Nars' Fame Lipstick Palette Helps AIDS Research


Updated 04/13/07 2:13 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Nars' Fame Lipstick Palette Helps AIDS Research

Nars has just released their latest palette called Fame. But this palette is different from the rest. It consists of the very first twelve lipsticks that Francois Nars ever made back in 1995. He has 50 signed copies of them that are being sold exclusively at Henri Bendel in NYC for $75 and half of the proceeds on each palette sold will be donated to AmFar. Fame was released the night of the Read more

Pretty Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine's Day Makeup — Red Lipstick Excluded


Updated 02/10/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pretty, Easy Valentine's Day Makeup Looks

Red lipstick has become synonymous with Valentine's Day, but crimson-hued lips don't have to be your only option. "I like a flushed cheek," says Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh, who recommends getting the look with the brand's Just Pinched Blush Tint in Cheeky or Spicy, depending on your skin tone. Another way to give your complexion a fresh, fun finish is "to incorporate a pink-toned Read more

Flawless Valentine's Day Makeup Looks in 5, 20, or 45 Minutes


Updated 02/07/12 6:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Valentine's Makeup in 5, 20, and 45 Minutes

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to experiment with bolder, brighter makeup looks. But the problem is not always a matter of what kinds of palettes and color combinations to try: it's a matter of how much time there is to actually get it all on. According to celebrity makeup artist Emily Kate Warren (who has worked with stars such as Jennifer Jason Leigh and Abigail Breslin), a quick, Read more

Kat Graham's High-Fashion Makeup Look: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 01/21/12 7:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Kat Graham Purple Makeup

The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham is a gorgeous fashion plate, so it wasn't surprising to see her dressed up to the nines for the Underworld: Awakening premiere. What was unexpected, though, was her high-drama, slightly futuristic-looking hair and makeup, featuring a palette of varying textures and purple tones. Kat could be wearing green lipstick and snakes in her hair and still look fabulous, Read more

Get the Look: Bold Colors From Maybelline's 2012 Calendar


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Maybelline 2012 Trends For Home Decor

Every year, Maybelline puts out a calendar showcasing anticipated trends for the next year. BellaSugar has the entire gallery of photos from the calendar, but I was particularly drawn to the bright colors featured on this model. Sunshine yellow, grass green, and a color that looks suspiciously close to the Pantone 2012 Color of the year, Tangerine Tango, create a fresh and exciting palette. I set Read more

Found! Rooney Mara's Gorgeous, Just-Bitten Lipstick Shade


Updated 12/15/11 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rooney Mara's Red Lipstick Look

With her perfectly creamy skin, piercing eyes, and ebony strands, Rooney Mara looked almost like a present-day rendition of a Robert Palmer girl at yesterday's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo premiere. But whereas Palmer's muses wore patent-red lipstick and heavy-handed blush and foundation, Mara's look was clean, fresh, and surprisingly simple to re-create. "The dress was so magnificent, we Read more

Get Beyoncé Knowles's Glowing 20/20 Makeup Look


Updated 12/05/11 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beyonce's 20/20 Makeup Look

Mom-to-be Beyoncé Knowles sat down with Katie Couric on the most recent episode of 20/20 to talk about her latest career ventures and excitement surrounding her pregnancy. Beyoncé, who is known for her glowy skin, looked as stunning as ever. And it's thanks in part to makeup artist Mally Roncal, who created the luminous palette for the multitalented star. To get the look: Use concealer to Read more

Katy Perry's Passel of Pinks: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 12/01/11 3:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Katy Perry in Pink Hair and Pink Lipstick

For her appearance at the Grammys nomination concert, Katy Perry doubled down on the already heavy dose of pink in her ensemble. Her cotton-candy-hued hair had what appeared to be lighter peach blush highlights, and she followed that up with fuchsia lipstick. Even her dress was pink, although the shade was more bubblegum than any of the other roseate wonders in her palette. Katy has major style Read more

Where to Find the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals


Updated 11/28/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Black Friday Beauty Deals 2011

Get ready for some serious sales because Black Friday is upon us, the official kickoff to holiday shopping season. So whether you'll be heading out at 3:00 a.m. for some doorbusting action or snuggled up with your laptop scoping out the deals, there's something here for everyone. To see some amazing deals, just keep reading. Read more

Who Spiced It Up Best in Pumpkin-Toned Lipstick?


Updated 10/30/11 7:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Orange Lip Color Trend For Fall 2011

Sexy, smoky blue eye palettes may have dominated red carpets everywhere this week, but in honor of Halloween, let's focus on the festive shade of orange. Salma Hayek, for instance, spiced it up with a golden-undertoned, pumpkin-colored lipstick, while Gabrielle Union did a more subtle look, opting for a pretty, peachy gloss. Rose McGowan, however, went in an entirely different direction, donning Read more