THE EXPERT L.A.-based Chanel makeup artist Monika Blunder is an expert at creating glamorous red-carpet looks for clients like Rebecca Romijn, Katherine Heigl, Molly Sims and Jessica Alba.
EXPERT TIP Get the most out of your eye shadow! “Intensify the color by using Nars cream eye shadow as a base and follow it with Nars dry shadow,” advises Blunder. “Applying layers also helps maintain a longer-lasting look. I applied it on Amy Ryan for the Oscars and it held up all night!”
Cream Eye Shadow by NARS
This soft, supple cream-to-powder formula provides long-lasting color. The ultra-pigmented shades are balanced in a lightweight texture, transparent in application. The soft-blending formula can be worn alone or layered under powder eyeshadow for long-lasting color and depth.
Jocelyn and I went to see the hilarious new Judd Apatow film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and besides laughing until we cried we noticed how great their makeup looked. I thought Mila Kunis looked drop dead gorgeous they played up her eyes with heavier mascara and liner and the perfect golden eyeshadow color.
If you want to copy her golden goddess color, a great shade for spring and summer check out some of these:
I have always loved anything lips be it gloss, lipstick, lip balms, you name it I love it. My one problem with lip gloss though it’s either too sticky or it wears off after 20 minutes. Well my problems are in the past I finally tried Nars lip gloss and my only question is why did I wait so long?
Not only is the color rich and vibrant but it’s not sticky just really creamy and smooth and the color lasts a couple of hours. My first shade and it won’t be my last is Dolce Vita a rich plum color. I highly recommend this product to any other lip products junkies it’s worth every cent.
I had the chance to attend a great concert last week and see A Fine Frenzy perform. A Fine Frenzy is the band name for the uber talented Alison Sudol a 22yd old self taught pianist and singer/songwriter. Her lyrics are reminiscent of fairy tales and if the lyrics aren’t enough to draw you in Alison’s haunting voice has you hooked.
On top of being musically gifted Alison is gorgeous, I swear some girls get it all! I love her makeup so I did a little hunting to find out her favorite products which I have listed below. Alison even does her own hair and makeup for her shows I have included some of her DIY beauty tips. Also be sure to check out her video for “Almost Lover” and grab her album One Cell in the Sea!
What it is:
A long-lasting, lifting, curling, lengthening mascara.
What it is formulated to do:
Like a push-up bra for your lashes, this jet black “wonder-lifting” mascara lifts lashes with a scientifically angled brush to make eyes look bigger, while increasing lash volume and imparting the curviest curl – ever!
What it does:
This oil-absorbing powder keeps a handle on shine. The finely milled formula provides a smooth, flawless finish. Your skin looks clean and polished, never cakey or heavy. Perfect for touchups anytime, anywhere.
Alison Sudol: I do this thing with my mascara when I’m in a hurry: when I can’t get my eyeliner done correct, I use the mascara wand and I gently rub it against the bottom of my eye and it gives me sort of a messy, smoky look. A makeup artist taught me once to get a brown or dark purple eyeliner and warm it up on your thumb. Let it warm up and use the applicator side and gently put it on your eyelid and rub it in, and you can put eyeshadow over it to get a nice smoky eye. And blush. Even if you don’t have time to put on anything else, blush perks you right up.
Inspired by New York’s infamous 1970s discos, these chunky crayons of translucent color are laced with glitter and can be worn on the eyes, cheeks, lips, and body. Blend for a sheer, subtle, shimmer effect or layer with shadow, blush, or lipstick for a dense glitter.
I used to paint my nails blue in college and never thought I would be using it again on my nails. Granted my blue of choice in college was electric blue and the new blue nail polish colors are a more grown up navy. I have been seeing blue polish for awhile and I finally gave in, and to my surprise I am really loving the color! It’s such a dark blue it almost looks black on my nails but the color it the most amazing shimmery shade of Navy.
A few different brands featuring Navy nail polish:
What it is:
A nail polish shade inspired by the legendary Dior Midnight Poison fragrance.
What it does:
Dior Vernis Long-wearing Nail Lacquer is drama at your fingertips! This spring, Dior takes nails to new levels of intensity by introducing Poison Blue, a deep midnight blue nail polish in a silky smooth formula for long-lasting, glossy nails. Only by Dior and only at Sephora.com.
What it is:
A new, improved formula of NARS Nail Polish for long-lasting, durable, glossy nails.
What it does:
This season, the NARS Nail Polish line debuts a new longwearing formula that provides a tough, chip-resistant finish with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.
What else you need to know:
For best results, apply NARS Base Coat before applying color, then use the quick-drying NARS Top Coat for a shining finish. NARS Nail Polish is Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP Free.
* Midnight Express is only available exclusively at Sephora.com!
My favorite celebrity from the Oscars was by far Katherine Heigl, I loved the old Hollywood glamour look. I think her hair and makeup were absolutely flawless and her dress was beautiful.
If you want to copy Katherine’s classic coral lips try:
Lipstick
What it is:
A pure, creamy lipstick formula for bold color.
What it does:
Nars Lipsticks are enriched with vitamin E to increase wearability and keep true color intact. Sheer finish creates the most natural, stained-looking lips. Semi-matte produces velvety, full-bodied lips. Finally, satin fashions creamy, moist-looking lips.
I have wanted to try Nars Blush forever and finally bought some this week. I picked the award winning Orgasm shade and it’s amazing. It’s the perfect peachy pink that gives your cheeks a nice flushed look without appearing overdone.
What it does: NARS Blush offers a range of translucent, natural shades, each with a subtle pink for natural blush undertone, created to highlight the complexion.
What else you need to know:
Designed to be worn alone or layered together for more depth, NARS Blush provides a healthy glow to flatter any skintone.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is pictured walking the red carpet for the premiere of “The air I breathe” 1-15-08. I think she looks beautiful here a little undone but still glamorous. I have listed a few of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s favorite products she likes to use when not on set.
What it is:
A new, improved formula of NARS Nail Polish for long-lasting, durable, glossy nails.
What it does:
This season, the NARS Nail Polish line debuts a new longwearing formula that provides a tough, chip-resistant finish with UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.
What else you need to know:
For best results, apply NARS Base Coat before applying color, then use the quick-drying NARS Top Coat for a shining finish. NARS Nail Polish is Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP Free.
