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You Can Look Like Heidi Klum! (Well, Kind Of.)

bellasugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:00:56 -0700

OK, so we can't all be a fabulous supermodel with a cute family and fat paycheck. But at least we can steal tidbits of Heidi Klum's style. She's just released her second signature makeup collection with Victoria's Secret, and it's more or less a seasonless, classic look. Her first makeup collection also had neutrals, but this time she's adding a touch of green.

Heidi designed the five-piece collection ($10–$22) with makeup artist Linda Hay, and the lipstick/lip gloss combo makes for one of those great, versatile color combinations. Combined with
Heidi's beauty secrets, you'll be well on your way to living like a supermodel — at least when it comes to filling your makeup bag.

Model of the Week: Marisa Miller

bellasugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:00:22 -0700

As the new face of Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare fragrance, Marisa Miller is on the road to being a one-namer (think Heidi, Cindy, Naomi). I caught up with her recently in New York and got her to spill some beauty secrets. Most surprising, however, was that the California native has eschewed suntanning over the last few years and believes it has saved her skin. "I was just talking to Linda Hay, the head makeup artist for Victoria's Secret, and she said my skin looks better now than when I started five years ago. It's because I‘ve stayed out of the sun the last two years."

To find out how she fakes it and get one of Hay's Australian beauty secrets,

Which Hair Style Looks The Most Uplifting on Adriana Lima?

bellasugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:53 -0700

Adriana Lima has spent the past few months promoting a new Victoria's Secret bra, and in each of her three in-store appearances, she has styled her hair differently. The first is a center part with loose waves, the second is the modern half up, half down, and the last is a side part with straight hair.I know that Adriana is getting paid to show up and sign autographs, but she always looks so enthusiastic. (I would, too, if I had her paycheck!) Out of these three sleek hairstyles, which do you like the most on this super-happy supermodel? Source

Which Hair Style Looks The Most Uplifting on Adriana Lima?

A center part with loose waves

The modern half up, half down

Straight with a deep side part

Undecided

Product Review: Victoria's Secret Bare Bronze Gleaming Self-Tan Body Tint

bellasugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:45 -0700

Even though there are hundreds (thousands?) of self-tanners out there, I’m pretty lazy about using them. It’s just so much work to exfoliate, wipe on the tanner, and wait for the tan to build. I want instant results, dangit.

More or less, that’s what Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Gleaming Self-Tan Body Tint ($18) provides. This self-tanner lotion provides a shimmery tint right away, all the while working on the actual faux tan as well. When it comes out of the tube, it’s a disarmingly artificial shade of deep bronze. Fortunately, though, it spreads out evenly and smoothly on skin, and then it’s subtle (even on very pale complexions).

To see a before-and-after photo,

Product Review: Victoria's Secret Heavenly Kiss Fragrance

bellasugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:00:56 -0700

I'm usually not one to insult a product outright, but the new limited-edition Victoria's Secret Heavenly Kiss Eau de Parfum ($49) gets two thumbs down. I polled friends, neighbors, and family, and their reactions all included underwhelming words such as "ick, gross, too sweet, too strong, and really sugary."

I'd love to be able to defend the fragrance and explain that it's more than just sugar water, but as it turns out, it contains marshmallow and toffee notes. Has there ever been a time in your life that you've craved smelling like a candy store? I haven't.

The other notes in the scent are also edible ingredients coupled with sweet flowers. Among them are watermelon, red currant, berry, vanilla, freesia, guava, apricot, woods, musk, and jasmine. I'd be a little nervous wearing this in the dead of Summer knowing that I could be attacked by a swarm of wasps at any moment.

All kidding aside, I can't completely throw it under the bus. Because I like this brand, I've been able to find a few redeeming qualities, like the hopelessly romantic name and the gradated pink glass bottle. The packaging is cutesy too. It comes in a white box with a pink label and the word "kiss" written in varying fonts in gold lettering all over. Have you tried Heavenly Kiss? If so, I'd be interested in hearing what you think.

How-To: Karolina Kurková's Country Music Awards Makeup

bellasugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:35 -0700

Last night at the Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, model Karolina Kurkova glowed from the inside out on the red carpet.

The Czech beauty's hair was loose, long, layered, and shiny (despite being straight-ironed) and her makeup looked fresh, clean, and polished. Doesn't she just exude cheerfulness with that gorgeous high-wattage smile? To find out exactly what products makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz used to create this simple yet stunning look and how she applied them on Karolina,

Victoria's Secret Dazzling Diamonds Collection

bellasugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:00:13 -0700

Who said that glitter and sparkles are just for the Winter holidays? Victoria's Secret has created a special limited-edition makeup collection called Very Sexy Diamonds for Summer 2008. The product range includes three eyeshadow duos ($14 each), three lip glimmers ($12 each), and an illuminating, jewel-embossed face powder ($22). All of the products are formulated with crushed diamond particles that create a gorgeous light-reflecting intense shimmer to your eyes, lips and face.

I'm totally bonkers for the glosses. They are available in champagne, pink, and fiery (coral) and come in a clear tube that houses three graduated shades. The darkest color is on the bottom and the lightest shade is on the top so when you pull out the wand, you get dense color with a little bit of glitter and a lot of shine.

Victoria's Secret is sure to score a home run with this diamond makeup collection. I like mine so much that I've already purchased a set for my best friend's birthday.

Coming Soon: Victoria's Secret Crystal Lip Glimmers

bellasugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:05 -0700

This July, expect to be blinded by six new Crystal Lip Shimmers ($12) from Victoria's Secret. The sweet-smelling (think cherry Bonne Belle lip balms) glosses are packed with serious amounts of glitter. They have a featherweight texture and provide a stellar, disco ball shine. The colors have lusty names like Devour and Hunger — and I'm totally hooked on the pretty peachy coral color called Tasty.

They get my vote because they're so sheer and layer-able. I'm not sure what's with the sugary-ness in all things Victoria's Secret, but I'm becoming quite interested in researching the sales of flavored vs. non-flavored cosmetics. This company is far too profitable not to be onto something here. So if I ever come out with a BellaSugar gloss and it's sweet, you'll know why! For a description of each of the six colors,

New Product Alert: Isle of Pink

bellasugar — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:50 -0700

The cutesy Pink line from Victoria's Secret seems to understand your craving for a fruity cocktail while relaxing in the sun, so now there's a limited-edition eau de parfum for Summer 2008 called Isle of Pink ($47).

It's a candy-sweet, fruity, and floral blend of raspberry, tulip, currant, mango, apple, coconut water, heliotrope, freesia water, rose nectar, amber, cashmere musk, and vanilla bean. The round bottle is pink-and-white striped, the juice is a pale pink and it comes packaged in a cheeky pink-striped drawstring bag.

The idea is cute and the fragrance has potential, but I have just one quibble with Victoria's Secret: Why the overly saccharine scent in every darn product? This is a must-have for teen queens, but a little too adolescent for anyone who is old enough to legally drink a Pina Colada.

Coming Soon: Victoria's Secret So Sexy Instant Detangler

bellasugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:35 -0700

This July, Victoria's Secret is launching another product in its So Sexy collection. Instant Detangler ($9.50) is a sweet-scented styling product that leaves your hair shiny and snarl free. I wouldn't exactly call it a conditioner because it's not going to treat dry, split ends or anything like that, but it detangles and softens hair, making it a definite summertime must-have.

In fact, I hear that this is one of model Izabel Goulart's favorite products. I can certainly see why: she's a quintessential beach babe who loves to cruise around with the top down. (In convertibles! Get your mind out of the gutter.) This is the perfect product to facilitate brushing your wind-blown and crusty, salt-water hair.

Not only does it contain silicone to help loosen tangles, it's also enriched with chamomile and vitamin B to smooth out the hair without making it look or feel greasy. I have a tiny sample to take with me on Spring break, but I'll definitely be buying more for my beach bag.

Lookalike Products: Clickable Brilliant Shine Lip Glosses

bellasugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:00:19 -0700

One of my current beauty obsessions is Yves Saint Laurent Touche Brilliance. It's a sheer, thin-textured, sweet-smelling lip gloss that comes in a clickable pen, and it contains little specs of glitter that create the most incredible amount of shine. To my surprise, I saw an almost identical version created by Victoria's Secret.

Although the Victoria's Secret tube is slightly fatter even though it contains .03 oz. less product (hmmm, I guess that means there's more air inside) I'm willing to bet that if you showed these to a nonbeauty junkie they wouldn't be able to tell them apart. If you're interested in more of the nitty-gritty details,

Victoria's Secret Introduces New Beauty Rush Items

bellasugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:16 -0700

Victoria's Secret has just launched new products within its Beauty Rush collection. The additions are six shades of Liquid Glitter Eye Liners ($7) and six Body Whip Moisture Creams ($12), both of which are expected to hit stores any day now.

Typically, the Beauty Rush products remind me of teenagey treats that are so saccharine, it's hard to imagine applying them to your body. To my disappointment, the Body Whips fall into this category. I've tested out Appletini — and don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun to apply since it shoots right out just like whipped cream — but the fragrance is much too intense, the texture is sticky, and I would be petrified wearing this in warm weather for fear of getting attacked by bees!

I am, however, a big fan of the rich and vibrant eyeliners. They contain a thin-tipped brush that makes application a cinch. You have a fair amount of time to blend or smudge them before they dry, and the best part of all is that they are fragrance free.

For more details about each of the new items,

Heidi Klum Spills Her Red-Carpet Beauty Secrets

bellasugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:24:09 -0800

Even though you and I won't be at the Oscars this weekend, it never hurts to know how to look red-carpet ready. I recently had the chance to chat with the gorgeous Heidi Klum and her team of professionals, including Victoria’s Secret makeup artist Linda Hay, and was able to pick up some great tips and tricks for looking your best at a glamorous event. Heidi also dished about what's in her handbag on the big night and how to photograph like a supermodel, so read on.

How can we cover up blemishes or undereye circles without it looking mask-like?
Linda Hay: My secret to a subtle cover-up starts with a sheer concealer that's one shade lighter than your skin. Apply it directly to the spot and blend with a concealer brush. Add a light sweep of powder to the area and the entire face, but don't pile on too much directly on the spot—otherwise it will look chalky and draw more attention.

To see what Heidi has to say about looking your best on the red carpet,

Smoothing Strawberry Body Lotions

bellasugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:00:22 -0800

Welcome to my third installment on strawberry beauty products. These body lotions are refreshing and sweet fruit treats for your skin. I've found that even with the wide assortment of orange, lemon and pomegranate body creams, there's nothing quite as wonderful as strawberry. Judging from your comments about strawberry facial scrubs and cleansers I think you'll like these juicy treats too.

Kama Sutra Strawberry Creme Body Soufflé ($17.09) is more of a massage cream than a body lotion. I haven't tried it, but a friend has, and she claims it's even edible (tastes sweet, but good). The timing sure is perfect considering that Valentine's Day is next week. I think it's funny that there's a warning saying that you must be 18 and over to even buy the cream. So, let me get this straight: Anyone can buy condoms, but you can't buy massage cream unless you're 18. Hmm, tawk amongst yourselves.

For two more smoothing and soothing strawberry body lotions,

Go For The Gold, Part V: Body

bellasugar — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:42:04 -0800

For those of you who prefer to keep your face matte, but still crave a little bit of shimmer for the holidays, you might like these gorgeous gold enhanced body products. Just sprinkle a little sparkle on your shoulders, decolletage, arms and legs and you'll be the Bella of the ball!

Guerlain Forever Gold Sublime Radiant Powder ($7 is a limited-edition, violet-scented gold shimmer powder for the body, face and hair. It comes in an atomizer for easy and even application—which is great, but it also definitely adds to the hefty cost.

For two more gold body products,

Heidi Klum Shares Her Makeup Routine

bellasugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:00:39 -0700

Heidi Klum is traversing the press circuit, chatting about her new line of Victoria's Secret beauty products and posing with them in a completely natural, nearly spontaneous way. (Heh.) Between her makeup collection and Project Runway starting up again soon, the supermodel is well on her way to having a fantastic fall. When she talked with Star magazine, she sounded pretty upbeat.

On her must-have makeup product: [It's] mascara, because I like to bring attention to my eyes. Full lashes are like frames to your eyes and they help bring out the color. I wear it all the time, even when I go to the grocery store!

On creating the Victoria's Secret line: I've loved playing with makeup since I was a little girl and this was my opportunity to create my favorite looks.

On her daily makeup routine: Moisturizer, mascara and lip gloss. That's the minimum I wear. I keep it simple.

If you're a Heidi fan, check out the full interview. She talks a little bit about her daughter Leni, who loves to make mouse faces with eyeliner. In general, I think toddlers are too young to play with makeup, but for Halloween, it can't hurt. Especially when Mommy's name is on the label, right?

Source

Coming Soon: Heidi Klum Very Sexy Makeup Collection

bellasugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:44 -0700

During the Emmys, I told you a little bit about Heidi Klum Very Sexy Makeup Collection. I promised you the scoop, and here it is.

The entire collection was designed in gorgeous gold packaging in collaboration with the official makeup artist for VS Beauty, Linda Hay. The range will hit Victoria's Secret stores nationwide on October 16th and will include four products that capture everything that Heidi loves about beauty.

To see a list of products and to read her point of view about each of her creations,

New Product Alert: Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Collection

bellasugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:04:44 -0700

New from Victoria's Secret is the Beauty Rush Body Care Collection. The scented bath and body line was inspired from the enormously popular Beauty Rush Lip Gloss that made mouths water all over the world. Not only is the gloss juicy and ridiculously shiny (I mean that in the best possible way, of course) but the catalog photos definitely helped to put the rush in Beauty Rush!

The new collection consists of six fruity scents and flavors: Appletini, Grapefruit Blast, Strawberry Fizz, Passion Fruit Pop, Grapesicle and Slice of Heaven. Each flavor has its own Body Mist, Body Drink Lotion, Body Zing Moisturizer Gel and Body Glimmer Wash. Currently, you can purchase any two products within a flavor line for $18. Get ready to spritz, slather, smooth and lather up for a sexy and delicious summer!

Lovely Links, 6/21

bellasugar — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:56:05 -0700

Makeup Bag found the products used in Eve's electrifying "Tambourine" video.

Beauty and the Blog found a budding makeup artist who gives adorable how-tos

Off The Rack has the cleavage-enhancing bronzer trick used by Victoria's Secret.

Blogdorf Goodman shows how to organize fragrance samples.

Beauty Hatchery dishes on manicurist Deborah Lippmann's vinyl obsession.

Lipstick is My Crack has fallen in love—hard—with Imju Fiberwig mascara.

All Lacquered Up has tons of photos of summer's hottest nail colors.

Victoria's Secret New Bare Bronze Collection

bellasugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:12:22 -0700

With Summer just around the corner, cosmetics companies are launching their latest bronzers, bronzing gels and bronze shimmer powders. The hottest look for Summer is a sexy sun kissed look without having to face the damaging rays of the sun. Victoria's Secret has recently launched their Bare Bronze Collection, and from what I understand, it's already flying off the shelves!

The Bare Bronze Collection includes 14 products. They are: SPF 15 shimmer body lotion, face bronzer, sheer self tan mousse, grapefruit body splash, self tan tint (available in two shades), shimmer eye palette comprised of five shades, pre-glow body scrub, leg spray tint, body oil, bronzer brush, three liquid lip shimmer glosses, lip gloss palette, a body moisturizer and a facial moisturizer. All items are priced between $12.50 and $19. Fun in the fake sun!