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Trend Alert: Thistle-Coloured Lipstick

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Thistle is a pinky-purple hue that packs a lot of punch even though it's considered a pastel. It was always a favourite crayon colour of mine until it was retired in 2000, but just because Crayola dissed it doesn't mean that it's unpopular in the makeup world. In fact, celebrities like Chloe Sevigny, Lil Kim and Whitney Port have all painted their pouts thistle recently, proving that it can be worn all year round. What are your thoughts on this lipstick look?

Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss David - £10.28	Barry M Lip Gloss Wands - £4.16
Elizabeth Arden Exceptional Lipstick - $19.50	Cremesheen Glass - $18.00
Clarins rouge appeal sensuous long-lasting lipstick - $23.50	Pur minerals mineral shea butter lipstick - $15.00
Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick - $27.00

Get Hot (Pink Lips) Like Eva Mendes

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:27 -0800

We here at Sugar HQ have decided that Eva Mendes never looks anything but absolutely beautiful. At a recent Calvin Klein event in Milan, Eva proved that the rules are meant to be broken. While her skin and hair coloring are more in the warm-toned family, the actress still managed to pull off a traditionally cooler-toned hot pink lip that had just the slightest glimpse of a coral undertone. Call it a bright poppy shade of sorts. What I like most about this look is that it's decidedly not a just-stepped-out-of-the-mall circa 1984 kind of effect. It's fresh, alluring, and very flirtatious.

To get my tips on pulling off a hot pink lip, just keep reading.

You Can Pull Off Raisin Lipstick Like Charlize Theron

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:59 -0800

At last night's screening of her new movie The Road, Charlize Theron exchanged her usual golden-girl makeup for a semimatte raisin lip that, with her waved hair, made her look like a silent film star. A shade like this can be hard to pull off, but not if you follow a few simple tips. To find out how anyone can wear a dark purple lip without looking washed out or harsh, just keep reading

Which Colour Lipstick Do You Like Best on Charlize?

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

At last night's screening of The Road, South African actress Charlize Theron looked stunning in a glittering dress, retro waves and deep, red lipstick - a perfect Autumnal shade. After looking through some of her show stopping red carpet moments, I've noticed that she often changes her lipstick look whilst keeping her cheeks and eyes subtle. Take a peek at these six very different lip looks and vote on the one that you like most!

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Steal Thandie Newton's Pretty Red Lipstick Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:24 -0800

Thandie Newton never fails to look gorgeous on the red carpet, and last night was no exception. Her look at the 2012 premiere was incredibly simple and easy but with tons of impact. On her eyes, she paired a thin line of pewter eyeliner with a taupe eye shadow brushed from lash line to brow bone. Then, she dusted a sheer wash of coral blush from the outer apples of her cheeks up to her temples, and finished up with a bright red lipstick with complementary orange undertones. If you want to see the colors I'm talking about, just click through the widget below; I put in a ton of color options for every skin tone.

Reader Review of the Day: Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:02:29 -0800

You all know how much I love a good Chanel lip gloss, but I hadn't tried Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer ($32), so I was excited to see that reader gooz1231 had. Her review, though, makes me want to head down to the store and try one right now. She says:

"This lip product from Chanel (think a hybrid between a lipstick and gloss) is absolutely amazing. It is moisturizing and highly pigmented with a nice gloss. In addition, it wears pretty well. While at $32 it is a little pricey, the quality is unlike any other lip product I've tried, both high-end and low-end. I highly recommend this and suggest anyone to splurge on one of these babies."

Had a love-at-first-application moment? Want to know what other readers are going wild for? Just visit our Product Reviews pages, then. We've got a wealth of reviews (50,000+) and we're writing new ones every day.

Which Lip Colour Looks the Nicest on Thandie Newton?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0800

Last night at the 2012 Los Angeles Premiere, Thandie Newton wowed the red carpet with sleek hair and bold red lips. Below, we also see her pictured in nude lipstick at a Calvin Klein party in New York City, and back in June, she was photographed at the annual Summertime Serpentine Gallery party in Hyde Park with bright pink lips. The British actress can pull off just about any look, as she has gorgeous, milk chocolate skin and delicate features, but if you had to pick which lipstick colour you like most, which would it be?

Which Colour Lipstick Do You Like Best on Jameela Jamil?

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:52:31 -0700

At last night's Jimmy Choo Project Pep launch Party at Selfridges in London, TV presenter Jameela Jamil arrived wearing a funky dress and true red lipstick. A few months back at the UK Premiere of Inglorious Basterds she walked the red carpet wearing a bold pink lip, and last Summer she made a daytime appearance in a soft, nude and creamy colour. Out of these three lipstick looks, which do you think looks the most flattering on Jameela?

Make Red Lipstick Work For You Like LC

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:39 -0700

At the Avon Hope Honors Gala, all the celebrity Avon ladies (and the Avon man) were out, including Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon, Fergie, and Patrick Dempsey. Of course, no Avon lineup would be complete without Lauren Conrad, the spokeswoman for Mark. To complement her gray cocktail dress, Lauren opted for a 1940s glam makeup look, complete with glowing cheeks, winged-out liner, and warm red lips. To get lipstick tips from last night's look, created by makeup artist Amy Nadine, just keep reading.

6 Real Women Test Out Black Lipstick

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:01 -0700

Here at the Sugar offices, we're an adventurous bunch, and given all the attention the black lipstick trend has been receiving, I thought, "Why don't we see how all these colors actually look?" Six brave volunteers tested out some of the most dramatic shades so that you can see how they look in real life on women with a variety of skin tones. Click through to see the shades and see what the ladies involved had to say about each.

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Guerlain kiss kiss extreme lipstick - $30.00	Illamasqua Lipstick - $20.00
NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil - $24.00	VS Makeup Matte Cream Lipstick - $12.00
Benefit Cosmetics CORALista - $28.00	LORAC Cheek Stamp Satiny Powder Blush, Hibiscus - $22.00
Muse Blush Rush - $24.00	DuWop - Cheek Venom Diamondback (Coral) - 10g - $24.00
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Blush - 2: Coral - $44.00	I'm Whipped Eyeshadow Mousse - $12.00
TRUE COLOR Mousse Eyeshadow - $8.00	Wet 'n' Wild Eye Expressions 4 Creme Eyeshadow Palette - $3.99
Vincent Longo Sex Lux Pax Trio Eyeshadow, Biscotti - $30.00	Laura Mercier Satinee Creme Eye Colour - $22.00
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner - $7.99	Kohl Shaper For Eyes - $15.50
Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeliner - $16.00	Maybelline Unstoppable Smudge-Proof Waterproof Eyeliner,Jade - $6.99