Jennifer Aniston At The Vanity Fair Party on Oscar Night

Called the quintessential California glamour girl, but a New Yorker at heart  Jennifer Aniston got a sun-kissed glow for the Academy Awards from makeup artist Angela Levin. Together Jennifer and Angela decided to create a look that screamed modern glamour. “Days before the Oscars she had returned from vacation and had a relaxed and glowing look, so it was perfect to go bronze and radiant” says Levin.

To get Jennifer’s look, Angela applied foundation using a brush over Jen’s already moisturized skin. Instead of a traditional blush, she dabbed a bit of Red creme lipstick on the apples of Aniston’s cheeks. A great back up when you don’t have a blush handy. And for extra radiance she used a shimmery bronze lotion and blended it onto the very top of her cheekbones and finished this gorgeous sun-kissed look with a dusting of loose bronzing powder.

I just loved her braid too. I know there were some fashionista’s were on the fence about her braided do, but I thought she looked great, and very fabulous at 40.

xx

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Well another show has come and gone and I have to say I was a little disappointed with the hair and makeup this year. Many of the women attending played it safe with hairstyles that were either pulled back in a loose bun or off the face and held back with lots of bobby pins and hairspray. Maybe due to the weather or just wanting to try something different, but for me it just didn’t work.

I arrived home just in time to grab my pad and pen but after the fourth strapless dress and pulled back do I decided to enjoy the group of friends watching with us and run into the bedroom to make notes. Diane Lane was one of the first celebrities to make her way down the RC. I would have liked her with a little more color on her cheeks to balance her strong lips. Something to warm her complexion a bit, but I did love her eyelashes and perfectly tight eyeliner. A few individual lash clusters were added in just the right places.

First of all I just want to say finally!! Thank God Kate Winslet has such an amazing sense of humor and is so gracious. Watching her win was the high light of the evening. I wonder whether the decision to pull Kate’s hair back was due to the ever changing weather here in Los Angeles. Who knows, and although I adore her, I was  not a big fan of this do. I just didn’t think it was the most flattering style. Her skin looked gorgeous, my only request would have been more color on the cheeks since the look was so soft.

I have to agree with Designer Randolph Duke who was commenting on everyone as they walked the Red Carpet. Many of the women chose colors or styles that didn’t suit them at all. Where were the publicists when this was going on? I actually think Meryl Streep looked beautiful, and her makeup was soft, but not too soft for this dress. I love the earrings and the fact that she wore nothing on her neck. She was totally on point.

Reese Witherspoon arriving at the Vanity Fair Party

I can’t quite figure out if Reese was in a rush and just threw her hair back herself or if this was actually meant to look like this. Somehow I don’t picture her requesting a style that looks messy and in need of a wash. Since her face and she are tiny I would have done a smoky eye in softer colors and forgone the eyeliner on the bottom rim. Because the color of her eyeshadow is so dark it makes her eyes look even smaller and not the best look for her.

Penelope Cruz who won for her performance in ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ kissing Oscar

I always love and look forward to seeing Penelope Cruz on the red carpet. Her style is her own and her beauty is skin deep. I was surprised to see her in a shimmery smoky eye but thought the colors in rich bronze and golds looked gorgeous with her coloring. Her eyebrows were perfectly groomed and her lashes were drenched in rich black mascara with a few lash clusters added for extra glam appeal.

Until the next Oscars live from the Red Carpet. In the meantime we hope you continue to join us for the latest in beauty. Thank you to everyone for keeping Aging Fabulous on your beauty radar.

xx

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So here we are after a season of many award ceremonies paying homage to some of Hollywood’s best in film, and on Sunday evening the grand finale Oscars 2009. Celebrating some of this years best films viewed by millions all over the world.

The Oscars are as you know a big to do here in Hollywood. Streets have been shut down, blocked off and traffic has been nothing short of a nightmare. With that being said it is also a very exciting time especially for us beauty and fashion bloggers who are lucky enough get the inside scoop on how many celebrities attending this years Oscars will be getting ready for the big night.

Weeks in advance publicists and their assistants are on the phone making sure that each celebrity they are responsible for is booked when it comes to any treatments they will need to get them red carpet ready. One of the most popular treatments that celebrities make sure they take care of days before are their Botox injections. Many do it for the frown lines between the eyes, and just as many for an instant brow lift with no surgical downtime.

Celebrity Dermatologist Dr Celia Brown, and a true artist when it comes to injecting the face, is an expert on anything you desire to know about Botox, and other procedures for looking great Most celebrities who aren’t afraid to admit they’ve had it will tell you, Botox can easily become your BFF for life, and with all of the snapping going on this Sunday as each celebrity makes their way down the glorious Red Carpet, a wrinkled forehead or sagging brows will just not do.

A fabulous facial to improve the look of your skin, and give your complexion a gorgeous glow is next on the list of “To Do’s” to prepare for this Sunday’s Oscar night. We have a very close beauty source who tells us that Jennifer Aniston is mad about her facials and  keeping her skin looking beautiful. By the looks of her radiant skin in this picture it seems that this is so.

Our favorite Skin Care Guru and owner of Wildflower, Pamela Ford-Stevens is an expert when it comes to beautiful, healthy skin, and has been creating quite the facial buzz here in Hollywood. Her facials are done in a peaceful oasis for any woman who needs and deserves a little pampering.

My sister and I both got to experience her unbelievable facials first hand and are now her newest fans.  “All facials are customized for each person and their unique skin type and needs using the highest quality ingredients.  There are no add-on’s or extra charges. You get exactly what you need each and every visit.” This is Pamela’s Mantra and If you love your skin the way so many of us do, then you’ll definitely want to make an appointment and see Pamela ASAP.  Don’t blame us if you fall in love with her facials:-) She is a gem!

Mani’s and Pedi’s are an absolute must have for this Sunday’s event. There is nothing worse then finger nails spotted on the red carpet that haven’t been groomed. Even worse, those with dirt underneath them. A big no no! Why bother with the gown if the nails haven’t been done. Think of all of the stylists and publicists who will be sending all calls straight to voice mail.

Nettie Davis a celebrity manicurist here in Los Angeles, and creator of NettieScrub will be working around the clock to make sure Hollywood’s Glamour Gals have star-stopping beautiful nails.

Nettiescrub contains the best elements of natural ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and oils with delicious fruit extracts, and all made by Nettie herself.  Her fabulous collection of products include exfoliants, body balms, soaps, and soy candles. The body balms leave your hands looking and feeling beautiful.

Another popular treatment that many men and women will be indulging in is the latest treatment to lock in shine and color. CJ Cassaday of the Gavert-Atelier Salon in Beverly Hills says the best way to achieve this is by doing Ionic Hair Treatments. He says this will ensure that your color and style look best under the camera lights and for all photo opps. Applied with a flat iron it takes about 30 minutes after your color is done. This treatment consists of releasing moisture, protein & silicone to the hair, and bonding it to the hair shaft with the right temperature of the flat iron.”

According to CJ this treatment will increase the thickness of your hair without losing body, and make your color & hair look and feel its very best. Sounds like a treatment for me:-)

Of course we can’t forget all of the men that will be making their way down the Red Carpet too! George Clooney will probably be one of them. Our girl on the scene, sister from another mister and Celebrity Men’s Groomer Diana Schmidtke says “guys please put down the gel” and she is not kidding. “There is nothing worse than a head full of sticky, stiff hair” says Diana, and she should know since the majority of her celebrity clients are men.

The list is endless and includes Mr Clooney who looks very dashing in this photo, as do all of the men when Diana gets finished with them. They may look like they just rolled out of bed, but believe me they’ve been pampered too. Diana is also the spokesperson for Axe Hair Products for men, the best products for getting “Girl Approved Hair”.

And what Oscar night would be complete without an array of ladies who look beautiful and who are showing off their sexy eyes. Never a shortage of smoky eyes and cat eyes making their way down the Red Carpet. Eva Mendes & Penelope Cruz just love their cat eyes and we never get tired of seeing the most striking, and cringe at the ones that fall a little short.

Oops…many of the celebrities presenting and nominated will make sure that their eyes look great but when all makeup artist have gone home, Red Carpet Ready and Lights, Camera, Action will be joining them for quick touch ups throughout the evening to keep all eyes looking gorgeous.

So there you have it. Our 2009 beauty countdown to how Hollywood’s glamourista’s will be getting ready for this Sunday’s Oscars.

I hope to see you there!

xx,

image credits: Newscom.com, Diana Schmidke, beth bender

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This is one hydrating mask that has made its way into more celebrity and beauty editor’s beauty regimes. Calm Yourself from Mark, I just love the name, is fantastic! and I have to agree. At just $7 a tube you’ll feel like you’ve taken a yoga class for your face. Loaded with antioxidants and moisturizers to immediately increase your skins moisture, and help to improve your overall complexion.

As we gear up for the Grammy’s this weekend and the Academy’s soon to follow, everyone is buzzing in town about whose doing what and where are they going for their pre-spa, beauty and skin care treatments. My sister and I have been running around from one event to another checking out the latest products from Botox for the hands, to a new treatment for diminishing cellulite and tightening the skin. This little tube has come in handy for all of those late nights with little sleep and way too much coffee.

xx,

B

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How does Jennifer Aniston keep her skin glowing? Well a great make-up artist and facialist don’t hurt, but this is a girl who pampers her skin and it shows! Not everyone can hop on a plane to get that “just came back from Hawaii” golden glow but with the help of a good mineral powder foundation, and bronzer you don’t have to.

To get a beautiful sun-kissed glow minus the airfare try using a loose powder foundation a few shades darker than your own complexion and lightly dust it over your forehead, bridge of your nose, cheeks, chin and neck. You can highlight the cheeks and cheekbones by adding a touch of bronzer that has a slight shimmer to it.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation

So is Jennifer Aniston Aging Fabulously? I would have to say yes. She will be turning 40 this month and she looks great. Celebrity or not, we all deserve to spend a little extra time on ourselves. You don’t have to spend a lot to see beautiful results.

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating a birthday this month!

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Lush lashes are always on every gals list, hence the number of mascara’s competing to give you volume, length and thickness. Some of them do and some of them don’t, but there is another way you can get them and have everyone thinking you did absolutely nothing.

Angelina Jolie is known for her signature Cat Eyeliner and gorgeous lashes. You can usually find her sporting this sexy look on the red carpet as seen here at this years Golden Globes. To create a thick-full-lash look that will have heads spinning, try adding some individual lash clusters to the ends of each eye. Start with the short ones first and then add a few of the medium length. I like to start by applying to the center of the top eyelid and working my way out towards the end.

If you’re feeling really daring try adding a few to the bottom as well. This is a big celebrity request whenever I do lashes. One actually asked for two sets of lash strips on each eye. Only in Hollywood baby! What can I say, some girls just love their lashes, so look for a lot more gorgeous eyes hitting the red carpet at the SAG Awards, and Academy’s.

To finish, apply a line of rich black or brown eyeliner, Gel for the non-smudge gals and give your lashes two generous coats of mascara. This is a super sexy look for anytime and it’s easy to do. You can find the individual lash clusters at most beauty supply stores, and drugstores. My favorite are from Ardell and Andrea.

Kisses from Hollywood,

Beth

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I am gearing up for the Golden Globes and all of the beauty do’s and dont’s that will be making their way down the red carpet on Sunday. Usually I love most of what I see and try to report back as quickly as I can. In the meantime I have a few beauty secrets to share with you that I call my “mini miracles”.

Have you tried this? Give your eyes a lift when you opt for a softer palette instead of the usual dark smoky eyes. Try a soft pale shimmer in beige or champagne and apply to the lid. It gives the eyes an instant pop and looks beautiful.

Champagne Shimmer Wash from Bobbi Brown

How about this…Didn’t get enough sleep the night before? No problem, using a flesh toned pencil trace your lower lash line and wake up those eyes. You’ll look like you had eight hours of sleep. Who knew?

The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil From Kevyn Aucoin

Get fuller looking lips instantly…A bit of gloss applied to the center of your lower lip and cupid’s bow gives the appearance of fullness.Try a dusky pink or soft nude hue.

You may not have been born with chiseled cheekbones but you can certainly fake them and give your face a lift. Add contour by using two tones of cream blush to your cheeks. Start by applying a rosy hue on the apples, and then finish by blending a bit of bronze cream blush below the cheekbones. The result is very pretty definition and a youthful fullness.

Jemma Kidd Contour & Flush Creme Blush Duo

There you have it. Four easy tips for looking and feeling Fabulous. Look for my reviews on the Golden Globes early next week. I’ll be sharing the scoop on my favorite celebrities, aging fabulously of course, and how they got ready to walk the red carpet.

Kisses from Hollywood 2009,

B

image credits: Kevyn Aucoin, Bobbi Brown, beth bender beauty,, Jemma Kidd for Bergdorf Goodman

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ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE TO DO WHEN I AM NOT WORKING IS TO VISIT THE SETS HERE IN HOLLYWOOD. TODAY I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO CONNECT WITH TWO OF HOLLYWOOD’S BUSIEST GALS ON THE SET OF SURVIVING SUBURBIA, A NEW SHOW ON THE CW NETWORK THAT STARS BOB SAGET AND CYNTHIA STEVENSON.

THE VERY BEAUTIFUL PATTY BUNCH , WHO SPOKE TO ME WHILE DOING HER OWN MAKE UP AND GETTING READY TO DO SEAN HAYES WHOM YOU MIGHT REMEMBER AS JACK FROM WILL & GRACE, IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND BUSIEST MAKE UP ARTIST’S IN HOLLYWOOD. PATTY’S WORK CAN BE SEEN EVERYWHERE, FROM OF COURSE WILL & GRACE, GREEK, BACK TO YOU, AND WHO CAN FORGET, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.

WORKING ALONG SIDE PATTY AND BEAUTIFUL AS WELL, IS LAURIE HEAPS AN AMAZING HAIR STYLIST AND HAIR DEPARTMENT HEAD FOR SUBURBIA. WHEN SHE ISN’T ON SET SHE IS TENDING TO HER PRIVATE CLIENTELE WHO ONLY TRUST THEIR LOVELY LOCKS TO LAURIE. WHAT A TREAT THIS WAS AND HOW QUICKLY THE TIME PASSED AS WE CHATTED ABOUT  BEAUTY, BLOGGING, OUR KIDS, AND MEN:)

CYNTHIA STEVENSON LOOKED AMAZING AND PATTY SHARED WITH ME THE ONE PRODUCT THAT GETS HER SKIN TO LOOK SO FLAWLESS. ESPECIALLY NOW WITH SO MANY SHOWS SHOOTING IN HD THE MAKE UP HAS TO LOOK PERFECT.

LOOK FOR SOME HOT CELEBRITY TIPS FROM BOTH PATTY AND LAURIE AS I CONTINUE TO GET THE SCOOP ON MUST HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR KEEPING YOUR STYLE FRESH. FOR ANYONE LIVING IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA PLEASE CHECK OUT PATTY’S BUNGALOW SKIN THERAPY SPA, LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF TOLUCA LAKE. THE BUNGALOW FEATURES ALL THE LATEST IN SKIN CARE TREATMENTS IN A VERY RELAXING SETTING. WHO DOESN’T DESERVE THAT

XX,

B

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“Uma Thurman has said she doesn’t care about ending up on the worst dressed list because she only wears what makes her happy.

The ‘Pulp Fiction’ star made the worst dressed list at the 2004 Oscars, but she says she enjoys being different and doesn’t care what people think.”

And I say good for her. That’s the way we should be going. If we are happy with our chosen style, then who cares what anyone else thinks. Actually, I think she looks pretty good!!

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