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.

xo

My Favorite Looks from the 2010 Academy Awards

the Academy Awards (aka, the Oscars) were on sunday night-- did you watch? i had the privilege of only having to sit through watching the last hour thanks to the fact that it was my son's 7th birthday-- we threw him a birthday bash. :)

it was so much fun! many of his classmates and close friends came, and he was beyond thrilled. but really, i can't believe the boy is already 7-- i swear he was just born...

oh, wait. i'm supposed to be talking about the Oscars, right? oops...

getting back on topic-- the Oscars! hollywood's biggest night. the award show that ends "award season" and names the best of the best as voted on by the academy. the actresses wear fabulous gowns, gorgeous hair and makeup and actors look dapper in their tuxedos. it's truly a magnificent night!

here are my favorite looks:



Sandra Bullock, best actress winner (woo-hoo!!!), wore her hair in a sleek and smooth style, very complimentary to her dazzling and body-concious Marchesa gown. i love that she went with a bold, red lip-- so glam!




Rachel McAdams went with a slightly messy, volumized updo. i can't help but want the amazing earrings she was wearing-- love. taking inspiration from her gown (by Elie Saab), her makeup is fresh and pretty. on her lips: CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Rose Comete, a beautiful light pink shade.





Anna Kendrick looked so elegant, don't you think? i think her blush-colored Elie Saab gown really stood out on the red carpet. stylist Craig Gangi used Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray and Glimmer Shine Spray to create her beautiful, loose updo.




Queen Latifah was one look i will not soon forget. she was nothing short of stunning! with plum smoky eyes, soft pink lip and glowing skin, the singer/actress couldn't have looked better.




Zoe Saldana was flawless as always. while i wasn't a huge fan of her dress (Givenchy), i appreciate that she took a risk-- the Oscars are perfect for the dramatic gowns, after all. her makeup, though simple, was definitely on-point. NARS Enchanted Cream Blush (coming spring 2010) was used on her cheeks and Ophelia lipgloss gave her pout the perfect hue.




Kate Winslet looked glamorous and beautiful-- have we come to expect anything less? her old hollywood glamour and Veronica Lake-inspired waves complimented the more modern Yves Saint Laurent gown she gracefully wore on Oscar night.


tell me: who's look(s) did you love from the Academy Awards?

xo
images via Celebutiopia

Avon & Zoe Saldana Introduce Eternal Magic

Avatar star Zoe Saldana has just signed on as the newest face of Avon's upcoming fragrance, Eternal Magic and will also be featured in the company's brochure as a face of Avon's color cosmetics collection in the coming months.



according to the Avon press release, Zoe says: "i'm very proud to be working with Avon and to be the face of Eternal Magic. it means so much to me to be associated with a company that shares my values and believes in empowering women."

watch this video featuring Zoe as she talks about being the face of Eternal Magic and shoots the ad campaign.



Eternal Magic is set for release in april, 2010.

xo
info & images courtesy of Avon