The Oscars red carpet may get more press, but it’s the Met Ball one that actually REALLY matters. I’m talking about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute gala benefit, which took place in New York on Monday night. Vogue EIC Anna Wintour holds court over the festivities, and it’s a big freakin’ deal. The attendees include all the celebs who go to the Oscars, plus supermodels, plus designers, plus assorted rich people… and that, my friends, adds up to a whole lotta photos for me to parse.
But I’m ready now—ready to show you the best beauty looks, and ready to talk about eight hair and makeup themes that were apparent. Pay attention, because like I said, this is THE red carpet that matters. Keep reading »
So the Screen Actors Guild Awards happened on Sunday. (Or the SAGs, as most people like to call ‘em… I also use the very same term for what’s happening to my thighs.)
Moving on though—I think it’s safe to conclude that this was one of the most experimental red carpets in beauty memory. Not so much with makeup, but most definitely with hair. Surprisingly, there were only a few borderline-boring updos (of course Natalie Portman among them). Instead, I saw braids, I saw ponytails, I saw loose and flowing locks, and a bunch of amazing short crops. Exciting, non? Here are the five big trends: Keep reading »
Happy new year! Welcome back! Can you believe we’re entering our FOURTH year in the beauty blogging biz? (Therefore: If you ever get the niggling sense that your hostess ranks very, very high on the vanity index, this is why.)
Speaking of which, it’s that time again. Time to take stock, have a frank look at what’s working and what’s not, and get our beauty priorities in order. Obviously everything goes to pot in December—sugar, alcohol and late nights totally sabotage your pretty—but if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to rededicate yourself to a good skincare routine, better hair and firmer thighs. For starters. Here are MY 10 priorities for 2012—have a read and then tell me yours! Keep reading »
