Celebrity Beauty: What Do You Think Of K-Stew's Lighter Do?

It's the eve of the highly anticipated Twilight Eclipse premiere so I thought a beauty story on Kristen Stewart would be fitting! Rave reviews of Eclipse have been buzzing all over Twitter so it's definitely on my to-see list! 

K-stew debuted her strawberry do for last night's Letterman appearance and I'm totally diggin' it. Her lighter locks make her skin look more peaches 'n cream and her eyes just pop so much more. Just days before at the L.A. premiere of Eclipse, Kristen still had her dark brown hair. I find her dark hair pales out her skin and the colour of her eyes just don't stand out as much.

What do you guys think? Love it? Hate it? 

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Oscar 2010 Beauty Trend: Bold Pink Lips

Hollywood glamour was all over the Oscar red carpet last night! I don't think there was anyone's look that I was underwhelmed by. I thought many of the women looked fabulous but the clear winner for me was Sandra Bullock!

When I first saw the cameras on her, I immediately fell in love with her entire look. She was definitely dressed to win in her silver beaded and embroidered column gown by Marchesa. From head to toe she looked absolutely exquisite! I'm glad we didn't see the classic red lip which would have been an obvious choice. Bullock's bright bold pink lips added an element of surprise and radiance. 

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This photo of me was taken a few weeks ago at my friend's charity event. I usually do a red lip when I want to glam it up but I was bored of the same old look. After seeing so many pink lips on the red carpet, this is one beauty trend I'll be rockin' for Spring!

Get the Look: 

Face: 

• Korres Face Primer
• Tarte Smooth Operator SPF 20
• Tarte Provocateur Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 8
• Benefit Erase Paste
• CARGO Blush in Amalfi
• M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish in Shimpagne (highlighter)

Eyes: 

• Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion in Eden
• M.A.C. Eye Quad Inventive Eyes Base: White Wheat
• M.A.C. Eye Quad Inventive Eyes Lid/Crease: Twillery
• Milani Liquid Liner
• CoverGirl LashBlast Original
• Quo #803 Fake Lashes (cut into halves)

Lips: 

• Korres Lip Butter in Guava
• Beaute Liqui-Gel Stain in Fever for depth
• Julie Hewett Icon of Beauty Lipstick in Scarlett over top

Who were your favourite Oscar beauties? What was your favourite beauty trend?

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Grammy Beauties!

 

Without a doubt there were many gorgeous looks on the Grammy red carpet! I actually enjoyed watching an award show for once - the performances were phenomenal with Pink's beautiful and graceful Cirque de Soleil-esque performance, to Beyonce channeling her inner Tina Turner, to the 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson (I was one of the few that actually had 3-D glasses at home). 

Music award shows are always fun to watch because the fashion and beauty looks are more daring and edgy (did you see Lady Gaga?? She never disappoints). While I had many favourites I didn't have time to post any today but check out the girls over at Lift Beauty Boutique for their take on the Grammy looks!

Who were your favourites at the Grammy's?

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More SAG Awards Red Carpet Favourites

 

Marion Cotillard looked stunning from her finger-waved side-swept bun to her draped one shoulder white embellished cocktail dress with floral applique detail by Elie Saab.

 

According to celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, "white is the new black". Kate Hudson knows how to rock a whole lot of back cleavage - after seeing her back I need to work out my back! She was elegant with a definite sexy edge.

I love Lea Michele on Glee! There was nothing school-girl about her gorgeous look at the SAG Awards. I thought this colour on her was absolutely fabulous and her hair and makeup was gorgeous!

 

Diane Krueger looked exquisite in this fab number by designer, Jason Wu. The dress fit her like a glove. I don't usually like mustard-gold shades but on her porcelain skin it totally worked. The simple but glamorous up-do, neutral face, and pop of red on the lip were the perfect compliment.

Christina Applegate's red carpet look is a far cry from her days as Kelly Bundy! I thought she looked soft and glowing, almost ethereal looking.

Who were your SAG red carpet favourites?

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Get the Look: Drew Barrymore Pretties Up the SAG Awards

 

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Drew Barrymore's winning look at the SAG Awards complimented her win for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries! I adored her look from head to toe.

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Get the Look:

The inspiration behind her glamorous beauty look was took a cue from the 60's Brigitte Bardot and Sharon Tate. For the makeup, Debra Ferullo, celebrity makeup artist, didn’t want to match the blue color in her dress, but rather accentuate Drew’s natural features with warm undertones.

Face:

Debra  prepped the skin with a moisturizer and then used COVERGIRL Clean Liquid Makeup for normal skin followed by a highlighter and COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach on the cheeks.

Eyes:

For Drew’s 60’s inspired colorful smoky eye, Debra applied COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Bronze Fire, using the darker shade on the lid and the taupe shade in the eye crease as well as underneath the eye. She then applied a dot of the silver shade in COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Silver Sky to the inner corner of Drew’s eye to make it pop, followed by a thin line of white eyeliner on the inner bottom eye.

She finished the eye with a heavy coat of DiorShow Blackout Mascara to the top and bottom lashes for definition.

Lips: 

On Drew’s lips, Debra applied DiorAddict lipcolor in Beige Negligee #223, followed by DiorAddict Ultra Gloss in Jersey Pink #157 for a washed peach lip with a shiny finish.
 

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Hair Inspiration?

I'm having a slight girl crush on style mogul and fashion icon, Nicole Richie. I've always been a fan of her effortless boho chic style (anticipating her new clothing line Winter Kate) and already a fan of her jewelry line, House of Harlow.

I'm getting my hair done tomorrow at the fabulous Lift Beauty Boutique in Yorkville and came across this photo of Nicole on the up-coming March cover of Fashion Magazine. I am loving the darker hair on her and the shattered bangs - the look is very sultry/sexy.

I haven't had bangs in a while and itching for a new look. What do you think? Should I go for it???

Photo courtesy of: nicolerichiefashion.blogspot.com

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Golden Globe Beauties

Red carpet beauty and fashion is my favourite part of award shows (although I thought Ricky Gervais was hilarious) - everything else is kind of a yawn. There wasn't really anyone that stood out as a winner to me but there was definitely a lot of pretty faces and dresses.

Beauty expert and celebrity makeup artist, AJ Crimson, dishes on his favourite beauties of the night along with tips on how to achieve their flawless looks!

Julianna Margulies:

Julianna wins top spot with AJ! Natural and fresh skin, slightly defined corners of the eye make a beautiful doe eye shape in soft taupe and gold accentuated corner lashes with a subtle cheek rose color

To get the look use water based foundation to get a clean barely-there application.  On the outer corner of the eye, slightly define at the lash line into the crease. Use a soft brown shadow such as #98 by Makeup Forever or Taupe by MAC. Define the lash line with aqua black waterproof cream eyeliner, adding faux lashes on the outer corners and coat with SmashBox DNA LASH mascara.

Zoe Saldana:

Deep liner! Rim the entire eye with SMOLDER eye kohl by MAC, soften and set to prevent edges from running with Nars eye shadow in Sofia.

Kate Hudson:

I loved Kate Hudson's look. She looked stunning and classic. It was all about bronze cheek and nude lip this Spring.

To Achieve the look try SmashBox photo finish lipstick in MAGNIFICENT with Honesty by Kissable Couture on top for shine. We loved the hair softly pulled back and with a Guerlain Bronzer (Sephora.com) for the cheeks.

Anna Kendrick:

New comer - looked stunning with a soft smoky gray eye and heavy liner.

Achieve the look with lightly applied Lili Marlene cream shadow by Nars all over the lid into the crease. Set with a light sweep of #31 shadow by Makeup Forever.  Finish the look with Boot black eyeliner by MAC and Covergirl Lash blast Mascara!

Kristen Bell: 

The Peach cheek. Nothing says spring like full blushy cheeks. Try Style by MAC or for a rosy peach or #153 by Makeup Forever.

Mo'Nique:

Oh so radiant.  Very beautiful defined doe eye, bronze golden skin, soft brown eye. This look was just great placement.

To achieve this look try Exposed lip gloss by Kissable Couture #129 and soft brown eye shadow by Makeup Forever.

Christina Hendricks:

Rosy cheek, classic Red lips, black liner with heavy mascara. Try Amour by Nars Shu Umera eye pen in black with DIORShow mascara.Try adding some faux lashes for added drama! VERY MAD MEN!

My faves:

Loved AJ's choices but here are a couple of others to add to the list! 

Drew Barrymore:

I've loved Drew Barrymore since I was a kid. She has this fresh youthfulness about her and her look at the Golden Globes was exactly that. The dress wasn't my favourite - the shoulder/waist tinsel decoration kind of threw me off but she still managed to land her first Golden Globe!

Meryl Streep:

Meryl Streep can do no wrong. She is one of my absolute favourite actresses and always carries herself with such grace and elegance. Did anyone get a good look at her skin? Fabulous! Glowing and radiant.

Who were your favourite beauties at the Golden Globes this year?

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Hair 101: Styling Tips For Gorgeous Waves

Some are blessed with gorgeous hair that requires little or no styling at all. If you're like me, then a lot of effort is involved in getting that celebrity hair. Nowadays, women want sexy big Gisele hair or boho beach waves like Lauren Conrad. Don't fret my beauties! With some must-have products and a few styling tips you can have celebrity-worthy hair in no time!

Styling Tips:
• For voluminous loose waves, add a volumizing product like 1. Schwartzkopf Professional OSiS Glamour Queen, to the roots and a styling cream with a light hold to the ends. To keep it effortless and easy, this works best when hair is left to air-dry.
• When hair is still wet, scrunch hair in hands after applying a styling cream to encourage some wave or curl.
• Blow dry hair completely dry before styling. Cuts down on damage to the hair and makes styling easier.
• Whether you use a round brush, curling iron, or flat iron it’s all about the direction in which the hair is styled. Achieve volume at the root by blow drying the hair up with your hands or round brush (at the crown or front section to crown).
• You can also use 2. Velcro rollers to achieve volume.
• To give the hair more definition, take pieces here and there and curl with a 3. flat iron for a softer wave or a curling iron for a more defined curl. Twist the flat iron all the way down the hair curling away from the face. Using a curling iron, wrap sections of hair around the barrel.
• To really loosen the curl, flip hair upside down and shake at the root or finger-comb through the hair. You can also brush through the hair for even looser waves.
• For extra volume and hold at the root, use a product that will add volume and texture like 4.
Schwartzkopf Professional OSiS Dust It. This powder looks like baby powder but dissolves right into the scalp. Sprinkle and shake at the root or anywhere you need extra volume. Dust It absorbs oil and is remoldable. If hair starts to go flat mid-day, just shake your hair at the root. Finish hair with a medium hold spray or Glamour Queen.

Schwartzkopf Professional products are sold at most salons and beauty supply stores. In Toronto, you can purchase at Lift Beauty Boutique.

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Makeup Junkie Oscar 2009 Hits & Misses

It's Oscar time and it has got Makeup Junkie back into the swing of things! Many apologies for the lack of updates last week but we're back to share with you our favourite (and not-so-favourite) beauties on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Best Dressed Hair/Makeup/Gown:

Anne Hathaway was my absolute favourite of the night. Many of you may think her pale skin needed a little colour but I think she pulls off Hollywood glamour quite effortlessly. Her Armani Prive fishtail dress awash in "paillettes" was stunning and looked pretty and sparkly! The hair and makeup were kept simple, classic and beautiful. An although she didn't win the Oscar, she won our Best Dressed of the night!

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Best Gowns:

I just think Freida Pinto is just gorgeous and it was nice to see a bright pop of colour on the red carpet. Her John Galliano number had lovely detailing in all the right places.

Marisa Tomei's performance in "The Wrestler" was fantastic and alarming because I didn't expect to see so much of her! All I can say is that I hope my body will look that good when I am her age! I thought her Versace gown was absolutely stunning. I also loved her loose up-do and neutral makeup.

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I loved this colour on the beautiful Alicia Keys. It's a shade rarely seen on the red carpet.
The design was simple and flowy but the colour was what gave the "it" factor. I loved her Old Hollywood inspired makeup and hair.

Another pale beauty (really pale!), Evan Rachel Wood, plays up the red carpet perfectly in this gorgeous gown. Yes, the dress and her almost look like one but I just love the detail.

Best Icons:



We just had to add in Meryl Streep and SATC Queen, SJP. Meryl Streep is lovely and a top notch actress - 15 Oscar nominations! She can do no wrong. Sarah Jessica Parker's dress was like a fairy tale but not my favourite on her, however, she's still Carrie Bradshaw in my eyes and she can get away with anything!

Disappointments:



Natalie Portman is usually a red carpet fave but we just couldn't fall in love with tonight's look. She is no doubt drop-dead-gorgeous. The dress was pretty but we're not sure the colour was the best for her. Her makeup could have been bumped up a notch too. We know Angelina Jolie is known for her signature Evil-I'm-More-Superior-Than-You look and for wearing black but we were a little bored of her dress. The hair and pale lips are also a little predictable don't you think?

Worse Dressed:

And the award goes to - Beyonce! I love dresses that show off the curves but this dress with gold roses all over was just tacky. The bottom of the gown looked like drapes gathered together. I'm glad she kept the hair and makeup simple but it was so plain there was nothing else redeeming about her look.

Who were your Oscar favourites?? Makeup Junkie wants to know!

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Makeup 101: Tarte for Mary Louise-Parker and Sally Field Golden Globes 2009

Mary Louise-Parker
Celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow for tarte

Clean complexion: the eraser in porcelain (new shade launched in Jan), ReCreate anti-aging foundation with Wrinkle Rewind and SPF 15: porcelain 00 (new product launched this month), provocateur mineral pressed powder with SPF 8: fair

Cheeks: a perfect whirled cheek stain (pink)

Eyes: intense purple effect using tarte's eye couture palette (purple shadows and black liner). Also used tarte's lash hugger eco-friendly natural mascara

Lips: muted pink/beige-blended tarte's 24/7 natural lip sheers with SPF 15 in champagne brunch and tea time

Celebrity makeup artist Eric Barnard for tarte

Complexion: shading/contouring with mineral powder bronzer in hotel heiress

Eyes: Emphaseyes high definition eye pencil in plum on inner rim and natural eyeliner in Olympia on outer rim

Lips: dizzy blonde double-ended lipliner (bronze side) to cover lip and then johnny (from johnny and baby) double-ended lip gloss

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Makeup 101: NARS for Salma Hayek Golden Globes 2009

“Salma’s makeup look was directly inspired by her dress,” said NARS Makeup Artist Matthew Vanleeuwen. “She chose a very neutral colored dress and wanted to make sure her makeup look would pop. I made her eyes the focus and added a lot of rich, jewel skin tones and fresh color to her cheeks and lips. Her look was very classic and chic, with some modern textures.”

Below is Matthew’s step-by-step to recreate Salma’s look:

Eyes:
• Apply the China Blue Single Eyeshadow to top and bottom lash line [Matthew’s tip: “I love using navy colors because
they make the whites of the eyes pop.”]
• Next, use the Corfu Cream Eyeshadow as a base, all over eyelid
• Use the golden champagne side of the Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow on lid
• Then, use the Bengali Single Eyeshadow all along the lash line, rubbing it into the lash line, deepening the outer corner
of the eye, creating shading
• Curl the eyelashes and apply 2 coats of Black Orchid Mascara on lashes
• Go back over top lash line with the Night Clubbing Eyeshadow and use what is left on the brush under the eye to define
it [Matthew’s tip:“This shade is perfect to create a smokey eye – it gives a rich sparkle at the lash line with undertones of
green and gold.”]

Complexion:
• Use the Brightening Serum to make skin glow and apply the Makeup Primer
• Apply the Firming Foundation and set with the Loose Powder

Lips
• Use the Marnie Lipliner Pencil and Tutti Fruity Lipstick
• Next, mix the Boogie Nights and Greek Holiday Lipglosses and apply them over the lipstick
Blush
• Apply the Desire Blush to the apple of cheeks [Matthew’s tip: “I use a powder brush to apply blush. I find that a bigger
brush makes a much softer wash of color.”]
• Next, use the Laguna Bronzer with short, back and forth stokes from the back of cheekbone forward, to blend

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Beauty Icon: Fallin' for Alicia Keys

Alicia’s talented ability to use the keys to serenade her listeners through soulful R&B or dramatic melodies has launched her to the top of the charts. She has won numerous Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards. It’s no surprise with hits like Fallin’ and A Woman’s Worth.

What I love most about Alicia is her flawless complexion, her skin is always glowing and she’s been blessed with gorgeous eyes. Alicia’s go-to look is nude lips with a smoldering smoky-eye and of course extended liner. She’s constantly transforming her ‘do, from curly and long, to short and bouncy looking fab no matter what look she’s going for.

Gorgeous and talented, what more can you ask for in a Beauty Icon?!

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Celebrity Beauty Style: The Hills Heidi Montag Loves the Drama!

Laguna Beach and The Hills have seen this blondie kickin’ around Hollywood. Heidi Montag's glam look for a night out on the town is sleek hair, smoky eyes and a flawless complexion. *Sigh* I wish I could look this polished! Don't you?

Smoky eyes for nighttime have always been a favourite of any gal who loves a lot of drama. But you know the rules - smoky eyes and muted lips. Who wants to look like a clown?

To capture this look:

Eyes: MAC Spiced Chocolate Eye Shadow x 4 from the Cult of Cherry collection. This is perfect for those of you who want all four of Heidi’s colours in one! Take the lighter shade for the all-over lid, and as you get down to the eye line, progressively get darker and darker! Use MAC’s Fluidline Black Track with a liner brush to create that elongated liner look! For an inner eye line, even with the wateriest of eyes, use Marcelle’s Waterproof Liner in Midnight Black. Finish off with some mascara from Covergirl Lash Blast in Very Black!

Face: Find a tinted moisturizer that works for you. I enjoy Cargo’s Tinted Moisturizer for that light glow and Vitamin C and SPF 30 to boot!

Cheeks: Maybelline’s Dream Mousse Blush is the blushing answer that fits in your pocket, and in your budget! Tap some colour into your cheeks with this silky mousse. Not only will colour stay longer than most powders, but the look will be more natural! Bronzer colours included in the line!

Lips: Keep your lips soft and mute with Du Wop’s Pure Venom Stain. This stain is long lasting, soothing and non-drying. Plus it’s as natural as can be!

Hair: Who has hair like Heidi? Anyone who is born incredibly lucky. John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease will get your hair looking sleek and shiny. Smooth that serum over your long locks before you straighten (after you dry!) for strong, healthy and beautifully shiny hair. *Sigh* I heart your look Heidi Montag.

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Toronto Film Fest Beauties 2008: Day Nine

TIFF 2008 has wrapped up for this year! Enjoy my favourite picks from the red carpet on day nine!

My ultimate favourite beauty look! It's just so classic and sophisticated without piling a whole lot of makeup on. Jessica Collins (CSI/Law and Order) wears this look fabulously. I love how the lips are still soft and not super defined. Love it!

The eyes got me. I love Bryce Dallas Howards' overall look. You don't see colour brought all the way up to inner brow bone on a lot of celebrities - this is usually saved for runways or editorials. The shadow is soft and neutral which makes it work well with the rest of her look. She has one of the most interesting looks I've seen for TIFF's red carpet looks. Definitely a perfect look for Fall!

I just love how fresh and radiant Ellen Burstyn looks. I hope to age as gracefully!

See you next year where we'll be back dishing on TIFF's red carpet beauties!

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Toronto Film Fest Beauties 2008: Day Seven

Rachel McAdams definitely redeemed herself on day 7. I loved how youthful and fresh her overall look was.

I love a lady in red. Rose McGowan looked very Jessica Rabbit-esque.

It doesn't take a lot of makeup to make Amanda Peet's baby blues pop.

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Toronto Film Fest Beauties 2008: Day Six

Day 6 of TIFF was kind of meh for me, but I did find a hit and a few misses!

My favourite look of Day 6 was Sophia Bush and of all the days, Day 6 was her best look. Her look here is effortless.

Her look here from a previous night - not so much. It just looks too contrived and the pale skin, tomato red lips, and the bright orange dress just seemed a little off.

I'm a huge fan of Rachel McAdams, but not a huge fan of the granny style hair and dress. I love vintage dresses and if that is the look she was going for, her hair needed to be a bit more youthful. It just looks a little too helmet-head for me.

I know everyone bashes Paris Hilton, but seriously. Why couldn't she leave the mullet at home?? Her asymmetrical bob is "hot" enough on its own.

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