Celebs Wearing NARS at the 2010 Met Costume Gala

NARS seemed to dominate the red carpet on celebs at the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala. makeup artists created a variety of looks ranging from the subtly neutral to gorgeous, full-on drama. one product standout: the new NARS Pro-Prime Face Prep and Eyeshadow Base, which were essential in combating rainy makeup meltdowns and ensuring long-lasting perfection.

check out this recap of the celebs who were shining in NARS and the makeup artists who made them glow.




Blake Lively
NARS Makeup Artist Elaine Offers
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Beverly Hills Multiple Tint, Love Devotion Lipstick





Zoe Saldana
NARS Makeup Artist Vera Steimberg
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Turks & Caicos Multiple Tint & Cadacques Multiple Tint (blended!), D. Gorgeous Eyeshadow, Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Orgasm Illuminator, Lara Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment





Jessica Stam
NARS Makeup Artist Fabiola ·
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Ashes To Ashes Eyeshadow, Abyssinia Eyeshadow, Belle De Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil





Elizabeth Banks
NARS Makeup Artist Fabiola
products used: PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Pandora Duo Eyeshadow, Amour Blush, Bettina Velvet Matte Lip Pencil





Vera Farmiga
NARS Makeup Artist Francelle
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Cadacques Multiple Tint, Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment in Greta, Orgasm Illuminator





Erin Fetherston
NARS Makeup Artist: James Boehmer, NARS international lead makeup artist
products used: PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Orgasm Illuminator, Gilda Blush, Skorpios Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Misbehave Lip Gloss


NARS is available at Sephora stores and online at narscosmetics.com.

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Spotted on Gossip Girl: Blake Lively Wearing a Suzanna Dai Necklace

on last night's episode of Gossip Girl, the character Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) wore the incredible Antwerp necklace by Suzanna Dai.

isn't it fabulous?



Suzie Gallehugh, the creative force behind the Suzanna Dai collection, including the Antwerp necklace, creates jewelry inspired by old-world travel, exotic destinations, and diverse cultures. each piece has a vintage feel, yet still manages to remain modern.

love!

for more info on Suzie and the Suzanna Dai collection, be sure to visit susannadai.com. to order online, visit starsininfinitedarkness.com

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Hair Trend Alert: Long Braids

one huge trend, seen both on the runways and red carpet, is long braids. celebrities Blake Lively, Diane Kruger, and Jennifer Lopez have all donned this glamorous look.





at the Cannes Film Festival, Diane Kruger donned a romantic, chic braid at the photo call for Inglourious Basterds...




at the VMA's Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a slick braid that fell into a loose ponytail...




at the Emmys, Blake Lively looked ultra glamorous in her glossy, long braid stemming from a tight ponytail...




and at the Alexander Wang spring 2010 collection, models sported long and loose side braids (also shown in the first photo).


"these long braids are a modern take on an effortless goddess look," says Renato Campora (pictured below) for Frederic Fekkai. "they are for a woman who wants to be chic but still having a little bit of fun."



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Blake Lively at the 2009 Emmy Awards

Blake Lively was a stand-out on the Emmy red carpet in my book. her fabulous red Versace gown and goddess style updo really made for a memorable look.




hairstylist Renato Campora created her hairstyle by applying Fekkai Coiff Strong Hold Volume Mousse onto her wet hair.



next, he blow-dried her hair smooth and applied the Fekkai Coiff Extra Hold Styling Gel to prep the hair.

after teasing all the hair, he pulled it up into a high ponytail. by adding some hair extensions to the ponytail, he created extra length for a more dramatic look.



to finish the style, he braided the entire ponytail and fastened at the end then applied Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra Light Finishing Creme throughout the entire look for a smooth and sleek effect.

Fekkai is sold at Sephora, Nordstrom and online at Fekkai.com

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images: JustJared.com and TenGossip.com