Give a Great Gift With These Vintage-Inspired Beauty Finds


Updated 12/07/10 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vintage-Inspired Gift Ideas

Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything? For those difficult-to-shop-for friends and family, gifting lovely vintage-inspired or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces is an excellent option. Dita Von Teese recently shared that she loves storing her makeup in vintage compacts and lipstick holders, and that's the impetus behind this post. So check out 10 lovely vintage-inspired (and Read more

Love It or Hate It? Sephora's Razzle-Dazzle Lip-Shaped Clutches


Updated 11/29/10 2:09 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Love It or Hate It? Sephora's Razzle-Dazzle Lip-Shaped Clutches

If you're searching for that special way to jazz up your style over the holidays, look no further than these cheeky scarlet lipstick makeup bags from Sephora. If you're truly wanting to get wild, the sequined clutch ($22) would light up any ensemble. But for something with just a bit more modesty, go for the faux leather solid red clutch ($20). The more I survey these blazing bags, I can't help Read more

Charlotte Ronson's Bag is Very Lolita


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

Charlotte Ronson Creates Makeup Bag For Beauty.com

For its gift-with-purchase makeup bags, Beauty.com has collaborated with a long string of designers: Chris Benz, Peter Som, and Marchesa, just to name a few. Now, Charlotte Ronson has joined that list with her "Lolita bag." Free with any purchase of $100 or more, the clear zippered pouch features black lace overlay and black patent trim as a nod to Ronson's Fall 2010 collection. Inside, $125 Read more

5 Ways to Beautify Yourself For Day of the Dead Festivities


Updated 11/02/10 3:32 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Day of the Dead Beauty Items

Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated each year on Nov. 2, when family and friends gather together in remembrance of those who have passed. Along with symbols like skulls, marigolds, and crosses, bright colors commemorate everything from grief and loss to joy and hope. So put a little joy into your own celebrations with these Day of the Dead beauty Read more

All Aboard the Makeup Train . . . Case, That Is


Updated 06/09/10 8:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

There's something rather Hitchcockian about carrying around a train case, whether it's utilized as a chic travel accessory or a staple in your vanity. Not only are train cases cool in that vintage kind of way, but they're also ultrafunctional. Whee! If you're hard-core, you could always go the route of Sephora's Luxury Lighted Makeup Stand which, as OnSugar blogger Addicted to All Things Pretty Read more

5 Sunny, Summery Beauty Finds For Less Than $20


Updated 06/02/10 7:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Summer Beauty Accessories

Nothing says Summer quite like watermelons, lemonade, and chilling out at the beach with a fruity cocktail in tow. These five warm weather-inspired beauty finds will get you into the spirit of the season for less than 20 bucks — and most are under $10. Score. Each are great to dole out as hostess gifts for those backyard barbeque gatherings you probably have coming up, but each are also great Read more

Sex and the Sleepy: Let the SATC Merchandise Explosion Begin


Updated 05/21/10 2:02 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Sex and the City 2 Merchandise

If you just can't contain yourself over the soon-to-be premiere of Sex and the City 2, then HBO has some products designed to (temporarily) slake your thirst. In the run-up to the movie, it's releasing both these Steeplechase Cosmetic Bags ($30) and a new Eye Mask ($20, available next month). It's amazing how much merchandise the movie is driving, and these products are just examples of how Read more

Owl-Inspired Beauty Accessories Will Have You Glee-ming


Updated 05/12/10 1:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Owl Beauty Accessories

If you're a fan of Glee like I am, then you'll know that guidance counselor (and germaphobe redhead) Emma Pillsbury is always one to put together the most amazing vintage-looking outfits — complete with kitschy accessories. Most recently, I adored the oversize old-school rotary telephone pin she sported in last week's episode, but the similarly quirky owl sweater clips she proudly wore earlier Read more