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Oscars 2009 Beauty: Heidi Klum

Posted on February 23, 2009 by daneen in Beauty Tips, Celebrities | Leave a comment

The inspiration behind Heidi Klum’s Oscar beauty look began with her Roland Mouret gown. The graphic silhouette and bold red color of the dress required a softer, natural face to compliment the design rather than compete with it.

Make-up artist Linda Hay wanted to bring out on Heidi’s dramatic eyes and also incorporate the powder pink color of the coral and diamond Lorraine Schwartz jewelry on the lips and cheeks. Linda sought to create a look that was light and dewy while still modern and sexy.

Eyes:
Linda began by lining the top and bottom lashes with Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate and highlighting the inside triangle of the eye with a shimmering nude eye shadow in Champagne. She then used the Victoria Secret Spring Look Eye Shadow Quad to highlight the eyes and make them pop. Using a large shadow brush, Hay applied Rich to the crease, Devoted to the eyelid and Champagne again as a highlighter under the brow and the inside corner of the eye. Using a smaller point shadow brush she blended a soft line under the eye from the outside corner to the tear duct. To finish, Linda applied three coats of Victoria’s Secret High Definition Mascara in Blackest Black.

Cheeks:
On the cheeks, Linda used the new Victoria’s Secret Highlighter/Blush Duo in Fresh to the apple of the cheek to create the allusion of more defined bone structure.

Lips:
Linda lined the lips with the Perfect Lipstick in Whisper followed by Victoria’s Secret Lip Gloss in Blush for subtle pink finish.

Photos: Wireimage

Kim Kardashian’s Red Carpet Makeup Essentials

Posted on February 21, 2009 by daneen in Beauty Tips, Celebrities, Kim Kardashian | Leave a comment

On his blog, Troy Jensen shares the products he uses to get Kim Kardashian red carpet ready. For Troy’s technique tips, click here.

For more of Kim Kardashian’s beauty and makeup tips, click here.

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New York Fashion Week: Spotted – Nicole Richie and Kate Bosworth!

Posted on February 17, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities, Fashion Week | Leave a comment

After I got my hair (Warren Tricomi) and makeup (Smashbox) done at the Fashion Week Daily Suite, I headed over to Bryant Park to drink coffee and people watch. Imagine my surprise when I spotted Nicole Richie and Kate Bosworth emerging from the Promenade within minutes of each other.

Nicole’s hair really is to die for…the cameras don’t lie. And Kate graciously posed for pictures as a thousand and one photogs shouted her name and blinded her with flashes.

Unfortunately, while I had my head on a swivel, I didn’t have my camera at the ready. Hopefully, these won’t be the last star sightings at New York Fashion Week, Fall 2009.

#NYFW

New York Fashion Week: Star Spotting at the MAC Lounge

Posted on February 17, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities, Fashion Week | Leave a comment

Happy Tuesday, Spoiled Pretty readers. I’m one day away from the end of my New York Fashion Week tour, and it’s been a whirlwind. Today, while chilling in the MAC Lounge backstage at Bryant Park, Erika and I met Joy Bryant, Santogold and Monet Mazur. After attending the Matthew Williamson show, the three friends yucked it up while filming a video for MAC.

Before they departed for their next fabulous destination, we snapped some pics and asked them about their favorite MAC products.

Joy, who wore no makeup (and was ridiculously gorgeous despite the fact) dished that she can’t live without MAC’s Ruby Woo Lipstick. She says that it’s the only lipstick she ever wears…and she’s running low. Do you hear that, MAC?

Santogold, who is so contagiously vivacious and funky fun, said that she wears MAC Glitter in Reflects Antique Gold. In fact, she puts it on before every show.

#NYFW

New York Fashion Week: Kim Kardashian Takes A Bite Outta The Big Apple

Posted on February 16, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities, Eye Liner, Fashion Week, Kim Kardashian | Leave a comment

OMG…Kim Kardashian and I are in the same city. Hopefully, the fates will smile on me and our paths will cross. First thing I’d ask is how in the ham sandwich I can achieve this ferocious cat eye.

I. Am. DYING!!!

For Kim Kardashian beauty and makeup tips, click here.

Photo Credit: Wireimage

#NYFW

Sam Fine’s Secrets To Queen Latifah’s Grammy Look

Posted on February 10, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities | Leave a comment

“Often clients make requests,” says makeup artist Sam Fine. “Last night, Queen had one request: she wanted to look natural with wonderful skin, sparse lashes and a great brow. Most of the time was spent perfecting the canvas.”

Want to get Queen Latifah’s natural look? Here’s how…

FACE
Use a cream foundation to give skin a supple, flawless complexion. Next, apply a bit of powder to the t-zone only. This allows the outer perimeter of the skin to glow naturally. Layer on bronzer to add a glow, then follow with a bit of blush on the apples of the cheek. “Since Queen was wearing a strapless dress, I applied a thin layer of moisturizer to her shoulders and collar bone. Then I dusted on some bronzer to make draw a bit of attention and make them shimmer,” says Sam.

Products to try: CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder, CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Ebony Bronze, CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Foundation, CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Blush in Shimmering Sands

EYES
Apply a small amount of highlighter to underneath the brow bone. Then use the same bronzer as a shadow and sweep it lightly across the eyelids. Use a smokey black pencil liner to line the upper lid and then smudge it with a deep ebony shadow. Apply a few coats of mascara. “I used barely any eyeshadow when creating this look. Very less is more,” advises Sam. ” An alternative to the deep ebony shadow could be a dark navy. As always when creating an eye for an awards show or event, don’t forget your false lashes.”

Products to try: CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Shimmering Onyx, CoverGirl Outlast SmoothWear All-Day Eyeliner in Onyx

LIPS
Line the lips with a liner that is one shade darker than your natural color. Then apply a matching shimmering lip gloss on top. Voila! “The lips were extremely nude to compliment the rest of the classic look,” says Sam.

Products to try: CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss in No Care Bare, CoverGirl Wetslicks Outlast Smoothwear Lip Liner in Nude

Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case Giveaway!!!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by daneen in Celebrities, Contest, Giveaway, Handbags, Makeup Case | 5 Comments

Riddle me this…

How many makeup bags are so gorge that you could carry them as an evening clutch and be the chicest gal in the room? Not many…and I would wager that most of them come courtesy of Felix Rey, a sophisticated and ultra-feminine luxury brand of accessories founded by Lily Rafii Band and Sulaika Zarrouk.

Seriously, I wouldn’t hesitate to pair Felix Rey’s Emma Zip-Top Cosmetics Case with a sexy LBD. And if it accompanied me to a partay, it wouldn’t leave my clutches for a minute – because it’s so stylish that some sticky-fingered fashionista would snatch it up in a hot second.

penelope+cruz+felix+rey+lola+clutch Felix Rey Emma Cosmetics Case Giveaway!!! I’ve been in a torrid love affair with Felix Rey for some time now. They always keep the relationship exciting and fresh, thanks to their assortment of posh purses, totes, makeup bags, wallets, umbrellas and accessories. And I’m not the only one who’s in love. Felix Rey is oft on the arm of celebs – including Leighton Meester, Hayden Panetierre, and Fergie. Penelope Cruz is equally enamored; at the SAG Awards, she accessorized her Azzedine Alaia gown with their Lola Clutch.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share my love of Felix Rey with you. Two readers will win the Emma Zip Top Cosmetic Case (in Medium). Felix Rey’s signature bow and pyramid studs make the Emma cosmetic case a fashionable way to hold all of your travel necessities. The bag, which retails for $90, features:

• Laminated cotton
• Bow functions as outside pocket with magnetic closure
• Zipper closure
• Water-resistant nylon lining (in fuchsia)

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address. The subject line should read “Felix Rey Emma Cosmetic Case Giveaway.” The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Sunday, February 15th. Two winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Monday, February 16th, I’ll announce the winners’ names. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

And if you just can’t wait to get Felix Rey’s fashionable designs in your clutches (which I totally understand), enter promo code FRPRETTY30 at checkout for 30% off any purchase. Offer ends March 2, 2009.

Good luck!