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Your Go-To Guide For Wearing a Nude Lip Look

Jaime Richards — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:40:00 PDT

Struggling to find a nude lipstick shade that matches your skin tone? The trick to wearing a neutral hue is to actually think subtle touches of color in lieu of taking the term "nude" literally. From beige to mocha to sheer washes of pink, a nude-toned lip can be quite flattering, especially when coupled with a smoky eye. Take Rihanna, for instance, who opted for a pretty coffee-colored lipstick paired with dark liner and soft shadow at the 2012 Met Gala. Find out a few tips for going nude, sans the chalky effects, when you read more.

See Well-Defined Eyes From Our Instagram Challenge

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:58:43 PDT

The eyes have it! Yesterday, our readers took to Instagram to show us the best of their eyeliner techniques. We saw metallics, glitter, double wings, and cat-eye (all of which fit into this season's makeup trends). But some of you paired your liner looks with other runway favorites like bright red lipstick, bold brows, and nude makeup.

We can't wait to see your take on the nail art challenge today. Get inspiration from these Fall 2012 Fashion Week manicures. Remember to tag #bellasnap for the chance to get your photos in our end-of-the-week roundup. Also, follow us on Instagram. Here is the schedule for the rest of the challenge:

Today's theme: Nail Art
Thu. 29: Braids
Fri. 30: Bright Lips

Source: Instagram users farialkhan, themelodyofla, shaaade, and dixiiecup

Cate Blanchett Graces a Magazine Cover, Photoshop-Free

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:48:50 PDT

Cate Blanchett covers magazine without a touch up - The Cut
Three ways to detox your skin from the outside -The Fashion Spot
Give President Obama's nail polish a try - Styleite
The nude makeup trend for lips, cheeks, eyes, and nails - Stylelist
How anyone can pull off red lips and platinum blond hair - Glo
Tips for hiding a bad case of the bangs - Refinery 29
Glimpse Aveda's newest products tailored to stop stress - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Bethenny Frankel is doing Skinnygirl skin care - Beauty High
Ten everyday sunscreens for your face - The Frisky

Malin Akerman and Ashley Madekwe Sport Super Cute Lacoste Minidresses

Noria Morales — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:18:47 PDT

Just when we thought minidresses were over, we get proof that they are indeed a must in our Spring wardrobe. Malin Akerman hosted Lacoste's launch event for their Spring 2012 collection and wore a little blue silk minidress with geometric prints from the line. We love the clean, crisp design and the vaguely nautical color palette, we love the simplicity of her look - no jewelry, just nude platform heels, and we love her beachy hair. It's a breezy Summer look, and this dress would look just as cute with a pair of tennis shoes or strappy sandals for a day of shopping or brunching. Revenge star Ashley Madkwe chose a navy blue dress with asymmetric hems that made it feel a bit longer than it actually is and paired it with cool gray platform sandals. With the sedate palette, Ashley took some bold steps in the beauty department, doing a red, red lip, a yellow manicure, and a peach pedicure. The pops of color look fantastic against the navy and the blue. Want their looks? The spring dresses will be available online starting April 1st, but if you need a minidress fix right now, you can shop our picks below. Remember: when wearing a minidress, keep everything else simple a la Malin and Ashley!

I Love Your ShopStyle: Pretty as a Peach

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:30:17 PST

ShopStylist HanounaQ conjured up the prettiest peach and pink hues via a silky Spring frock and a pale draped blazer combo. This Chloé dress is a perfect day-to-evening piece, but for this specific ensemble, we think you should accent it with a leopard print-and-shimmery jacquard mini tote, strappy pink heels, and delicate pink gem drop earrings. Don't forget to spritz on your favorite scent, wear a sweet nude lip color, and apply a skin highlight for a dewy, fresh glow.

Totes by Dolce & Gabbana
Earrings by Pippa Small

Oscars: Viola Davis

BellaSugar — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:43:17 PST

Best actress nominee Viola Davis made a beautiful statement at the 2012 Oscars. The Help star let her hair go natural, with just a hint of tint to lighten her locks. A shiny nude lip and bronzed cheeks showed off her complexion, and glittering emerald eyeliner accentuated her green drop earrings. All in all, it's a festively formal look for an actress who's coming off of a SAG Awards win for her role in The Help. Does she win your applause for her Oscars look, too?

Vote on all of our Oscar polls here!

Grammy Awards: Carrie Underwood

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:43:52 PST

Carrie Underwood sparkled in a floor-skimming Gomez-Gracia number. While the front was long-sleeved and modest, the back featured cutout details in a subtly sexy way. To add an extra dose of shine, she donned a pair of statement diamond drop earrings to her already showstopping embellished white dress. A winged-out eye, elegant swept back hair, and an understated pink nude lip polished off this evening look. Are you a fan of Carrie's choice?

Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here!

Celeb Style: Rachel McAdams Wears the Perfect Spring Cocktail Dress For The Vow Premiere

Hannah Weil — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:35:16 PST

If you have a wedding or cocktail party coming up this Spring, look to Rachel McAdams's chic look at the premiere of The Vow for inspiration. The actress zeroed in on the pretty-cum-sexy vibe, opting for a curve-conscious Vivienne Westwood dress, but in a soft pastel hue. There's also a cool contrast to her evening style - Rachel toughened up her cocktail frock with Pomellato diamond and gold chain statement jewels, then finished on a softer note with a pair of nude Louboutin pumps and a delicate lace-trimmed clutch in hand. Love the look? Shop our key pieces to channel the same sweet-meets-sultry style - complete with the perfect red lip.

Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams Pair Up For The Vow's LA Premiere

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:36:08 PST

Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams posed side by side at The Vow premiere in LA last night. Rachel paired dramatic red lips with a strapless Vivienne Westwood dress and nude Christian Louboutin heels while Channing suited up in gray. Channing's wife, Jenna Dewan, hit the carpet in a bright mini, though Rachel's boyfriend Michael Sheen wasn't on hand to celebrate. Channing, Jenna, and Rachel followed the screening with an afterparty at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where guests snacked on a Ralph Lauren-designed wedding cake. The movie hits theaters on Friday, just in time for Valentine's Day, which we're already gearing up for with a look at 100 hot PDA pictures. Channing and Rachel's characters show plenty of affection in the film, and they chatted about their romantic tendencies when we sat down with the duo for their The Vow press day.

SAG Awards: Ahna O'Reilly

FabSugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:56:56 PST

While Ahna O'Reilly may have opted for shorter hemlines at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Awards, the Help star wowed at the SAG Awards in a longer, sleek red Nha Khanh number with a jaw-dropping back cutout. To complement this skin-baring dress choice, Ahna kept her hair and makeup quite simple, going with long, straight hair and a nude lip color. Are you into this sexy crimson look?

Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!