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Marchesa Tiptoes Into the World of Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:01:13 PDT

If you've always adored Georgina Chapman's frilly creations, you'll be glad to hear that she and the rest of the crew at Marchesa are ready to invade your makeup kit. The brand is collaborating with high-end cosmetics company Le Métier de Beauté to create a line of purse-sized palettes, highlighters, and glosses. It's not for the faint of wallet - the least expensive item in the line is $38 - but we're curious to see what shades from the Fall 2010 line get carried over into the makeup, since we adored the ice blue and pink-gray dresses from the show. Will you be interested in checking this line out, or is it too rich for your taste?

What Red Lipstick Means to Men (and Other Relationshippy Thoughts on Makeup)

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:02:31 PST

For Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal, love is all in a day's work. The married couple offers relationship advice on TV, through their books, and through their Dating Boot Camp. They say that we send romantic signals - or not-so-romantic ones - through our personal style. Read on for their opinions on what your hair and makeup choices might be saying this Valentine's Day.

On a first date, do you recommend lip gloss or lipstick - or neither?
We definitely recommend lipstick, especially Le Metier de Beaute's Colour Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in shades Castello, Paris, and Cannes. Men are drawn to a woman’s mouth, not only because this is where their fantasies start, but hopefully they will also be listening to what the woman has to say. Ever since Angelina Jolie came on the scene, lips have received the lip service they deserve. It sends the signals that you are a true woman, proud of your femininity and confident, especially when a woman wears bright, vibrant colors like red.

Want to know what red lipstick says about you? Just

Can you talk about what messages red lipstick projects?
Red lipstick will definitely make you a man magnet! Lips make all of us think of kissing and since men are such visual creatures, sexy red lips can almost do as much for a man as the kiss itself. It also subconsciously sends the message that you are open to a romantic and passionate relationship.

Any thoughts on makeup choices/signals for women who date women?
Makeup choices can be very much the same, as long the woman is comfortable with it. No matter the sexual preference.

In your work and research, what discoveries regarding beauty/makeup/hair have surprised you with regard to relationships?
With regard to relationships, men love long hair, but not the traditional perfectly coiffed hair so many try to have. Men actually love the tousled, rolled-out-of-bed look, and it’s no wonder that’s the way you look after a long sexy night. Men can’t identify the components of makeup that create the lips that they want to kiss, bite, and touch, they just are drawn to them. The more naturally glamorous a woman can look, the more sensual she becomes to the male eye.

Do you find their observations line up with your experience? (For what it's worth, I definitely get more looks when I wear red lipstick.)

Does Black Lip Gloss Work? You Be the Judge.

BellaSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:18 PST

Big surprise, the black-lipped runway trend didn't exactly take off for Fall. Can't say I'm shocked, particularly because, really, everybody looks healthier with a little color. Still, it can't hurt to try a trend, right?

Judging by the way GiggleSugar shrieked and hid her eyes upon seeing my glossy coal lips, maybe it can. I had Le Métier de Beauté's Black Magic gloss on; it's rich, dense, pigmented and quite luxurious. But I don't think that vinyl-style lips are for me. What do you think?

Link Time: The "Flaws" That Make You Beautiful

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:10:00 PDT

10 so-called flaws to embrace - Glo
Say goodbye to dark circles - Stylelist
3 ways to get (and keep) great skin this Winter - Refinery 29
Check out Oscar de la Renta’s gorgeous new fragrance ring - InStyle
Foolproof eyeliners and applicators - Real Simple
5 beauty gift sets to give your friends this holiday season - College Candy
Top 10 hangover beauty dos and don'ts - The Fashion Spot
You'll love Le Metier de Beaute's holiday nail kits - Temptalia