Talking Makeup is excited to share with you holiday beauty tips from Project Runway star and L’Oréal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist, Collier Strong.

Dramatic, full lashes— Introducing Telescopic Explosion Mascara by L’Oreal Paris, a new mascara with a breakthrough spherical brush offering 360-degree coverage from any (and EVERY) angle. This innovative mascara is designed to reach even the smallest lashes to separate every little lash from root to tip for explosive definition.

Expert Tip: “Layer multiple coats and take advantage of how this brush gets every little lash—especially the corners!” –Collier Strong

Sophisticated red lips—Nothing says instant glamour for the holidays like red lips. Try Colour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipcolour in Real Red by L’Oreal Paris.

Expert Tip: “Select a shade that compliments your skin tone based on the undertone of the lipstick itself. Those with fair skin should try reds that have a blue undertone; olive or dark skin should opt for orange undertones.” –Collier Strong

Here is how to get Alessandra Ambrosio’s makeup look at Christian Siriano Spring 2010 by VS Lead Makeup Artist Polly Osmond: To achieve Alessandra’s sparkling eyes, glowing skin and supple lips use VS Makeup Eye Shadow Quad in Satisfied and Eye Contact, followed by VS Makeup Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate and finish eyes with VS Makeup High-Definition Mascara in Blackest Black. For Alessandra’s alluring glitter effect use VS Makeup Soft Focus Liquid Foundation with VS Makeup Bronzer/Highlighter Trio in Glowing on the cheeks for the flawless close-up. For her lush nude lip use VS Makeup Lipgloss in Embrace.

And here is how to get the Christian Siriano Spring 2010 runway look, use VS Makeup Soft Focus Liquid Foundation and VS Makeup Bronzer/Highlighter Trio on your cheeks. For eye-popping eyes use VS Makeup Silky Eye Shadow in Pose, VS Makeup Lustre Eye Shadowi in Champaign and VS Makeup Sparkle Eye Shadow in Provocateur. Line the eyes VS Makeup Liner in Bright and finish with VS Makeup High-Definition Mascara in Blackest Black. Finish the look with applying concealer to the lips and then a thin layer of VS Makeup Lipgloss in True.

Image above: VS Lead Makeup Artist Polly Osmond’s Victoria’s Secret Makeup Face Chart.

Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson created a sultry, sophisticated look for model Coco Rocha at the 10th Anniversary of J’adore party, held at the Boom Boom Room at The Standard NYC on Wednesday September 23rd.

Eyes: Dior Crayon Waterproof Eyeliner in Trinidad Black, DiorShow Unlimited Mascara layered with DiorShow Iconic Mascara, Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Night Dust, Dior 1-Colour Eyeshadow in Golden Touch.

Skin: DiorSkin Nude Foundation #010, Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen #001

Cheeks: DiorBronze Matte Sunshine #002

Lips: Dior Lip Pencil in Toffee Delight and Dior Addict Lipcolor in Havana Beige

The show: Liquid Metal
The trend: A strong cat eye
The Color Story: Incorporating the vintage yet edgy style seen in the collection, the makeup look features structured brows, a strong cat eye, porcelain skin and deep red lips. The makeup look was by Sephora PRO Beauty Team, lead by Gilbert Soliz.

Photography courtesy of Nick Baratta

How to Get the Look:

• Complexion – To create a polished face, start with the Sephora Collection Hydrating & Smoothing Foundation. Then, buff on the Sephora Collection Mineral Double Compact Foundation SPF 10 with the Rounded Powder Brush #4.
• Eyes – Master the cat eye by applying the Sephora Collection Waterproof Retractable Eyeliner in Black to the top lash line. Use the Sephora Collection Brow Tint Pen to create sophisticated and structured brows.
• Lips – To complete the look, try the Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Underage Red.

Emmy Rossum wears NARS during New York Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Week.

Emmy Rossum was spotted at multiple events this past week during New York Fashion Week. At Bergdorf Goodman for Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th she donned a bold lip and bright eyes. She loved the lip color so much that she took it from our artist to keep for herself.

At Marchesa’s SS 2010 presentation she opted for a more subtle approach pairing radiant skin with soft pink lips. “Emmy wanted a smokey-eye look suitable for daytime,” said NARS Makeup Artist Lenna Scarrot about the celebrity’s Marchesa look. “She wanted it to be more light gray- no black- like a seductive ballerina.” Her flawless matte complexion was complemented by a soft, seductive eye and a naturally glossed pout perfect for a day to night transition. She kept everything that was used on her, and especially loved the new NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara, telling Lenna “there’s no need for false lashes!”