Beautiful Skin Blog by Belisi

Blue Crush

Hold on to your leg warmers and crank up the George Michael, vibrant blues and purples are making their way into a mascara tube near you. This spring is all about bold colors for blouses, dresses, trench coats, shoes, handbags and makeup. While playful and daring, turning up the color volume can lead some gals down the wrong path. Fortunately, these colorful tubes go for the subtle factor.

Get a party girl glow

While all the late night parties and yummy holiday cocktails are fun, they can take a toll on your face. With New Year’s celebrations right around the corner, a little preparation will help you save face—literally.

Who doesn’t like getting more for less? I discovered—or rather I decided to try—bareMinerals about 4 months ago and I’m hooked. Mineral makeup is where it’s at. And why not? I’d rather not clog my pores with chemicals and dyes, wouldn’t you? Get this 9-piece makeup kit only at Sephora. You’ll get mineral eyeshadow, blush, mascara, lip gloss and makeup brushes in a cute cosmetic bag, all for only $59 (a $145 value).

:: A. Covington for Belisi Fashions

Ask any woman what beauty item she can't live without and many will say mascara. You can get away without everything else but mascara. It adds depth and intensity to the most subtle features. I really like Diorshow Black Out Mascara. The regular Diorshow gets the most rave reviews, and it definitely separates each lash, and enlongates and thickens lashes but I've found that it dries out quickly and flakes on my face after long wear. Black Out, on the other hand, is gel-based and a much richer black. It doesn't flake and it lasts all day and night. I love the extra depth it gives my peepers.

:: A. Covington for Belisi Fashions

Beautiful is something different to everyone. But one common theme when it comes to our personal appearance is that most of us need a little assistance. That's not to say that we want to load up on products that could make us look worse by clogging our pores or drying our skin out.

Belisi Beauty Picks are products that I've personally tried that I've found to have some amazing quality. I'd like to hear about products that have helped other women look their best. Maybe it's an out of this world conditioner that prevents split ends or a mascara that turns your eyes into showstoppers. Whatever it is, tell me about it!

In all seriousness, when it comes to stores specializing in only cosmetics we are shade short of a full palette. On May 1, 2007, celebrities and tastemakers attended makeup artist Napoleon Perdis’ unveiling of his 4,000 square foot Hollywood Boulevardflagship store and his new Summer Rangecollection.

Get Sienna Miller's look!

There’s a fine line between sultry and scary when it comes to eye makeup. You want seductress not Cirque de Soleil performer.

We’ve all experienced a fashion emergency or wished we could improve out beauty regimen with easy, inexpensive adjustements. So here are some quick and easy ways to stave off that unsightly pimple, keep undereye bags at bay and have gorgeous skin all year long.