11.04.15

minimal makeup for tailgating

An alternate title to this post could be “Wherein Elizabeth Exhausts All the Football Terms She Knows.” But football is not my forte, and makeup is, so here goes nothing, friends. There are […]
11.02.15

spf for winter?

People seem to forget something when they talk about their wintertime skin: sunscreen. Just because you aren’t baring as much skin when you’re outside during fall and winter does not mean you should […]
10.28.15

guide to: black eyeliner

In the spirit of Halloween this week (which, honestly, I use mostly as an excuse to eat my weight in Reese’s cups and wear cat ears in public), let’s celebrate the conquering of […]
10.27.15

ask stylebook: effortless waves

Lucille: When I try to style effortless waves, it just ends up looking tangled and messy. What am I doing wrong? Elizabeth: Unless you’ve got naturally wavy hair, effortless waves are, I’ve found, […]
10.22.15

introducing: rouge bunny rouge

We are so excited to welcome the gorgeous pigments and romantic backstory of Rouge Bunny Rouge to Bellacara! This line mixes complex colors with sublimely easy wearability, to stunning effect. Visit us for […]
10.22.15

mascara know-how

Since I just waxed poetic this week about my deep and abiding love of mascara, we should go over the different terms you might come across, and talk about how to get your […]
10.19.15

finding your makeup staple

You’ve seen us write about the products every woman needs, the supplementary products everyone should try, and the must-haves for a fall emergency kit, but what about our personal must-haves? You see some […]
10.14.15

makeup that flatters everyone

Anyone can wear jeans. Whether you dress them up with pearls and an oxford, choose skinny and dark to pair with stilettos and a tight black turtleneck, or distressed to go with you […]
10.13.15

guide to: the blue eye

Diamonds, schmiamonds. I don’t care what Marilyn Monroe said, denim is really a girl’s best friend. The moment of victory you feel when you find the perfect pair of jeans for your shape […]
10.07.15

diy bangs gone wrong

Once upon a time, when I was 17, I was about to get my senior pictures taken. At the time, I had a mid-length bob, in my natural color, and had just recently […]
10.06.15

finding the right concealer for you

Concealer is probably the number one thing clients come in to buy. Whether you’re 12 years old and battling acne, 53 and battling under eye darkness, or 94 and battling age spots, a […]
10.01.15

ask stylebook: knowing your nail salon?

Chelsea: I love my local mani spot, but how do I know if it’s clean? Elizabeth: It’s really simple: look around and ask yourself these questions. Do you see the nail technicians sanitizing […]
09.30.15

skincare: a lifelong affair

A lot of clients come to me with a problem: they’ve started using an acne treatment, and it just isn’t working. I was recently talking with a good friend in the industry, and […]
09.29.15

fall party look: smoke and wine

I’m all about eyes. I love a good, dramatic lip, I can appreciate a properly done contour, but I am really big on eye makeup. I have a penchant for wearing multiple mascaras […]
09.25.15

how to: september sunkissed skin

We love sunkissed skin. Ever since Coco Chanel came back from vacation with a tan way back when, it seems that just about everyone wants that same kind of glow. So how do […]


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