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Holiday Makeup: The Golden Girl

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:31 -0800

When it comes to holiday makeup, all that glitters truly is gold. There are few shades more universally flattering, and the light-diffusing properties of metallics make skin look soft, warm, and undeniably inviting. There's no better time of year to deck yourself out in a little royal glitter, whether you want to glow in soft candlelight or correct the harshness of fluorescent office lighting. I've put together a complete gold color palette, from lip gloss to eye liner and mascara, to help you have a little fun with the original precious metal. Click through and stay golden, Pony Girl.

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Technicolor Toys: Gold Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:49 -0700

In the words of Austin Powers: It's goooooooold! There's something grandiose and whimsical about gilded and gold gadgets. They're a little bit disco, a little bit rock 'n' roll and a little bit luxurious. Whether you're into genuine 24-karat gold plated hard drives or cameras, or more simple gold colored gadget accessories, the color is cheery and celebratory. Check out some of my favorite golden gadgets in the widget below.

We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping, so log on tomorrow to see what bright delights we showcase!

Declaring Indigo Totally Blue Me Away

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:30:00 -0700

New for Autumn 2009 is the Lancôme Declaring Indigo Collection created by famed and funky makeup artist Aaron De Mey. It consists of fifteen new colours and two brushes with a definitive, bold and courageous yet wearable palettes of electric blues, golds and reds. It was inspired by Brigitte Bardot and Simpone de Beauvior, French women with a spirited and sexy, unconventional style. According to a press release, De Mey said,

"My favorite colors are pure, saturated, powerful shades that work fabulously on their own. The colors I chose for the collection, indigo and red, are intense, primary colors, emblems of Paris and the French Revolution. I will always remain faithful to the colour gold for its brilliant shine and ability to bring an elegant, illuminating touch to make-up."

I’ve been playing with the line for about a couple of weeks now and the two products I’m most excited about are the Palette Libertè in Indigo Royautè (£35), a crazy cool powder shadow quad comprised of two golds (one pale and sparkly and the other a deeper bronze), a metallic blue and another bright blue shade enhanced with gold flecks. The other compact I'm kvelling over is an insanely illuminating face and body powder called Rose Libertè. Whilst at first glance it looks intimidating, it happens to create a beautiful and gentle (I promise) glow.

This is one out-of-the-box collection worth getting excited over. For a closer look at each of the products, plus a description and prices, just read more.

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Ink Artliner in Black Carbon Ink: (£19) is a waterproof, smudge-proof cream liner that comes in a cool frosted jar. There's also a new eyeliner brush (£15) to go along with it that was specifically designed by De Mey to help create a more precise line.
Le Vernis in Pure Gold, Indigo Paris, Rouge Panthère: (£14 each) are the three new nail varnishes for Autumn. The two most noteworthy shades are Indigo Paris (bright blue metallic) and Pure Gold (a medium, super glossy, super shimmery gold). The last shade, Rouge Panthère is a fiery crimson older shade of red that has been brought back just for this collection.
Color Fever Matte Lipstick in Red Avant-Garde, Red Paris and Red Libertine: (£17.50 each) are comfortable matte lipsticks thanks to jojoba oil, a true feat in the matte world as some matte lipsticks feel slightly chalky and dry. The three colours are all versions on bold reds, that can be worn alone or blended with a high-shine gloss.
Color Fever Gloss in Pure Gold and Aaron's Red: (£17) are incredible. I love the gold shade as it's so universal and can be worn with virtually any lipstick. The red shade is transparent and gives lips a fullness and liveliness without overpowering them.
Crayon Khôl in Pure Gold and Indigo Paris: (£14.50 each) are two new gold and deep blue eyeliner pencils. The smooth and long-wearabiity makes these a must-have.
Virtuôse Mascara: (£19.50 each) has gotten a little bit of a revamp. This new shade is a gold-sequined indigo topcoat that also curls and lengthens like the original.
Palette Liberté in Indigo Royautè: (£35) is the blue and gold four shadow palette I told you about above also comes packaged in a beautiful white gold case adorned with the signature Lancôme roses printed into the metal.
Palette Liberté in Liberté: (£35) is another powder shadow quad containing a gold shade a black colour with gold sparkles, a medium brown colour and a bone colour. This palette is perfect for any gal any time of the year.
La Rose Liberté: (£32) is a gold powder palette embossed with a gold rose on the top layer. It can be worn as highlighter on our eyes, cheeks or body to a special joueur de vivre. The new Powder Brush (£25) that goes with it is angled, fluffy and feels like heaven on your skin.

Melissa George in Gold Lanvin: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:23:22 -0700

Melissa Geroge revealed her avant-garde side at the premiere of her psychological thriller, Triangle, in London wearing a shimmering gold dress and decadent baubles - all by Lanvin. Indeed, Melissa is beyond gorgeous and so is her Lanvin frock, but there's something about the two together that don't mesh. Maybe it's the longer hemline and the fact that she's wearing black tights in August? Tell me what you think!

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To submit a controversial look to be considered for Fab, join my Love It or Hate It? group.

Trend Alert: Opaque Gold Nails

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Metallic nail varnish has been widely popular for the past couple of years, and it looks like the trend is sticking around for at least the rest of Summer. Celebrities like Fergie, painted her digits a rich gold at a Black Eyed Peas event last night in Los Angeles, whilst Lily Allen gallivanted around London on Tuesday evening with gilded nails. This look is fun, funky and definitely for those who aren't afraid of being noticed. Shop a range of gold nail polish below and let me know what you think of this Midas touch.

butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer, The Full Monty - $14.00	So Easy Stripe Rite Paint, Metals and Glitter - $3.99
USLU AIRLINES - Nailpolish Bernhard Willhelm KNO - £21.00	Urban Decay Nail Polish Burnout - £3.49
Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer - $18.00	SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Gold Digger - $10.00
Ulta Nail Lacquer - $5.00

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Bluetooth Headsets: Tacky vs. Trendy

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:07:42 -0700

After chatting with a friend on the weekend, who got nailed with a $130 after getting caught chatting on her cell phone (California law requires you to use a hands-free device while driving), I've decided to show some love to the Bluetooth devices. Just like Nadya Suleman, my friend is going to have to invest in a hands-free device. Since she's a bit of a fashionista and doesn't want to use the standard earpiece included with her BlackBerry, I feel like it's my duty to offer up some decent suggestions.

Although the first headset pictured here is a Dolce & Gabbana H700 Bluetooth Headset by Motorola ($73), I had to force my friend to ignore the D&G label. The headset is too big and the shiny gold is a little over the top - definitely not geek chic in my book. Instead, I recommended this sleek Jawbone Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin ($74) to her, which is still stylish, and offers amazing sound technology.

Daily Tech: The Queen to Receive a Gold-Plated Nintendo Wii

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:11:40 -0700

Is the Queen of England becoming a gadget girl? First she receives an iPod from President Barack Obama, and now she's getting a gold Wii from BIG Family Games. - Digital Inspiration
By using the Store Locator tool on Sprint's website, you'll be able to find out which stores will have Palm Pre stock. - CrunchGear
A 16-year-old girl ran into oncoming traffic to try to save her iPod from being run over. The girl was hit by a truck and suffered a broken leg. - Switched
Parents seem to be using their cell phones more and more to keep their kids occupied and distracted. From trivia game apps to various noise applications, the iPhone has become the modern day rattle. - USA Today
If you've been hoping to get your hands on a GPS device, but you don't want to spend a small fortune, Dell has the Pharos Drive 200 widescreen on sale for only $58.49, and you even get free shipping. - CNET Crave

Cool Idea: Gilt-y as Charged

CasaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:51 -0700

Check out the luxe look of the interior of this credenza and the table lamp atop it, thanks to their gilded interiors. I love the idea of a secret, gold lining to a furniture or accent in your home. It lends an unexpected, glam touch. The Ikea Trollsta Sideboard ($349) seems like an obvious choice for a gilded interior; don't you think? You can add a touch of gold to your furniture with gold paint or gilt cream. Have you done this to any furniture at your house?

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Snap Judgment: Silver or Gold?

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:50:22 -0700

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Dress Me Up: Gold & Gray

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:08 -0800

Gold & gray go together like peanut butter and jelly. Meaning, they're fine alone, but when combined, they produce even richer flavors. Gray calms down gold, while gold pumps up gray's volume a notch or two. The result is part vivid, part mellow.

When I close my eyes, I envision this Mason by Michelle Mason Metallic Gold Corset ($83, originally $275) paired over a fitted heather gray long-sleeve tee. The bottom layer would tame the corset and make it more everyday wearable. Yummy - try it sometime.

Larsen Gray Open Back Dress - $274.00	Botkier Jamie Zip Front High Heel Boot - $625.00
Tory Burch Brocade Reva Clutch - $350.00	So Low Heart Lace Leggings - $58.00
Pencey Coin Blouse - $294.00	Citizens of Humanity Ava Straight Leg Jean - $180.00
Belle by Sigerson Morrison Metallic Double Ankle Strap Flat Sandal - $240.00	Alice + Olivia Pinstriped Vest - $198.00
Bop Basics Heather Raglan Long Sleeve Tee - $59.00	Thayer Double Breasted Vest - $165.00
Alexander Wang Silk Short - $385.00	Kain Label Pocket Tank - $77.00
Mason By Michelle Mason Slim Lapel Jacket - $429.00	Mason by Michelle Mason Metallic Corset - $275.00