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Audrina Patridge of The Hills has revealed her skin care ritual.

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22292_keira_knightley_the_duchess_press_stills_367_122_879loSo I just saw The Duchess where Keira Knightley stars as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire who’s in a love rectangle with her husband, her lover, and her husband’s lover.  I liked Keira’s makeup in the film, it wasn’t overly done, but it still rung true to the era.  Makeup artist, Daniel Philips said “in brief, I would describe Keira’s look as a soft, muted, pretty and ethereal version of late 18th century make-up based on painting by Joshua Reynolds and Mary Cosway – prolific painters of the period.  It’s about finding a ‘middle ground’ on what otherwise be a garish make-up period.” 

Here’s what was used on set:

SKIN CARE

  • Ice cold face cloth with rose water and lavender to waken the skin in the morning
  • Creme de la Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream
  • Creme de la Mer The Lip Balm

FACE

  • Chanel Lift Lumiere Foundation in Clair (20) and Beige (40)
  • for concealer: Maquillage palette in Ivory and Ochre mixed with Maquillage Pre-Base Moisturizer
  • Chanel Poudre Universe Libre in Clair
  • Chanel Soft Pressed Powder in Almond
  • Chanel Powder Blush in Rose Petale
  • for neck and decollete: Kett Hydro Foundation in ivory
  • for collarbone and upper chest: Chanel Facettes D’Or Highlighter in Gold Fever

EYES

  • for eyeshadow: Chanel Irreelle Duo in Critsal-Dusk; dusted over with Chanel Powder Blush in Rose Petale
  • for brows: Skin Illustrator Complexion Palette in Ochre Yellow
  • for brows: Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Malted
  • Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara in Smoky Noir (10)

LIPS

  • Lucas’ Papaw Ointment mixed with Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick in Fantastic Plum

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catherine_zeta_jones2thumbPersonally, I love DIY beauty treatments.  They’re always so fun.  Plus, they’re always so economical, which is always good thing in this sour economical climate.  Well, it seems that Catherine Zeta Jones is also a fan of at-home beauty treatments.  The actress revealed some of her favorite beauty tips in the recent issue of Interview Magazine.

  • For healthy skin, an at-home beauty scrub: “I rub a mixture of honey and salt all over my body to moisturize and exfoliate. You wash it off and your skin is gorgeous.”
  • For shiny, healthy hair, a conditioner: “I do condition my hair with honey and beer. I smell like the bottom of a beer barrel for days afterwards but it’s very good for the hair.”
  • For polish teeth, fruit:  “…I love to eat an apple after a meal, just to cleanse my teeth – they always look polished afterwards. The juice or pulp of strawberries contains malic acid which serves as an astringent and can lighten surface stains. Pineapples work the same way.”

 


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gabrielle_union300Actresses Gabrielle Union and Lisa Edelstein both wore the one-shouldered Reem Acra gown.  Gabrielle was glamourous in black at the BET Honors, while Lisa was ravishing in red at the SAG Awards.  So who do you think rocked it better, the Cadillac Records actress or the House actress?


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rihanna300Recently, Rosario Dawson wore the champagne Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown at the 2009 SAG Awards.  Rihanna also wore the same dress, only in green, to the World Music Awards in Monaco in 07.  So who do you think rocked it better?


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Frederic Fekkai stylist, Renato Campora, created Kate’s glamorous hairdo – side swept bangs and a low bun – for the 09 SAG Awards.  Here’s how to get the look:

Renato applied Frederic Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Whip to wet hair for volume.  Apply Frederic Fekkai Coif Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Creme to the ends.  Then blow dry hair using a large round brush.  Part to one side.  Then once hair is dry, use a one inch curling to curl hair throughout.  Apply Frederic Fekkai Technician Glaze, starting at the ends and work your way through.  Next, create height by teasing the top of your head lightly.  Pull hair into a low ponytail.  Loosely braid hair and twist it to form a bun, then secure with bobby pins.

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If you liked Angelina Jolie’s messy updo at the 09 SAG awards, then it’s your lucky day cause David Babaii has shared his tips for re-creating your very own version.

Randomly curl hair.  To ensure volume, spray David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier.  To create height, slightly back comb sections of hair and smooth out with a brush.  Then create a low bun at the nape of the neck by gathering sections of curls, secure with bobby pins.  Spray with David Babaii for WildAid Mise En Plis Extra Hold Styling Spray to finish the look.

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Kate Winslet got her makeup done by Mrs. McDreamy herself, Jillian Dempsey.  Her makeup was fab, she looked flawless.

EYES

  • Lancome Artliner in Noir
  • Avon Eyeshadow Trio in Pebble Wash
  • Lancome Oscillation Mascara in Black

 

LIPS

  • Serge Lutens Nude Lip Liner
  • Color Fever Gloss in Engaging
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Makeup artist Mary Burton wanted to create a 60′s look for Angelina for the SAG Awards.  And once again, she chose to focus on the eyes.

EYES

  • Lancome Artliner in Noir
  • YSL Ombre Solo Double Effect Eyeshadow in #3 Silk Blue
  • Lancome Courbe Virtuose Mascara in Black

 

FACE

  • Shu Uemura Blush in M Pink 31

 

LIPS

  • Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Rose Jolie
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anne-hathaway-sag-2009I loved Anne Hathaway’s look at the 2009 SAG Awards.  It was simple and classic.  Her makeup also played into the simple and classic look when Kate Lee, celebrity makeup artist, created a dramatic smokey eye by applying dark eyeliner to the upper lash line.  Here are the other products that were used:

  • Lancome Oscillation Mascara in Black
  • Lancome Lip Liner in Sheer Natural
  • Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Seductive 
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  • Amy Adams - I love the deep plum color of the Giambattista Valli gown.  I liked the corseted bodice and the gathered detailing on the front.  I just love the dress!  I liked that Amy left her neck bare and just went with H. Stern earrings instead.  
  • Anne Hathaway - Anne is one of my favorite celebrity to watch on the red carpet, she always wears something different at every award show.  This time around, she went for a feminine, goddess look with a figure-hugging white Azzaro gown.  She looks stunning.  Love the hair.  The whole look is soft, feminine, simple, and chic.  
  • Evan Rachel Wood - The teal Monique Lhuillier off-the-shoulder gown was quite breathtaking.  She looked stunning.  Love the look – well, except for the hair color.  The dress, though, is stunning.  It’s simple and timeless.  The whole look is very feminine and romantic.  The purple Sergio Rossi shoes and clutch added a pop of color.
  • Taraji Henson - There were lots of white gowns on the red carpet on Sunday night, and this stunning Herve Leroux gown ties with the Azzaro gown that Anne Hathaway wore for my favorite of white gown of the night.  The figure-enhancing halter gown was made of silk jersey.  The dress fitted her amazingly.  She looked spectacular.  
WORST DRESSED
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  • Emily Blunt - Well, supposedly the Pamella Roland dress looks better in person than in photograph.  It’s a good thing, because the dress is not flattering at all in picture.  It looks cheap.  The liquid metallic color, though, is totally on trend.
  • Marisa Tomei - Well, this is a step up from her pirate look at the Golden Globes, but it’s still not working.  The canary yellow Elie Saab gown totally washes her out.  The color and skintone just doesn’t go together.  The floral detailing that cascaded down her back from her shoulder was also a little bit too much.
  • America Ferrera - America should fire her stylist.  And if she doesn’t have one, maybe it’s time for her to hire one.  The color of the silk chiffon with tulle sash Vera Wang did nothing for her skin tone.  It completely washed her out.  The draping at the hips were unflattering.  Makeup was too hard and hair was not good.
  • Marcia Cross - The good thing about the Carolina Herrera dress?  It fitted Marcia perfectly.  The bad thing?  Um, about everything else.  There’s too much going on.  There’s too much fabric.  And it’s way too dark for her.  It’s totally overpowering her.  The dress is wearing her and not the other way around as it should be.
  • Nicolette Sheridan - The Roberto Cavalli dress just wasn’t right for the Desperate Housewife actress.  It’s too young for her.  It wasn’t fresh.  And most of all, it was too much dress for her, it overpowered her.
  • Rosario Dawson - The pewter Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown is completely unflattering.  The cut is weird – it totally cuts her body in half.  Her foundation was also off, it was too light for her.
  • Oliva Wilde - The House actress totally killed it at the Golden Globes, so it was disappointing to see her in the white, halter Ralph Lauren gown.  I don’t mind that it too plain or simple, but it didn’t fit.  The shade of white also wasn’t flattering.
  • Freida Pinto - The Slumdog Millionaire star stepped it up from her Golden Globes gown, but there’s still problems with the dress.  However, if she keeps improving like this, she’ll likely wow us at the Oscars.  This blue Marchesa gown, however, is unflattering for the Indian actress.  The dress adds unneeded bulk to the frail actress – she looks frumpy.
  • Eva Longoria Parker - The color of the coral Jenny Packham dress wasn’t working for Eva on Sunday.  The dress also had too much fabric.  But the most offending aspect of her look was her hair.  Her hair added years to her – it was just too old.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
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  • Christina Applegate – I go back and forth with this look.  Now I love the color.  It’s vibrant and it totally pops.  But I’m not sure about the asymmetrical cut of the Emanuel Ungaro dress.  One thing for sure, though, it’s a step up from her Golden Globe look.  She should have done without the necklace though, it’s distracting.
  • Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie - Brad looked dapper and dashing in the Tom Ford suit.  I like the no tie look, it was very casual and effortless.  The look was very smart.  Angelina, on the other hand, proves that she looks good in anything, even a potato sack – not saying that the Max Azria dress is a potato sack or anything, but it’s not the most figure flattering dress out there.  She’s loving the draped, dropped waist look at the moment, since she wore the same silhouette at the Globes.  Hopefully, she’ll go for something different at the Oscars.  Nevertheless, she still looks fab.  On an interesting note, she’s wearing the dress backwards, since on the runway it was presented as a plunging neck dress – but I do that sometimes too.
  • Kate Winslet - A lot of people are raving about Kate’s electric blue Narciso Rodriguez dress, but it’s not my favorite.  For me, there’s something a little off with the whole look.  She looks good, but she has looked better.  I do like the color though.
  • January Jones - The Mad Men actress wore an ornate halter Andrew GN gown.  The gown was architectural and fashion forward yet very simple.
  • Claire Danes - Red was a major trend of the night, but my favorite red gown was that of Claire Danes’s.  The asymmetrical Nina Ricci gown was darling.  And her hair was effortless.
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leighton_meester200What do you think of the crystal-studded Preen dress that Leighton Meester wore to the launch of Nylon Mexico?  So is the Gossip Girl star fab or drab?

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