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Costume Met Institute Gala 2010

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Last nights Costume Institute Gala rivaled the Oscars for red carpet glamour, as New York played host to the most fashionable night of the year as fashion and entertainment A listers came out in force to celebrate the opening of the Metropolitan Museum’s new Spring exhibition, American Women: Fashioning a National Identity.

The event was co-chaired by Patrick Robinson, Gap creative director (who also sponsored the night), and Oprah Winfrey alongside American Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour.

Meanwhile, stars such as Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Biel, Kirsten Dunst and Kate Hudson shimmered in champagne, while Emma Watson showcased in a custom made Burberry dress.

Jude Law and Sienna Miller making their long-awaited red carpet appearance as a reunited twosome, Sienna Miller and Jude Law didn’t disappoint in the style stakes with Sienna showing off her envious figure in a daring Emilio Pucci dress.

Which dress is your favourite?

LA Make-Up loving the Oscars

Monday, March 8th, 2010

sandra-bulock-make-up-look-at-the-oscars-2010Well, we stayed up way too late last night to catch the Oscar glitz. Not feeling too chirpy this morning but it was worth it! Our three favourite looks were from Sandra Bullock, Carey Milligan and Penlope Cruz. Very different looks but all sharing the new bared-back approach.

Sandra Bullock - once we got past the sensual silver dress, we loved how simple her look was. Her make-up artist is Sandra Levin and she used classic Chanel foundation CHANEL Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Make-up in Shell to give Sandra that dewy look and darkened her eyelids with brown shadows from Les Regards de CHANEL Palette. The stunning red lips were created with CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Paris.

Carey Mulligan could be a good model for your younger clients; notice her bleached eyebrows and the lightness of her hair-colour as well as the barely-there makeup.

Jennifer Lopez had a great look for darker skin with Nars products. Matthe Vanleeuween used Orgasm illuminator to give that soft look to hers kin, and added drama to her eyes with the new Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and also applied the D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow with Brousse Duo Eyeshadow. He finished off with Crusing Lipstick and gloss.

Thanks to Talking Makeup and Makeup For Life for the inside tips on products!

What was your favourite Oscar look?

LA Make-Up loves the BAFTA Look

Monday, March 1st, 2010

kristen_stewart_up_for_2010_baftaYou know we love getting all dressed up and pretty here at LA Make up so we’re always jealous of the stars on their big nights out. And this is definitely the season for it all! The BAFTAs have got us all excited and in the mood for the big Oscar night next week. Didn’t you just love the style?
Of course all the nominees are pampered and primped together by make up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe stylists in the Dorchester BAFTA Style Suites. It could be you working in there one day!

Our favourite look was Kristen Stewart. The Twilight star just looked so sophisticated and her look was miles away from her usual lumber-jack and bed-head style. Voted the Orange Rising Star, Kirsten rocked a dark metallic combo. You could re-create this look using

  • Use a pale foundation to re-create that night-time look with a great primer like SmashBox underneath
  • Line the eyes with a liquid like the MAC Shadow Liner
  • Use a brown shadow with red tinges to give a deep smokey effect without being too dark. Try Benefit ‘Big Beautiful Eyes.’
  • Eyelure Lashes or Maybelline’s The Falsies.

We’ll leave the pedicure choice up to you!All the best looks are together here on Vogue UK. And if you want to get this look for your clients, try the Lancôme BAFTA Beauty Compact as seen on Marie Claire.