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Get Ashley Greene's New Moon Premiere Hairstyle!
In the run-up to last night's New Moon premiere, I spoke with Ashley Greene's stylist, Ted Gibson, about how he creates her hairstyles. "It takes over an hour to create her sexy, voluminous hair," he dished. Want to find out more about how he created her look, what it's like working with her extensions, and what he does to keep her hair healthy?
How-To: Michelle Trachtenberg's Season-Perfect Look
Unlike her Gossip Girl character Georgina Sparks, Michelle Trachtenberg seems to have a good head on her shoulders, and she showed it off to her best advantage last night at a party hosted by American Eagle. She didn't shy away from her naturally pale skin, and her eye makeup was sexy, fun, and a little retro. This look would be perfect for your upcoming holiday parties, so to find out how to get it, just read more
How to Apply Blush on Square Faces
Having a square face can be hard — you've got such gorgeous bone structure, but almost none of the application techniques commonly taught play up your features while softening any hard angles you might have. Square girls like Jessica Simpson have stylists on hand to help them, and you deserve assistance, too. So for my how-to, read on.
You Can Pull Off Raisin Lipstick Like Charlize Theron
At last night's screening of her new movie The Road, Charlize Theron exchanged her usual golden-girl makeup for a semimatte raisin lip that, with her waved hair, made her look like a silent film star. A shade like this can be hard to pull off, but not if you follow a few simple tips. To find out how anyone can wear a dark purple lip without looking washed out or harsh, just keep reading
3 Ways to Get the Best Brows For Your Face Shape: Heart
Naomi Campbell's eyebrows, like everything else about her face, are amazing. They're also not at all the conventional "right" shape, which makes her a textbook case for why heart-shaped faces need their own brow advice — those generic tips don't do your lovely face shape justice. Heart-y girls who want their best brows now need only read more.
How to Give Yourself a Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Back when I was but cub reporter Bella, one of the editors at the magazine where I worked had a singular obsession: lymphatic drainage. The woman talked about it as if it was the holy grail of spa services, and she'd return from her appointments glowing and, she swore, five pounds thinner. Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique designed to help the body rid itself of extra fluids, so for the water-retentive among us, it can mean a visible slim-down.
How-To: Gabby Sidibe's Precious Premiere Makeup
Precious is getting all kinds of rave reviews, as is the performance of actress Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the title character. Last night at the film's premiere, she had the most gorgeous semisheer red lip, and her subtle cat eye liner and luminous makeup were classic Hollywood starlet. To get this glam makeup style, just keep reading.
How-To: Katy Perry's Eye-Enhancing Makeup
Katy Perry is known for her daring makeup and clothing, but last night at the This Is It premiere in LA, she chose an understated look. Her eye makeup, which made her eyes look incredibly bright and clear, was especially nice. It was a smoky eye, using bright shadow instead of dark liner on the bottom, and the complementary tones looked amazing.
How-To: Make Frightfully Cool Fake Blood
Take a tip from these delightful zombies — good fake blood can be tricky to make, especially since most recipes leave you with something too bright and runny that stains everything. Never fear, though, I've hunted down a recipe for fake blood that's non-toxic, won't stain skin (though it will stain clothes, so watch out), and is thick enough to apply anywhere. Plus it's super easy to make and there are only three cheap ingredients.
How-To: Becki Newton's Dazzling Eye Makeup
Ugly Betty's Becki Newton looked lovely at the Elle Women in Hollywood Tribute, no? While her skin looks rosy and flawless, the focus is all on the eyes. Using just a bit of shimmer is an easy way to draw attention to your eyes, and as Becki's makeup artist Jamie Greenberg explains, it's easy to do.
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