FRAGRANCE
• Beyoncé is releasing a follow-up to her debut fragrance, Heat. Beyoncé Heat Ultimate Elixir launches this September, and its packaging is just as lubelike as the original. [StyleList]
• Over the last few years, about twenty fresh-smelling fragrances inspired by the color blue have appeared. Leatrice Eiseman, the director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains why: “We do color association studies all the time, and the idea of blue being steadfast and dependable — that never changes. But it also brings up all these ideas of sky and water, and by virtue of there being a certain depth to it, a kind of sexy mysticism. So there’s this dichotomy between associations of both safety and freedom, but they’re both good.” [NYT]
NAILS
• Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant is teaming with nail-polish brand Nailtini on a collection of vintage fabric-inspired lacquers. The line includes brown, gold, platinum, and iridescent shades, and will be available at CVS’ Beauty 360 and Duane Reade’s Look Boutiques this fall. [WWD]
• Butter London is releasing two new nail polishes inspired by Alexander McQueen. “Long Live McQueen” is a glitter-filled gold, and “4Bumster” (named for the designer’s 1996 collection of bum-exposing pants) is a springy yellow shade. [BellaSugar]
HOW-TO
• Bright eyeliner is a fun way to shake up your summer beauty routine, and makeup artist Stephanie Flor offers tips on how to master the look. [Stylecaster]
• Don’t throw out that mascara just yet. Adding a few drops of eye makeup remover to an almost-done tube can sometimes revive it. [BellaSugar]
