Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Twisted Updos


Updated 03/27/12 6:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Twisted Updos From Spring 2012

This season, do get it twisted — into the knots, coils, and buns seen on Spring 2012 runways. While a team of stylists created these looks, many are fairly easy to replicate at home. So click through to get all wrapped up in the twisted hairstyles of Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Phillip Lim, and more. Read more

BellaSugar Beauty Awards: Nicki Minaj Reigns as Best Trendsetter


Updated 03/13/12 4:17 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Nicki Minaj: Best Trendsetter of BellaSugar Beauty Awards

Some stars play it safe, but the winner of our Best Trendsetter award isn't afraid to take risks when it comes to beauty — and she has legions of "Barbies" following her every move. Nicki Minaj roared out of obscurity to become one of the world's best-known pop stars, and she's known for her style almost as much as for her rhymes. Watch now to see why she blew us away, and don't forget to vote Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Metallic Eyes


Updated 03/14/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Metallic Eye Shadow Spring 2012

Metallic eye shadow shades like gold, copper, and silver were a lustrous trend on Spring 2012 runways. Radiant yet subtly hued, mineral-inspired colors highlighted eyes without overpowering the rest of the face. Check out how Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, Phillip Lim, and other big-name designers made use of the look and get in on the trend ore-ly. Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Natural Lip Color


Updated 03/26/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Lip Color Spring 2012

Natural, pale lip colors graced the Spring 2012 runway. Burberry Prorsum, Theyskens' Theory, Marc Jacobs, and other designers made use of subtle lip shades for a muted look that didn't compete with the bold, bright colors of their Spring lines. From daytime casual to evening drama, these models pulled off understated lipstick without looking washed out. Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Dramatic Cat Eyeliner


Updated 02/29/12 10:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cat Eyeliner Spring Makeup Trend

Sexy, dramatic cat eyes were a visible trend on Spring 2012 runways. Monique Lhuillier, Betsey Johnson, and Armani were just a few labels that incorporated alluring statement eyeliner that gives eyes an instant lift. While classic black took the lead, colored liners like tangerine, gold, and indigo instantly added a modern touch. See 10 Spring runway looks that capture the allure and instant Read more

Fire Things Up With Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year


Updated 12/09/11 7:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

The color experts and trend forecasters at Pantone have just named Tangerine Tango the 2012 color of the year. "Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy," the institute's Leatrice Eiseman said in a Read more

5 Ways to Wear the Blunt Bang Trend


Updated 11/02/11 9:36 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Wear Blunt Bangs

Back in the '80s, there were claw bangs and, in the '90s, it seemed like everyone had baby bangs. And these days, it seems to be all about another kind of dramatic fringe: the blunt bang. Just because you go for a straight-across style doesn't mean you don't have other ways-to-wear-it options. Here are five stars proving that blunt bangs really do have an edge — more than just literally. Read more

The Decade in Beauty: A Look Back at the 2000s


Updated 12/23/09 7:16 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Beauty Trends of the 2000s

At first glance, the 2000s didn't have the iconic trends of decades past. There's no contemporary equivalent of the spiral perm, for instance. Look closer, though, and you'll see how much the beauty world has changed in the past 10 years. This is the decade that brought us Botox, after all, and so much more. Read on to see the top moments, memories, advances, and trends of this nought-y decade. Read more