Beauty Style Is Just Another Reason to Be Obsessed With Chrissy Teigen

I'm obsessed with Chrissy Teigen for many reasons, including her hilarious tweets, her enviable relationship with husband John Legend, and her prowess in the kitchen. When I interviewed her last year, she was just as cool, funny, and friendly as I'd hoped — and shared some awesome beauty tips.

As a beauty editor, I am especially a fan of how she has mastered the perfect blend of sexy, chic, and effortless into her hair and makeup looks. From tousled, textured braids to shimmering highlighter and a smoky eye, Chrissy knows how to turn heads on the red carpet. Read on to see some of her best beauty moments.

July 2010
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July 2010

For the Tyler Rose show during Miami Swim Week, Chrissy rocked beachy, tousled bed head that looked like a lion's mane.

January 2011
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January 2011

Chrissy attended the 2011 Critics' Choice Movie Awards with gorgeous sombré strands that mimicked the bronze gleam of her gown.

February 2011
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February 2011

Sun-kissed skin and smoky teal liner were the perfect sultry beauty choices for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party.

February 2012
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February 2012

Caramel highlights and rosy cheeks gave off a California cool vibe at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party.

January 2013
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January 2013

At the Art of Elysium's black-tie gala, Chrissy paired bold brows with a strong maroon lip.

February 2013
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February 2013

Chrissy attended the amfAR New York gala during Fall 2013 Fashion Week with a faux wavy bob and a smoky eye.

February 2013
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February 2013

Chrissy's coral lip, smoky shadow, and flushed cheeks created an elegant look for the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars party.

June 2013
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June 2013

Glimmering sapphire shadow made Chrissy's eyes smolder at a party for Coach in New York City.

July 2013
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July 2013

Chrissy's messy waves gave us major hair envy at the Vegas Magazine party in 2013.

November 2013
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November 2013

Teeny-tiny braids crossed over Chrissy's crown for an ethereal look at a screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

January 2014
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January 2014

At a pre-Grammys gala in 2014, Chrissy's orange-red lip played off her gorgeous goldenrod gown.

January 2014
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January 2014

A loose topknot and glossy red lip were the epitome of casual sophistication at a party for the Super Bowl in 2014.

February 2014
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February 2014

A creamy peach gloss and a generous dose of body shimmer made Chrissy shine at an event for Sports Illustrated.

July 2014
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July 2014

We're still dying to know which highlighter Chrissy wore to the 2014 ESPY Awards — look at that gorgeous gleam!

September 2014
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September 2014

At the launch for her campaign with XOXO, Chrissy wore her hair in long, brushed-out waves.

October 2014
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October 2014

At the Variety Power of Women, Chrissy wove her hair into a braid then coiled it into a chic bun.

December 2014
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December 2014

Look closely — Chrissy wore an undercut braid to an event at Lord and Taylor in 2014.

January 2015
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January 2015

The textured ponytail Chrissy wore to the 2015 Golden Globes would be a sexy yet low-maintenance style to wear on date night.

February 2015
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February 2015

The straight ends on Chrissy's waves at the 2015 Grammys made it look like her hair was braided when wet, then let loose once air-dried for a casual, beachy appearance.

February 2015
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February 2015

At the 2015 Academy Awards, sideswept waves and a deep cranberry lip gave off retro-glam vibes.

August 2015
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August 2015

Chrissy attended the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards with dreamy feathery lashes and a creamy pink pout.

August 2015
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August 2015

When she turned her head on the VMAs red carpet, we saw rose-shaped plaits woven together for a Medusa-like style.

February 2016
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February 2016

Chrissy's dewy skin and hot-pink pout at the 2016 NAACP Image Awards enhanced her mommy-to-be glow.

February 2016
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February 2016

The back of her head revealed a mohawk-like french braid.

February 2016
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February 2016

At a 2016 pre-Grammys gala, Chrissy's superlong, slicked-back strands and matte red lip looked quite classy.

June 2016
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June 2016

Look closely: at an event for her show Lip Sync Battle, Chrissy sported a tiny braid in her side part, adding some funky flair to her beauty style.

October 2016
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October 2016

Chrissy looked stunning at the God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards dinner — just check out that incredibly chiseled cheekbone!