I love awards shows, but the Emmys holds a special place in my heart because my very first national TV segment was two years ago on the E! red carpet live from the Emmys breaking down how the A-listers prepped for the red carpet. Now, I’m bringing you the BeautySweetSpot Emmy Beauty Awards – the top 5 looks and how to get ‘em
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The New York Public Library isn’t just for book worms – it’s where Ports 1961 showcased their Spring 2012 collection. I think the library first received major fashion cred thanks to Sex and the City. Before I dish on the backstage beauty I wanted to say thank you to Jeannine for letting be in her shoes for a week! It was so great being a part of SS 2012 NYFW and most of all being able to share my experiences with you!
It was a nice change of pace from the NYFW headquarters at Lincoln Center to check out a new venue – Pier 94. After taking a peek at the Diesel Black Gold Spring 2012 collection it was evident that the ginormous warehouse was the perfect venue for their show. The clothes had a utilitarian feel with a heavy emphasis on metallics. In contrast, the hair and makeup with loose ponytails and fresh faces hinted at a sexy beach vibe.
Last week I had dinner with Celebrity Makeup Artist, Jake Bailey, known for perfecting Taylor Swift‘s flirty lash look in the Cover Girl ads and Katy Perry‘s signature cat eye. While I learned a ton of great makeup application tips and tricks from him throughout the meal, there was one that deserved a post on its own – the best mascara tip ever!
Somewhere in between testing out an eyeshadow on my hand and drinking a glass of red, Bailey began doing a mascara demo that changed my life (well, changed my makeup routine). His secret was a prop – a business card. Here’s the how-to:
Bold, bright lips are in. Even though I’m a huge beauty geek, I’ve never felt confident enough to try rocking the look. My eyes are my best asset anyway so I tend to always play them up.
Bright lips can be intimidating, but if you follow these simple steps from makeup artist Victoria Stiles as told to DailyMakeover, you can easily create a bombshell lip that will last the night away–and the morning after!
- Be bold and choose a color that is matte in texture. Matte lasts longer than satin, cream, frost, or shimmer formulas. One of my all time favorite red shades is MAC’s Ruby Woo Lipstick. If you are nervous about wearing red, this may be a great choice because it has a subtle pink undertone. For warmer skin tones, try a shade with a slight orange undertone such as Nars’ Heat Wave.
- Instead of using a traditional lip brush, stain lips with your choice of color by applying the lipstick with your fingertip. Simply rub the top of your index finger on the color and press into the heart and pout area of your lip, avoid a sweeping motion.
