Lookalike Products: Creamy Shimmering Bronzing Sticks


Updated 06/29/08 3:01 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Vincent Longo and Nars Bronzing Sticks

It's the season for glowing, (faux) tan skin and with all of the products on the market right now, it's easier than ever to achieve that look. However, choosing the right product can be challenging, especially when two similar items such as Nars the Multiple in St. Barth's and Vincent Longo Hydro Stick in Gold Solare exist. Both are beautiful for your eyes, cheeks, and lips, both are light in Read more

Lookalike Products: Clickable Brilliant Shine Lip Glosses


Updated 03/26/08 11:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Brilliance and Victoria's Very Sexy Makeup Brilliant Lip Shine

One of my current beauty obsessions is Yves Saint Laurent Touche Brilliance. It's a sheer, thin-textured, sweet-smelling lip gloss that comes in a clickable pen, and it contains little specs of glitter that create the most incredible amount of shine. To my surprise, I saw an almost identical version created by Victoria's Secret. Although the Victoria's Secret tube is slightly fatter even though Read more

Lookalike Products: Shimmery Shadow Palettes


Updated 02/29/08 9:48 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Lookalike Products: Shimmery Shadow Palettes

When I saw this new eye shadow palette called Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips, I recognized it right away; it was inspired by last summer's Bobbi Brown Surf and Sand Eye Palette. Since the colors are sexy, shimmery and perfect for spring, I thought I'd highlight the similarities and differences of these seemingly similar items. Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Bobbi Brown Surf & Read more

Fabulous Handbag Look-a-Likes, Part III


Updated 03/22/07 10:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Fabulous Handbag Look-a-Likes, Part III

Welcome back to the third and final part in this handbag look-a-likes series. This installment features a handbag designed by Miu Miu and a replica that has been created for just a fraction of the cost. At one time this was the "It Bag" of the season. Stars like Sienna Miller, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Mischa Barton all carried it in different colors/fabrics. If you are into getting looks for Read more

Fabulous Handbag Look-A-Likes, Part II


Updated 09/16/08 2:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Fabulous Handbag Look-A-Likes, Part II

If mimicry is the highest form of flattery, then these designers' egos must be off the charts. Take a look at this handbag designed by Prada that has been imitated and replicated for a fraction of the cost. One of the "It" bags of late, we've seen it on the hippest of Hollywood ladies and no wonder - it's roomy, durable and oh so soft! There is nothing wrong with trying to get a designer Look Read more

Fabulous Handbag Look-A-Likes, Part I


Updated 09/16/08 2:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Fabulous Handbag Look-A-Likes, Part I

If mimicry is the highest form of flattery, then these handbag designers' egos must be off the charts. There is nothing wrong with trying to get a designer Look For Less, so we've decided to create a series about fabulous handbag look-a-likes. The rest of the posts will be featured next week, so stay tuned! And, in case you missed them, check out some fabulous beauty look-a-likes here. The Read more

Fabulous Beauty Look-A-Likes, Part III


Updated 08/10/07 8:22 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Fabulous Beauty Look-A-Likes, Part III

Since my first and second look-a-likes posts were such big hits with all of you Fab fans, here is a third installment of fabulous beauty look-a-likes. Feast your eyes on three more copycat beauty products inspired by designer cosmetic brands for a fraction of the cost. Lorac Portable Paints, $40, look a lot like Sally Girl Eye Shadow Connecting Compacts, 99 cents. They both have interlocking Read more

Fabulous Beauty Look-A-Likes, Part II


Updated 08/10/07 8:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Fabulous Beauty Look-A-Likes, Part II

Since everyone loved my first look-a-likes post so much, I thought I'd give you some more fabulous copycat products to compare to the designer cosmetic brands. Here are a few more affordable finds that take after high-end beauty products. Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Face Powder is remarkably similar to the famed Guerlain Pressed Powder Compact. It has most of the same colors, Read more

Fabulous Beauty Look-a-Likes


Updated 11/29/09 7:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Fabulous Beauty Look-a-Likes

There are knock-offs out there for almost everything on the designer market, so why shouldn't that include beauty products too? Since imitation is the highest form of flattery, it doesn't surprise me at all that a number of budget beauty brands have started releasing products have a striking similarity to higher-end items. Now we can stock up and experiment more since we're paying less! Here's a Read more