Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki from “Jersey Shore,” is renowned for turning heads on the red carpet. This is just what she did on Sunday night when she arrived at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards in a glittery pink gown that cascaded down to the floor. To top off her ensemble, Snooki wore platform heels that gave her some much needed height.
With such bold wardrobe choices, one has to wonder how the reality star selects the perfect makeup to complement her ensembles. After all, there’s such thing as going overboard, and no one wants to be deemed a train wreck at a public event!
At the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, Snooki played it safe and stuck to neutral eyeshadow that was barely noticeable on her lids. To add some drama, she gave her lashes an ample amount of volume with black mascara and topped off her peepers with dark eyeliner. Her pout was pretty in pink as she smiled for the cameras.
If you tend to opt for bold, striking dresses like Snooki, you might want to use her tactics to keep your look grounded. Don’t be too concerned with adding splashes of color to your face when it’s already evident in your outfit.
One woman who’s been on front covers of magazines as of late is Rihanna, and for good reason. The songstress recently kicked off her Diamonds World Tour, which has her traveling around the globe performing singles to adoring fans. In order to hit the right note with the crowd every night, Rihanna has been paying special attention to the makeup she wears on stage.
Recently, The Telegraph had the opportunity to go behind the scenes to see how Rihanna selects cosmetics for her performances. What the source found was that the singer – who has plenty of natural beauty – primarily focuses on prepping her face for makeup rather than caking it on.
Furthermore, Rihanna’s makeup artist doesn’t skimp on moisturizer to rehydrate her tired skin prior to using other makeup, according to Elle magazine.
“Don’t over-powder your complexion,” Karin Darnell, Rihanna’s makeup artist, told the news source. “Moisture in the skin is a sign of youth. Simply blot excess oil with a tissue and dust lightly with powder.”
If you want to get Rihanna’s look, focus more on keeping your skin healthy before you immediately run to your concealer and foundation!
You might be confident enough to wear red lipstick on a regular basis, but what about orange? If you never thought this hue would become trendy, actress Jessica Alba is here to break it to you that orange is in! The celebrity rocked orange on her lips at the Golden Globes earlier this year, and it doesn’t seem like this color is going anywhere anytime soon, according to Us Weekly magazine.
Why? Blame it on spring! More people are turning toward pastel pinks, baby blues and soft lavenders when it comes to their makeup. If you’re interested in trying something new, you may just want to give Alba’s look a whirl. Believe it or not, wearing this look is easy and you don’t need to be a celebrity to flaunt it!
First, Real Simple magazine encourages you to look for other makeup that will complement your pout once your lipstick is on. This usually involves peachy blush and neutral eyeshadow. Next, don’t be afraid to opt for shine! A glistening pout can help you highlight the color of the lipstick. Finally, be confident that you can pull off the look, just as you would with a bold red or violet.
Ever since landing a starring role on the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” Kaley Cuoco has seemingly been everywhere. Most recently, she was spotted on the red carpet at the 48th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, and she wowed onlookers with both her outfit and makeup.
Cuoco opted for a black and white BCBGÂ mermaid gown that trailed behind her as she walked down the carpet. Her hair stole the show, tied back into a poofy bun that gave her an edge that she typically lacks. The all-American girl is often portrayed as a simple blonde with a sassy attitude on television. Cuoco successfully proved that she’s more than that!
The actress went dramatic around her peepers with a smoky eye look. An ample amount of black eyeliner and mascara surrounded her eyes, and her lids were brightened with a silver eyeshadow.
You can achieve a similar look by applying a bit of black liquid eyeliner around your own eyes, then using a volumizing mascara to give your lashes some length. Dab a little shimmery eyeshadow onto your lids, and you’ll be able to step out of the house in style!
While she’s renowned for knowing a thing or two about breakups, singer Taylor Swift is also growing in popularity for her makeup choices on the red carpet. Recently, Swift turned heads while posing for photographers at the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
The star walked down the carpet in a gold gown that trailed behind her as she waved to onlookers. To enhance the drama of her overall appearance, she chose to go with bold black eyeliner around her peepers to create a cat-eye look. Plenty of mascara was used on her lashes to give them volume and length, both of which were noticeable as she smiled for pictures. The gold dress marvelously complemented the blue in her eyes, which were brought out with the use of dark makeup.
You don’t need to be a pop singer to achieve the same appearance! If you’re interested in getting Swift’s cat-eye look, start with a black liquid eyeliner. Begin at the inner corner of your eye, dragging the eyeliner outward toward the edge. Apply less pressure as you create an elongated line past the end of your eye for a more natural look. Repeat on the other eye, and you’re good to go!
Just because Selena Gomez is no longer hanging with Justin Bieber doesn't mean that she can't turn heads! The actress and singer recently showed that she's doing just fine when she appeared on the purple carpet of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards wearing a casual ensemble and stunning makeup to make a memorable impression.
Gomez opted for khaki shorts and a baby blue strapless top with several feathers for a fun, flirty look. On her feet, she wore silver strappy open-toe sandals that gave her outfit a touch of elegance.
To top off her appearance, Gomez went dramatic with eye makeup and kept it simple on the rest of her face. She donned baby blue eyeshadow around her eyes to match her top, then piled on black mascara and eyeliner to make her eyes seem larger. On her lips, she played it low-key with a subtle pink glossy lipstick.
If you want to mimic Gomez's look this spring, think about using a fun hue around your peepers, such as lilac or baby pink. Then, keep it simple with a color-infused lip gloss on your pout. In the end, you'll feel just as worthy of a red carpet event!
Diane Kruger, who is renowned for her roles in "National Treasure" and "Inglourious Basterds," now has a new movie to rave about – "The Host." This film, which is based off of a Stephenie Meyer book by the same title, recently premiered in Hollywood. Kruger, who has a role in the movie, was on the red carpet for the event.
While her black dress was stunning, it was her makeup that stole the show. The blonde bombshell decided to go dark around her eyes with black eyeliner and lengthening mascara, which made her eyes the stars of the evening. On her lips, Kruger played it safe with a light pink lipstick. Now, everyone is clamoring to get the actress' appearance for their next big outing!
Even if you don't have access to a professional makeup artist, it's possible to achieve the same look as Kruger with the right cosmetics. First, you'll need a volumizing mascara if you don't want to wear fake lashes – this will attract attention to your peepers. Next, you'll want to line your eyes with a waterproof eyeliner to enhance their appearance. Finally, go natural with your makeup on other areas of your face to allow your eyes to do all of the work.
Jessica Alba is not only renowned for her acting talents, but the style she brings to the red carpet. While walking the purple carpet at the 26th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, the situation was no different. Alba wore a stunning short dress in a satin-like material with an artsy print that was reminiscent of spring.
To top off her appearance, the actress complemented her ensemble with the perfect makeup. On her eyes, she wore a light teal eyeshadow, pulling from the color found on her dress. Volumizing mascara did the rest of the work around her peepers, giving her a wide-awake look. To finish the appearance, Alba wore a baby pink lipstick on her pout, which shined beautifully as she smiled for the cameras.
Whether you're a fan of Alba or you're simply looking for new makeup ideas for spring, there are a few tricks you can learn from her appearance at the Kids' Choice Awards. First, spring colors are hot – light pink, mellow yellow and grassy green are all trending. Next, it's acceptable to play with these hues on your eyelids and lashes. Finally, it may be worth putting in the effort to match your makeup to your ensemble!
One woman who's fully embraced her new curves since becoming pregnant is Fergie. The lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas hasn't been shy about showing off her baby bump, and now she's flaunting her natural pregnancy glow. This was extremely evident when she showed up to the 26th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
Fergie decided to wear a long-sleeved dress to the event that ended above her knees. The ensemble had a print-screen design that depicted a colorful coral reef with plenty of fish. The boldness of her dress allowed her to go natural on her face with little makeup. Fergie went with a nude lipstick on her pout and a light mascara on her lashes. Her appearance allowed her pregnancy glow to steal the show, and rightfully so!
Even if you aren't expecting, you can take a few tips from Fergie to look beautiful with a limited amount of makeup on your face. First, use a concealer and foundation to hide any blemishes. Then, use a nude lipstick like the pop star or a simple lip gloss on your pout. Finish off the look with a brown eyeliner around your peepers for a flawless appearance.
Who says you can't learn much from watching television? One woman who's proving everyone wrong is Emilia Clarke, who has recently become popular in Hollywood for her role on the hit show, "Game of Thrones." Clarke showed up to the premiere of season three in Los Angeles wearing a beautiful ensemble and equally stunning makeup to complement her outfit, according to The Huffington Post.
"Emilia's dress had royal blue tones and was super sleek and modern, so we didn't want to contrast too much with her makeup," Dawn Broussard, her makeup artist, told the news source. "We wanted timeless glamor with a hint of something excitable."
Clarke showed the world that it's possible to flawlessly wear two different shades of mascara! On her top lashes, she opted for black, while using brown on her lower lashes. This helped brighten up her peepers as she posed for cameras.
If you want to achieve a similar look, don't be afraid to mix and match colors on your eyes. Another trick you can use to make them appear larger is to dab a little silver eyeshadow on the inner corners to create the illusion of more size.
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