THE SUPERSTAR ATTENDED ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION’S OSCAR VIEWING PARTY AND KEVIN HART’S POST-OSCAR PARTY
DRESS: LAQUAN SMITH
SHOES: MANOLA BLANIK
JEWELRY: LORRAINE SCWHARTZ
February 29, 2016
Kerry Washington and Rooney Mara looking gorgeous on the red carpet
Last night, the most elegant looks came out on the red carpet for the Oscars! The superstars looked fabulous with luxurious lashes and captivating ‘dos to smoky shadow. Kerry Washington and Rooney Mara modeled their glamourous Oscars’ looks with natural and rule breaking beauty!
Recreate these head turning makeup looks with the below tips! Both of the looks can be recreated using Younique’s top-selling product Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, which sells at least one unit every 10 seconds* and increases lash volume by up to 400 percent.The look: Naturally beautiful with a mohawk styled ponytail
The look: Naturally beautiful with a mohawk styled ponytail
Skin:
Naturally highlight glowing skin by using Younique Refreshed Rose Water, SRP: $29, to add hydration and subtract redness and oil!
Makeup:
Get Kerry’s smoky eye by using various shades of brown shimmer eyeshadows. Use black eyeliner on the inner rim of the eye and on the eyelid to fully outline the eye for drama!
Take lashes to the next level by applying two coats of Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, SRP: $29. First, apply an even coat of the Transplanting Gel to the lashes. Immediately apply a layer of Fibers over the Transplanting Gel. Seal the fibers by applying one more coat of the Transplanting Gel.
Finishing the look: Keep lips natural by adding a clear gloss (try Younique Lucrative Lip Gloss in Loyal, SRP: $15) for shine!
Hair:
Create a tousled ponytail by adding volume straight from the root. Take loose wisps in the front of head and spray with hairspray first. Sweep hair back loosely on the front and tight on the sides to add interest from the front. For maximum hold, apply extra hairspray to hair (try Thicker Fuller Hair Weightless Volumizing Hairspray SRP: $4.99)!
Rooney Mara
The look: Powerful makeup and a shiny, knotted hairstyle
Skin:
Rooney’s look is beautifully futuristic. Apply a face and eye primer for glowing skin that will stay porcelain-perfect all day long!
Makeup:
Use a nice neutral eyeshadow palette to create warm, smoky brown lids (Try Younique Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette 1, SRP: $49). Amp up lashes by applying a few coats of Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, SRP: $29.
Create striking brows by using a precision brow liner pencil Younique Moodstruck Precision Brow Liner, SRP: $19. Then, to create the appearance of thick brows, brush on Younique Moodstruck Precision Brow Gel, SRP: $19 which contains buildable fibers, similar to the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+.
Apply a soft blush on the cheekbones to obtain a windy winter glow. (Try Younique Moodstruck Minerals Pressed Blusher in Sweet, SRP: $29).
Finishing the look:
For the eye-catching two toned lips, first line lips with a deep red shade then apply a crimson red lipstick to both lips. (Try Younique Moodstruck Precision Pencil Lip Liner in Primal, SRP: $15 and Younique Moodstruck Opulence Lipstick in Stinkin’ Rich, SRP: $19).
Hair:
For this slick, triple bun style, start by using a comb to divide hair into a series of severe parts. Use an elastic band to tie the top hair into a ponytail and proceed to include the hair into the next layers ponytail. For the third and last part, twist hair around finger until it coils up. Use bobby pins to secure hair in a low knotted bun. For extra hold and shine, use a lightweight gel to keep hair in place night (Try La Bella Max Hold Styling Gel, SRP: $2.59).
February 29, 2016
Get Emma Roberts look at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen worked with Emma Roberts for last night’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Below is how to get the look from Lauren.
Lauren’s Inspiration: Graphic glam.
Eyes: To create a modern look, she lined only the center of the lower lash line with Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Blackest Black and didn’t use any eyeshadow in order to create a more graphic look. She finished the eyes with Avon Big & False Lash Volume Mascara in Blackest Black.
Face: Lauren started with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. She added Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush and added Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Classic Aura.
Lip: She finished off the look by applying Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Ravishing Rose to her lips.
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February 29, 2016
Oscars Get the Look: Chrissy Teigen – Mary Phillips – Simple Skincare
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of Chrissy Teigen’s Oscars skin and makeup look, compliments of her makeup artist, Mary Phillips.
Mary Phillips on Chrissy Teigen’s Oscars look:
“When doing Chrissy’s makeup, I took into consideration the gorgeous Marchesa burgundy floral gown with the sheer and golden portions that were woven through. It was very romantic and ethereal, but overall – completely stunning.
She’s very genuine as well in herself–what you see is what you get. That’s one of the things (of many) that I love about her, so what I want to do with her makeup is just go off of that. That’s what I tried to convey with this look: just sexy, real, confident and making a large emphasis on keeping the skin as dewy and glowy as possible–even though she already has that naturally.”
SKINCARE PREP
· Skin was prepped with Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water, lending it that instantly clean feeling
· Next, I used Simple Skincare Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, which absorbed right away and sealed in moisture. It created a great base that enhanced the makeup
· The last step for skin prep was using the Simple Skincare Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15 as an eye cream. SPF products can create a sheen and radiance so you almost don’t even need an illuminator. I gently patted it on the orbital bone of her eye area–you want to be extra sensitive when applying anything to the eye area
FOUNDATION
· Using varying shades of foundation gives the most realistic effect for sexy, healthy 3-D skin. I layered Lorac Sheer POREfection Foundation—which is like a foundation and highlighter in one–with a blush brush and Beauty Blender
MAKEUP
· To mattify the skin, I applied Lorac POREfection Baked Perfecting Powder
· The Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer was applied under the eye, down to the cheek area, on the outside of the bridge of the nose, outside the mouth, and along the cupids bow
· I added super sheer and barely there Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder to contour
· To set the makeup and add additional radiance, I dusted a little Lorac Light Source on the forehead, bridge of the nose, apples of the cheeks and chin
CHEEKS
· Just a little bit of Lorac Color Source Buildable Blush in Tinge was added to the apples of the cheeks and to the upper crest of her forehead near the hairline
EYES
· I used the lighter colors in the Lorac Unzipped Palette for lift and highlighting and the darker colors for depth and pop.
· On just the top lashes in-between the lash hairs, I added Lorac Front Of The Line PRO Liquid Eyeliner in Black to add a thicker, bolder lash without the heaviness of a liquid line sitting on top. Then I used Lorac Front Of The Line PRO Eyepencil in Bronze
· Eyes were finished with Lancome le Curler and Lorac Pro Mascara
BROWS
· To create dimension in her brows, as with her skin, I used a few shades of the Lorac Brow Pencil to brow “contour”
LIPS
· Lorac Pro Matte Lip Color in Nude and Rose Brown were applied with a lip brush for a smooth, luxe finish
· Lastly, I applied Lorac Alter Ego Gloss in Socialite all over with a brush for a subtle shine that wasn’t super glossy
Find Simple Skincare on Instagram @SimpleSkincare
As the sensitive skin experts, Simple Skincare is kind to skin. All Simple Skincare products contain no dyes, no artificial perfumes and no harsh chemicals that can upset skin. Products are made with multi-vitamins and are hypoallergenic, paraben-free, dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic.
February 29, 2016
Lizzy Small Graces The Red Carpet
Lizzy Small, Actress, Singer
It’s a Glam Thing friend Elizabeth “Lizzy” Small and contributing IAGT blogger ! Yes! We are honored to have Lizzy share her thoughts, successes and experiences with It’s a Glam Thing.
Here she is looking stunning on the Red Carpet during the Oscar festivities. We all love you Lizzy!
Lisa xo
February 28, 2016
Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars – Get her hair look
The Look: Sultry, youthful and voluminous
The Inspiration: Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel was inspired by the construction and details of the Calvin Klein dress. “I wanted to give her an undone, textured blowout with a brushed out beautiful wave hand raked back away from the face,” he says.
How to Get the Look:
- He started by applying John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full™ Mousse all over the roots on towel dried hair. He then air-dried the hair with 100% cold air to achieve maximum volume.
- Then using a medium sized round brush, he dried the hair applying hot air to form the style.
- Then he divided the hair in two-inch sections and wrapped each section into a Velcro roller allowing it cool and set. He did this throughout the entire head.
- Before removing the rollers, he sprayed John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Forever Full™ Hairspray to set the look. He then removed the rollers, applying more spray to a Mason Pearson brush and brushed the hair into soft textured sexy waves.
- He then backcombed the front pieces of hair to create height for a sexy sultry side swept effect.
- To finish, he misted John Frieda Luxurious Volume Forever Full™ Hairspray to lock in the style for the night.
February 28, 2016
Watch Monday, It’s a Glam Thing Elizabeth Colen “Paper Plate” workout
Elizabeth Colen, Fitness Expert, with It’s a Glam Thing presents The “Paper Plate”workout on “Your Carolina with Jack and Megan”
Paper Plate Workout
Hold paper plate in your hand.
Stand tall with feet hip width apart.
Step forward with your right leg, lift your left leg and bend forward and place the plate on
the floor. Smoothly, come back to standing position (try to keep your left leg bent if you
can, working on balance as well). Once you get your balance bend forward and pick up
the plate, coming smoothly back up.
Repeat on the other leg.
Recommend
3 sets 5-15 reps
Hold paper plate in both hands
Stand tall with feet hip width apart, then step out one step wider and turn toes outward.
Squat down and place the paper plate on the floor come back to a stand. Squat down
and pick up the plate and stand tall.
Recommend
3 sets 5-15 reps
Repeat on the right side.
Place the paper plate between your thighs and squeeze tight as you squat down, don’t
let the plate slide. Keep feet together. Return to standing, keeping those thighs tight
not letting the plate fall.
Recommend
3 stets 5-15 reps
February 28, 2016
The NEW Dove + Twitter #SpeakBeautiful Video & News
Dove research shows 8 out of 10 women encounter negativity on social media that can be destructive to their Self-Esteem. To combat online negativity, Dove and Twitter will empower women and girls to help change the way we talk about beauty on social media.
Oscar night marks the one-year anniversary of the #SpeakBeautiful initiative, which has contributed to a 36.8% decrease in negative conversations about beauty online, but there is more work to be done.
The NEW Dove + Twitter #SpeakBeautiful Video & News:
· Allows women will see this issue come to life and reveals a new-cutting edge technology developed by Dove and Twitter that analyzes a users’ tweets to assess their ‘#SpeakBeautiful Effect’ and help them realize the impact of their online words.
· The new technology sifts through 6 months of the user’s Twitter history and uses detailed linguistic classifiers to provide a custom online behavior/personality analysis.
· It’s so easy to get involved. Anyone who RT’s the video directly from @Dove will be automatically signed up to be the first to access the #SpeakBeautiful Effect launching mid-March. VIDEO LINK
· A sneak peak of the new technology could be found HERE.
February 28, 2016
DIY Coat Hanger Heart Wall Art
Click here to watch my video tutorial: https://youtu.be/X-AGhbZluzQ
I LOVE to get creative with items I find around my home. I have a collection of wire coat hangers in my hall closet from my dry cleaners and I thought I would put them to good use. I thought why not turn them into decorative heart wall art for my gallery wall? All of the supplies that I used I already had in my home and it took me less than five minutes to make each wall art heart. Here’s how you make them for yourself!
Supplies: Wire coat hangers, Pliers, String, Fabric or Trim of choice (yarn, lace, twine, burlap, ribbon, fabric, trim, lace etc.), Hot glue gun, Spray paint (optional) Small command hooks, nails or picture frame hooks (as you desire.)
Step One: Use your pliers to cut off the curved loop at the top of the hanger. Spray paint your hanger your desired color (optional).
Step Two: Bend and manipulate the wire hanger into a basic heart shape. The twisted part of the hanger (which was once at the top) becomes the bottom point of the heart shape. Don’t worry about making your heart perfect. “Perfection is in the imperfection” and the imperfection is what makes it interesting and gives it an organic feel.
Step Three: Choose a material that comes in long strands – yarn, lace, twine, ribbon, burlap, etc. Secure one end of your material to the bottom of the heart with hot glue. Then, stretch the strand across the shape and secure on the wire with a dot of glue. Continue to crisscross the strand back and forth across all areas of the shape, securing with glue along the way. When the entire heart is filled in with overlapping lines, snip off the remaining material.
Step Four: When you are finished making all of your hearts, lay them out on the floor to decide how you want to arrange them on your wall. Lastly, hang them up using one or two small nails or small command hooks for each heart. You can also use one as a Valentine’s Day wreath for your front door. So cute!
I love the way this project turned out. Can you believe how simple it was? Who would have ever thought wire hangers could look so beautiful? Have fun creating your own wall of hearts. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel and my new web series DIY on the FLY at www.youtube.com/c/juleeireland and please like, share and subscribe. Each month I post new DIY on the FLY video craft project tutorials for your home and lifestyle. They’re always chic, easy, super fun and budget friendly to make!
February 26, 2016
Renew your Scalp. Reviv3 your Hair.
by Lisa Gal
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3 times the strength for 3 times the confidence, that’s Reviv3. This 3-part system will be included in The Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor RED CARPET Weekend.