Grammys: Red Carpet Ready

Last night was #amazing.  Did you watch the Grammys?  Between Kristen Wig in a leotard, Katy Perry's lavender lob, and Beyonce's angelic performance, it was a fun show and I'm so thankful to have been in on the action.  If you were following my social channels, you'll know that I was completely obsessed with my hair.  One of the highlights was collaborating with Herbal Essences Celebrity Stylist, Charles Baker Strahan, on a look that perfectly complimented my Donna Karan gown.

"I was initially inspired by the movement and softness of the drapery in your dress," my stylist, Charles Baker Strahan.  With a bit of lift in my crown, my signature side swept bangs and articulate movement in the back, it was perfect.

Dress: c/o Donna Karan Shoes: Steve Madden Clutch: House of Harlow Earrings: Stella & Dot

Did you happen to catch my Herbal Essences promo during E!'s Live from the Red Carpet?  Tune into Fashion Police tonight on E! to catch another one! This one has footage from the red carpet!

Grammys Makeup Tutorial & CoverGirl Giveaway

I can't wait for the Grammys this year (big announcement coming soon!) and in anticipation, I decided to create a Grammys inspired alternative music look.  Don't laugh at me!  While I love all types of music, I grew up listening to Nirvana, Bush, Coldplay and The Killers.  Check out my video below to find out how to get my "chick in rock and roll" look and oh yea, there's a big CoverGirl giveaway, too! When I first thought of creating a look based off of alternative music, women like Courtney Love and Avril Lavigne came to mind.  The second – eyeliner.  Inspired by their creative use of makeup as self expression and effortless attitude, I decided to use new CoverGirl products to create my look.  Check out the video!

You can visit Ulta and get makeup like the CoverGirl products I used to recreate my look or win them here!  I'm giving away CoverGirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara, Eye Shadow Quads, Bombshell Pow-Der BROW + Liner, Outlast Lip Color and a $50 gift card to Ulta so you can shop more products that'll help you get red carpet ready.  To enter, check out the video above and let me know your favorite part in the comments section below.  I'll announce the winner on Monday, February 9th, right after the Grammys in the comments section below, too.

And of course, good news for all... everyone's a winner, because from February 1st to February 21st, if you purchase any CoverGirl product on Ulta, you can get  an additional CoverGirl product for 50% off!

*This post is sponsored by P&G and Ulta, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

Grammy Beauty Highs and Lows

The Grammys were filled with highs last night – from Beyonce and Jay Z's super sexy performance to Drunk in Love to couples getting married to Same Love – the show lived up to expectations.  The red carpet however, was full of major hits and misses.  If you were following along on Twitter, I was live tweeting red carpet looks and had a great time with many of you.  Thanks for joining in!  Here are some of the most shocking Grammy beauty highs and lows.  

HIGH: Beyonce's body.  Enough said.  I made it to an early barre class on a Monday morning and I bet you got your workout in already as well.

LOW: Madonna wore a grill.  Why?  Under her signature, perfectly painted red lip, the songstress decided she needed a gold grill.  Did you catch the moment on the red carpet where she told her son he could get one for his birthday?  Eh.

HIGH: Taylor Swift's Barbie inspired ponytail.  Good for her for rocking such a playful, feminine look with that metallic Gucci gown.  It almost made me want to get a clip on one so I can swish my hair back and forth like her.

LOW: Ariana Grande's hair tie.  Yes, it made an appearance yet again.  Will someone get this girl a hair stylist? 

HIGH: Paris Hilton's texturized updo.  While I never thought I'd include her in any sort of positive write up again, I have to hand it to the heiress.  Her hair was on point last night.  Kudos to her stylist. 

LOW: Rita Ora's nails.  Seriously?  While I can still get behind nail art, hers looked like trash.

HIGH: Jared Leto's ombre.  I haven't been able to keep my mind off of him all awards season.  Let's just say it's all because of his hair.  You too?  Then check this out and thank me later.

LOW: Sara Bareilles's "Katniss Everdeen" inspired braids.  Fail.  I think "inspired" is the wrong word.  She actually looked like she was a poor 16 year old fighting for survival.