To get the look:

Eyes
“Nikki has gorgeous dark eyes that I really wanted to play up. I started by smudging mark Eyemarker Color On Line in Java along her upper lash line, followed by two coats of mark Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara on the top lashes. For her bottom lashes, I took the tip of the mascara wand and carefully coated each lash for definition, then brushed it out with the wand for separation. I finished by applying mark I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Nomadic to her lids and Fairy Dust in her crease.”

Face
“I applied mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Natural to create a smooth canvas followed by mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter under her eyes to hide any signs of dark circles. I finished by applying a combination of mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Cameo Glo to the apples of her cheeks, and mark Glow Xpert Face Shimmer in Champagne to the top portion to really bring out the contours of her cheekbones. To create an overall matte finish, I used mark Cheat Sheet Shine Blotters.”

Lips
“To finish off her look, I used mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Toffee on her lips, with a layer of mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Spice for added shine.”

What do you think of actress Nikki Reed’s premiere look?

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This gloss has it all – it delivers color, plumping and shine with major staying power. Not to mention, I found out just today that one of my fave young actresses, Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl, loves it too! Is it wrong that that makes me love it more?

Leighton said, “L’Oréal Paris’ Infallible Plumping Lipgloss in Plumped Red gives me that extra little color and boost when I really want my lips to pop.”

What do you think of Leighton’s cherry red lip?

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While Malin claimed to be the opposite of a girly-girl, she’s definitely doing a few things right when it comes to beauty.  First and foremost, she said, “No makeup can do what sleep and hydration can.” I must agree wholeheartedly – get your beauty rest and drink up, ladies!

Of course, Malin is a big advocate for Crest as well – and unlike many celebrities working with brands, I actually believed her when she said, “I’ve been using Crest for years…because I love coffee and red wine. In fact, that’s my beauty tip for the soul…red wine!”

If you’re a red wine and coffee lover too, check out Crest’s new White Strips Advanced Seal. As far as I’m concerned, these are the gold standard when it comes to whitening- they don’t budge until you remove them (so you can really multitask when using them), they don’t cause a ton of sensitivity and most importantly, they DO actually work!

Malin also called out Rosebud Salve and Creme de la Mer as beauty musts.

Have you ever used any at-home whitening products?  Tell me about ‘em in the comments!

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To get the look, try snagging a vintage dress from your closet or the closet of your mom or grandmother. Accessorize it conservatively with classic pearls, diamond studs, matching mid-height heels and a chic clutch.

For the makeup, start with a powder foundation (I like the one from Michael Marcus Cosmetics ($40) as it creates a close – to – flawless complexion.)

Next, apply a thin line of cake eyeliner and add a soft, neutral beige eye shadow from the lash line up to the crease.

For the lips, go with a classic, matte red! If you don’t already have a red in your makeup arsenal, try MAC Russian Red ($14) or Michael Marcus Debbie ($24). For a camera-ready pucker, make sure that lips are exfoliated and moisturized before applying a matte lipstick. Bobbi Brown recommends using a warm washcloth to exfoliate!

Voila, you’ve got Mad Men style!

Happy almost-Halloween!

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For a mod ’60’s Twiggy look, focus on getting the perfect pop art eyes. You’ll need two sets of false eyelashes – one very full, dark pair for the top and a second sparser, spikier pair for the bottom (Brett recommends Andrea Perma-Lash).

Sculpt lid out from the tear duct to outer corner with matte gray shadow – be very exaggerated and rounded and arc it like a rainbow. Then, take a near-white silver shimmer eye shadow and apply boldly to lid and brow bone.

Use a black liquid liner on top and bottom, extending on the outer corners horizontally (toward the mid ear, not the temple). Apply false lashes to top and bottom lash lines. Steer clear of blush and go for a very pale, fleshy lipstick or gloss.

To finish your Twiggy costume, pair this look with a short cropped coif, a mini printed shift dress and white boots that were made for walkin’!

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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 lines and at all different price points…) This sets the stage for the crisp, retro look.

Shade the crease of your eye with a soft beige-y taupe shadow. With a sponge-tipped applicator, apply a matte, bone colored shadow (or pale face powder) all over lids and add a silvery shimmer along the brow bone to highlight. The black liquid liner is very important. Run from tear duct to outer corner very close to the lash line. Extend liner up and out. Corner false lashes finish this alluring eye look.

Fill out lips with a true blue-red lip liner and fill in with a deep red lipstick. Use very minimal blush in a soft pink. Ice the cake with Marilyn’s iconic mole aka your black liquid liner!

Pair with a white halter dress…don’t forget the windy subway grate!

Stay tuned for more great Halloween makeup ideas this week – and if you have any special how-to requests, leave a comment and I’ll do my best to have a makeup artist answer!

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Vanessa has a long-standing relationship with the house, having first appeared in Coco ads in 1992; eleven years later, she was the Karl Lagerfeld’s muse for Cambon handbags and in 2010, she’ll be the face of Rouge Coco de Chanel lipstick.

What I adore about Chanel’s choice and Vanessa Paradis herself is how unequivocally FRENCH she is.  She’s not perfect (French beauty never is), but she’s phenomenally sexy and carries herself like a woman, never a girl. She’s also aging gracefully, unlike all too many American stars.

What do you think of Vanessa Paradis’ ongoing relationship with Chanel?

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Check out Rachel’s tidbits below and if you have any questions or comments, please share!

Rachel says:

• I feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you’ve have a good night’s sleep, even when that is not the case.  I use 2-3 coats of Lancome Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.
• Because of my Indian ancestry, I love darkly rimmed eyes – a messy eye adds a sexy yet natural look to a classic outfit.  To make the eyes smoky, I use Revlon’s Luxurious Color Kohl eyeliner in Black Truffle on the inside of the lids.
• Bright lipstick is a way to quickly pop an outfit and freshen up a look a la Ava Gardner in “The Barefoot Contessa.”  My favorite bright is MAC’s Morange lipstick – it’s a great way to add a twist to a classic look.
• Another way to make your face pop is to fill in the eyebrows.  I use Bobbi Brown’s eye shadow in Navajo.

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Amy Oresman created the Neutrogena brand ambassador’s look for the 2009 Emmy’s, where Hayden presented the award for Best Reality Host. Amy was gracious enough to share some tips and product recommendations on how to achieve this glam look at home. Check out the how-to below!

“Hayden sought a classic red lip to match her gorgeous J Mendel gown, so I looked to her Italian heritage, and her recent vacation in Italy, for inspiration and designed a look you’d find on glamorous women in Rome,” says Amy.

To give Hayden’s lashes maximum impact, she used three coats of the NEUTROGENA® Healthy Volume™ Mascara in Carbon Black.

To give Hayden’s look Italian drama, Amy paired her matte red lip with bronzed, dewy skin. She began with NEUTROGENA® Mineral Sheers® Liquid Makeup SPF 20, then bronzed her with NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Blends in Sunkissed and finally, she dusted the apples of Hayden’s cheeks with NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin® Blends in Fresh.

For Hayden’s lovely and classic red lip, Amy prepped with NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine® Lip Soother in Sparkle. It hydrated and protected her lips — a critical first step to ensure staying power. For a beautiful red, she chose NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine® Lip Stick in Cherry Twist. (I can attest that these lippies are fab – I’m digging the Mauve myself!)

What do you think of Hayden Panettiere’s Emmy look?

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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 Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Fair/Light around her nose. Then I applied mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Nude to her cheeks using a foundation brush. Once the foundation and creams were applied, I set everything by dusting mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Natural with a powder brush. And finally, to give her a warm glow, I swept mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Sandy to the apples of her cheeks.”

Eyes

“For her eyes, I mixed mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Biscotti and Tiki and applied it from the lash line to the crease, fading the colors upward using an angled contour eyeshadow brush. I also smudged Biscotti and Tiki underneath her lower lash line, using an eyeliner brush. I then added mark Eyemarker in Jet to the top of her lashes and blended so that the line would be faint. To finish the eyes, I curled her lashes and added two coats of mark Lash Splash Hook Up Waterproof Mascara in Black.”

Lips

“I completed Naomi’s look by applying mark Dew Drenched Moistulicious Lip Color in Rain to her lips.”

Don’t forget that Naomi’s look can be created using similar products in your own collection, I’d never advocate running out and buying all new makeup. Always work with what you’ve got!

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