Halloween is almost here and yet again, I’m left undecided on what to be.  Luckily, celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman (he’s also the founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics) has come to the rescue with some fab makeup tips to create the classic bombshell look, a la Marilyn Monroe. Follow the step by step below and you’ll be well on your way to creating a simple and classically gorgeous look this Halloween!

Start with a foundation that’s a shade lighter than you usually use (Brett digs Revlon’s Custom Creations foundation – I love that he doesn’t hesitate to recommend products from all different …read more

While the shows in Bryant Park have ended for the season, the circus of fashion continues in Milan this week. Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 2010 Ready to Wear was dubbed “Heritage”, and showcased the designers’ Sicilian roots and signature sartorial tailoring laced with a dose of tango.
On the runway, each model donned a bold red lip created using Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up.

“This season our inspiration stemmed from the passionate Latin woman melded with our Sicilian upbringing,” said Domenico Dolce. Stefano Gabbana added, “The cultures are very similar and we wanted the beauty look to be reflective of this passion and …read more

Naomi Watts, star of the new movie “Mother and Child,” was spotted last night on the red carpet at the movie’s screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh was gracious enough to share how she created Naomi’s gorgeous red carpet look. Check out the step by step below and leave a comment to share your thoughts on Naomi’s look!

Face
“I started by applying mark Face Expert Flawless Touch Makeup in Natural with a foundation brush to her skin. I then blended mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Light under her eyes and mark Good …read more

The lovely Amy Adams attended the premiere of her new flick, Julie & Julia, last night and Cover Girl makeup artist Molly Stern created her red carpet look. She says:
“It always seems that inspiration ends up coming from the dress. Last night Amy wore a gorgeous full length Carolina Herrera gown with a charcoal and white pattern speckled with gold beading. So I borrowed from that exquisite color palette. We went for a steel and copper smoky lid, gorgeous full lashes, a peachy cheek and a golden amber lip.”
Face
I first started by prepping her skin with a refreshing spray of …read more

For the Tokyo premiere of G.I. Joe (this movie is a mystery to me, where’s all the promotion?!), gorgeous Brit Sienna Miller wore a Gucci suit.
Her hair was pulled into a chic, modern chignon ponytail and makeup artist Kate Lee for Chanel took inspiration from model/rock star wife Jerry Hall and the images of legendary photographer Helmut Newton to create the face. Kate says:
I began by gently smoking out the eye with a mid grey matte shadow. Inside the eye I used Chanel Intense Eye Pencil in Graphite to add intensity, and the silvery grey reflects the light. I wanted to balance the look without conflicting …read more

Celebrity makeup artist Julie Harris created Anne Hathaway’s simple but chic look at last night’s 63rd Annual Tony Awards in New York City. As Anne is the spokeswoman for Magnifique, she naturally used some key Lancôme products.
First, Julie applied Lancôme Modèle Sourcils in Naturel to shape and define her brows. She then applied Lancôme Artliner in Noir to her upper lash line. To make Anne’s eyes really pop, Julie coated her lashes with Lancôme Hypnôse mascara to give her lashes extra volume and finish the look. Meanwhile, Anne’s beautiful lips and cheeks were downplayed with just a subtle hint of …read more

mark Spokeswoman Lauren Conrad rocked the red carpet of the MTV Movie Awards this past Sunday. Makeup artist Amy Nadine created her “sassy siren” look using some great mark products. Here’s the full step-by-step!

Eyes: “To really bring out her eyes, I started with Mini Mark-it Stick in Shell all over her lid, then concentrated on the eye colors from the Flip For It Spring Color Kit in Los Angeles on the crease and outside corners. Next, I blended the Winkstick Hook-up Eye Shadow Stick in Demure under her brow bone, then lightly filled in her brows with i-Mark Custom Eye Color in Gioia. …read more

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created the glamorous look for Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival and we’ve got the inside scoop on what she used.
To define Angelina’s lashes Mary used two different mascaras, Lancôme Hypnôse in Black and Ôscillation in Black and applied a few coats of both to add volume and length. She also used Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Candy Apple to create her voluptuous red pout.

I think Angelina looked quite lovely in Versace as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Brad Pitt’s new movie Inglourious Basterds directed by Quentin Tarantino. What do you think …read more

Stepping out into a deconstructed-chic 1930’s vibe at the last night’s Metropolitan Museum’s Annual Costume Institute Gala, Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr “wanted sultry, smokey and a sensational eyes” said make-up artist Meredith Baraf. 

To get her look, Baraf used five simple tips anyone can do at home: 
1. Prep: To begin, Baraf always preps the eye. Using products from the new VS Make-up PRO line she applied VS PRO Lasting FX Eyeshadow Primer all over the lids and under the eye, helping to create the base for a perfect, long-lasting, smooth eye.
2. Liner: Baraf used VS Make-up Eyeliner in Extreme Black. …read more

Private Practice star Kate Walsh rocked a fresh peach palette at last week’s 2009 GLAAD Awards. To compliment Kate’s sleek hairstyle, celebrity makeup artist Elaine Offers added a pop color to enhance her natural beauty.

Inspired by Kate’s modern beauty and sophisticated taste, Elaine was determined to create a look that highlighted these elements while incorporating key spring makeup trends. She selected a peach palette to give Kate’s skin an overall warmth with a punch of seasonal freshness. To create dimension and luminosity, Elaine stuck to a range of burnt-pinks and tangerine-bronzes.
To get Kate ready for makeup application, Elaine prepped her skin with a selection of …read more