Oscar Makeup

My favorite part of the film awards season is actually before the shows when the stars are walking the red carpet.  Last night was no exception as I ate my chicken nuggets with my glass of red wine.  How exciting it must be to be a stylist or makeup artist to an actress getting ready for an awards show!  There were so many celebrities that just looked incredibly beautiful.  Many of the stars kept the makeup simple and natural which I love.  The key to great makeup application is to use just enough to enhance the beauty you already have by playing up your best features.  There is no need to overdo it since after all,  we're long past the 1980's when bright red lips, streaks of blush and bright blue eyeshadow with thick mascara were THE style.

So instead of focusing on the things you don't love about yourself;  figure out what features you love best and accentuate them:) 

 Below are some of my favorite looks from this years Oscars. 

Red Carpet Looks From The Grammys

These are some of my favorite looks from the Grammys this year.  I read somewhere that Jennifer Lopez used L'Oreal True Match foundation!  Her skin looks luminous and amazing here.  You don't have to spend $50 on a foundation when there are some drugstore brands that are just as amazing.  The main thing about foundation is finding the right shade.  Sometimes that is extremely hard to do on your own, and it's better to have a professional help you find the right color match.  

                                                                                 

Ahhhh...what can I say about Adele.  She has such an old Hollywood look. She has perfected the cat eye and keeps her makeup so simple and  beautiful.  She is such a positive role model for young girls and women and doesn't surrender to the ideas that you must be "skinny" and look a certain way to be successful. 






Lea Michele's makeup was also very simple and the focus was on her pink lip and glowing skin.