I’ve been on deadline for a magazine story (it’s coming, K!), so I didn’t have time to catch the Grammy Awards last night. But checking out the red carpet pics this morning, my first reaction was: Wowza! They really threw beauty eds a bone here!
By that I mean there’s lots we need to talk about. Rihanna is blonde. Katy is blue. Fergie and Kate Beckinsale might have the most beautiful complexions I’ve ever seen (depressingly so). Adele does glamour hair and makeup better than anyone. And I’ve found a new way to hate on Carrie Underwood. (I know, I know, her husband is hot and he’s one of us… but STILL.)
Here’s my beauty debrief, dos and don’ts style. Shall we? Keep reading »
This is it, folks. If you’ve got long hair, and you like to be what we industry peeps call “on trend,” then I strongly suggest you make this hairstyle your look for holiday 2011. I say this because every season has its signature beauty thing that I gush over… remember last December it was Natalie Portman’s side bun and fuchsia lippie?
This time around, it’s all about the deep side-part and softly cascading, brushed-out retro waves. Out of any celeb, Amy Adams’ look at the Muppets premiere a few weeks back really, truly emulates what it’s all about. (Also? I’m having a major Amy moment lately because I will shortly be taking the plunge into a slightly heightened, Amy-style red. MOAR strawberry blonde! MOAR!)
But she’s not the only one: Fergie and Lea Michele had similar ‘dos the other night at the premiere of New Year’s Eve (um, Valentine’s Day 2.0, anyone?). Check out the pics and we’ll break it down: Keep reading »
Did you watch the Teen Choice Awards last night? All I know is that it’s the awards ceremony where they give out the surfboards. And like the MTV Movie Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, it’s one of those “casual” red carpet events—which for me, would be a nightmare to dress for. Don’t you think? I have no problem when the dress code calls for black tie, or the complete opposite (sundresses, jeans and if we’re really talking, even stretch pants occupy way too much space in my wardrobe). But the territory in between is always tricky. How do you strike that perfect balance between Appropriately Dressy yet Not Trying Too Hard?
One of the ways is with beauty. The right lip, the right eyeshadow, the right hairstyle—they can all either elevate a casual outfit, or tone down one that’s otherwise too glam. It’s magic, truly. And some of the stars here, such as our friends Taylor and Blakey, really demonstrate how it’s done. (Fergie, on the other hand, well, there are no words.) Let’s review: Keep reading »
