Ashley Greene's bouffant hair, which was styled by Danilo, was one of the best high-volume looks in a night that was replete with big hair and Bumpits. Ashley was obviously rocking the extensions, but this look is surprisingly easy to get with natural hair, too. To find out some tips on replicating her VMAs style, keep reading
It's pretty safe to say that last night's 2009 MTV VMAs were one of the most entertaining in recent history. You had your Kanye outburst, Pink's Cirque du Soleil-style act, Lady Gaga's bloody performance, and cast members from Twilight taking the stage to premiere the New Moon trailer. (And in case you didn't hear the buzz, it was also a night for Kristen Stewart to cozy up with costar Robert Pattinson backstage.) At first, it looked like Kristen had chopped her Joan Jett-esque locks, but alas, it was just the mastery of Pantene celebrity stylist Hallie Bowman, who created this edgy, faux-bowl-cut style with a modern feel. Now, I know many of you might not be fans of the throwback look, but if you're bored with your style and don't want to cut several inches to achieve a new look, this technique might just work for you.
To find out what magic Bowman performed on Kristen, read more.
With descriptions like "impeccable" and "chic" in the comments section of my love it or hate it poll for Alicia Keys, it was obvious you were feeling her 2009 MTV VMAs style. Celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff created the flattering look using Mary Kay products. You know I'm all about the basics, and for just under $25, you can have the same exact cheeks and lips palette Alicia wore last night. Since the lips are such a focal point of any singer's performance, Sheriff wanted to make Alicia's lips pop, but not at the expense of making them look unnatural. To achieve that goal, she used NouriShine Lip Gloss in Melon Sorbet ($13). To complement the palette, Sheriff opted for a rosy shade — Mineral Cheek Color in Strawberry Cream ($10).
Leave it to Katy Perry to sparkle on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. (What, you thought she'd show up looking subdued?) Her dazzling eye makeup created maximum drama, but by pairing it with matte lipstick colors (coral for the red carpet, red for the performance) and soft pink blush, makeup artist Jake Bailey kept things from looking too Xanadu. Want to make a commitment to sparkle motion by mimicking Katy's look? Well then, just keep reading.
