 -0700

Welcome to Part II of this week's honeymoon series! Going abroad for your honeymoon? Lucky you! Not only will you be vacationing with your hubby, but you can sneak off and get some international beauty buys, too! One of my favorite parts of traveling is seeing the various products that are rare in the States, so I've created a guide to beauty brands available in three common honeymoon destinations.

If you're going to Paris, head to Printemps, where you'll find the largest beauty department in the world. More than 300 brands are available, so set aside some time to shop. Start by browsing the full line of adorably-packaged Paul & Joe cosmetics, which are hard to find in the States. Stock up on the La Roche-Posay skin care line, which has the best sunscreen I've ever tried, Anthelios SPF 60 (!) for around 15 euro. Anthelios is available in the US, but very rarely at that level of sun protection (and never so cheap). Don't bypass the Lancome and Chanel counters, which often have colors that aren't available in the US. For two more honeymoon buys, read more

Going to South America? Whether you're in Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires, look for Natura, Brazil's biggest beauty line. It's a collection of skin care, hair care, fragrance and makeup infused with (sustainably-harvested) Brazilian plant ingredients like guarana, cacao and pitanga. The packaging has a cool organic-ish design, too-making these products perfect souvenirs for your loyal bridesmaids back home.

Okay, so Hawaii isn't "international," but it's a world away from, well, just about everywhere else. If you're on Oahu, stop by Lanikai Bath and Body, whose body butters and lotions use island ingredients such as papaya, aloe, kukui, noni and macadamia. As a bonus, the shop is in Kailua, which has a beautiful and very romantic beach!

Must-Haves for July

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:05:05 -0700

Every month on BellaSugar, I present my picks for the top five beauty products, colors, and looks you simply must have right now. July typically has sizzling temperatures, and these items are just as hot! Check out these five buys that will help you look fabulous in July.

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I love metallic nails for summer, especially when they're in warm gold tones. This Shu Uemura nail polish ($16) is shimmery but not gaudy-just the way Fort Knox feet should be! i
Sun can damage hair by drying it out. That's why I'm planning to have some of these Ted Gibson hair sheets ($25) ready. You just swipe them over hair and they do their magic restorative thing. Couldn't be easier.
Bobbi Brown's Sandbar soap smells just like the beach, so even if you're miles away from the shoreline, you can pretend you're there.
Will I be wearing 50+ SPF? You bet. La Roche-Posay's Anthelios ($39 and up) is a great non-greasy formula. Pricey, yes, but sunscreen is the best anti-aging product that exists. And I know it's worth the cost every time I get carded.
Summer is the best time for a sheer, sparkly lip. I've got to try Buxom Lips ($18) from Bare Escentuals. It's a high-shine cooling gloss in light, girly, sherbet colors.