subscribe to beauty counter blog via RSSA Gossip Girl Double Take: Will The Real Queen B Please Stand Up?
November 20, 2009 12:51 pm
We posted the above image of Leighton Meester on Wednesday, when she attended the grand opening of the American Eagle Outfitters’ New York flagship store sporting a matte red lip and gray/violet raccoon eyes, which is why seeing Taylor Momsen at the Cinema Society and D&G screening of New Moon last night was particularly jarring. Sure, Momsen used a softer gray shadow in lieu of her go-to black eyeliner and included a glossy red lip instead of a satin finish but, like…really? As looks go, it’s a pretty bold one to repeat less than 48 hours after Meester. Who do you think wore it better?
tags: American Eagle Outfitters, Leighton Meester, Makeup, New Moon, Taylor Momsen
Let’s Call It A “Brun”
November 19, 2009 10:35 am
At the 14th Annual GQ Men of the Year Party in L.A. last night, January Jones sported an interesting updo that was part braid, part bun. The easy-to-replicate look starts with a high ponytail that is braided through its length and then wrapped around the base of the elastic using bobby pins to secure where needed. There’s something medieval about it, although her heavy-handed eyeliner application—with extra helping of metallic shadow—brings it right back to the twenty-first century. Do you like the multitasking style?
The Olsens Take Spring 2010 For A Test Drive
November 18, 2009 11:23 am
The Olsens offered us so many runway-to-reality talking points at MoMA’s Second Annual Film Benefit honoring Tim Burton last night that we’re not quite sure where to begin. Shall we start with Ashley’s subtle, pastel hair streaks à la Proenza Schouler, or should we dive right in and applaud Mary-Kate’s two-toned berry lip, as seen at Rodarte? Either way, we’ll need to take a few moments to dwell on their Chloé-esque, full natural brows. (They’re well executed, but maybe a little too much for us to handle!) What do you like best?
tags: Ashley Olsen, Chlo�, Hair, Makeup, Mary-Kate Olsen, MoMa, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Tim Burton
Rihanna’s Pink-Eye: Highly Contagious?
November 17, 2009 10:44 am
Rihanna has been shirking her statement-lip responsibilities of late, choosing instead to sport a high-gloss nude pout to recent events and focusing most of her attention on her eyes. At the launch party for the Nokia X6 in London last night (where RiRi also showcased some of the new tracks off her record Rated R), she went with spiky, separated lashes and a thick fuchsia line to accentuate her lower lid only. Do you like the subtle splash of color happening due north of her uncharacteristically muted mouth?
The Public Dyes Of Robin Wright Penn
November 16, 2009 12:45 pm
We’ve always thought Robin Wright Penn had one of the best blonds in the business. Even with no makeup, she and her flaxen locks stood out on the red carpet in Cannes this year. But apparently, the actress felt it was time for a change, going a very dark shade of brunette for the Cinema Society and A Diamond Is Forever screening of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. (The older-Blake Lively comparisons are a bit less believable now.) Do you like her black chestnut locks, or do you prefer her lighter?
tags: Blake Lively, Hair, Robin Wright Penn, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Kristen Stewart Plays It Safe
November 13, 2009 11:49 am
As the Twilight saga—the press junket, not the film series—continues its worldwide romp, Kristen Stewart and co. drew crowds in Madrid at a New Moon fans event last night. We’ve been tracking the actress’ hair and makeup choices and thought now would be an appropriate time to give her some props for a series of tasteful, age-appropriate looks. She’s been complementing clean skin with a sheer lip gloss; minimal black liner with only a slight, subtle smokiness at the outer corners of her eyes; and a fun, fresh highlighter on the inner corners. We’d love to see her grow her brows out a bit but are content that she’s not gobbing on the liner like other starlets close to her age (you know who you are). Thoughts on Stewart’s pared-down glamour?
tags: Kristen Stewart, Makeup, New Moon, Twilight
Scarlett Johansson’s Complexion Perfection
November 12, 2009 11:07 am
Scarlett Johansson has got that forties screen siren thing down pat. Red lip? Check. Extra-thin, black liquid line on the top lash only pulled out to a slight flick? Yup. Deep side part and long cascading waves? You know it. But what continues to astound us—even after countless magazine covers and paparazzi shots of the same look—is her skin, which was showstopping at the new Mango collection launch party in Madrid last night. Using a translucent powder for a soft, velvet finish, the actress added just a touch of pink blush to the apples of her cheeks for warmth. The only word that comes to mind is flawless, wouldn’t you agree?
tags: Makeup, Mango, Scarlett Johansson
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Simple Stain
November 11, 2009 12:17 pm
After a careful perusal of some of her recent public appearances, we’ve decided that Maggie Gyllenhaal is officially on 2009’s Statement Lip team. Her color of choice? Watermelon pink in a range of opacities, including the transparent take that she wore to the Louis Vuitton 2010 Cruise collection launch at Saks Fifth Avenue yesterday. Hey, it’s always nice to have a go-to. How do you find the shade on her?
tags: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Makeup
It’s Shakira’s Party And She’ll Wear Dreads If She Wants To
November 10, 2009 11:10 am
Known as much for her thick blond mane as those hips that don’t lie, Shakira sported makeshift dreadlocks to her Rolling Stone cover celebration last night, which doubled as a launch party for her new album She Wolf. Do you prefer the mattified, twisted strands or a sleeker Shakira?
tags: Hair, Rolling Stone, Shakira, She Wolf
Nicole Richie’s Blonde Transition
November 9, 2009 12:05 pm
This time of year, the decreased amount of sunlight typically has us thinking about going a shade or two darker with our hair. Nicole Richie seems to be on the same tip, displaying at the March of Dimes Fourth Annual Celebration of Babies gala this weekend a transitional color that utilized face-framing highlights to assist in the grow-out process from blond to brunette. Are you a fan of the mother of two’s fall look, or do you prefer her more SoCal and sun-kissed?
tags: Hair, Nicole Richie
