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Lady Gaga Beauty by Billy B.

Lady GaGa arrives at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

The one face that so many of us waited in suspense for was no other than Lady Gaga. Most people love her, or they hate her. I wasn’t really a fan until I saw her video for Bad Romance. In those 3 minutes, I was hooked. I won’t go so far as to say she’s so different, because people argue that she hasn’t reinvented the wheel. She’s major enough that she is now accompanied by my favorite makeup artist, Billy B. I’ve been talking about him for years on this blog, so I’m assuming that I don’t have to give an intro. He’s been working with Gaga for the past few months, thank God.  She’s had some pretty major appearances since the release of her newest EP, The Fame Monster.  This soft grey smokey eye and bubble gum pink lip was flawless. I love how big he made her eyes look.  They demand attention.  The brows are simply perfection. Contouring, lovely. She looks like a glamorous woman, a role that she doesn’t play often.  I’m not saying this because I love Billy, I’m saying it because it’s the truth (well, it’s my opinion anyway!) The outfit was outrageous, and she wore it well.  Armani Prive meets Lady Gaga. Lacefront hairline…not so much.

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Whatever the case, I LOVED Gaga’s performance.  It was absolutely perfect.  Sir. Elton John served in this glasses and 5 pound earrings!

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Zoe Saldana at the Golden Globes

Zoe Saldana’s look was red carpet perfection! I’m all about a creamy cheek that will take the look to new heights, and she pulled it off perfectly! Her skin was dewy and seductive, the perfect accompaniment to the cheek. Here’s how I would create the look.

1. Apply Make Up For Ever HD Foundation after your face has been primed with a super rich moisturizer. This will instantly give you the red carpet skin that you’ve been craving!

2. Using your fingers or a flat foundation brush, apply a cream blush along the cheek bone. Some of my favorite brands are Becca Blush Cremes, MAC Cream Color Bases and Cream Blushes, and Tarte Cheek Stains!

3. A soft, chocolate smokey eye really makes the look seductive! Use a neutral color on the lid and a darker color in the crease, followed by loads of liner, mascara and false lashes! Just about every brand sells a smokey eye kit that will get you the look you need. For an inexpensive alternative, try the Cover Girl Eye Shadow Quad in Lionqueen.

To get Zoe’s hair, Hair stylist Mara Roszak used Tresemme products! Here’s her complete breakdown:

-Starting with damp hair, apply TRESemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse, and part hair to one side (slightly off center). Blow dry with a small round brush.
-Spray a soft hold hairspray all over head, like TRESemme 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray, and curl 1″ sections using a 1″ barrel curling iron. Let hair twist as your wrap, and pin to scalp.
-Let the hair sit in pin curls for at least 10 min. Take out pins, and brush delicately, without a lot of tension to keep the shape.
-Use a small drop of TRESemme Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème on palms of hands, and gently flatten out roots to tame any fly-aways.
-Pin one side (side with less hair) behind the ear, and finish with TRESemme Frizz Shield Finishing Spray. Make sure to keep the “S” form around the face.

As much as I loved the beauty aspect, I wasn’t fond of her dress. At all. Just my thoughts. Stay tuned for more from the Golden Globes red carpet!

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Beauty Scan: Destiny’s Child

I love this picture of Destiny’s Child! They were growing up, wearing eye liner and lip colors for big girls! This was during the reign of their 2nd album, “The Writing’s On The Wall”, circa 1999. Wow. I wasn’t allowed to wear makeup then (I was a freshman in high school), but remember trying to figure out how to successfully line my eyes this way. The champagne attire and pink lips were a total hit!!!

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ASK AJ Crimson

It’s here! Celebrity make-up artist AJ Crimson has started his segment where he answers your makeup questions via video on youtube! This is truly a genius idea! I know that I don’t have to keep telling you about the celebrities that he does. This is truly an awesome opportunity to get real makeup advice! To submit your questions, e-mail him at AskAJCrimson@gmail.com!

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America’s Favorite Mommy: Michelle Obama



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Give Your Hairstyle a Mini Makeover

Follow the lead of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Michelle Obama and use these easy tweaks to update your style

You don’t have to dramatically cut or color your strands to work your way out of a hairstyle rut. These celebrities prove that even something as simple as changing your part or pinning back your bangs can give your hair the makeover you’ve been craving.

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Kerry Washington in Armani

Is anyone else as amazed with Kerry Washington as I am? She is one of my favorite celebrities. According to IMDB, Kerry speaks 7 languages! Wow!!!

One of the brands that I have always wanted to try is Giorgio Armani. My first thoughts of the brand are Socialite, Yorkshire Terrior and Cream Puffs. Don’t ask me why. Armani Beaute is a bit expensive for my every day needs, but I always get e-mails from readers telling me that they create the most succulent foundations on the planet. My Neiman Marcus credit card is almost paid off, so if I need to do damage, I will!

Even though Kerry has flawless skin, Make Up Artist Tim Quinn used Armani Luminous Silk Foundation n°9 all over the face. Since Kerry requested a daytime smokey eye, he used bronze and slate gray shades on the lid. To get the lashes up to their fullest potential, he opted for Giorgio Armani Maestro Obsidian Black Mascara. The mascara contains black carbon to give you blacker than black lashes. Now you know that’s hot! Sheer Bronzer was swept along the cheeks to give a radiant glow.

To finish up the look, a nude gloss was used on the lips. Try an Armani Lip Shimmer for luxe looking lips. I’ve been eying the Lip Wax compact lipsticks for months now. Can’t you imagine just how fantastic your lips would look?? I’m a firm believer that you get what you pay for! For more information on Armani Beauty, be sure to visit Giorgio Armani Beauty‘s Official Website.

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