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Why Are Invisible Beauty Items Credited in Magazines?

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:15:27 -0700

Magazines can be indispensable in identifying trends, and while looking through any given issue, I usually spot some hair and makeup ideas. (On that note, Freja Beha in this month's W is so dreamy. Why can't I look that chic when tomboyed out?) It's easy to understand why editors leave credits for certain things: hair products, lipstick, nail polish. It's helpful to know which items are used on the models. Of course, what's listed is often not actually what's been used, but that's another story entirely.

Still, one thing I've never understood is the concept of crediting fragrances and skin care. For instance, the credits for this photo in W tell us, "A touch of 3Lab Perfect Neck Cream is just what an exposed decolletage needs." While I'm sure my exposed decolletage would like to be massaged with a $120 neck cream, I'm not sure I'd wonder about neck cream from looking at the photo. Mentioning fragrance in credits is even goofier to me, since unless you're the ghost of Tim Leary, you can't see scent. Are editors trying to be overly helpful? Is it a way of throwing an editorial bone to advertisers? Or am I the only one who overthinks this sort of thing?

Will Obvious Lip Liner Return? In W, It Already Has

BellaSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

The May issue of W has a '60s-inspired photo shoot that's inspired by one of my least favorite beauty icons, Brigitte Bardot. (Yes, she was physically attractive, but five indictments for "inciting racial hatred" spoil it for me.) Model Lara Stone shares her trademark gap-toothed pout as always, but this time it's haloed with that '90s throwback look: dark lip liner surrounding pale lipstick.

Fashion editorials usually push the boundaries, so don't expect this style to roar back for everyday wear anytime soon. Then again, I wouldn't have thought that acid wash jeans would be the hot style for PYTs, either, so what do I know? I'll enjoy seeing this look in magazines, but for real life, I'll pass. And you?

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BellaTV: Bliss Out With One of Hollywood's Fave Facials

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:16 -0800

Our beauty correspondent Zelana goes to W's Bliss Spa in Hollywood to test out its The Youth As We Know It facial, aka the "Little Black Dress" facial. This treatment is known to give celebrities that fresh, dewy glow - perfect for your next big night on the town. The expert technician will reveal what is involved in this treatment, and Zelena lets us know if this facial truly makes a dermal difference. Watch now!

Elizabeth W Magnolia Eau de Parfum

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:05:43 -0700

What better way to celebrate summer than by wearing a refreshingly floral, light and sweet scent? You might like Elizabeth W Magnolia Eau de Parfum, a fragrance inspired by romantic summer nights in the Old South. Brimming with notes of white magnolia petals, saffron, sandalwood, riviera mimosa and gardenia, it's a beautiful choice for 90-degree nights.

Elizabeth W is a San Francisco-based company founded by Albert W. Wightman, whose great-grandmother was Elizabeth Wightman (hence the name!). Albert fondly remembers the summers he spent at her ranch in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The home was covered in flowers, and Albert grew to appreciate and love each of their fragrances. After he completed an education in design, he decided to create a line of alluring, clean and simple floral fragrances.

Magnolia Eau de Parfum is available now; a two ounce bottle sells for $35, or you can buy a a small half-ounce travel bottle for $20. Also, if you like the fragrance spray, you might really enjoy the rest of the Magnolia bath and body line.

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Peek at Barbie Loves Stila for Fall '09 - Temptalia
Quiz yourself on the wonders of botanicals - FabSugar UK
Alexander Wang's sweaty scent? - W
Baldy brows? Karen's got the solution - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Tooth-whitening lipsticks, dentist-approved - Allure
Carmindy's tips for covering acne - Stylist
By 18, she tanned her way to skin cancer - Lemondrop
Create a half-up/half-glam hairstyle - Beauty Snob

Do You Wish September Mags Had Non-Blond Cover Models?

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:48 -0700

Since the September cover of Marie Claire popped up, it's become increasingly obvious that the glossy mags weren't kidding when they released their cover choices for the first Fall month - generally the biggest and most important issue of the year. As Fashionologie points out, Vogue, Allure, Elle, W, Glamour, and Marie Claire will all have light-haired cover stars. InStyle, which will feature Jennifer Lopez, seems to be the only exception. There's nothing wrong with (or unusual about) having a blonde on the cover, but it's going to look mighty light at the newsstand. What do you think? Are the mags just going with big celebs who happen to be blond, or might editors feel a fair-haired model is the safest way to sell in a tough publishing market? Or could it be that society is having a blonde moment?

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:14 -0700

Which celebrity's hair would you want? - FabSugarUK
Lebron loves his manicures and body butter? - The Cut
Learn about The Real Housewives of New Jersey's beauty regimen - W Magazine
Should you tell a friend to ease up on the Botox? - Allure
TokyoMilk is almost too pretty to use - The Moment
Michelle Pfeiffer's beauty evolution - Beauty Snob
Guess who's wearing multi-colored nails - People Style Watch

Wire Image and Getty

Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:00:10 -0700

No joke, Blair Waldorf's stylist uses Bumpits – Elle
Do you want "Swedish Elf Soap"? – Lucky
Was Nefertiti airbrushed? – Style.com
Cuir Ottoman smells like, well, leather – The Moment
Celebs with smooth porcelain skin – Beauty Snob
Which Chanel Cote D’Azur lipstick do you love most? – Makeup and Beauty Blog
This self-tanner doesn't stink – W magazine
New Tweezerman curler comes out in May – Allure
Three sweet-smelling candles – Afrobella
Miley's movie premiere had tweens looking very grown up – The Cut

Photo courtesy of The CW

Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:26 -0700

Take 30 percent off 10 discontinued Kérastase products – The Cut
How to wear smoky cocoa shadow – Allure
Mix up Ma Crème Nature in ya kitchen – Style.com
Would you buy or DIY a brown sugar lip scrub? – Afrobella
Two reasonably priced products to fight split ends – Lucky
Preview of new additions to Mac's Prep+Prime line – Makeup and Beauty Blog
The point behind The Powder and the Glory – The Moment
Shimmer Brick or Shimmer Bloc? – Beauty Snob
What makes Mahri Martens-Tomas' extensions worth 10 grand? – W magazine

Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:00:23 -0800

Cargo lip glosses tell you when it's time to toss – Teen Vogue
Six ways to wear MAC Goldmine eyeshadow – Temptalia
Would you buy beauty products from a vending machine? – W Magazine
Do you believe that 50 Cent's launching a male grooming products line? – Fashionista
Famed NYC hair removal store, Shobha, releases home sugaring kit – Beauty Snob
Sean Combs wants to smell lickable – The Moment
Karen attempts Frieda Pinto's SAG multicolor eyeshadow for herself – Makeup and Beauty Blog
What little lies do you tell your hairstylist? – Glamour