Girl Crush: Rosie Huntington Whiteley

I'm a girl that can appreciate another girl's beauty. My guy friends find this quality really "cool" as I'm constantly on the hunt for hot chicks to set them up with. While I'll be the first to tell you that beauty is SO MUCH MORE than exterior, there is something to be said for first impressions - what first catches your eye.

I can't think of anyone who has caught my eye like model/ actress Rosie Huntington Whiteley in quite some time (perhaps Sienna Miller days? I have a crazy girl crush on Sienna!). I find her 10 times sexier than Megan Fox, more stunning than half of the super models out there - with the curves to match - and she's got such an interesting face, with the wide-set blue eyes, gorgeous skin and sexy pout.

A few other girls who I'm loving these days are Natasha Poly (I did an Inspiration post on her - click here for a recap), actress Isabel Lucas, and redheaded beauty Cintia Dicker (I'll be writing more in depth about both in the coming weeks).

But this post is dedicated to my current girl crush - Rosie - and her current night out on the town (below) - the Moscow premiere for Transformers 3. WOW, did she look smashing, as per usual.

Celebrity makeup artist Monika Blunder was on hand to makeover the actress.... here, she dishes on how to recreate the sex goddess look:


INSPIRATION:

“Rosie's dress was a Fall 2011 Gucci gown, honestly I thought it was so breathtakingly sexy and glamorous. All I wanted was a little stain on her lips and very minimal makeup.”

GET THE LOOK:

“This look was all about her lips and the rest was super minimal... I first applied CHANEL Pro Lumiere Professional Finish Makeup in Beige all over. I wanted her skin to have a very finished and flawless look to it.

I wanted her eyes to be very minimal, all I used was a  few coats of NARS Larger Than Life Mascara, and a few individual lashes. I also applied a few coats on the bottom lashes, using Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, the little brush is great to reach all the little bottom lashes.  On her cheeks I used Smashbox Blush Rush in Chiffon, and a bronzer by Mark cosmetics.  Finally, on her lips I used CHANEL Rouge Allure Satin Lip Colour in Imagination. Instead of using a lip brush, I transferred the lipstick on my ring finger and then dabbed the color into the pout, giving the lips a much more natural look.”

GIRL CRUSH: Rachel McAdams

I ADORE Rachel McAdams. I mean, how could you not? From Mean Girls to The Notebook (swoon) to every role she's played since, Rachel has stolen the screen with her beautiful looks and free spirit!

While in Cannes promoting her upcoming film projects, Rachel's been seen in a variety of different dresses - and faces. From more modern lips and hair to a throwback to Old Hollywood glamour, her sister and makeup artist Kayleen McAdams has been on hand to work her magic.

My favorite look thus far: The glamour girl from Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris Premiere. Rachel looks like a true movie star with that gorgeous, smoky eye and I'm loving a little Veronica Lake exaggerated side-part with a fluffy curl....

Inspiration:

“For the Midnight in Paris premiere, the hair was 40’s inspired and was an inspiration for the makeup in that I wanted to go the opposite in style from the hair. Rachel's hair is a gorgeous shade of blonde right now so I chose to do a bronzy sun kissed surfer girl glow. This look was all about warm, healthy looking skin and a fresh glow to go against the strong hair and the strong structure of the dress." - Kayleen McAdams

Get the Look:

“Again I used Cle de Peau Cream Foundation, Amazing Concealer, and MAC Pressed Powder for a flawless complexion.  This time we wanted to go with a more dramatic eye, and keep the lips natural.  I lined her eyes with NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Skorpios, a shimmery iridescent copper shade.  I then used the burgundy shade from the CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Spices all over the lid, and applied two coats of CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Very Black. On the apples of her cheeks, I used NARS Blush in Lustre, a sheer golden apricot shade, and for a sun kissed bronzy look, I used Nuxe Cream Bronzer.  To finish the look and create a soft shimmer, I used a light dusting of Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight.  Finally, on her lips I used NARS Lip Gloss in Belize, a light gloss with just a tiny bit of gold shimmer." - Kayleen McAdams

Girl Crush: Gisele

In my opinion, Gisele is one of the hottest chicks on the planet, period. I was at a party the other night (actually, it was hair mastermind - Gisele's mane man, Harry Josh's Spring Fling) and there stood Gisele and her hubby, the equally hot Tom Brady and, I swear, my eyes never veered from Gisele. She is that radiant and magnetic in person.

I did, however, mention, in passing, to Tom Brady that he could possibly use a hair cut. It's true! His hair is getting a bit long and unruly and I felt I owed it to him to be honest - after all, I kinda know what I'm talking about when it comes to beauty. And if I was throwing a football all crazy, I'd hope he'd impart the same honesty on me.

Gisele and Tom at the Met Ball 

Anyway, back to the beautiful Gisele.

Harry Josh, Gisele's go-to stylist, dishes on her Met Ball 'do. Styles past:  She's done the pony (who could forget that), the beach-chic curl, the tightly wound chignon, and now it's some Old Hollywood Glam with a heavy side part and a simple wave.

twitpic by Gisele - dress Alexander McQueen who was being honored at the fete

GET THE MET BALL HAIR:

Although Giselle's hair is already luminous and healthy, Josh began with John Frieda Full Repair Perfect Ends Sheer Mist before blow drying to protect her tresses from the heat and seal the cuticles for flawlessly shiny waves.

Josh started by blow drying Gisele’s hair, curling each piece carefully and setting it to keep the shape. The curls were then brushed out to create a soft and sleek wave throughout. John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer was used which weightlessly smoothes flyaways for a polished red carpet look.

“I wanted to go for a sleek, sophisticated style for Gisele this year. The Met Ball is fashions biggest night and I thought this was the perfect look to complement the evening. The John Frieda Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer will keep her photographer ready all night,” says Harry.

Harry is a genius when it comes to hair and he's quite a rock star when it comes to throwing parties, too. He may just be my favorite new hair dude! And, of course, he handles the locks of Gisele... what's not to like?

Girl Crush: Anna Paquin

As if we don't want to see Scream 4 badly enough... the red carpet for the premiere was smoking with Hollywood's sexiest ladies!

I thought that everyone put on their A-game but my favorite was definitely Anna Paquin. Granted, I may be a bit biased as I am a MASSIVE fan of True Blood. Regardless, she looked incredible. From the brown smoky eye, to the pink-stained Spring lip, to the tan skin --- and that hair! A perfectly messy chignon to give her a fun and flirty sophistication without being too serious or old-fashioned.

Celebrity hair stylist Giannandrea created the mane look and here's what he had to say:

INSPIRATION:
“My inspiration for Anna’s hair at the Scream 4 premiere was Grace Kelly rock chic.  It was quite simple, but she felt very cool and beautiful.”

GET THE LOOK:
“I started by applying Kerastase Volume Active Mousse to wet hair, all over the head, roots and length. I then dried the whole head with just warm air - no brushing - just using my hands from side to side, back and forth, down and up all around, in order to keep a natural feel and build volume at the roots. Next I brushed the hair with a Mason Pearson brush and used Klorane Dry Shampoo Powder all over just to add some dry texture.

I began to pull the hair back gently on the side and very soft at the top as I wanted it to look natural in a way that wasn't too constructed, almost as if she did it herself. I then began to twist the hair in the back into a soft messy bun.  I use straight pins and twist each pin on to the sides, back and all around the head in order to create a clean visual texture. A bit of messiness and a few flyways are ok. I finished the look with Framesi Hair Spray.”


Doesn't sound too difficult... perhaps a new 'do for Saturday night?

GIRL CRUSH: Anne Hathaway

Annie's really grown up from being the awkward teen in the Princess Diaries flicks. At her premiere for Love And Other Drugs, she looked like a red carpet pro!

Here are the deets:

HAIR

INSPIRATION: Adir Abergel was inspired by the 70’s
HOW TO GET THE LOOK: Adir started by applying the Fekkai Full Blown Volume™ Styling Whip on wet hair.   Using a round brush, he dried the hair completely.  With a 1 ¼ inch curling iron, Adir curled the hair into barrel curls and pinned the hair leaving it to cool. Once cooled, he took out the curls and brushed hair with a flat brush.  Then, he set the hair with Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème and secured with Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.


MAKEUP
INSPIRATION: "For the premiere of Love and Other Drugs in Los Angeles, Anne wore a
creamy dress which was so amazing, it evoked images from Fellini Movies, so
I decided on a modern day La Dolce Vita." -- Chanel Makeup Artist, Kate Lee (SIDE NOTE: Isn't Anne the Lancome spokeschick?!?)
HOW TO GET THE LOOK: I prepped her skin with CHANEL Sublimage Concentrate, then smoothed and evened the skin tone with CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup so as to keep the
skin approachable, but peachy.  I used CHANEL Éclat Lumière in Beige Rosé to brighten under the eyes, and the brow bone. Then, on the lid I carefully blended CHANEL Ombre D'eau Fluid Eyeshadow in Delta, taking care not to blend too far above the socket. Next, I used Laura Mercier Caviar liner to trace two perfect lines along the lash line, making them more definite towards the outer edges. I spent quite a bit of time working on Anne's brows, gently filling and fixing with Anastasia Brow Gel.

On her cheeks and across the bridge of the nose I used Nars blush In Lovejoy. Anne's lip colour was CHANEL Rouge Allure Laque in Santal which is a gorgeous shade between a peach and a salmon pink. It is purely a gloss with no shimmer. I love this colour!  Lashes were curled and given a coat
of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir, and then I applied a full
set of strip lashes for a liddy effect."

GIRL CRUSH: BLAKE LIVELY

You're either a Serena sort of girl or a Blair. I'm definitely a Blair. But Blake Lively's looking quite pretty at Spike TV's "Scream 2010" awards (sans for the Taco Bell step and repeat in the background)... I'm loving that her hair is not an over processed bonde. I like how she's done a dramatic eye AND lip, copper being the hue of choice for both. I'm really digging that this is a bold look indicative of the red carpet and that Blake is carrying it off perfectly. Serena would be proud.

CHANEL Celebrity Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin is responsible for the face. Here are her tips:

"I wanted Blake's makeup to be radiant and golden, so I used lots of warm desert colors. On her skin I blended Burberry Sheer Luminous Fluid foundation in Trench #03 dampened with Shea Terra Organics Moroccan Rose Water. I subtly sculpted her cheekbones with Soleil Tan de CHANEL Moisturizing Bronzing Powder in Terre Ambre using a flat foundation brush and placed Nars Sex Appeal Blush on the apples of her cheeks.

Her eyes were a blend of warm golden browns from the CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Dunes and defined her lashes with CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir. On her lips I used Tom Ford's Private Blend in Warm Sable topped with CHANEL Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Insouciance. I have been obsessing over this color for months now and using it constantly, but I must say on Blake it was jaw dropping. It wouldn't surprise me a bit if his girl makes everyone want to start rocking a tan lip!"

GIRL CRUSH: Keira Knightley

If movie stars are born, not made, then Keira Knightley hit the genetic jackpot because this look has movie star written all over it. From the new 'do, a short bob, to the makeup, sultry eyes, barely-there lips, to the gaze, looking over yonder in the distance, distracted, Keira is the epitome of Hollywood glam. Sigh.

Photographed here at the Chanel Spring-Summer 2011 Ready-to-Wear Show in Paris Keira embodies everything that a spokeschick - she's the star of the upcoming COCO MADEMOISELLE advertising campaign - and a star should be. A bit aloof, all gorgeous.

Here are the deets on her face:

Face:  VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup SPF 15 in Beige Rosé - Tendre (available March 2011); JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in Pink Explosion

Eyes: LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow in Tentation Cuivré; MASCARA INIMITABLE WATERPROOF in Noir

Lips: ROUGE COCO Hydrating Crème Lip Colour in Chintz

Girl Crush: Nikki Reed

I'm going to be honest, I always thought Nikki Reed was hot, but I never thought she was pretty until seeing this picture (yes, hot and pretty are two very different things). The Twilight actress looks stunning at the Teen Vogue Party. I'm OBSESSED with her hair color - the honey-hued highlights are to die and compliment her skintone so perfectly. Not to mention the makeup which is so effortless ans subtle but still seductive and alluring.

Deets on the makeup by mark's Mai Quynh:

Face: “To create Nikki’s flawless-looking skin, I began by applying mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Honey with the mark Foundation Brush. I then used mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose to completely even out her complexion. To create a beautiful rosy glow on the apples of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Peachy, followed by mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Bronze with the mark Angled Contour Face Brush. To set the look, I dusted mark Matte-nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder in Honey/Golden to her T-zone area with the mark Kabuki Brush.”

Eyes: “I really wanted to highlight Nikki’s gorgeous brown eyes and make them pop. I first prepped her eyelids with mark Please Hold Eye Primer in Light/Medium to ensure her makeup remained fresh and smear-proof throughout the event. Next, I applied mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Biscotti to her inner eyelid, as a highlighter, using the mark Hook Up Eyeshadow Brush. I used the same brush to smudge mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Java along the top lash line and Tiki to the lid and along the bottom lashes. I used the mark Angled Contour Eye Shadow Brush to soften the shadow upwards and into the crease. I finished off the look by rimming her inner lids with mark No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner in Foxy Brown and applying two coats of mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven to her lashes.”

Lips: “For her lips, I applied a mix of mark Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss in Thrill and mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swell to create a natural-looking, subtle shine.”

All this Class and on a budget... loves it!

GIRL CRUSH: Ashley Greene at the VMA's

mark Brand Ambassador and vampire sexiness, Ashley Greene showed off her human hotness at the MTV VMA's. Makeup Artist Vanessa Scali created the look. This is an easy and affordable face that anyone can recreate. I'm loving the sultry eye with the nude lips and perfectly coiffed honey highlights. So chic.

Here are the deets:

Inspiration
“I wanted to create a smoldering, gunmetal eye with only a hint of color in the cheeks, and a soft natural mouth.”

Face
”Ashley has nearly flawless skin, so I used foundation and concealer sparingly. First, I used the mark Foundation Brush to apply mark Speedway Do Everything Makeup in Natural only where needed and blended in with my fingers. I find that using my fingers to blend foundation heats the product just a bit and leaves a seamless finish. Next, I applied mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Medium/Deep under her eyes, followed by a light dusting of mark Matte-nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in Buff/Natural to her t-zone area. For her cheeks, I applied mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Cheeky to the apples, blending outward toward the cheekbones. Then, to accentuate her high cheekbones, I applied mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Natural and blended in toward the apples of her cheeks. The combination of the creamy textures and hint of color blend to make the cheeks look pretty and luminous.”

Eyes
“First, I applied mark I-mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Corset to her lid, blending just over the natural crease and extending outward to elongate her eyes. I used the same color under her bottom lashes for a soft smoky effect. For a kick of shine, I added a touch of mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Natural to her brow bone. Eye liner is truly the key to this look – it adds a depth of color and edge that make this eye look sexy. For Ashley’s eyes, I lined her top and bottom lids with mark No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner in Jet Set. I focused on making the top line heavier and blended into the shadow, while blending the bottom line with the mark Flat Eyeliner Brush to smooth underneath her bottom lashes. The final touch was lining the inside rim of the eye. I love a full, feathery lash so I finished with a double coat of mark Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara in Blacklash.”

Lips
“To keep Ashley’s lips looking gorgeous and natural, I applied mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug.”

GIRL CRUSH: Julia Roberts

The countdown begins... only hours left until EAT, PRAY, LOVE hits the theater, and I can't wait. At the Los Angeles premiere of the film, Julia Roberts gave her game-face, looking like a real screen siren. 

Let's start with the hair - flat-iron curls to elongate the look -- I LOVE this style, always have since way back when Nicole Richie made it famous. And Julia does it justice. 

Moving on to the face, I love this sultry, natural smokey eye and nude lip combo, a staple of Julia's. She looks done up, but not overdone.

Julia’s red carpet makeup was created by celebrity makeup artist Genevieve Herr. Since Julia is a Lancome Ambassadress, much of the makeup is from the cosmetic's company.  And here we have the products used to create the look!

INSPIRATION: a chic and modern look that played up Julia’s light brown eyes and her sleek black ensemble. 

FACE: For a natural complexion, Genevieve used Lancome's new Teint Miracle Foundation, an amazing radiance-boosting foundation launching next month, Laura Mercier Secret Concealer and Secret Brightening Powder followed by a cream blush in plum on the apples of the cheeks. 

EYES: She wanted to give Julia soft, smoky eyes with a mix of blacks and plums.  To achieve this, she first applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to line the eyes and then blended shadows from fall's French Coquettes collection called the French Touch Color Design Quad.  Her lashes were topped with Définicils Precious Cells Mascara in Black for a full, natural lash. 

LIPS: She finished the look with a neutral lip using Le Lipstique Lip Liner in Sheer Natural, Color Design Lipstick in Love It! and a touch of Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling for the perfect photo-ready pout. 

Here's to hoping the movie is as good as the red carpet face!

GIRL CRUSH: Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson debuted a rather rocker style at Comic Con on Saturday, and for a girl who is always coiffed to perfection, I'm loving the jagged edge look.

The shoulder-grazing bob (I'm seeing a trend, ladies. First, Naomi Watts, now ScarJo...), with hard edges and a loose undone style is the ultimate summer 'do combining chicness with coolness (and by cool, I literally mean "cooling" down.). Uneven pieces around the jaw help to frame her full-figured face.

Doesn't she look gothically glam? Scarlett definitely has the face to pull off said style.  Full lips, big eyes, defined brows - her features are sexy without the need for her hair to be too.

Hair cutter to the stars, Oribe, is responsible for the new 'do.

So, ladies, tell me, do you love it... or should Scarlett loose the choppiness and cover up with extensions asap?!

GIRL CRUSH: Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts proved that mommies can be glam too! Two nights ago at the Salt premiere, Naomi looked smoldering hot with a new 'do (the Gwynie blob - long bob), a tan and the perfect smoldering eye. How gorge is she! Major girl crushing going on over here. I absolutely love this hair style, long side parted bangs with straight, jagged edged, above-the-shoulder cut and, apparently the hair is shorter in the back. This look is all about texture!

Inspired by the lines of the metallic strapless Gucci mini-dress that Naomi wore, stylist Robert Vetica created a sleek look that referenced 60's British pop and a Studio 54 vibe refined by a soft, natural mood.

According to Vetica, "It was quite a change for Naomi.  I cut 2 inches off, kept her hair blunt and collarbone length, and created bangs that swooped to the side. The length is a bit longer in front and slightly higher in back. The bangs were first cut long and blunt, then razored and texturized to about the bridge of the nose so they looked lighter around the face and were easily swept to the side.

GET THE LOOK:

"I started with Moroccanoil Light because fine blonde hair tangles so easily but can't take too much conditioner.  Argan oil-infused Moroccanoil absorbs right into delicate lightened hair, makes it easier to comb, gives it a smoother texture, and eliminates flyaways.  It also makes blowdrying faster, all without weighing hair down. The strands look light and airy, as if I didn't use any product.

After I blowdried the hair and shaped it, I used Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray for an added boost of shine for when she appeared in the spotlight. I finished off with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray to keep flyaways at bay for the length of the evening, while still allowing the hair to move.  I did a couple of quick mists from about 6 inches, then put a comb through the hair right away to loosen the look while keeping its hold."

GIRL CRUSH: Angelina Jolie

With temps on the east coast sweltering above the boiling point and humidity levels off the charts, it's hard to feel good, let alone look good. But goddess Angelina Jolie proves that no amount of heat or humidity is going to stop her from being red carpet ready.

Here, at the press junket for her new film SALT, in Cancun, Mexico, Angie brought sexxxy back to baja.

Hair guru David Babaii explains how to get the look:

"The humid climate and tropical breezes of Cancun presented unique styling challenges.  After cutting the bangs a bit shorter and chipping into them so they appeared even softer and swept away, I dampened her hair and applied Moroccanoil Treatment to protect it during blowdrying, prevent frizz in this a very damp environment, and lock in weightless, natural-looking shine.

Next, I applied Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to create soft hold, and smooth any bends in her texture.  I then made a side part, sweeping the bangs to the left, and created three sections: two on the side and a larger one in the back.  I used a large round brush to blow each section smooth.

To complete the look, I manipulated the hair and tousled it for a natural, bohemian touch.   I finished with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray for strong hold that kept the style in place but allowed it to move naturally."

GIRL CRUSH: Sandra Bullock

Love me a girl who looks great while giving back! And that's exactly what Sandra Bullock did last night at the Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert For Flood Recovery." The real surprise is not that she stunned the crowd with her lyrical prowres (which she did), it's that post-break-up Sandra looks tres fab!

She's wearing just the right amount of makeup -- not too much where it consumes her face but enough to define her finest features. Eyes, for example, are kohl-rimmed but not cat-eyed. To achieve this look, try using a pen liner on top lash line. Giorgio Armani makes a great one: Maestro eye liner. It's matte black and gives a precise line. Brows are defined and arched, lips are mauve, cheeks are rosy. Simple yet elegant.

Then we have the hair. Girl must be taking some prenatal vitamins because her hair is looking thick, shiny and long. To fake the volume, use a product like Phyto Phytovolume Actif Maximizing Volume Spray, my hairstylist swears by it. Use a large round brush a blow out hair accordingly. For the shine, my absolute favorite product is an oldie but goodie: Kerastase Oleo-Relax, a smoothing shine serum that gives frizz a run for it's money.

We may not all be born with Sandra's blessed genes, but we can sure fake it!

GIRL CRUSH: Kate Bosworth

The always pretty Kate Bosworth showed up to the True Blood premiere looking like a true sun-kissed California girl. CHANEL Celebrity Makeup Artist Kate Lee gave her that summery glow.

Here's how:

FACE: "The base was minimal, Kate was tanned and so I prepped the skin with CHANEL Hydramax + Active Serum to make sure she was very hydrated,  and a tiny wisp of CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup was enough to bring the skin tone to match the chest and body. Across the bridge of the nose, top of the cheek bones, and around the hairline, I used CHANEL Soleil Tan de Chanel in Terre Ambre to bring the focus to the center of the face. The cheeks were CHANEL Powder Blush in Rose
Temptation, (available in July)."

EYES: "On the lids I used matte peach shadow to pop the colours of Kate's amazing eyes. We decided to give a gentle nod to the 60's influenced hair by drawing a very thin sharp black line next to the lashes with CHANEL Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in Noir, extending out past the end of the lash
line to open the outer corners of the eye. Lashes were coated twice with CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir (available in September), and bottom lashes were left naked. To open the eye further, I swept the new nude CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Clair (available in July) inside the lower eye lid."

BROWS: "I worked to elongate and define the brows with a liquid brow pen by Anastasia."

LIPS: "The lips were CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Secret."

Tres jolie!

GIRL CRUSH: Kate Beckinsale at the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival "Robin Hood" Premiere

One of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer brought out the A-listers last night in Cannes. Kate Beckinsale looked nothing short of perfection. Tending to her tresses was the great Adir Abergel for Frederic Fekkai.

This updo screams sophistication and where else to wear such a style but at the Cannes Film Festival? Movie star glam to the max.

Here's how to get the look:

INSPIRATION: Abergel wanted to create something with lots of volume and structure to mirror the full chiffon skirt of the dress.  He wanted to pay a slight homage to the 1950's pompadour.

THE LOOK: To prep the hair, Adir first applied Fekkai Coiff™ Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($23) all over the roots and then worked some Fekkai Full Blown Volume Styling Whip ($23) from the roots to the ends. Using a round brush, he blow dried the hair away from the face, and wrapped it around velcro rollers as the hair was cooling down to create extra body and movement.  Once it was completely dry, the velcro rollers were removed and Adir waved random pieces of hair with a medium size barrel iron.

To finish this look Abergel backcombed the hair, pulling all her tresses into a classic French twist, and securing with bobby pins.  He finished the look by hand raking the front of the hair to add volume in the front, inspired by a 1950's pompadour with texture, height and movement. He sealed the look with the Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23).

I'm also loving this makeup -- sultry eyes, structured brows and glossy, mauve lip. Try Lancome Juicy Tubes in Fruity Pop ($18.00) for a barely-there pink with mega-shine.

GIRL CRUSH: Scarlett Johansson at the Iron Man 2 Premiere

With all the Met madness it would be easy to forget about the premiere of Iron Man 2, but Scarlett Johansson's glamorous appearance on the red carpet is one that receives my coveted Girl Crush.

She looked radiant. The hair and makeup were flawless, adding an Old Hollywood edge, channeling the likes of stralet, Grace Kelly. I assume that she wore Dolce & Gabbana makeup -- as Scarlett is the face of the collection -- and she did them proud. Notice how defined her brows are, shaping the face and flaunting her gorgeous eyes, dressed up with a black liner and mascara and complimented by a glossy, nude lip. Simple yet timeless.

Products to try:

The Eyeliner Crayon Intense in Black
The Mascara Volumized Lashes in Black
The Lipstick Shine Lipstick in Baby Darling - a semi-sheer nude

As for the hair, Scarlett chose an updo courtesy of hair stylist extraordinaire, David Babaii. "A perfect complement to the flowing waves and graceful lines of her ice blue Armani Privé dress, the look emphasized a flowing cascade of smooth, well-conditioned waves pulled back into a graceful bun."

Babaii used Argan Oil-infused Moroccanoil products to create the effect. "I started with wet hair, working in Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream for gentle hold and to create a texture that was soft and smooth. With my hands, I then scrunched her hair and manipulated it to get the desired shape that I was looking for. I also used a diffuser to help shape the curls. Next, I gathered Scarlett's hair and pinned it around the back of her head to create a simple and elegant bun. The curls looked beautiful and defined themselves. To complete the look, I misted Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray all over. Scarlett's hair looked fresh and soft, with lustrous curls and fabulous shine. The Moroccanoil products were amazing to work with and helped complete the perfect red carpet look!"

GIRL CRUSH: Amanda Seyfried at the Letters to Juliet Premiere

I love me a good updo. This one on Amanda Seyfried from the Tribeca Film Festival isn't just good, it's divine. And these cat eyes: delish. Amanda def has the feline femme fetale thing down perfectly. I'm inspired by how dark and smokey the outer corner of the eye is. This can be accomplished by using a dark color for the corner and a shade lighter for the lid (don't go too light, the entire look should be moody and dark).  With eyes like this, picking a salmon/ nude lip is not only wise, but necessary.

(P.S. Notice the hair elastic serving as a band on her head -- I told you head pieces were a trend!).

It looks like our little girl is all grown up.

Frederic Fekkai’s Renato Campora, who did the 'do, explains how to get the look:

Inspiration: Cool and casual with a bit of edge

The Look: A modern easy up do –versatile from day to night
How To: On wet hair, Campora applied FEKKAI FULL BLOWN VOLUME™ STYLING WHIP and blow dried thoroughly using his fingers. He then used a half -inch curling iron to create waves around her head for texture. He teased the hair just slightly from roots half- way down to the middle of the head to add a little bit of extra volume. He sprayed FEKKAI SHEER HOLD® HAIRSPRAY all over to secure the foundation of the look. Using the Fekkai Classic Brush he swept all of her hair back to create a loose French twist. To finish the look he added a thin headband and smoothed back the front of the hair.

Trend Forecasting: The Hazel Eye

I'm feeling slightly underwhelmed by the looks of this week so I thought I'd pull out a vintage picture of the eternally stunning Kate Beckinsale: a definite beauty icon for yours truly.

Pictured here at the 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Kate rocks it with teased half-up coif, seductress, glam eyes, a glossy nude pout and a golden bare shoulder.

A trend we're bound to see as spring progresses is the hazel smokey eye, less obstructive than the signature black smokey eye yet more interesting than a simple brown lid. Spring will bring more gilded lids as well so you'll see a lot of golds in the mix.

To achieve the hazel eye, try using alternate shades of hazelnut and chestnut to create a sparse smoke effect. Line upper and lower lashes with a brown pencil as opposed to black, and paint lashes with brown mascara to take the edge off. Make sure to smudge darker brown hue towards far corners of eye and below lower lash line.

Color to Try: Jouer's Chestnut Eyeshadow.