GET THE LOOK:  Gabourey Sidibe, Golden Globe nominee for her lead role in the movie Precious, partnered with Bobbi Brown to create her Golden Globe glow.

“I wanted Gabourey to look pretty powerful, but still like herself, so I gave her glowing skin and modern, sexy eyes. She doesn’t need a lot of makeup, so we added some sparkle shadow, lashes and color to her lips and cheeks, and she was perfect. I love this look because she has a natural glow and looks like the prettiest version of herself.”-Bobbi Brown.

Makeup tutorial on how to get Gabourey Sidibe’s makeup look at the 67th Golden Globe Awards using Bobbi Brown products:

Step 1: Prep skin with Soothing Face Tonic and Hydrating Face Cream
Step 2: Apply Chestnut Concealer under eye. Use Concealer Brush to get an even application.
Step 3: Apply Oil-Free Compact Foundation in Chestnut with a sponge and/or Foundation Brush

Step 4: Use Blush Brush to apply Poppy Blush and Flame Shimmer Blush to cheeks. Application tip: Smile and apply from apple of the cheek up to hair line and blend

Step 5: Apply Chocolate Lip Gloss to lips

Step 6: Use Brow Brush to apply Mahogany Eye Shadow to fill in brows and give definition

Step 7: Use Eye Shader Brush to apply Toast Eye Shadow as a base color all over lid. Use Black Plum Shimmer Eye Shadow all over lower lid with Eye Shadow Brush. Using your Ultra Fine Liner Brush to line with Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Liner.

Step 8: Apply your favorite pair of false lashes. Application tip: Apply Extreme Party Mascara to make lashes fuller

This November, Bobbi Brown introduces her new Extreme Party Mascara – the first ever all-day layer-able mascara!

“For women who want the dramatic look of false lashes without the hassle.” – Bobbi Brown

Why is it different? Thanks to Bobbi’s new “re-activation” formula, each new coat of Extreme Party Mascara remains as clean and buildable as the first- whether you choose to go bolder right away or ten hours later.

- Between fresh coats, lashes stay separated and soft.
- Lashes continue to get thicker and bolder without clumping or flaking every time you want to layer on more volume and length.
- Tapered, two-fiber brush grabs even small, hard-to-reach lashes.
- Dries fast to a smudge-proof, flake-proof finish.
- Enriched with Vitamins A, C and E.
- Ophthalmologist and dermatologist-tested. Safe for contact wearers.
- Removes easily with eye makeup remover or face soap and water.

Extreme Party Mascara will be available in black from www.bobbibrown.com  and Bobbi Brown counters beginning November 2009.

Bobbi Brown interviews with Marta Walsh

COVERGIRL’s new LashBlast Length Mascara creates expertly defined, beautifully separated lashes. The long brush provides more control, plus special product reservoirs at the top of each bristle grasp even the tiniest lashes to lengthen them by up to 80%. The clump-free formula contains nylon fibers, the same material used in expensive lash extensions, to extend your lashes without flaking, smudging or smearing.

You have to see it to believe it! Try on COVERGIRL’s new LashBlast Length Mascara in Daily Makeover’s virtual Makeover Studio now.

I love Halloween because I can get out all my crazy, funky, and over the top makeup and wear it without thinking twice! My favorite way to dress up for Halloween is make my lashes very long and theatrical with beautiful false lashes by shu uemura the Tokyo Lash Bar Collection.

Marta’s loves: Fleur-Ever (premium edition) by Gina Brooke, artistic director for shu uemura. $79 (Image above. Bit pricey, but hey it’s Halloween and we live once!) Inspired by a flower’s ability to lift spirits and engender energy. This lash’s design emulates the tail of a bird whose exotic purple plumage is accented with white flecking. Petal-like forms hide inside the lashes, bringing to mind a bouquet of sweet peonies.

Marine Tide (Premium Edition) by Yuji Asano, International Chief Make-Up Artist for shu uemura, $79 (image above). Spending much of his time at the beach, Yuji Asano looked to the sea for inspiration when creating his lashes. One of nature’s most profound marvels, the ocean with its vastness and crashing waves can calm and rejuvenate the spirit. The unique curl design of this lash echoes the undulating roll of the ocean’s tidal cycle. This striking lash also references Mr. Uemura’s iconic “umbrella” eyelash. It is weaved with multiple shades of blue, from sea and sky blue to deep turquoise, accented with a sprinkling of white foam.

Availabe at www.shuuemura-usa.com

At this year’s Emmy Awards, Vanessa Williams went for all-out glamour. She chose a dress with lots of color and her hair was down, long and loose, for the first time in three years. To balance out the look, legendary makeup artist Sam Fine focused on a flawless skin with a pop of color in the cheeks and lips.

“It all starts with great skin,” says Fine. “It’s a long night, with long hours and we don’t get to go with them. Foundation and powder are so important.” 

To get Vanessa’s great face, Sam started with cream foundation. “Cream foundation will last throughout the night,” states Sam. Next, he used bronzer to contour the face, drawing attention to each feature.

Vanessa’s dress made Fine to do a little shopping. “Because Vanessa’s dress choice was such a strong color, this forced me to re-address the neutrals I had in my kit,” admits Fine. “I wanted to go for a little more color in the cheek, as well as the lip, so I needed to find the perfect coral-pink shade, because true pink can be hard to wear.”

To highlight Vanessa’s gorgeous eyes, Fine says the look wasn’t about color, but really carving the eyes. “I never match the gown and there was a lot of color elsewhere so I needed to balance it out with a neutral eye,” Fine says. “I used a gorgeous brown shade of eye shadow with a really great shimmer of pearl near the inner corner of the eyes. Then I lined the inside with a beige liner to bring life to the eye. Of course, a false lash, because you can’t hit the red carpet without one, then top it off with a few coats of mascara on the top and bottom lid.”

Products Sam Used:

- Cream Foundation (Sam loves Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick – an essential for great skin)
- Bronzer (Try a matte when creating this look, stay away from shimmer)
- Coral Blush (Knars in Exhibit A or Cargo in Laguna are among Sam’s favorites)
- Eye shadow (Use a trio with brown, shimmering pearl and vanilla to create this carved out eye)
- Mascara (Waterproof lasts longer and will come in handy during an emotional acceptance speech)
- Lipstick in a pink/coral (Sam went searching for the perfect shade with the right consistency and found it in Dolce & Gabana’s new line. The shade he chose was Goddess – make it your splurge purchase!)

Vanessa Williams Interview With Marta Walsh

Image via www.bellasugar.com

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!”

Below is a step-by-step as well as product details to get Emmy’s stunningly bold look for her Fashion’s Night Out appearance:

Skin:

· Apply NARS Deauville Sheer Matte Foundation
· Dust NARS Flesh Loose Powder over the skin for an extra-mattifying effect
· Brush NARS Orgasm Blush on the apples of cheeks for a soft glow

Eyes:

· Apply NARS Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow dusting the left side all over up to the brow and the right side within the crease for a soft sultry eye
· For a perfectly eye-opened affect, use the NARS Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo to draw a line from the middle of the lid to the outer corner finishing by bringing it upward a bit toward the brow
· Finish by coating lashes with NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:
· Line lips with NARS Salsa Lipliner
· For an ultra long-lasting effect apply NARS Indian Red Lip Stain Gloss

Below is a step-by-step as well as product details to get Emmy’s sweet and innocent look for her Marchesa appearance:

Skin:
· Apply NARS Deauville Sheer Matte Foundation as a base
· Dust NARS Flesh Loose Powder over the skin for an extra-mattifying effect
· Blend NARS Madly Blush on cheeks following with NARS Amour Blush on the apples
· Highlight cheekbones with a soft blend of NARS Hungry Heart Blush Duo

Eyes:
· Dust the left side of NARS All About Eve Duo Eyeshadow onto the eyelids up towards the brow. Follow with the right side, highlighting the brow bone and inner corner of the eyes
· Apply the left side of NARS Bellisima Duo Eyeshadow to the center of the eyelid and apply a dab of the right side to the outer corner
· Along the lower lash line, apply NARS Corfu Cream Eyeshadow and trace over it with NARS Bali Single Eyeshadow
· Fill in the brows with NARS Bali Single Eyeshadow
· Coat lashes with NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara

Lips
· Prime lips with NARS Sabrina Lip Treatment SPF20
· Combine NARS Barbarella Lipstick and NARS Mitzi Lipstick
· Finish by blending a dab of NARS Striptease Lip Gloss in the center of the lip for a focused pout

NARS Cosmetics are available at www.narscosmetics.com