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Post-Grammys, there's been a lot of talk about how amazing Taylor Swift looked. And we have to agree: her makeup and hair were pitch perfect. We were especially taken with her lip color. It looked like she wasn't wearing anything at all, even though the shade was just a little more intense than bare lips could be. "Taylor wanted her lips to be very natural," explains Ms. Swift's makeup artist, Read more
Stereotypical Valentine's Day makeup is all about bombshell sex appeal, always with the same combinations of red and black. This year, try something fresh with romantic pastels instead. Celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman shows us how to use soft, shimmery pastels for date-night eyes, flushed cheeks, and glossy lips. It's a look sweeter than conversation hearts and pretty enough for any Read more
Altuzarra's Middle-Eastern inspired collection included a Couture Grunge beauty look, which was all about the eyes. Besides foundation, the only other makeup applied was double-winged eyeliner, which formed drops at the tear ducts, reminding us of a swan-esque creation. We went backstage and were able to catch this eye-catching transformation for ourselves! Makeup Concept: Tom Pecheux, MAC. Read more
Theyskens' Theory is known for cool, downtown looks, and the Fall 2012 collection is rather inspired: by Grandma! Effortless hair floated down the runway thanks to a neat hair trick, and the makeup palette included warm bronze shades, taken from someone Granny might look at for beauty inspiration: the late Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli. On Annie: BCBG; hair by TRESemmé. Read more
Rachel Roy looked to something rather unconventional when working with the makeup and nail artists at her Fall 2012 presentation — and that something odd was dirt. Yes, dirt. But there was nothing icky about these beauty looks. See why you'll fall in love with the designer's soil-inspired style now. Source: Getty Read more
Looks like we're in for another awards season sprinkled with pretty retro looks. At the Grammys this time around, tons of beautiful women showed up with vintage-style winged eyeliner. It was on everyone: Adele had perfect late '60s wings, Katy Perry wore her pinup girl look, and Nicki Minaj took things to extremes. Even Lady Gaga was wearing winged eyeliner underneath her mask. Winged eyeliner is Read more
The Grammys are one of the biggest nights in music, and even typically casual performers take it very seriously, dressing up to the nines for their red-carpet appearances. Take a close up look at all the amazing eyeliner, glamazon false lashes, and cool lip color the stars wore for getting glammed up this year. Read more
Backstage at Rachel Zoe's Fall 2012 show, models sported a cool, downtown vibe with messy and sexy hair. Makeup was inspired by Kate Moss, Marianne Faithfull, and a little Mick Jagger — a high-drama look that begs to be seen on stage as well as the runway. Rachel herself was wearing one element of the look just days before the show. Watch now to see what made Rachel hand-select a key part of Read more
For Fall 2012, Diane von Furstenberg showed vibrant hues ranging from lime green to fuchsia and playful patterns — including puzzle-print pieces. We caught up with the fashion icon, who told us about her mysterious Fall collection, when she first fell in love with fashion, and her love of the outdoors. On Allison McNamara: H&M blouse. Hair and makeup courtesy of Kérastase. Read more
Need even more proof that street style is having a huge influence on the runways? Look to Tracy Reese, who went for what she calls an "accessible" look. That's not to say that the collection or beauty look lacked polish, though. Though the styles weren't overly complex, they were cohesive as a whole. "The clothes are meant to be worn by normal people," Reese said. "When the complete look comes Read more
