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On her recent trip to Paris, BellaSugar interviewed Tom Pecheux, the creative makeup director of Estée Lauder, about his new Blue Dahlia makeup collection, which focuses on blue. While discussing the use of bold colors in the new line, Pecheux's conversation extended beyond makeup to include the use of bold colors in interior design, and the concept of "good taste." In the interview, Pecheaux Read more
French country, midcentury modern, American classic, mod Italian . . . whatever your style, you've got to live a little when it comes to your décor. For one person, a pink spiral staircase may be the boldest statement in her home. Perhaps you go wild and crazy with stripes. As for me, my playfulness is most evident in bright colors and an unorthodox arrangement of furnishings. What about you? Read more
Flipping through photos from Christian Dior's 2010 Fall Couture show, I noticed a theme of bright, juicy hues. As FabSugar noted, innerwear (corsets, garters, etc.) also played a major role, but considering how unpopular this corset-inspired chandelier was, I don't see lingerie motifs succeeding in the interior design world. These tangerine, pop pink, and chartreuse colors, on the other hand, Read more
The dining room is often the most formal room in our homes. But, seeing as we've thrown formality to the wind in nearly every other aspect of our culture, why stop there? Why not pair lively conversation with lively design? I absolutely love love love this dining room in the portfolio of Francesco Lagnese, and I can't imagine any of my dinner guests disagreeing. From the pop art lips to the tall, Read more
Leave it to Marc to design a collection that stands out from the gaggle of ultra-feminine New York Fashion Week pieces. You'll find no flowy and frilly here. What you will find are tailored pant suits, A-line dresses, military coats, pleats, lace, boxy blazers, high-waisted trousers, plaid and hats...lots and lots of hats. But wait! Doesn't this all remind you of his Le Smoking Fall Marc Jacobs Read more
This week, our Fab Community stuck to striking neon pieces and bright, mixed prints. From cropped floral pants to polka-dot skinny jeans, our readers proved that bold bottoms work well with both neutrals and patterns. Whether mini or maxi, skirts were full of volume and paired with simple tops in classic shapes. High heels and structured handbags topped off the looks, adding a refined element to Read more
A few weeks ago, we saw lots of stars spicing things up with warm-toned cinnamon-stick lip shades, and now things have seemingly cooled off. Jena Malone, for instance, wore a bold burgundy at the Hatfields & McCoys premiere in LA earlier this week, coupled with a smidge of black eyeliner. Karolina Kurková and Li Bingbing, however, paired their cabernet colors with shimmery gold shadows on Read more
Liquid eyeliner can give your eyes a bold, sultry look that lasts and lasts. And surprise — it isn't as difficult to master as you'd think. Check out this video to see just how easy it is to apply liquid liner and create a cat-eye effect. All it takes is just a little practice. Read more
The latest baubles from Angelina Jolie's Style of Jolie collection with jeweler Robert Procop (yes, the man behind her gorgeous engagement ring) are about to hit the road in two pop-up showcases in Monaco from July 15 to Aug. 15, before they launch at select boutiques in September. Since the collaboration debuted in late 2010, you could only get your hands on the baubles by private appointment. Read more
Forget schoolgirl plaid — this colorful take on the checkered trend is totally Summer friendly and a bit quirkier, too. To get that "just gone to Nantucket" look without having to venture further than the nearest sunny spot, incorporate a subtle mix of madras-patterned pieces into your warm-weather wardrobe. While the style is grounded in preppier renditions, there's no reason not to inject Read more
