It's Easy Being Green (If You're Talking Concealer)


Updated 05/03/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Use a Green Concealer to Correct

Ever been confused by the multicolored concealer palettes you see at the stores? The confusion stops here. Over the next few days, let's explore the art of these color-correcting concealers, starting with green. Wicked Witch of the West? Don't think so, my pretties. When it comes to color correcting, it's all about using the color wheel to figure out a balance. Green, for instance, is opposite Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Coral Blush


Updated 05/02/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Coral Blush Trend For Spring 2012

Nothing says Spring quite like flushed, lightly sun-kissed cheeks. Orange-pink blushes in coral, peach, and orangesicle were seen copiously on the runways. Modern and classic designers alike amplified this trend — Isabel Marant, Max Mara, and Valentino were just a few that proved that a coral-hued blush works for both casual and evening looks. Take a peek at the various ways you can make a Read more

Enhance Your Body in All the Right Places With These 3 Bronzing Tips


Updated 05/03/12 10:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Use Bronzer to Contour the Body

Bronzing lotions and self-tanners are fantastic for getting a sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the sun's scorching rays. But you can also use these products to create the illusion of chiseled skin (no workout required). There are ways to contour the face with makeup, and similar techniques can be done all over your body, as well. 1. Décolletage depth: As strapless dresses and halter Read more

Should There Be a War on Makeup For Little Girls?


Updated 05/02/12 10:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Little Girls and Makeup

Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more

Go From Doe-Eyed to Sexy With Individual False Lashes


Updated 05/02/12 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Apply Individual Lashes

Individual false lashes lend a serious wow factor to any beauty style. And because they're so lightweight and you control how many to apply, the results are surprisingly natural looking. They thicken the lash lines making you look like you have lashes for days, but depending on your technique, you can transform yourself with sexy fringe or even a pretty doe-eyed style. Watch now to see how you Read more

Beauty Field Trip: Joe Fresh's Flagship Beauty Bar


Updated 05/01/12 8:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Joe Fresh Flagship Store Beauty Bar Pictures

Canadian-born Joe Fresh has crossed the border, and recently opened a new flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York. The clothing line is known for reasonable prices and simple style, and their beauty department follows a similar philosophy. "Each season we produce new palettes that reflect international beauty trends," Simone Otis, the beauty consultant for the brand, explains. "These Read more

Amazing Avengers-Inspired Eye Makeup You Have to See


Updated 05/01/12 11:34 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Avengers Movie-Inspired Eye Makeup

The Avengers movie premieres this Friday, but fans have been excited for months, and some truly amazing homages have come out of their anticipation. Finnish makeup artist Jangsara was so excited about the film that she decided to create this amazing Avengers-themed eye art, coming up with looks that reference Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, and even big bads like Loki. Are you ready to assemble some Read more