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I always want to pull of the sexy red lips, but it's so not me! I almost always wear a very pale pink gloss -- love Bourjois and Prescriptives Custom Blend -- both are non-sticky which is my #1 pet peeve with glosses! When it comes to lipsticks however I'm loving some of the celebs going ultra glam with their deep red lips, but there are definitely some that pull it off better than others. I think the only way this looks works is if you're going for something sleek and put-together. I'm not a fan of the disheveled hair that Courtney Cox paired with her lip color. I think it cheapens her look. Jennifer Lopez's lips are just a shade too deep for me, while I think Madonna (despite the awfulness that is the Louis Vuitton ensemble that she's wearing), look magnifique! Share your thoughts on who's snob and who is slob when it comes to pulling-off this trend!
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I have met Brooke Shields so I know how good she looks, not just in photos and on camera but in flesh. She is 43 and looks amazing by allowing herself to age gracefully with a little help from good beauty products, of course! Her secret to firm eyes is SkinMedica TNS Night Eye Repair. We love our HD TV but it scares the bejesus out of celebrities, there is no hiding with cover-up and concealer anymore, you have to actually look good! I've tried this eye cream, although I swore I would use nothing else but my Chantecaille, it has proven itself to be just as good. It is lightweight, which is better to get through the skin, so I use it during the day too - I actually use just a tad on the tip of a Q-Tip as my final step in applying makeup, it is a gentle way to clean up under the eyes and gives me an extra opportunity to prevent aging! The ingredients include peptides, which as we know is all the rage in fighting aging and wrinkles, as well as Vitamins A, C & E and Hyaluronic Acid. I have not seen dark circles, puffiness or lines since I've been using it. The best part is, at $90 it is a bargain for achieving the dewy, lines free eyes that I thought $170 was buying me (that's the price of the Chantecaille stress repair eye cream). Get it at SkinMedica.
Heidi Klum was at The Grove yesterday to promote her new make up collection, Very Sexy, for Victoria's Secret. I was lucky enough to have been able to get an interview with her before she began the personal appearance event. She is as sweet and beautiful as you imagine her to be. And super tall. I took a picture with her and it was quite ridiculous, I am 5'6" but look 4 feet tall! Well, I was wearing flats and she had these impossibly high platforms on. In case you're wondering, she is wearing a dress by past Project Runway contestant, Rami Kashou. She says you can tell it is his design because of his signature sweet hear neck line. Hmm, I thought his signature was "draping". Anyway, it looks great with her wings!
She was at the Women's Conference, which I attended, so I asked her about that. She was moved by Maria Shriver's speech, like everyone else, she cried when Maria talked about getting in bed with her sick mother. She talked about how Maria feels like she always has to be strong, she is the rock for everyone in her life and Heidi identifies with that, she says that she is the same way, "It is a German thing", then added, "But the day was about empowerment and kicking butt!". At the conference, she was on the panel about being an entrepreneur so I asked whether her looks has helped or hurt her in business. I felt it was topical because it was something that was discussed at the conference. She began by saying that it hasn't hurt or helped her but then paused and said, "Well, it certainly hasn't made it any easier. I have to fight the battle that being good looking means you're stupid. But of course my looks has brought me all the things like Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated and being on TV as a host". It would truly be the dawn of a new era when someone who looks like Heidi is the Secretary of State or President! I was going to ask her what she does to look so good after 3 kids but I already know the answer. The answer is "nothing". People like Heidi are given the gift of just looking that way, plain and simple.
"Washington
power women are in the spotlight and have to look and feel their best
not only in person, but also on television. In a world of High
Definition television that shows every facial imperfection, makeup has
to be flawless and refined, which can be incredibly challenging"
-Gordon Espinet, Vice President of Makeup Artistry, M·A·C Cosmetics Worldwide
. "Red Lipstick is a great option as it commands attention
and communicates a desire to be taken seriously. Blotting Powder is
a must especially under hot lights as it keeps oil at bay and prevents
shine. Mascara opens and defines the eyes, and M·A·C's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural is an essential as it gives a smooth, even finish
without a cakey look."
M·A·C's
talented Senior Artists created various beauty looks they feel will
appeal to the women who are immersed in this hot political season and
that can easily take them from a debate to an evening gala - no matter
what skin tone or hair color you have - M·A·C has colors that
will help make you look like the belle of the ball.
I feel like posting his picture is really all I need to do...I mean, how long did it take you to stop ogling the picture and start reading this?? Anyways, Garrett Neff is the new face (and body) for Calvin Klein! His all American look has clients clamoring to sign Garrett for anything and everything from Rock & Republic to Saks Fifth. When Mr. Neff is not modeling for CK he enjoys tennis, sailing and (surprise) photography! You will likely be seeing a lot more of this Adonis, since he just landed a contract to sell Mr. Klein's signature tidy whites in print and outdoor media in 17 countries by September! It's pretty safe to say, Beauty Snob will be watching this rising star!!
*** CLICK BELOW FOR THE PICTURE THAT WAS TOO STEAMY FOR CALVIN KLEIN!!!***
(Beauty Snob Exclusive!!!)
If there’s one thing that Madonna is, it’s 50 and fabulous – am I right?? Not that I fool myself into believing that it comes easy to her. One look at her toned arms and I know this mama works for her bod and youthful face!
Luckily, the makeup maven behind Madonna’s new album cover, shuemura Artistic Director, Gina Brooke, gave us the low down on how to get Madonna’s look!
Brooke says that the Hard Candy cover was all about the eyes and that she was inspired by images taken in the sixties by photographer Sam Haskins (Cowboy Kate, Five Girls, and November Girls). All it takes is 4 easy steps and you may just come out looking like a modern version of a 60s superstar yourself!
So here goes….
Is anyone else creeped out by the Holmes/Cruise family? It's like sweet Katie Holmes went to bed one day and woke up in a strange Sci-Fi movie where Tom Cruise is Jesus and she is married to him. Run Katie Run!!! But enough of what I think, what does everyone think of her new sleek bob which eerily resembles her 19 month old daughter's do? Snob or Slob?
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Since this month pop quizzes center around movie trivia I thought I’d stick with the trend and dish the gossip on a bio-pic about one of my favorite ladies of all time – Coco Chanel. Who doesn’t love her? She is a fashion icon and I fully expect generations of women after me to continue to worship her. According to IMDB, the movie is still in pre-production but is slated to come out sometime in 2008. Coco has been cast and will be played by French beauty Audrey Tatou. I think the casting is genius and I am totally excited that they choose an actual Frenchwoman to play her. I will definitely be going to see this movie when it comes out. What about you guys? What do you think about the casting choice? Will you go see Coco avant Chanel?
photo from celebrityshack.com
UPDATE: Congrats to Meloday, she is Christina Aguilera and yes, I think she is too.
Is she or isn't she? That is the question all of Hollywood is asking. But here at Beauty Snob, all I want to know is "who is she?"
Leave your answer in comments. Game Rules here. First person to get it right will win the Kose Sekkisei Brightening Mask! Good luck!
Who doesn’t love Heidi Klum? We here in the Snob world are great fans of hers. So when the chance came to ask Linda Hay, Victoria Secret’s Head Makeup artist some question about the look she helped create for Heidi at the Emmys we were more than ready! The look was an amazing old Hollywood glamour style. MSN Style Studio’s Helena Faccenda did Heidi’s hair for the night. Heidi’s makeup was done with pieces from her new line for Victoria’s Secret, Heidi Klum Very Sexy Makeup Collection. Keep reading for some great style advice from the lady who makes Victoria’s Angels shine.
