Bright, florid lipstick shades are a huge red carpet and runway trend right now, whether the color in question is fruit punch, cerise, or neon pink. But not all lip looks are equally winsome on every set of smackers, and there's no single "right" way to wear the trend. So take a look at these five pretty, smart options. There's something here for every style, whether you prefer lip gloss or Read more

Kate Middleton and Prince William's first wedding anniversary this Sunday has got me reminiscing about the Duchess of Cambridge's amazing makeup on her big day. Her signature eyeliner plus smoky eyes, those rosy cheeks and pink lips were a winner at Westminster Abbey, and have served as wedding day inspiration to many a bride since. Although the specifics were a closely guarded secret, we do Read more

I've heard the winged eyeliner style called anything from a flair, to a cat eye, but after speaking with makeup artist Rachel Wood, I'm really loving the term 'eye flick'. We've seen celebrities like Lauren Conrad wear hers in a gentle, sophisticated line, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Amy Winehouse wore it ultra-heavy in the corners. This look is a '50s inspired style which is coming Read more

Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman has worked with the likes of Camilla Belle and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to makeup. We're thrilled that he's guest writing on BellaSugar over the next few weeks. Last week I met with a woman for lunch. Sitting across from her in the sunny LA eatery, I was shocked by her lashes. They were not her natural lashes, mind Read more

Heiress, designer, artist, muse: Daphne Guinness has a long list of descriptors, and now she can add "makeup creator" to the list. On Dec. 26, MAC will release a color collection designed by the fashion icon, and the cool-toned palette is heavy on grayed-out pinks, deep plums, ombré violets, and muted blues. With inspirations ranging from Old Masters to pigeon blood, these hues are wonderfully Read more