Last night, Diesel Only The Brave celebrated their newest fragrance launch with an intimate live performance by the face of the scent, Common (who is currently filming “Just Wright” with Queen Latifah in NYC). Michelle Trachtenberg (”Gossip Girl“), Olivia Palermo (”The City“) and model Sessilee Lopez were also in attendance for the event held at Capitale in NYC.

Artist Common

The GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist’s performance embodied the spirit of determination and perseverance. This private concert for Common’s friends and celebrity fans captured the essence of empowerment, a sense that the performer depicts throughout his work, from his music to his community outreach.

Olivia Palermo, “The City”

Michelle Trachtenberg , “Gossip Girl”

Spotted! Jessica Szohr sampling fragrances from Michael Kors and DKNY at Bloomingdale’s in Los Angeles. We’re told the “Gossip Girl” star was getting a jump start on Mother’s Day shopping, picking out fragrance and other gifts for her mom.

Here are photos of Gossip Girl Jessica Szohr testing the DKNY Be Delicious and Island Michael Kors Bermuda scents (photo credit: Wire Image).

Mother’s Day is this Sunday (May 10) and you can also pick up these great gifts for mom!

DKNY Be Delicious EDP Spray (1.7 Fl. Oz. / $55.00 SRP): A modern feast for the senses. Served in a sleek metal and glass apple bottle, this juicy fragrance combines the scent of apple with a sophisticated blend of exotic flowers and sensual woods. Like the city that inspired it, DKNY Be Delicious celebrates individuality with refreshing spirit.

Gossip Girl actress, Blake Lively, is one of my favorite new Hollywood starlets. Blake posses an effortless beauty that I so admire. Here is a photo of Blake Lively at Private Lives of Pippa Lee Premiere from Monday night.

Blake Lively’s hair is blown straight with a bit of volume and wave. I particularly love this hairstyle because the hair doesn’t have to be in one place, it can be tousled naturally and look almost undone, or that Blake didn’t spend too much time with her hairstylist.

Blake Lively is my favorite Gossip Girl star. Which Gossip Girl star is your favorite?

MAC Cosmetics provides artistry and product support to numerous films, television shows, theatrical productions and performances around the world. In addition to supporting such shows as Mad Men, Gossip Girl and Ugly Betty, MAC is also the official makeup of Cirque du Soleil.

One of the latest projects is the film production of Twilight, the highly anticipated, #1 New York Times Bestselling book by Stephenie Meyer brought to life. With over 17 million books in print, these books are a cultural phenomenon.

The movie Twilight, is scheduled to premiere in November 21, 2008.

Below is an interview with Makeup Department Head Jeanne Van Phue with some insight into the makeup direction of the movie.

Q: What was the process for creating the various characters’ looks?
A: Katherine Hardwicke, the director, and I have previously worked together on a movie called “Lords of Dogtown,” so we know each other very well. I began by preparing sketches of my vision, keeping in mind the descriptions Stephanie Myers (Twilight’s Author) set forth in the books.
Bella’s (Kristen Stewart’s character) description in the novel is very pale and extremely beautiful with large chocolate brown eyes, so she wore colored lenses every day. I also pictured her as a natural beauty, which is exactly what Kristen is. I used a light hand while applying all neutral colors to make her look as though she had no makeup on.
Edward’s (Robert Pattinson’s character) description in the novel is impossibly handsome almost god-like. His skin is marble-pale, hard as stone and ice cold, but perfect and flawless. Edwards’ eyes are described as topaz colored when he is normal and black like onyx, when hungry.

Want to Look Like Your Favorite Gossip Girl?  Nothing says Queen Bee like a bangin’ headband! The second season of Gossip Girl started off steamy @ 8PM ET/PT on Monday, September 1, and it’s all about headbands this season thanks to Leighton Meester, Blake Lively and the rest of the cast of CW’s Gossip Girl.

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