We take a break from this regularly scheduled New York Fashion Week coverage for an equally as important post!
Celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey did Katy Perry’s makeup last night at the VMAs and her dress – an outrageous metal spiked mesh mini by The Blonds – was the inspiration.
Of it, Jake said, “The dress reminded me of a Gianni Versace book I have called “Rock and Royalty” and the powerful iconic images in it. I wanted the eyes to evoke that type of decadent glamour and of course complement the sparkle of the dress with a little sparkle on the eyes.”

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I recently asked Molly Stern, Makeup Artist for CoverGirl, to offer her best tips for looking absolutely fabulous on New Year’s Eve. Best part? CoverGirl is super affordable–the only thing you can’t afford is not looking completely amazing this New Year’s Eve. Ring in the New Year looking hot ladies!
“To get New Year’s Eve glam, I love the idea of creating a bold lip and adding definition to the eyes and lashes. This holiday season I’m obsessing over CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain because the stains wear beautifully and are available in fun, bright colors. I recommend ringing in the New Year …read more

Now this is something I think is awesome! Ellen DeGeneres has now become the newest face for CoverGirl! Ellen, who although is a celebrity, really represents the “everyday” type of woman out there. Her charm, wit, compassion and drive are representative of women everywhere and someone I know I can relate to…more so than say Gieselle? Yes.

Pictured above: Ellen DeGeneres gears up for her first ad shoot with CoverGirl Cosmetics. Ads for her first campaign with the brand will appear in January 2009.
Give your two cents! What do you think of Ellen as a CoverGirl?
Photo Credit: CoverGirl