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[/h] Red Carpet Looks on April 14th, 2014
The celebrity beauty close-ups have arrived from last nights MTV Movie Awards, and theres a lot to discuss! This red carpet brought a whole range of hair and makeup ideas: evening glam on Rita Ora and Kate Upton; relaxed and beachy on Rihanna and Jessica Alba; and a pop of colour on Victoria Justice and Holland Roden. Heres what I thought of all the looks, and then Ill pass the baton over to you!
[h=2]Rita Ora[/h]
Rita wins the night, in my book. Hasnt it been amazing to observe her transformation over the last few years? Shes kept her signature blonde hair and red lips, but lost the high-contrast roots and taken the grooming up many, many notches to achieve quite the bombshell effect. Now, I know this hair is fake, but I think the solid blonde works on Rita because its a deliberate choice; theres also a really gradual transition at the roots instead of a harsh line. (Plus how great are those supermodel waves?!) The makeup is a little more subdued than usual, but still super-glam with that matte red mouth.
I just knew her talented makeup artist Kathy Jeung was behind this look, and used a Rimmel red on the mouth. My educated guess: the Lasting Finish Lipstick in #1.
[h=2]Lupita Nyongo[/h] Not my favourite hairstyle on Lupita (since I usually never like these pompadour thingies), but the makeup is fresh and fantastic, as per usual. Her go-to guy, Nick Barose, created graphic, sparkly metallic eyes that were intended as a modern take on disco. Dear Nick, if youre reading, youre very good at makeup.
Since Lupita has just signed with Lancôme as their newest spokesmodelwhat a coup for them!the products are all Lancôme. The shadows are Color Design Infinité in Unlimited Silver and Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in All that Glitters, with the popular Artliner 24H Eyeliner in Black Diamond to add definition and Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara on the lashes. Her foundation shade is 500 Suede in Teint Idole Ultra 24H, with the matchingDual Finish Powder in 560 Suede to mattify, Blush Subtil in Shimmer Tamarind on the cheeks, and the forthcoming Star Bronzer Palette for subtle bronzing. For the lipstick, Nick chose the not-too-bright LAbsolu Rouge in Saffron Silk, so as not to compete with the strong eyes.
[h=2]Jessica Alba[/h] Jessica didnt really push any beauty boundaries here, but Im still on board with her lookespecially the unstructured waves in her hair that look so soft, I want to reach out and touch them. The one twist that makes this look a little different is the pink eyeshadow, extended all the way up past the crease on the outer third of the eyelid, and worn with a slightly cooler-toned pink gloss. Love that idea for creating interest without having to go too bold or complicated with the makeup.
[h=2]Rihanna[/h] I dont know about you, but Im into this softer, subtler Rihanna. I havent been keeping track of her hair changes as of late, but last time we saw her on this blog, she had futuristic, slicked-down helmet hair that made it hard to ascertain the length. Here, its all a mass of romantic waves, loosely tied back and with tons of escaping tendrils around the face. (Maybe a bit too undone, but I like the overall effect.) That said, Im not crazy about the totally unblended lip liner, and is something up with the foundation? Could be my monitor, but it looks like a different colour on the forehead versus the rest of her face.
[h=2]Bella Thorne[/h] At the Kids Choice Awards, I wasnt crazy about Bellas half-up hairstyle, nor her yellow and green eye makeup. Its almost like she read that blog post, because here, shes made a big improvement. I feel like the flowing hair is so pretty and age-appropriate. (Is it just me or does it even make the orangey colour less in-your-face?) Then, instead of your typical white, theres a metallic shadow at the inner corners of the eyes; its paired with the tone-on-tone shading at the outer corners that works so well on brown-eyed types. (The highlight shadow looks silvery-grey to me; but according to her makeup artist, Tanya Brewer, its gold.) The flushed cheeks are courtesy of Neutrogena Sheer Highlighting Blush in Pure, and thats a Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Warm Caramel on her lips.
[h=2]Victoria Justice[/h] Before you even have to ask, Ill let you know that Ive got a query in to Victorias makeup artist, Lusine Galadjian, to see if I can track down this amazing Barbie pink lipstick colour. (If I had to guess, Id say Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Mannequina Malibu pink.) Personally, I wouldve worn this colour with a lighter touch on the eyes, but its still gorgeous with the smokies and the tone-on-tone blush. Notice the contrast of the cool mouth with the warm colours on the rest of her face. I cant make up my mind about the white shadow extending from the inner corners. It does throw some nice light to the eye area, but I think theres something that looks a little dated about it.
As for the hair, the sleek part and smooth ponytail were a wise move to complement such a bold mouth.
[h=2]Nicki Minaj[/h] You dont know about bad eyebrows until you Google Image Search the term Sharpie eyebrows. Go on. Frightening, isnt it? I dont know why Nicki Minaj has now decided to emulate those people. I know bold brows are a trend and all, but drawing them on to this extent is just scary. Cant she stick with what works, i.e. the blonde wigs and pink lipstick? I do like that graphic flick of black eyeliner, though; its very fierce with the dramatic gold jewellery.
[h=2]Kate Upton[/h] Its way more makeup than I would ever normally wear, but Im still finding Kates vampy-glam look très inspiring for a big night out. The eyes, brows and mouth are all super-bold, but see how they also keep each other in balance? Im especially enamoured with the dark brows, which model Suki Waterhouse is known for, too. Blondes out there, think about copying that instead of trying to match the hair on your head too closely. All the makeup is Bobbi Brown, since Kate is their newest face. Im guessing its the Lip Color in Blackberry on her mouth.
[h=2]Shailene Woodley[/h] Well
I dont hate this look for Shailene, but Im not in love with it either. The dress probably required an updo, so theres that; it was also so complicated (as well as her shoes) that I understand why her makeup artist Gloria Noto went low-key with her face. Speaking of complexions, did you know that Shailene eats clay? I wonder if that jazz has a negative effect on your skin (to put it into context, shes 22 years old
discuss). I do like a natural brow, but I feel like these could use just a bit more tidying.
[h=2]Debby Ryan[/h] Ugh, gorgeouness. Debbys only two years younger than Shailene, and as far as I know doesnt eat clay. Whatever shes doing, her skin (and hair) look all kinds of incredible. I must say, I really like the idea of centre-parted loose waves hanging around the face like this. Her stylist, Bobby Eliot, created them with aGHD Styler and products from Oribe. I also like the idea of this hair colour, which is similar to Bella Thornes and really quite excellent on brown-eyed girls. What I can see of the makeup is a little bit 60s: lashes and black liquid liner along the top lash line only, and a pretty peachy lip. Definitely one to copy.
[h=2]Chrissy Teigen[/h] Not that theres anything wrong with this, but I think its time for Chrissy to start mixing things upI feel like Ive seen the same hair and makeup on her a few too many times in a row now. Can we please have an updo or a bright lipstick, for once? That said, I like her highlights and the bountiful waves created by stylist Giannandrea using Macadamia Natural Oil. The pinky makeup, by Mary Phillips, is pretty if not a bit predictable
my one pet peeve is that darn visible lip liner striking again. They do make clear ones.
[h=2]Amanda Seyfried[/h] I will always have a soft spot for Amanda, who I think is hands down one of the most naturally beautiful people in Hollywood. Thats her real, untouched hair colour, and how refreshing is it to actually see the faintest of lines in between her brows? Amanda, thank you. Jenny Cho did the simple, straight and centre-parted hair, while Monika Blunder did the makeup (I believe with prodz fromClé de Peau Beauté). Should we make a guess at the lipstick colour? It looks like it could be the pinky 203 Sk. Love it with the rosy cheeks, defined lashes and black liquid liner on the top only.
[h=2]Leslie Mann[/h] Toner. My first thought is that Leslie Mann needs some toner. She makes a pretty blonde, but Id love to see her quiet the brassy tones in her hair for something more along the lines of Amandas natural colour. Her makeup looks fine, although I mightve done a bolder, less glossy lip.
[h=2]Jenna Dewan-Tatum[/h] So lets talk about brushing up your eyebrows. Were always told by the experts to do that, but Jenna here is an example of why I dont think it always works off the runway. Sure, I could see these extreme brows on a 15-year-old model, but its a little distracting to have quite this many hairs sticking up all the way across the tops of Jennas brows (especially since theyre on the skinny side). I like my fans at the inner corners, but I think the rest of the brow should be smoothed diagonally. You?
With the exception of the browsand the unnecessary false lashesIm okay with everything else here. She made great choices with the bright red lipstick, metallic shadow, and her hair worn back, behind the shoulders and tucked behind the ears.
[h=2]Bethany Mota[/h] So if you havent heard of Bethany yet, Ill fill you inshes an 18-year-old YouTuber. And apparently these people get to go to awards shows now. Who knew?! I actually think she didnt do too badly here, all things considered. I would definitely smooth the hair and brush out the curls. Id also like to see her with fresher makeup, as the heavy black liner plus the matte red lipstick is very mature for a teenager. Id go with one or the other, and if its a lip, why not commit to a bold colour in a big way? Lastly, I think she should consider growing out her eyebrows, which look over-plucked, and filled in a bit too sharply/darkly.
[h=2]Kat Graham[/h] Theres always gotta be someone who wears a mask to the awards night, and this time, its Kat Graham. I think whats bothering me is that her skin finish is so heavy, with a giant highlight in the centre
it just looks unnatural. Also, with so many colours going onpurple! gold! orange!it comes across like the makeup is wearing her instead of vice-versa. I think if she didnt have such a heavy-handed application, maybe the unusual colour combo couldve worked. Id also like to see a bit less height at the top of her waves.
[h=2]Vanessa Marano[/h] Vanessa got all matchy-matchy here with pink blush, eyeshadow and lipstick. I just wish she hadnt cheapened it with the false lashes. If youre going to make a modern statement like that, with so much of one colour, then you dont need to take things back to the early 00s with the lashes. She does have beautiful skin, though, and I like the ballerina bun.
[h=2]Zendaya Coleman[/h] Hooray! Finally, 17-year-old Zendaya is sporting glowy, barely-there makeup and undone hair, which is a huge improvement over previous red carpet showings where she was trying way too hard. (Need I remind you of her waxy look at the Kids Choice Awards?) This time, shes enhancing her natural beauty instead of covering it up. Makeup artist Allan Avendaño used the NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Biscayne Park on her lips to complement the neutral blush and gorgeous strong brows. Maybe he could consider ditching the false lashes next time, if were lucky. Check out the lovely and very trendy swoop at the front of your hair
everyones doing it!
[h=2]Iggy Azlea[/h] Now, this is unexpectedbut actually a great look for a young performer. Izzy took a crimped texture and gave it a 2014 spin by keeping it to the lengths of her ponytail, with a slick, straight part at the front. The pink lips, defined brows and lack of false lashes keep everything really fresh.
[h=2]Holland Roden[/h] Is it weird that there are not one but three young Hollywood celebs right now with this orangey hair colour? Holland wore hers tight to the head in a high ponytail, with a hot pink mouth. Not bad, but I think she could do better.
[h=2]Ellie Goulding[/h] Ellies hair sure has grown a lot since the last time we checked her out, at this same event last year. Im assuming shes wearing extensions. Anybody else reminded of Lady Gagas? I dont mind the frizzy, flyaway texture, but I think her hair would look better at a shorter length with blunt ends.
[h=2]Laura Marano[/h]
[/h] Red Carpet Looks on April 14th, 2014
The celebrity beauty close-ups have arrived from last nights MTV Movie Awards, and theres a lot to discuss! This red carpet brought a whole range of hair and makeup ideas: evening glam on Rita Ora and Kate Upton; relaxed and beachy on Rihanna and Jessica Alba; and a pop of colour on Victoria Justice and Holland Roden. Heres what I thought of all the looks, and then Ill pass the baton over to you!
[h=2]Rita Ora[/h]
I just knew her talented makeup artist Kathy Jeung was behind this look, and used a Rimmel red on the mouth. My educated guess: the Lasting Finish Lipstick in #1.
[h=2]Lupita Nyongo[/h]
Since Lupita has just signed with Lancôme as their newest spokesmodelwhat a coup for them!the products are all Lancôme. The shadows are Color Design Infinité in Unlimited Silver and Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in All that Glitters, with the popular Artliner 24H Eyeliner in Black Diamond to add definition and Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara on the lashes. Her foundation shade is 500 Suede in Teint Idole Ultra 24H, with the matchingDual Finish Powder in 560 Suede to mattify, Blush Subtil in Shimmer Tamarind on the cheeks, and the forthcoming Star Bronzer Palette for subtle bronzing. For the lipstick, Nick chose the not-too-bright LAbsolu Rouge in Saffron Silk, so as not to compete with the strong eyes.
[h=2]Jessica Alba[/h]
[h=2]Rihanna[/h]
[h=2]Bella Thorne[/h]
[h=2]Victoria Justice[/h]
As for the hair, the sleek part and smooth ponytail were a wise move to complement such a bold mouth.
[h=2]Nicki Minaj[/h]
[h=2]Kate Upton[/h]
[h=2]Shailene Woodley[/h]
[h=2]Debby Ryan[/h]
[h=2]Chrissy Teigen[/h]
[h=2]Amanda Seyfried[/h]
[h=2]Leslie Mann[/h]
[h=2]Jenna Dewan-Tatum[/h]
With the exception of the browsand the unnecessary false lashesIm okay with everything else here. She made great choices with the bright red lipstick, metallic shadow, and her hair worn back, behind the shoulders and tucked behind the ears.
[h=2]Bethany Mota[/h]
[h=2]Kat Graham[/h]
[h=2]Vanessa Marano[/h]
[h=2]Zendaya Coleman[/h]
[h=2]Iggy Azlea[/h]
[h=2]Holland Roden[/h]
[h=2]Ellie Goulding[/h]
[h=2]Laura Marano[/h]
