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The weather is heating up, and while you may be feeling the need to leave your foundation behind, you still want a glowing complexion, right? We love Rose Byrne's glowing look, and think something like Dr. Brandt's Pores No More would do the trick. This luminating primer glides on smoothly, helps to fill in pores and keeps skin clear with breakout-fighting tea tree oil. The best part about this primer is how it also imparts a translucent veil of tint, meaning you won't need foundation. If you do have any unsightly spots or blemishes you'd like to cover, use a concealer after applying the primer. $45, sephora.com

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Q. Is there any way that someone could tell me the brand and name of the nail polish that Ginnifer Goodwin was wearing in the movie He's Just Not That Into You. Thought you would be able to help us!!!

We loved the Oscars this year, and most of the beauty looks didn't let us down. Fabulous fresh skin and gorgeous makeup caught our attention, while hairstyles ranging from updos and hair half up and half down, to cascading curls and loose waves gave us a reason to keep watching.

 

Oscar Night HairTrend #1: Updos

 

Looking just as classy as she is beautiful, Diane Lane wowed us with her unfussy updo. We loved her timeless makeup that had a touch of shimmer on the eyes and her orange-red stained lips added just the right amount of color to compliment her black dress.

 

Natalie Portman looked so incredible it was hard not to stare. Her hair was done in a classic updo and her makeup looked flawless with highlighted cheeks, soft smokey eyes and glossy, rosy-pink lips.

 

Looking stunning in her red gown, Amy Adams opted to wear her updo at the nape of her neck in an asymmetrical fashion. With a smoky eye created with browns and purples, flawless skin and pink lips, we also love how her stunning necklace gave her face a glow.

 

 

Freida Pinto never disappoints us. We love her soft updo that complemented her one-armed gown (although we just could bring ourselves to love the gown, she still looked stunning). Her makeup, as always, looked amazing and because she's such a natural beauty, minimal makeup was used. Soft liner and shadow, blush to add a bit of color and a matte pink color on the lip.

 

 

Kate Winslet didn't wow us with her gown, but we were in love with her dynamic and modern hairstyle. Created to be reminiscent of Grace Kelly, the now Oscar-winning actress's makeup complimented the hairstyle with a classic and natural look.

 

Oscar Night Hair Trend #2: Half Up/Half Down

 

Jessica Biel is a beautiful starlet who unfortunately didn't make our best-dressed list. We were happy to see that, thankfully, her hair and makeup look fabulous-- she wore her hair in a soft, wavy 'do and kept her makeup look all about great skin, neutral eyes and a pink lip.

 

 

Angelina Jolie is stunning, yes we know. But until Sunday night, we had been let down by the Changling star in the hair and wardrobe department. She must have been on to us because she stunned us with her gorgeous cat eye, glowing skin, and glossy pink lip-- wow!

 

Melissa George was nothing short of gorgeous in the hair and makeup department. With loosely curled tresses pulled half up, she looked simply angelic and luminescent.

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Dancing With The Stars co-host Samantha Harris looked fierce in an electric blue one-shoulder gown. What we love most is her choice to pair it soft makeup consisting of browns and pinks and a loose half-up hairstyle to keep her from looking too overdone.

 

 Oscar Night Hiar Trend #3: Hair Down

 

Amanda Seyfied is another actress who didn't get our vote in the fashion department, but took home a prize in the beauty category. Along with her hair styled in long loose waves, Amanda kept her look modern and youthful with a soft smokey eye-- a fine liner between lightly smudged eyeshadow and bare-looking lashes-- and a sheer crimson lip to finish off the look.

 

Jennifer Aniston didn't walk the red carpet, but her look still caught our attention. We love her cheery beach-worthy look complete with a French braid to hold the front of her hair back. Her makeup was complementing as well- very dewy skin, peachy-pink cheeks and light pink lips.

 

We love the necklace Taraji P. Hensen wore on Oscar Sunday-- it really lit up her face. Add to that her great layered bob (blown out smooth and given some added texture to make it a little more edgy for the big night), a fabulous smudged out liner, a bronzy-pink blusher on the cheeks and sheer pink gloss on the lips and we say it's a recipe for beauty success.  

Curious to know what some of the trends will be this fall? We have the beauty scoop straight from the runways of New York Fashion Week, Fall 2009... 

 

Diane von Furstenberg

 

"Nomad Chic" is the look as described by lead makeup artist, James Kaliardos

On the eyes: Soba Eye Shadow, blended over lids, up past crease, out toward temples, along lower lashline. Pearl Cream Colour Base, to highligh the inner corner of the eyes. Pro Barelash, a foundation-toned product applied with a mascara wand, combed through brows to diminish natural hair color.

On the face: Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation, applied as a minimal base to the face. Pro Sculpting Powder, blended under cheekbones and up toward temples to contour. Pearl Cream Clour Base, touched on the high plane of the cheekbone for highlight.

On the lips: Lip Erase (a Pro Product), applied in a sheer layer to pale down the lips. Sculpt and Shape in Bone Beige, applied with a lips brush to line the mouth.

All products by MAC Cosmetics, most available at maccosmetics.com and nordstrom.com

 

 

 

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Lead makeup artist Diane Kendal says of this look, "It's is all about the eyes with soft matte lips for contrast." To bring strength to the face, Diane focused on creating smoky eyes and full brows, while downplaying the lips and keeping skin fresh with a light brushing of blush for a healthy glow.

On the face: NARSskin Hydrating Moisture Cream to moisturize entire face. NARS Concealer, as needed, to cover any imperfections. A minimal amount of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (NEW for Fall 2009). NARS Blush in Gilda, applied lightly on the apples of the cheeks.

On the eyes: NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo to line upper lashes and crease, blend over entire lid and up to brows, keeping dense color by lashline. Line lower lashes and gently blend. NARS Single Eyeshadow in Bali to fill in brows. A very thin line on upper lashes with NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Black (NEW for Fall 2009). Lashes curled with NARS Eyelash Curler

Lips: NARS Rain Lip Therapy Treatment applied to entire lip. A small amount of NARS Concealer over Rain to take down color.

All products by NARS Cosmetics, available now, unless noted, at beauty.com

 

 

Carolina Herrera

 

Lead Artist Diane Kendal describes this look to be about beautiful fresh skin, enhancing natural highlights where light hits the face.

On the eyes: Deep Dark Pro pigment, blended into crease of the eyelid, around the outer corner of the eyes and along the lower lashline. Studio Touch-up stick concealer, buffed onto eyelids as a base. White Pigment, glazed over the eyelids.

On the face: Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation, applied in a sheer layer one shade lighter than natural skin tone. Hand Finish Mineralize Blush, blended onto the apples of the cheeks. White Frost Pigment, touched onto cheek bones to highlight.

On the lips: Twig lipstick, feathered onto lips with a lip brush. Local Colour Dazzleglass, applied in the center of the lips.

All products by MAC Cosmetics available at maccosmetics.com and nordstrom.com

It's a bit chilly in New York, but that doesn't mean stars look any less hot when they attend shows at the Tents for Fashion Week. Take 90210 star Jessica Stroup, who, despite the bitter cold, heated up the room at every show she attended. Want the scoop on how her smoldering look was created? Of course you you do-- that's why you're here!

theBalm makeup artist, Felicia Roman wanted to keep all attention on Jessica's bright blue eyes, so she went dramatic with the lids and kept the rest of the star's face simple.

Here's the step-by-step:

1.) Felicia started by using the Pick-Up-Liners pencil in Don Juan (three in a set, $19, sephora.com) to smudge a line around the lashes and in a thicker line covering most of the bottom part of the lid to achieve smoky definition. Because the Pick Up Liners are half the size of a typical pencil, Felicia was able to get up close and really push the liner into the base of the lashes with perfect precision.

 

2.) Felicia dabbed Lucious Lani eyeshadow (the champagne shade from the ShadyLady Eye Shadow Palette, $38, sephora.com ) across the lid to highlight the symmetrical shape of her face and then finished it off with a light dusting of the sheer 100% mineral Overshadows in You Buy, I'll Fly (a copper shimmer, $15, sephora.com) to make Stroup's eyes really pop. It was also blended into the lower lash line over the pencil for an ethereal finish.

The lashes were defined and volumized with 3 coats of Two Timer Mascara ($20, sephora.com); two coats to instantly build fuller lashes and a third to separate and lengthen.

 

 

 

 

3.) When it came to the skin, Felicia evened out and smoothed Jessica's skin by blending BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer ($25, sephora.com) with TimeBalm Concealer ($18, sephora.com). Becaue the TimeBalm Concealer has time released hydrating properties, there was no need to reapply between shows- Jessica's under eye area stayed bright all day.

 

 

 

A few swipes of SexyMama translucent powder ($19, sephora.com) gave a photo-finish, and then a combo of the matte Bahama Mama bronzer ($19, sephora.com) with the more shimmering berry-toned Hot Mama blush ($19, sephora.com) gave a healthy glow to Jessica's cheeks.

 

 

 

4.) Finally, Felicia conditioned and nourished Stroup's lips with theBalm to the Rescue ($16, sephora.com), and topped them off with either BalmShelter Lip Gloss in Girly-Girl (for a pinky-coral finish, $19, sephora.com) or Plump Your Pucker in Cocoa My Coconut (a warm nude, $15, sephora.com) to add some shimmer. Jessica LOVED the yummy flavors of the glosses, especially Cocoa My Coconut which she wore at the Jill Stuart show.



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Hilary Duff was our pick for best dressed at Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection fashion show last week, and her messy updo really complimented her stunning gown. With a bit of a jagged part, dark roots and a few flyaways, her hair still looked amazing.

To achieve this "controlled mess", it's important to prep hair with texturizer before blowing it out with a round brush (try Fekkai Coif Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel, $23, nordstrom.com). Next, flip dry hair up and down (this adds body), then pull it back into a loose bun. When your hair is secure, finish the look by pulling a few wisps out by your ears.



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The 2009 SAG Awards are one of our favorite award shows simply because it's a bit more relaxed and actors are given the opportunity to award their fellow actors. Of course, as always, we love to "ooh" and "ahh" at the gorgeous makeup and hair. This year we saw everything from beautiful updos to long, loose waves; curled tresses and flowy straight manes. We saw red lips and eyes decked out in icy shadows (eyeshadows, that is), and we loved every minute of it. Check out our favorites.

 

 

 Anne Hathaway enchanted us with a lush lash look that complimented her glossy berry stained lip. We loved her loosley tousled hair that not only screams chic, but carefree at the same time.

 

 

January Jones caught our attention, as always, with a fresh look that was both romantic and bold. With makeup to compliment her natural beauty, hairstylist Mark Townsend continued that theme by creating soft yet modern waves on the Mad Men star. 

 

 

Julia Ormond glowed with radiant skin and shiny hair. We love how her full brows and big lashes made her green eyes really pop, while a soft glossy pink lip and glowing cheeks kept her look fresh.   

 

 

Taraji P. Henson wowed us again with shimmery, defined eyes and a glossy lip. And while her hair may be cut in a classic bob, we love the high shine added to keep the glamour quotient at maximum levels. 

  

Kate Winslet is a red carpet goddess this award season, and here is another example of why. A great side-swept updo kept her looking sophisticated while shimmery eye makeup and a neutral palette of soft pinks on her cheeks and lips added just the right amount of glamour.    

 

  

Jennifer Morrison never disappoints us when it comes to the red carpet. The House star's look had an ethereal quality with loose waves and luminous makeup. Bronze and pink tones kept the look light and airy and really complimeted her white gown.  

 

 

Viola Davis was the picture of glamour at the evening's festivities. With soft curls framing her face, and subtle yet flattering makeup complimenting her skin, we were in awe of her fabulous glow.    

 

The gorgeous Freida Pinto captivated our attention with her classic updo and flawless skin. We love the use of blue and violet toned eyeshadows to help frame her black-rimmed eyes while a rasberry hue gave her lips their glossy finish.

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Jenna Fischer, who plays our favorite secretary on the hit series The Office, looked beautiful at the Golden Globes. We were mesmerized by her flawless look, and her makeup complemented her dress so well. So, just how did she get this look? We did some digging to bring you the beauty scoop.

Makeup artist Brett Freedman played up the Jenna's look by extending the eyeliner on her eyes and created a more vivid, "out of the box glam" for the usually subtle Jenna using the following products:

 

Foundation: LORAC Oil Free Powder Foundation in #02 (light), $35, sephora.com 

Loose Powder: Magic by Prescriptives in Deep Translucent. Brett says, "This product has a gorgeous light reflective quality with a hint of bronze, so it photographs beautifully." $35, nordstrom.com

Concealer: Cle De Peau Concealer in Beige.$85, cosmeticmall.com 

Blush: Almay Smart Shade Blush in Natural, $5.39, drugstore.com, topped with LORAC Oil Free Illuminating Powder in Luminous on apples of the cheeks. $32, beauty.com

Eyeshadow: RIMMEL Colour Rush Mono Eyeshadow in #330 Azure, applied wet and swept over lids and blended down to a sheer finish.

Liquid Liner: LANCOME La Laque Liner in Pure Black, applied in a line across the top lash line, thickening and extending out and upward for a dramatic look. $25, nordstrom.com

Brow Highlight Shadow: LOREAL HiP pigment powder in Restless. Brett says, "I love a bright, crisp browbone. This champagne hued shadow looks natural yet packs a punch." $12, drugstore.com

Mascara: VANITYMARK 'the LASH' in Blackest. Three coats were applied to really amp up the top lashline. One full coat on the bottom to give eyes definition without overpowering the top lash line. $16, vanitymark.com

Faux Lashes: Kre-At Beauty individual lashes. A mix of the short (on the inner eye) and the long (for outer) in black were used to give an alluring sweep.

Body Bronzer: VANITYMARK Summerskin, applied first to 'tone down' the tawny shade so Jenna would have a healthy glow without being too tan. Brett says, "When you're showing that much flesh it's good to have a nice lift of color."  $14, vanitymark.com

Lips: BENEFIT Pocket Pal in Benetint, $20, sephora.com



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The Golden Globes was a night of gorgeous gowns and beautiful hair and makeup looks. Most of our favorite celebrities showed up and wowed us. Unfortunately, some of them didn't. Take a look at our favorite and not so favorite looks of the big night.

 

Our Favorites:

 

 

Maria Menounos looked gorgeous as always. We love the romantic updo and soft makup that ony helped to compliment her one-shoulder royal blue gown.  

 

 

Kate Beckinsale never dissapoints us when it comes to red-carpet looks. At the Golden Globes she opted for a sleek updo and dewy skin. Bold earrings really helped add a strong, yet polished statement.

 

 

Beyonce isn't one to shy away from trying bold looks, but we were happy to see her looking more refined at this event. Soft grey smokey eyes, a pale shiny lip, and a polished low ponytail brought this very beautiful look together.

 

  

Kristen Scott Thomas was the picture of glamour and elegance on Sunday night. We couldn't help but be in awe of her glowing skin. Nothing overdone, just sheer and pretty. 

 

 

Olivia Wilde looked fabulous in her strapless lilac gown, and instead of going the updo route, chose to wear her hair down. Thankfully, the Golden Globes aren't a stuffy event, so it worked. Lightly smudged eye makeup, pink cheeks and pale pink lips make this star look cool and comfortable under the heat of the sun.

 

 

 

Isla Fisher glowed in neutral pink and brown makeup tones. But while this makeup made the Confessions of a Shopaholic star look gorgeous, we could only covet her shiny hair! It seemed to be the focal point of her look as her dress was also neutral. Wow...

 

Jennifer Morrison had all eyes on her as she walked the red carpet in her breath-taking blue gown. Of course our eyes were on her hair and makeup: icy metallic-rimmed eyes, peachy-pink cheeks and lips, not to mention glowing skin. Could she look any better?

 

 

Our Not-So-Favorites:

 

  

Renee Zellweger could have knocked her look out of the park had it not been for her over-done hair. We were disappointed, of course, to see one of our favorite stars not looking her best. At least this is only the start of award season. She'll have many more chances to wow us in the coming weeks.

 

 

Drew Barrymore has shown us many looks in the past. Some have been good, some not, and this has definitely landed on the latter list. We love the idea of a bombshell 'do Drew was going for, but somehow the finished look didn't work for us, though we know many people loved her look.

 

 

 

Angelina Jolie didn't seem too into the night's event, and it showed. Her look, to us, fell flat. We're sure she would much rather have been home with her kids than attending yet another red-carpet function, so we hold nothing against her for that.

 

 

 

Blake Lively arrived at the Golden Globes in a fabulous blue gown, and her makeup was stunning, but we didn't really care for the under-done look of her hair. Don't get us wrong, loose waves are always a do, but this style just missed the mark.

 

Megan Fox is one actress we feel has many missteps on the red carpet. Her gold gown is beyond flattering, and her makeup is flawless, but, like the other starlets on our not-so-favorite list, she threw it off with her hairstyle. The bun is just too tight. We would have preferred to see her hair in a looser style. Oh well, maybe next time.

January Jones and Freida Pinto looked amazing at this weekend's Golden Globe Awards. Although January went for an old Hollywood look and Freida opted for a more sunkissed glow, both looked gorgeous, and we were in awe of their flawless looks.

 

To create the glamorous eye look on January Jones, makeup artist Rachel Goodwin used Chanel Automatic Liquid Eye Liner in Brun along the upper lid extending out to the edge of the brow. $34, nordstrom.com

January's tangerine-red lip was acheived using Chanel Rouge Allure in Dazzling, $30, nordstrom.com

 

For Freida's sunkissed look, makeup artist Jeffery Paul mixed together a foundation and concealer, only using it where it was needed. He then used Jouer Creme Highlighter on her cheeks to bring out her natural definition. $20, jouercosmetics.com

For a pretty pink that accentuated Frieda's natural lip color, Jeffery used Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Monsoon, $20, jouercosmetics.com

Earlier this month, Heidi Klum showed up at the Victoria's Secret Lexington Avenue Flagship Store Opening Party not only with a new haircut (we love it!), but with stunning, defined eyes and bold lipcolor.
 

To create Heidi's thick-lash look, celebrity makeup artist Linda Hay used as many short individual lashes as possible on both the top and bottom lashlines. "I then applied a very fine line of Victoria's Secret Glitter Eyeliner in Licorice and liberal quantities of High Definition mascara from Victoria's Secret."

Hay calls the combination of a strong, defined brow, individual lashes and berry stain on the lips "super striking" on Heidi. We think this look is a perfect balance of naughty and nice, not to mention it makes her look amazing!

 

Victoria's Secret High Definition mascara, $12, victoriassecret.com

Heidi Klum Collection Glitter Liquid Liner, $10, victoriassecret.com

Scarlett Johansson and the stars of the new movie The Spirit have been quite busy promoting the movie all over Europe for the past week or so. At the London premiere, Scarlett looked primed and ready for spring in a gorgeous floral print dress and soft, pretty makeup to complement it.

For a look like hers, we decided to put together a list of products to help you create a similar using the line that Scarlett is a spokesmodel for: L'Oreal. Not only does the brand produce fabulous products, but they are all priced to be wallet-friendly!

 

 

 

Color Juice Stick in a mauve-pink tone like Mango Tango will give your lips beautiful sheer lipcolor that feels like a lipstick but has the shine of a gloss. $9.50, drugstore.com

 

 

 

 

Bare Naturale Blush in a color like Bare Honey will add a perfect warm "flushed" tone to your cheeks that isn't too overdone for the soft look you might want to achieve. $15.25, drugstore.com

 

 

 

 

Wear Infinite Eyshadow Duo in Mocha Buff contains a light pearly shade that will help make eyes pop! We love the smooth application and the long-lasting wear that this eyeshadow gives. $5.25, drugstore.com

 

 

 

 

 

Telescopic Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black is the perfect way to create that timeless cat-eye look. $9.99, drugstore.com

 

 

 

 

Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara in Black finishes the look by creating dramatic, look-at-me lashes. This new mascara has become one of our favorites. $10.95 drugstore.com

We have heard so many great things about the new David Babaii for WildAid haircare line, that we can't wait to try it out ourselves! Fortunately, we can already see at least one product gives great results.

Reese Witherspoon wore a fabulous mane of waves at the CMA Awards thanks to hairstylist David Babaii himself. Using David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, he sprayed and scrunched the product into her hair giving it the right texture and movement.

Only using a blowdryer and his hands, David "rough dried" Reese's hair, and as he described it, "moved the hair in various directions until it was dry."

 

To get Reese's hair to look perfectly tousled, Babaii also made partial waves with a curling iron. "I wrapped small sections around the curling iron barrel, leaving the ends free. When the whole head was done, I ran my fingers through her strands to get a dramatic wild finish," he says.

David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, $12, drugstore.com

The holidays are upon us, and you may have a party or two to attend. Look to the red carpet for ideas on how to create your holiday look.

We were inspired by Charlize Theron's elegant, yet strong, look (created by Dior makeup artist Shane Paish) at last month's Rock the Kasbah event, we had to find out how it was done!

 

 

 

Shane used Dior Airflash Spray Foundation to create the base of the look.  This spray foundation will change the way you makeup your face. The fine texture creates a soft radiance that will leave you looking flawless and glowing. $60, dillards.com

 

 

 

 

Using Dior 5-Colour Eye Shadow  (Paish used Elegante), he added drama and color to her eyes. We love eyeshadow palettes like this one because there are so many options! Use the lighter shades for day and add the darker shades to turn the drama up a notch for night! $54, dillards.com 

 

 

 

Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Black along lash line added just the right amount of definition to her eyes. We love pencil eyeliners because, unlike a liquid liner, they allow for so much control and are great if you have little experience with using eyeliner. This one also includes a smudger for softening the line and creating a more smoky result. $25, sephora.com

 

 

 

Paish used DiorShow Unlimited Mascara in Black to complete the eye look. When it comes to eye makeup, we all agree that mascara is the must-have product! DiorShow Unlimited will give your lashes a look-at-me, long-lash effect with its dual-sided brush. $24, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

Dior Backstage Pro Cheeks in Hip Peach gave Ms.Theron her perfectly glowing cheeks. This cream formula blush creates natural-looking, long-lasting color and blends to a sheer, beautiful finish. $30, nordstrom.com 

 

 

 

 

Dior High Shine Lipstick was the final complement for this elegant look. This designed-for-the-runway lipstick is ultra-glossy and long-wearing, making it a great choice if you want to try a lipstick but usually opt for a gloss. $25, dillards.com   

Global Goddess Beauty South Pacific Shimmer is not only a favorite of celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker, but it's one of our favorite products too! Of course we know we aren't as well-known around the world, or even recognizable out in public by those who don't know us, but we can appreciate the fact that we share the same great taste!

 

 

 

This multi-tasking bronzer features three hues of bronze and a soft dose of shimmer to illuminate and enhance the complexion, and is packaged in a slim, mirrored compact (say yes to purse-friendliness!). The pressed powder is ideal for complimenting a natural tan or creating a warmer tone in paler complexions. Blend all three shades together for a multi-dimensional, all-over hue, or layer your favorite colors for a bronze-themed eye shadow application. $32.50, dillards.com

  Terri Seymour looked so amazing at the 30th anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball a couple of weekends ago, we couldn't help but be a little envious of her flawless-looking skin and luminous glow! We had to get the inside scoop for you on how to achieve this look:

 

Makeup artist Melissa Walsh used products by Hourglass Cosmetics to achieve Terri's beautiful look:

 

 

 

Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SPF 15 gave Terri a flawless complexion while it also treated it with collagen-building ingredients to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. We love the pump-style tube that keeps our makeup fresh and free from bacteria. $60, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

 

Veil Invisible Powder was used to set the foundation while adding a natural, bright glow. This sheer powder helps keep makeup looking amazing all day and is fabulous for any skintone- it has quickly become one of our favorite products! $32, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Color Link Palette in Dusk was used to give Terri's eyes an added a pop of dark shimmer (don't they look amazing?). This palette features six eye colors and two blushes, making it a great tool that we love to use for creating a plethora of makeup looks. $75, sephora.com

Eyebrows like Jennifer Connelly are the perfect example of how arches have an effect on the rest of the face.

You can define your brows easily by coloring them in with an eyebrow pencil or powder. Using light strokes, fill in the sparse areas of the brow with the pencil or a brow brush. Make the brows look natural by combing through them to distribute the color evenly.

 

 

 

 

Anastasia All About Brows Kit contains everything you need to create your perfect face-framing brows. This set includes Tweezers, Brow Powder Duo, four Brow Stencils, Duo Angle/Spooley Brush, Brow Gel, and an Eye Lights highlighting pencil. Everything in this kit works wonderfully, and the instructions are so easy to follow. Not sure which color to choose? We find the Medium Ash works on all skintones. $75, sephora.com

 

 

Vanessa Scali, who created the look for America Ferrera, decided on a timeless, sophisticated look inspired by the 50's: an Audrey Hepburn eye, a Vargas mouth and a sheer, radiant face to keep the look modern. All of these elements really helped to enhance the Ugly Betty star's natural beauty. 

Vanessa shared with us her step-by-step routine that helped give America her beautiful look:

Foundation/Concealer:

"I like the skin to look flawless but real so I always use foundations and concealers sparingly. That said, I prefer spot coverage for foundation. On America, I used NARS Balanced Foundation ($41) in Fiji and Barcelona (I mixed two colors for the prefect match). I use a brush to apply it to the areas that need it and then I blend it in with my fingers. Using your fingers heats the product just a bit and leaves a seamless finish.

Then I applied NARS Concealer ($21) under the eyes where necessary."

 

 

 

Contouring:

"I used NARS Bronzing Powder ($29) in Casino to contour her cheekbones and accentuate her bone structure."

 

 

 

 

Cheeks:

"For extra staying power I used a combination of NARS cream and powder blush. This will make your blush last longer and require fewer touchups. First, I applied NARS The Multiple Stick ($37) in Portofino to the apples of the cheeks. Cream formulas are my favorite. They are the easiest to blend and leave the most natural finish.

Then after I used a touch of NARS translucent powder and then I applied NARS Blush ($25) in Orgasm. The combination gave her face a touch of color and a subtle shimmer that left her looking radiant - not made up."

 

 

 

Eyes:

"The eye is sophisticated yet innocent. First I used the NARS Multiple Stick in Copacabana all over the eye lid. Followed by the right hand color in the All About Eve Eyeshadow duo ($32) all over the eye and under the bottom lashes. This layering help gives staying power.

Next, I lined inside the NARS Eyeliner Pencil ($20) in Iceberg (white) to make them look bigger and I lined her eyes (upper lid only) with the NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Moon Black. Because mascara and lashes were very important to define the eye, I curled them and gave them several coats of NARS mascara ($23) in Black Orchid."

 

 

Eyebrows:

 

"I used NARS Brow Pencil ($19) in Ipanema brow pencil to fill in as needed."

 

 

Lips:

 

 

"The lips are bold and semi-matte. I used NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick ($24) in Scarlet Empress."

 

Makeup artist Tina Turnbow was inspired by Mary-Louse Parker's dress, shoes and personal style when she created  this fresh, luminous and femnine look for the actress.

We asked Tina to share with us what products she used and why, and this is what she told us:

 

I used an oil-free moisturizer, eye gel and the NARS Sabrina Lip Balm ($23) to prep the skin for the makeup.

 

 

I started with NARS Balanced Foundation ($41) in Mont Blanc, then applied NARS Concealer ($21) and followed it with NARS Pressed Powder ($29) in Snow. I also applied some of the NARS Foundation Powder ($45) in Mont Blanc to the chest area. We wanted her skin to have a luminous glow. She's so fair and her skin has a very delicate, ivory quality about it that is so pretty.

I have given her a beautiful hot pink lip using NARS Lipliner Pencil ($20) in Funny Face. After I lined and filled in the lips, I blotted and added a hint of powder to set the lipliner. You can use your finger or a Q-tip to achieve this look. Blotting the lips after applying the lipliner created a gorgeous softness to the lips. I wanted most of the color in the center of the lips.

For her cheeks, I used NARS Blush ($25) in Desire and applied it the apple of the cheek. I then used the NARS Blush Brush ($46) to soften the edges of the blush.

 

 

 

For her eyes I used NARS single shadow ($22) in Tibet and for the crease I used the Duo Eyeshadow ($32) in Violetta.

I also used the Eyeliner Pencil ($20) in London on the upper lash and smudged it out to create a soft cat eye. I finished the look using NARS Mascara ($23) in Black Orchid WTPR.

Mary-Kate Olsen really has her messy-on-purpose hairstyles down. We can't help but admire her bohemian-chic, I-didn't-take-any-time-to-do-my-hair-today styles. If this is a look you've been wanting to try, consider these tips before you attempt them.

 

Try a messy style a day after washing. Super clean hair may require the use of more product that can lead to product overload, thus creating a weighed down or greasy look.

 

Leave your brush alone. Styles like these require the use of fingers only...remember, the style should look like you spent five minutes on it, not five hours.

 

 

For super straight hair: Try braiding your hair loosely the night before with slightly damp hair and a light holding styling product to add loose waves to your hair. Try using a product like Frederic Fekkai Wave Spray, $20

 

 

 

 

 

For natural wavy or curly hair: Define existing waves and curls using product on damp hair. Try Terax Styling Gel, $12

 

 

 

Practice creating the messy look. Like all hairstyles, they too require a bit of practice before they look "perfect" (but you know, not perfect).

 

The MTV Video Music Awards were held this past weekend, and there were many performances and surprises. Of course, being the beauty lovers that we are, we just couldn't keep our eyes off the hair and makeup the stars wore as they came down the red carpet.

 

Lindsay Lohan looked fresh and youthful with her hair worn in loose waves-- we love the strawberry-blonde! She kept the liner more heavy on the top of her lids, giving the illusion of thicker lashes. Flawless skin and a pale lip really kept her face in balance and made her look radiant.

To keep your waves frizz-free like Lindsay's, try L'Oreal Studio Line Smoothness Glossing Creme, $4.99 

 

 

 

 

 

Rihanna took a new risk with her hairstyle, adding a bit of blue and blonde streaks to it. She also decided to use a blue liner to line the bottom of her eyes, while keeping her lids more pale. Again, we see a pale lip, but this time it's done with a more glossy finish.

Make your eyes pop like Rihanna's! Try Tarte Eyeliner in Blue Nude, $18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashlee Simpson wore her typical heavy liner, but adding teal blue into the mix really added something extra and made her eyes pop. Her hair was worn with shiny long layers, creating a more sophisticated look.

To add shine, like Ashlee's, to your own locks, try ABBA Pure Shine Spray, $18

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren Conrad's hair is truly our favorite of the night. The braided updo looked nothing short of effortless and chic. With the focus on her eyes, her pink cheeks and pearly-pink lips really gave her a soft and ultra-femine look.

 For Lauren's soft, radiant look, try Clinique Allover Colour, $29.50

There were plenty of head-turners at last night's Academy Awards, but these three were head, shoulders and eyelashes above the rest.

Jennifer Garner sported a gorgeous girl-next-door-goes-glam look with her messy updo, loose side-parted bangs, strong eyes and pale lips. She managed to look sexy, yet fresh without appearing as if she tried too hard.

Katherine Heigl opted for a retro bombshell look with Marilyn Monroe-esque hair and a strong red lip to match her stunning red dress. Flawless skin and lush lashes completed the look.

As for Penelope Cruz, is it just us or is this the best she has ever looked? Her sleek half-up/half-down 'do and sultry smoky eye showed off her unique features to their fullest. Sophisticated, timeless and beautiful.