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Tom Pecheux Discusses Concepts of Taste at Home

CasaSugar — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:00:04 PDT

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 mused, "Good taste doesn’t mean anything. My personal taste compared to my parents - my mother, she loves to have a lot of flowers everywhere. Me, I’m more minimal. In the past, I made a big mistake, and I hated myself. When I was a young adult, I rushed to my mother and I said, 'We should take this out, put this away, take out the flower, throw that away.' And I bought my apartment in Paris, made it like a white cube - everything was very minimal. I love color, so the only color was a flower bouquet or a painting. It was so opposite of my mother’s world, what she likes. But she walked in and she said, 'Oh my God, your apartment is so amazing.' . . . And I thought, I am such a bitch to tell my mom I have the right taste, and she doesn’t. So, from that moment on I learned that taste doesn’t mean anything because my taste could be - and probably is for a lot of people - very bad taste."

I know that I used to make judgment calls about other people's style or taste, but now I realize that all of us might be accused of having very good or very bad taste, depending on the context. Do you think that taste is subjective, like I do, or do you think that there are some things that are simply good taste?

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Open House: How Are You Bold?

CasaSugar — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:30:58 PST

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? Even if you're very traditional, how do you bring liveliness to your home? Pattern? Color? Wacky artwork? Music? Tell me by commenting below!

Photo by Morten Holtum

Inspired: Christian Dior's Fall 2010 Juicy Hues

CasaSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:08 PDT

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, would be a fun addition to any home - modern or traditional.

The citrus-colored seat on this Colorful French Accent Chair ($349) from Wisteria, for instance, pops against its carved oak frame, jazzing up what I imagine is a conservative room. To see more juicy couture colors for your home,

Casa Quickie: Make It Pop

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:30:08 PDT

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, bursting centerpiece to the cantaloupe-colored chairs, it's a breath of fresh air and a conversation starter. And the polished white floors and sleek black walls allow the personality pieces to shine. If you've got the guts, go for it!

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Marc by Marc Jacobs

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:00:22 PDT

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 collection? The primary colors, military references and plethora of hats? I say yay, for those of us who loved it (present!) but could never afford it. Now, there's hope.

Commencing, there were lots of brights, mostly in the form of bold Marc red. Though it's hard to categorize the Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring girl, one thing is for certain: she's a world-traveler, ready with suitcase and class!

Be sure to check out all my New York Fashion Week coverage!

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Looks of the Week!

Laura Marie Given — Sun, 27 May 2012 04:00:54 PDT

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 the colorful prints. Here are our favorites: florals and spots, neo(n)-bohemian, floral love, siren twist, '60s sweater, dress to impress, neon dots, sequins and ruffles, date night, and icky pop. Congrats all!

Mad For Merlot: Who Had the Best Wine-Stained Lip Look This Week?

Jaime Richards — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT

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 the Cannes red carpets. All wine-inspired shades were fine, but whose are you toasting to?

Learn How to Use Liquid Eyeliner With Ease

BellaSugar — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:20:00 PDT

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.

See Angelina's Jewelry Collab With Robert Procop (aka the Man Behind Her Engagement Ring) Before It Hits the Road

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:40:52 PDT

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. This time around, you'll find yourself face-to-face with one stunning emerald necklace, bold citrine tablet earrings, and maybe - if you time it right - even Jolie's engagement ring, which is expected to visit the showcase with Brad Pitt sometime this Summer. The bonus? These creations have a do-good twist. Like all of her Style of Jolie pieces to have debuted since the collaboration's launch, all proceeds from the line will benefit Angelina's charitable foundation, the Education Partnership For Children of Conflict. With decadent jewels on display, and for a great cause no less, we can only hope to see more from this very cool partnership.

Mad For Madras: Shop 15 Quirky Printed Plays on Summer's Preppier Plaids

Marisa Tom — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:36:23 PDT

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 your own cool-girl sensibility into each madras-laden look. Try a seersucker Bermuda short covered in a cool patchwork print with a slouchy tee and espadrille wedges, don a breezy madras button-up with ripped denim cutoffs for an evening on the beach, or go for bold in a madras blazer-and-trouser combo. If you're feeling this plaid iteration for a pop of Summer prep, shop our editors' madras picks below now.