DIANA AGRON

Makeup artist Monica Blunder was inspired by the spring 2012 fashion shows where the makeup was fresh but still very glamorous.  Since Dianna’s red Giles dress was so “va va voom,” Monika focused on the lips to be the stand out feature.

• Monika kept Julianna’s skin simple and fresh with a bit of L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Light Ivory to give skin a light glow.
• Since the focus was kept on her lips, only a small amount of L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Celestial (Pink) was applied to the apples of cheeks.
• The bold red lip stole the show; Monika applied L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux for lasting shine and pigment.
• The eyes were highlighted with a hint of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte with Vaseline applied over it to create added shine.
• The L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black was lightly applied around the rim of the eye and Monika applied several coats of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Black to complete the look.

JULIE BOWEN

Makeup artist Heather Currie was inspired by Julie’s classic Reem Acra, peachy-champagne dress.  To match her Grace Kelly-esque hair, Heather created an old Hollywood glam makeup moment with a neutral palette for the face and lips (with hints of pink) and defined, smoky eyes.

Step by Step How-To:

• To create the base look, Heather started with an Armani foundation.
• Next, she applied L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Celestial to the apples of Julie’s cheeks to create a radiant, natural and youthful glow.
• On the eyes, Heather created a winged tip eye with L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black.
• She also used L’Oréal Paris Extra-Intense Carbon Black Eyeliner to precisely define the rest of the eyes.
• Heather used a sheer amount of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Continues Cocoa in the creases of Julie’s eyes.
• She then blended L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte and Eternal Sunshine to create a sultry, smoky eye effect.
• An extra dab of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte was used under the eyebrow line to add additional definition and depth.
• Lips were kept natural with a hint of color using L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Le Gloss in Golden Splash.

FREIDA PINTO 

Makeup artist Leslie Lopez loved Freida’s gorgeous eyes and  really wanted to channel a young Sophia Lore, making Freida’s eyes the focal point of her look.

Step by Step How-To:

• Leslie gave Freida a flawless face by starting with L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6 (Sun Beige).
• She created a sun-kissed look on the cheeks with L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Cherubic.
• For Freida’s eyelids, she used L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe, and Iced Latte on the brow bone for an extra pop of shimmer.
• Leslie gave the look an extra layer of smokiness with L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in black before curling her lashes and applying a few coats of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Black.
• To keep Freida’s eyes the focus, she kept her lips on the natural side with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Lingering Mocha, a soft mauve.

JULIANNA MARGUILIES

For Julianna’s makeup, artist Kris  Buckle was inspired by Julianna’s deep mauve, metallic Naeem Khan dress.  He wanted to create something that would complement its texture and liquid-like flow and accentuate her olive skin.

Step by Step How-To:

• To keep Julianna’s complexion looking flawless he used L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Soft Ivory.
• For her cheeks he applied L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Plume.
• The eyes really took center stage with a soft smoky eye that was created with watercolor-like shades using L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe, Eternal Sunshine and Iced Latte.
• To tie the look together Kris used a hint L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte on Julianna’s upper cheeks to tie in the eyes and glowing tones of her skin.
• Lips were left unlined and highlighted natural tones (with a hint of mauve) using L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Forever Frappe.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR

Makeup artist Jake Bailey was inspired by Sarah’s Monique L’huillier blue and white gown (which was chosen by Sarah’s two year old daughter).  For the night, Jake wanted to make the eyes the main focus to complement the bold color of the dress.

Step-by-Step:

• To start, Jake used L’Oréal Paris Extra-Intense Carbon Black Eyeliner to rim and define the top and bottom lash lines.
•  To accentuate Sarah Michelle’s lashes he coated them with L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black.
• He perfected her skin by buffing a dime size dollop L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Caramel Beige over Sarah Michelle’s entire face and finished it with a dusting of Guerlain Mineral Powder in Les Violettes.
• Jake used a powder bronzer from Nars in Laguna to warm her complexion and brightened her cheeks with a swirl Benefit’s Coralista, a shimmery coral blush.
• He lined Sarah Michelle’s lips and filled them in with Urban Decay’s a nude liner, Wallflower.
• Jake finished the look by applying L’Oréal Paris Infallible 8hr plumping gloss in plumping pink to add shine and dimension.
• For her body he mixed equal parts AHAVA mineral body lotion and M.A.C. strobe cream to add a healthy sheen to her shoulders arms and decolletage.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

CHANEL celebrity makeup artist, Angela Levin, said she was inspired by a “gorgeous Golden Globe winner.”

• Step-by-Step:
• Angela began by applying CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup SPF 15 in Beige-Pastel on the face and eye lids, as a base.
• On the eyes, she used the grey shadow shades from the CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Smoky Eyes to create a light smoky effect on the upper lid, then adding CHANEL Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Black Shimmer to the top lash.
• Angela then defined the brows with CHANEL Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Blond Clair and added two coats of CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir on the top and bottom lashes.
• On Michelle’s cheeks she applied CHANEL Powder Blush in Rose Ecrin that gave a perfect flush.
•  She completed the look with CHANEL Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Colour in Perle.

JESSICAL BIEL

CHANEL Celebrity Makeup Artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua took inspiration from Jessica’s coloring and her white gown. “I wanted to keep it simple and bright in the corals and neutral tones,” said Bua.

Step-by-Step:

• Jessica’s look began with CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup SPF 15 in Beige-Sable. It was then set with CHANEL Natural Finish Pressed Powder in Natural.
• CHANEL Powder Blush in In Love was applied to the cheeks for a healthy glow.
• To make her eyes pop, Bua defined them with the deep warm brown and taupe colors from the CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Prelude, and applied the shimmery gold/champagne shades as highlights on the lid.
• CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir was applied to the top lashes and CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Brun, on lower lashes for a more natural effect.
• The look was finished with CHANEL Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Colour in Paradis for a fresh, healthy look.

EMMA STONE

CHANEL Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin created an impactful makeup look highlighted by a dramatic eye shape using shades of pewter and gunmetal to complement the metallic details on Emma’s stunning Lanvin dress.

Products used included REVLON PhotoReady Perfecting Primer, REVLON PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup in Nude, CHANEL Powder Blush in Orchid Rose,  CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Noir, REVLON ColorStay 16H Eyeshadow Quad in Precocious, CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir and REVLON ColorBurst Lip Butter in Lollipop.

From left to right…

1) Lancome’s Ô My Rose Collection – A collection marked by coral-peach and teal hues, the Pop’n Cheeks Gentle and Lasting Blush promises to be the star product and the centerpiece of the collection.

2) Chanel’s Les Impressions Collection – This spring season Chanel goes neutral and classic  with a stunning collection filled with pinks, beiges, warm browns and khakis designed to enhance a woman’s natural beauty. Choice products include the  Radiant Glow Highlighting Powder pictured above, Rouge Allure Lipstick in Insouciante and Le Vernis Nail Colour in Particulière.

3) NARS – When asked to describe the collection, François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics said, “It’s very sophisticated and bourgeois in a Parisian ‘16th Arrondissement’ way.”  It features soft, sexy shades and pops of colors. Try Ophelia Gloss (strawberry nectar) for that perfect spring pout, and Cruising Lipstick (a nude pink)

4) Stila Dust to Diamonds Collection – Add sparkle to lids, lashes and lips with Stila’s latest. Eyes glisten and reflect with jewel shadows, lips twinkle being slicked with Stila’s Exclusive Gem Complex (which contains diamond, emerald, jade, ruby, moonstone, rose quartz, sapphire, topaz, amethyst, amber, garnet, mother of pearl, and opal) and lashes gleam with mascara swirled with genuine diamond powder.

5) Bobbi Brown’s Cabana Corals Collection – This Spring collection comes with a hint of summer, inspired by cabanas and beachy corals.  Sport fresh new pinks on lips and cheeks with bright, cheerful glosses and a new Shimmer Brick in Nectar Shimmer.

6) shu uemura’s egerie’s collection -  shu goes beyond the borders of seasonal makeup with their 130th collection where audacious meets elegant. Kakuyasu Uchiide, shu’s artistic director, says “I want every woman to created their own spin on my glam-rock image; they can play with this collection like enjoying their favorite music,  like they are about to jump on stage and shine in the spotlight. ” With the collection comes several new products including the limited edition Eye Shimmer Duos and Satin Radiant Sticks.

7) Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection Pop-art inspired boxes and flirty colors make up this collection which features Smashbox’s first ever fragrance.  The Beauty Bug’s picks include the pinwheel-inspired Heartbreaker Fusion Soft Lights and the Heartbreaker Lip Shine.

8) Dior’s Boudoir Collection – Lace up in Dior’s newest collection, inspired by fancy femme’s from the 1920′s. Dainty and subtle, yet sensual and alluring, the intricate, detailed compacts that house the illuminating lace-effect powder will be hard for any beauty junkie to resist. The Beauty Bug loves the Dior Addict Gloss Reflect in Beige Veil, and of course, the sleek, ultra-feminine lace finishing powder.

While She was gone, She’s instituted a new morning skin care regiment.  With the recent change of seasons, it was necessary.  The new products in Her daily morning routine include Chanel’s Hydramax + Active Active Moisture Gel Cream and Chanel’s UV Essentiel Protective UV Care-Anti-Pollution SPF 30. Trust The Beauty Bug when She says that they are quite the dynamic duo.

She applies the Active Moisture Gel Cream first. It’s a refreshing, airy, pale blue gel/cream hybrid that glides on skin. The silky lightweight texture is ideal for applying under makeup as it’s absorbed into skin almost as quickly as it’s applied. The subtle floral scent is pleasant, yet doesn’t linger.  The  science behind the gel is Chanel’s Hydrabarrier System™ which traps water, helps to restore skin’s barrier function, and stave off water evaporation so skin’s moisture reservoir stays optimally filled. A must have for the spring and summer.

Step #2 – the Anti-Pollution SPF 30. Very versatile, it can be applied by itself, or mixed in with the moisturizer of your choice. Chanel’s new moisturizing formula , which protects against UVA and UVB rays, combines mineral and plant-based ingredients.  Key ingredients include licorice extract, which helps to eliminate damaging evidence of sun exposure, and Vitamin E, which aids in guarding against free radicals. Also great under makeup, the formula is transparent and matte.

Available on CHANEL.com, and at department and specialty stores, the Active Moisture Gel Cream is available for $70, and the Protective UV Care — Anti-Pollution SPF 30 is available for $48.

And if it wasn’t Malaga Wine, it was Chanel’s Vamp that graced our finger nails. Back then, Vamp was our Black Satin. We were obsessed with Vamp – it was always on our minds. The Beauty Bug distinctively remembers one Friday – She and Vamp were at the local movie theater. It was a more serious movie, so the crowd was quiet. There was a close up of the female leads finger nails and Vamp excited blurted out “I think it’s Vamp! – definitely loud enough for the whole theater to hear. For some odd reason, The Beauty Bug compares it to the scene in Dirty Dancing when Baby’s mother exclaims, “I think she gets this from me!” Vamp was just innocently calling it as she saw it…..

Read about her switch from MAC to Chanel….

I’ve been using MAC since middle school. I loved it! Plus, I’ve have always had a small acne problem and MAC was amazing at covering up my problem areas. However, for years my mother harassed me about having a makeup line around my face and would always tell me my makeup never matched my skin tone. She said my makeup looked caked on. Soon, she had my father agreeing with her. They thought the MAC studio makeup was made for the people in front of a camera. And of course, because she’s my mother, I ignored her and thought she was just plain wrong.

About 2 years ago I started a new job as an event planner in New York City. In this business, it is important to look your best especially at high profile events. About a month into my new job, one of my co-workers approached me about my makeup and made the same comments my parents had been making for years! She said she wanted to help. She had only known me about a month when she made these comments, so I realized my parents may have been right. And that day, after over 10 years of exclusive MAC use, we went to the Chanel counter and I was a changed woman.

I quickly learned about Chanels oil free line!! That day I bought Chanel Double Perfection Compact Intensity 4, and a powder blush in Cedar Rose. For the days that I feel like I need more coverage, I use Chanel Teint Fluide Universel Multi-Vitamin Natural Make-Up with SPF 15 before I apply the powder. That evens out my skin tone. When I don’t use the tint, I always apply an oil-free moisturizer before the powder.

Soon after I started using these products, my acne improved. It did not disappear, but it improved. No miracles here girls, sorry! Also, my face did not get as oily by the end of day. Best part is, I feel like I don’t have any make up on and the shades match my skin tone perfectly. I am now complimented on my complexion, and more importantly, my mother is pleased. Most people don’t even know I have make-up on – they always comment on my natural look.

I have to say a big thank you to my co-worker. Without her, I would still be walking around with a makeup line and an unnatural look! Now I am obsessed with Chanel. Sorry Beauty Bug! We’ll always have Vamp!

This photo is for Mom – thanks again for my Black Satin!

P.S. The little Vietnamese lady who gave me this manicure thought “I was going to look like Halloween” with my nails like this.

P.P.S. Thanks Joel for being the patient photographer!

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The Beauty Bug had a truly beauteous Hanukkah thanks for her mother and step father, and her boyfriend. Thank you all.

She received clothes, and beauty products galore so expect a lot more reviews of the products pictured above. She got:

Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush – This was a total surprise and something she’d never buy for herself, thus making it a perfect gift.

Jonathan Product Create Smooth Anti-Frizz Volumizing Serum – I’m obsessed with Jonathan and Blow Out, and am looking forward to trying this product out.

Jonathan Product Create Straight Straigtening Serum – Perfect for the Beauty Bug who straightens her hair everyday – thanks Mom.

Chanel Black Satin Nail Polish – No link to this item because you can’t buy this product ANYWHERE, but leave it to my Mom to get it. She just walked up to the counter, worked her magic and got it for me. She didn’t have one reserved or anything. I won’t attempt to tell the story, because I don’t do it justice, but I nearly lost it when I opened this up -complete with Chanel wrapping paper and a red bow. Perfection.

Patricia Wexler Universal Daily Trio – This is a great sampling of Wexler’s line and will come in handy on my upcoming trip to Florida.

Best of Origins Set – Again, I can’t find a link for this because I believe it’s sold out. It’s a 12 piece set for Origins worth $152. It’s really a great deal because all the items are full sized. I was eyeing it around Thanksgiving – and now I can’t wait to try everything.

Happy Holidays to all my fellow Beauty Bugs!

While everyone is sitting patiently by their phones waiting for their local Chanel counter to call and say that their bottle of Black Satin has finally arrived, the trends are changing! According to Beauty and the Blog, the new trend as seen on the Spring 2007 runways is pewter nails and sparkly makeup – like the one pictured above, it’s called DS Shimmer, from the OPI Designer Series. So go stock up on the all the pewter colors out there before we have another Black Satin situation on our hands.

Another look-a-like which FABSUGAR.com left off their list is the Chanel Glossimer and the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss. Both are solid products, but you can’t deny that they are look-a-likes. I love the Chanel Glossier in Black Tie (great for any skin tone) and the Revlon Super Lustrous gloss in Shine City.

Prescriptives Moonbeam reflective gloss – I was very close to buying this one, but I needed to walk around with it on for a while and get use to it. In the tube, it looks very dark, but it’s not that extreme when you put it on. I think I like it because it’s less purple and more deep cranberry.

Lancome Juicy Tubes Smoothie in Exquisite – I didnt even know that Lancome had different types of Juicy Tubes – where have I been? I went to check out Exquisite because Allure recommended it, and it’s just not for my skin type – has a lot of purple it in. Alblaze looks pretty though, another one to check out on my next lunchtime beauty break.

Chanel Glossimers in Imaginaire – This one was my second favorite, because while still being a true berry color with a purple/rasberry tinge, it still had a sheerness to it with lots of sparkle. If I won the lottery, and could buy every beauty product I wanted, I would make sure that I have this one!

Pur Minerals Pout Plumping Lip Gloss in Deep Amethyst – Another one that Allure receommended, espeically for the paler ladies (that’s me!). I didn’t get a chance to check out this one yet because I think it’s only sold at Sephora, but I certainly want to check it out before I buy anything – but lord knows I don’t need anymore plump to my lips.

To be continued when i make my purchase…

I love Beauty Addict – it’s one of my favorite, if not my favorite beauty blog! Well, she just informed us to VAMP it up and get out to that Chanel counter, because apparently they are bringing back their Black Satin collection. Yes, the same nail polish that sold on EBAY for over $50! The New York Times even wrote and article about it! So ladies, I don’t know about you, but I know where I’m going after work today.

UPDATE: The entire country is sold out of this nail polish! RIDIC! I visited 2 CHANEL counters, and each have waiting lists of about 200 people. This is crazy! It just irks me because I can just imagine the people who are waiting to get it – people who don’t really like the color, they just want to be in style. It’s also stupid on CHANEL’s part because it’s going to be on EBAY again for $50+. BAH!