Renowned for her roles on a wide variety of television shows, Nina Dobrev has made her mark on Hollywood early in her young career. Her celebrity status recently earned her a ticket to the red carpet world premiere of “The Great Gatsby,” where she showed off her natural beauty.
Dobrev chose to wear a black dress with a gold glitter pattern on the front to add some flair to her overall look. However, it was her makeup that truly stole the show, complementing her ensemble and accentuating the highlights of her stunning face.
The actress opted to go with dark black eyeliner around her peepers and opted for smoky eyeshadow on her lids. On her cheeks, she had a hint of pink blush and rounded off the look with a neutral lipstick on her pout.
If you want to try a smoky eye look like Dobrev, InStyle magazine recommends using a medium-sized eyeshadow brush to blend accordingly. Then, don’t skimp on the mascara as you add volume and drama to your lashes. If you want to lighten the look, use a shimmery silver eyeshadow on the inner corners of your peepers.
Uma Thurman might only be 42 years old, but she has a teenage daughter who’s already taking on her good looks, according to The Daily Mail. Recently, she showed up to a New York City event alongside her daughter, Maya. At 14, she already has the looks of her mother, strawberry blonde hair and all!
At the event, Thurman wore a little black dress and lined her eyes with matching eyeliner to make her peepers truly pop. On her lips, she chose to wear a light pink glossy lipstick so her pout appeared more voluptuous. Mom also seemed to give her daughter permission to wear a little makeup of her own to the event – Maya had a darker shade of pink on her lips as she smiled for the cameras.
If you’re interested in sporting a similar look, you might want to go natural with makeup on the majority of your face, then focus color on your lips. Real Simple magazine recommends applying a corrective concealer to hide any unsightly blemishes or flaws. Then, look for a lipstick in a color that complements your skin tone while bringing more brightness and appeal to your face.
One color that’s practically synonymous with spring is pink, and even if you don’t consider it ideal on your pout, it’s worth sporting during this season. Victoria’s Secret angel Miranda Kerr recently showed that this hue is perfect on any day of the week, even in casual situations, according to Handbag.com.
A photo she published of herself on Instagram showcased her pout in a bright shade of pink, smiling wide. Kerr complemented the hue on her lips with a subtle pink blush on her cheeks. Even though she’s a professional model, Kerr’s look is one that anyone can pull off with the right makeup on hand!
If you don’t think that pink is right for your pout, you might simply need to find the right shade. InStyle magazine claims that one way to narrow down your options is to see how certain colors look on your lips when you smile. Tones that are about the same color as your gums are best.
Another way to ensure that you aren’t wearing a hue that’s too bold for your skin tone is to try it on in bright light. This will give you a better idea of how it will look once you apply it for an entire day. All of these tips can help you look your best!
If there’s one woman who knows a thing or two about looking glamorous, it’s Vera Wang. The renowned fashion designer recently made an appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival wearing a trendy ensemble that turned heads as she smiled for the cameras.
Wang wore all black in addition to stunning stilettos that gave her a few inches of height. On her head, she had a large black hat to match that topped off her chic look. However, it was her choice to go light with makeup that’s really worth noting.
The designer seemed to allow her outfit to speak for itself, wearing only a bit of black eyeshadow on her lids. Wang went for a subtle look on her lips as well, opting for a neutral glossy lipstick. She had just the right amount of makeup on for her dark, dramatic ensemble.
If you want to mimic Wang’s look, think about limiting the amount of eye makeup you wear if you’re already sporting a bold outfit. A simple gray or black eyeshadow on your lids is enough to draw attention to your peepers. Don’t overdo it with a flashy, bright color on your pout.
There’s nothing quite like the look of a bright, fresh face, which is what Sharon Stone is known for in Hollywood. However, she took her appearance to a new level on April 5 at a gala to raise money for AIDS, according to The Huffington Post. Stone, who is typically seen wearing neutral makeup that highlights her natural beauty, decided to go bold.
On her face, Stone decided to wear dark purple eyeshadow and apply black eyeliner around her peepers. A deep magenta lipstick was on her pout, which made her smile seem more radiant when she posed for photographers. Not everyone loved her makeup choices, but Stone proved that you can still break all of the rules and look fabulous in the process.
If you’re interested in going bold with a vivid shade on your lips, there are a few ways you can pull it off without looking clownish. As a rule of thumb, Glamour magazine recommends toning down the makeup you wear on other parts of your face. It’s also a good idea to take your time while shopping for a bold lipstick – don’t make any purchases until you’re sure that the shade complements your skin tone!
When she isn’t making headlines for her outrageous party songs, Ke$ha is tearing it up on the red carpet. This is just what she did when she arrived at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards in what some are calling her most unusual outfit yet.
The pop star decided to go with pants – white see-through lace pants – and a floral printed tanktop. She donned a black vest, primarily made up of tassels that cascaded down to her knees. On her head, Ke$ha wore a large wide-brimmed hat with a purple flower. However, it was her makeup that seemed to steal the show.
The singer opted for dark violet lipstick – what some would call closer to black – and equally dark makeup around her peepers. She appeared to use liquid eyeliner around her eyes to create a cat-eye look that matched her eerie, creative ensemble.
Did you like what you saw from Ke$ha at the MTV Movie Awards? You can pull off dark lipstick of your own, as long as you take your skin tone into account, according to Cosmopolitan magazine. If you have fair skin, opt for a lighter shade of purple or magenta. Darker skin can allow you to go deeper and more dramatic with your lipstick.
When you’re a celebrity, you always need to be mindful of the possibility that someone may be just around the corner, waiting to take a picture of you. This is what actress Liv Tyler recently discovered when she tried to take a walk around New York City, according to The Daily Mail.
Tyler, who clearly didn’t want to be spotted, was seen strolling along the West Village in a dark hoodie, sunglasses and red lipstick. It wasn’t long before the media caught on to Tyler as she casually made her way through city streets in sneakers.
Despite trying to remain incognito, Tyler chose to opt for a bright, bold lipstick, and she looked fabulous while wearing it! If you want to give a vivid hue a try on your pout, O, The Oprah Magazine recommends selecting a color that complements your skin tone. Pat it onto your lips with your finger to create a stained, natural look.
If you aren’t used to wearing bold colors on your lips, keep in mind that confidence is key! Don’t try it unless you’re going to own it like a runway model on the streets!
One young woman who has a promising future in front of her is Selena Gomez, and you can expect to see her in everything from television shows to music videos for years to come. Gomez’s career is just getting started, and so is her status as a fashion and makeup icon.
As she’s grown older, the world has seen Gomez take on bolder cosmetics choices on and off the red carpet. At the 2013 Logo NewNowNext Awards, the situation was no different. Gomez showed up on the red carpet wearing skin-tight black leather pants and a chic blouse with various colors and patterns. Her casual outfit was a noticeable difference from the short dresses she usually wears to formal events.
However, it was Gomez’s makeup choices that stole the show. The celeb decided to go with black eyeliner around her peepers, and topped off her lids with bright teal eyeshadow. On her lips, she kept it simple with a lipstick in a subtle shade of pink.
If there’s a lesson to be learned here, it’s that bold colors should always be anchored with true makeup in neutrals! Choosing vivid hues to use throughout your face can create an overwhelming appearance.
Who says you can’t look stunning in designer ensembles while you’re pregnant? Reality star Kim Kardashian continues to prove people wrong with her public events. Recently, she made an appearance in Las Vegas to promote her new fragrance, “Glam.” Kardashian wowed onlookers in a red dress that showcased her baby bump and her voluptuous curves.
Most notably, she chose to match her outfit and makeup seamlessly in true Kardashian fashion. The celebrity wore hot red lipstick on her pout, which complemented her maternity dress wonderfully. On her cheeks, she had a light pink blush and plenty of shimmer to emphasize her pregnancy glow.
Kardashian opted for a light, silvery eyeshadow that gave her peepers a little brightness. She chose a black mascara for her lashes, which gave them an ample amount of length and volume.
While not everyone can have the looks of a Kardashian, it’s possible to achieve the same shine that Kim did at the “Glam” unveiling! Simply add a little drama to your eyes with black waterproof mascara and apply a chic, bold color to your pout. Get her gorgeous glow by brushing a little shimmer powder onto your cheeks.
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.
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