Hot Looks - How to DIY!

Get Salma's Super Shiny Hair:

1: Separate hair into small sections.

2: Add Moroccanoil Treatment and Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to each.

3: Use round brush to blow dry sections.

4: Let hair fall and mist with Moroccanoil Gold Glimmer Shine Spray.

The Moroccanoil line of products is not as expensive as you would expect. Methinks my locks will be shiny in the near future ;-) I'll let you know how it turns out.





I *heart* Audrina's Eyes

Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used Napoleon Perdis makeup to give Patridge a sultry, glam-rock look at the MTV Australia Awards.

1: Define lash line with China Doll Eyeliner.

2: Apply Ultra Pearl shadow in Amethyst from lash line beyond crease.

3: Sweep on Long Black Mascara.

4: Add a pop of color to lash tips with Lash Patrol Mascara in Blinking Violet.

If you're a diva on a budget, Audrina's eyes can still be duplicated...just find comparable products at your fav department store or drug store. The quality may not be the same, but if you only need to be made up for a few hours then go for it!

See more pics at People.com.

Summer Hair

Okay, let's talk summer hair plans. Everybody likes to go for a new look when the weather changes. Shorter, longer, lighter, darker...what are your plans?

What do you think about these looks?

Halle's short do makes her look like a 40 year old soccer mom...not the Bond girl we all know and love.

Cassie's do? ...no comment.

...The Winds are Changing

So, according to InStyle.com, the new rule for fragrance is to wear as many different ones as you like. Not at the same time of course, but the old rule has passed that you need to stick with one signature fragrance or a seasonal fragrance. If you want to smell like musk on Tuesday, jasmine on Wednesday, and cirtus on Thursday...it's okay!

My top three personal all-time favorites are 1. Light Blue (Dolce & Gabbana), 2. Armani Mania (Georgio Armani), and 3. White (Kenneth Cole).

Easy Hair

The dog days of summer are here and for those of us with longer hair, we can definitely feel the difference. How do you look cool and put together on the outside when you feel like you're melting on the inside?

One option is to get that hair off your neck by putting it up into an easy bun. Check out this pic of Kate Beckinsale's quick upswept bun. Not a lot of styling. Takes two or three minutes and voila! A no-fuss, cool alternative to long flowing locks that are a heat magnet on a hot summer's day.

The oversized sunglasses are the perfect accessory to the clean, cool look. Personally, I would opt for a totally glam shade of red or fuchsia lipstick or a poppin' pink lipgloss to totally pull the look together!

People.com

Eyes & Lips for Fall

I was surfing over at Sephora.com and spotted this. Smoky eyes and deep lips are the looks for this fall. I'm loving both! The eyes are AMAZING!

The Eyes:

For seriously mysterious eyes, blend sparkly black shadow on the lids, up to the crease and feather it out to just under the brow bone. Add plum shadow at the crease and blend well. Line the entire eye with purple-black liner and follow with a coat of black mascara.

The Lips:

First, outline lips with dark liner, blending the color in towards the center of the lip. Next, use a lip brush to apply deep-tone lipstick, so you can get it just right. Fill in between the lines, and blend well. For an extra dramatic finish, apply a lip mattifier to remove all shine.

3 Minute Makeup

For me, a bronzer is the easiest way to bring color and balance to your face without going thru all the steps of getting made up. With the right brush and a few quick sweeps, your face is done! Simply add mascara and lipgloss and you're ready to go.

I stand by M.A.C. bronzing powder. I've used it for a few years now and I have had excellent results, especially since my skin is sensitive and prone to breakouts. I would highly recommend it.

If you don't have a M.A.C. store in your city or if it's not sold at a department store (try Dillard's or Nordstrom), you can find it online at MACCosmetics.com. The price is listed at $21.

HOT LOOK

Check out Alicia Keys' hot look from the BET Awards. Her skin is all shimmery and golden. Perfect look for an evening of glamour. I've always admired her makeup choices...especially the eye shadows.

Here's how to get Alicia's look:

1. Dust skin with CoverGirl Queen Collection Bronzer.

2. Brush on Dior Pro Cheeks in Hip Peach.

3. Apply Urban Decay glitter eyeliner in Metalhead.

4. Lengthen lashes with CoverGirl Exact Mascara in Black.

Now, don't forget the pale lips, the hoop earrings, the lashes and the pulled back hair to accent your stunning face. All glammed up with somewhere to go!

I think I'll try this look this weekend. I'll post pics.

Spotted at People.com