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Marc Jacobs and Sephora Plan a Makeup Line

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:58:43 PDT

Marc Jacobs has been a busy man. One of fashion's most influential designers recently unveiled his new perfume Dot, which will release this July. And already he is looking to his next venture: color cosmetics. Even though the project is in its very early stages, Marc is optimistic about his foray into makeup. “I see makeup, fragrance - everything, really - as an opportunity," he explained to WWD. "The idea of choosing a color for your lip, or an eyeliner - it's just such a delight. Anything that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed - that's what fashion's about for me."

The line will be a collaboration with Sephora, and there is no launch date set just yet. "We currently are working on defining what Marc Jacobs cosmetics will be, what they'll say, what makes them distinctive," he said. Whatever Marc decides his makeup line will "say," we hope it features the red lipstick models wore on his Fall 2012 runway. So tell us, what do you want from Marc Jacobs cosmetics?

Updated! See Sephora's New Pantone Tangerine Tango Collection

Jaime Richards — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:43:52 PDT

Here's something that's sure to satiate a variety of people's tastes, from color enthusiasts to makeup lovers alike: the much-anticipated Sephora + Pantone makeup collection. Back in December we learned that the beauty juggernaut would be linking up with the color specialists to form the ultimate color makeup lineup, featuring Pantone's Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango.

And now, the wait is over. See the 12-piece lineup of products up close, along with several more products inspired by the color of the year. With its vibrant shade options featuring hues centered around the bold color, it's guaranteed to brighten your day.

UK Polish Brand Ciaté Paints Its Way to the States

Jaime Richards — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:00:18 PDT

Another British invasion is happening in the world of nails. Hot off the tails of another successful British lacquer line, Nails Inc., arriving stateside, UK polish brand Ciaté will make its trip across the pond this month at Sephora. Ciaté (an acronym for color, innovation, aspiration, trend, and extraordinary) is known for its intense pigments and cute packaging.

A favorite of Adele's, the line is five-free (no formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, or camphor), and will be available in select shades of varying finishes. If that wasn't enough, word is that the brand's much buzzed-about caviar manicure sets will be coming to the States, too. Champagne wishes . . .

See Prabal Gurung Debut Sephora's New Uniforms

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:00 PST

Designer Prabal Gurung has just previewed the new uniforms he designed for Sephora, and they're a big change from the plain black ensembles you're used to seeing. Now, male "cast members" will have their choice of sleek, black separates with red detailing, and women will be wearing fitted pantsuits with blazers or black trapeze dresses with red accents. The classic palette and sophisticated feel of the new attire is chic, and there's something a little futuristic about the styling, too. All in all, it's a Prabal Guring collection beauty aficionados are sure to see frequently.

Sephora Employees Are About to Get a Designer Makeover

Jaime Richards — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:14:47 PST

It's been about 10 years since Sephora employees got uniform makeovers, and now they're taking it up a few notches, as Prabal Gurung is creating new uniforms for the beauty retail juggernaut. "My intention was to reflect the style and playfulness of shopping in a Sephora store, but to also make sure they would be functional in such a fast-paced environment," Gurung explained to WWD.

Starting in April (in Sephora's North America locations only), you'll see female beauty advisers decked out in fitted black pantsuits with red detailing or black shift dresses highlighted with red trim. Male employees will don black shirts and pants, along with black sweaters with red accents. "The dress incorporates one of my favorite design elements, offering a flash of vibrant red, while the women's pant suit and the separates for men give a sleeker, more tailored look," Gurung explained. So if you don't already have several reasons to visit a Sephora, soon you'll have a new one: to admire the advisers' haute new ensembles.

Source: Flickr User Mike Saechang

Color Yourself Happy: Pantone Is Coming Out With Makeup

Jaime Richards — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:52:00 PST

Tomorrow we'll discover which hue Pantone, the authority on all-things pigments, will name as its color of the year for 2012. But until we know exactly what shade will have its moment in the sun, here's something amazing to look forward to: the brand is coming out with an exclusive-to-Sephora Pantone makeup collection. The line ($18 to $80) will feature hues primarily in the orange and tangerine range (could this be a nod to its soon-to-be-announced color of the year?), and will include cosmetics and accessories. So color yourself happy: the limited-edition products are out in March.

See Karl Lagerfeld's New Sephora Makeup Line Up Close!

Jaime Richards — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:20:00 PST

Karl Lagerfeld's holiday capsule collection launched yesterday at Sephora, and as you might expect, it's just as colorful and quirky as the man himself. Sadly, the line isn't available in the US (it can be found at Sephora locations in Singapore and Europe), but it's definitely worth a peek for the sheer cool factor of it all. From gold polish to shadows in the shape of Karl's famous silhouette, take a look at what the never-dull designer has to offer. Le sigh.

Karl Lagerfeld Launches a Color Cosmetics Line (and Snow Globes) at Sephora

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:30:00 PDT

The Kaiser strikes again, this time with a holiday capsule collection for Sephora. Unfortunately, this one's only going to be available in Europe and Singapore, although it certainly bodes well for a future stateside collaboration. The line, which launches this Sunday, includes makeup, nail polishes, a Lagerfeld doll, and this extremely cool snow globe with Karl in silhouette. Chanel's head designer has been extremely busy of late. In fact, this news comes on the heels of a just-released fragrance, Karleidescope (mellifluous name, that), which launched in Europe last month. Clearly, there's plenty of interest in what the designer has to offer, but do you think your friends and loved ones would be excited to get Karl-covered merchandise for the holidays?

Manicure Monday: A New Take on the Half Moon

Annie Tomlin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:06:52 PDT

Matte nail polish had its big moment last year, and half-moon manicures have had a surge in popularity, so what's next? For yours truly, it's a two-toned manicure with matte half moons. The look is subtle enough to fly anywhere, but just unusual enough to warrant a double take. The design is one of dozens of choices available at Sephora Nail Studio Art + Lacquer, a new concept at select Sephora stores in New York and California. At these locations, XpresSpa nail techs provide everything from a quick polish change ($15) to intricate gem-studded nail art designs ($25-$75). To go the DIY route for this look, paint two coats of Nails Inc polish in Porchester Square after base coat, add a clear top coat, then detail each nail with Sephora by OPI matte top coat. It's retro yet modern all at once.

Hello Kitty Gets Graphic

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:06:25 PDT

Global icon of kawaii Hello Kitty has a hard side, and now she's letting her street cred show in a new line of graffiti-inspired makeup goodies at Sephora. Scrawled with tagger style "hellos" in classic Sanrio red, the collection is urban chic for those of us who love Kitty but can't bring ourselves to carry around her typical bow and rhinestone-speckled products. The brush set ($49), complete with a marked-up Hello Kitty container, is the standout of this latest collection, but if you're not ready to drop half a benjamin, the collection has items starting at $18. Check out the whole adorably tough line.