Beauty Girl’s 6 Picks
High Violet: The National |
Hourglass Cosmetics Illusion Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 15 in Ivory |
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“This CD streamed on The New York Times website about a month before its release and I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s the perfect album to chill out with on a hot summer night.” |
“I haven’t touched a drop of foundation since high school—that is, until I tried this. It’s slightly shimmery and incredibly lightweight. I apply it with a soft brush for sheer, subtle coverage.” |
Elle MacPherson’s Brushed Out Waves |
Korres Sweet Orange Sunscreen SPF 25 Spray |
| “Mark might kill me, but I have to say I’m a little over sculpted, ’40s waves. These sexy, brushed out versions that celebs are sporting have been making me so happy. Does it get any better than Elle MacPherson’s thick, lush hair?” | “I’m incredibly fair and have to be ultra careful spending any time in the sun. This citrus scented spray—which is spiked with shea butter and orange extract—kept me from burning after a long, gorgeous day at the beach.” |
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash |
Peperoncini Peppers |
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“I tried this cleanser after two recommendations—a gorgeous girl in my office and Lauren Conrad. The tiniest drop whisks away makeup and impurities and leaves my skin totally blemish-free. Thank you Kate Somerville!” |
“I know it’s weird, but I’m obsessed. True or false? I have been known to polish off half a jar while watching Housewives.” |
10 Questions with January Jones
You know her as beguilingly beautiful Betty Draper on Mad Men. Here in the world of beauty? We know her as one of the most daring, spot-on trendsetters in the industry. (See: Her YSL/Stefano Pilati-inspired Met Ball look, her I Dream of Jeannie top knot at the GQ Men of the Year party, her Veronica Lake waves at the 2009 Golden Globes. Need we go on?) We sat down with this beauty-enlightened star for our ten key hair and makeup questions—and even snuck in a few Mad Men related extras. Sorry, no spoilers!
Beauty Girl: What beauty trick did you learn from your mom?
January Jones: Always direct the exfoliating brush or scrub towards your heart for good circulation
Beauty Girl: What drugstore product do you swear by?
January Jones: It may not be in many American drugstores; I find it in Europe or online: Avene Cleanance. It’s the best non-soap gel cleanser, and it’s great for both sensitive and oily skin, which is rare.
Beauty Girl: What products would we find in your teensiest red carpet clutch?
January Jones: An amazing Chanel lipstick and rice paper blotters.
Beauty Girl: What products do you never travel without?
January Jones: A rose water spray for hydration, La Mer sunscreen for face, Aveeno sunscreen for body, face wash, a hydrating mask and dry shampoo.
Beauty Girl: What’s your biggest beauty splurge?
January Jones: Probably massages. I love a good deep tissue massage—my favorite place is Kinara in LA.
Beauty Girl: Who is your beauty icon from the past?
January Jones: I go back and forth between Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor circa late ’50s.
Beauty Girl: Who is your current beauty icon?
January Jones: I think Cate Blanchett is flawless.
Beauty Girl: Which of your red carpet beauty looks was your favorite?
January Jones: The last one is always my favorite—but I really loved the Veronica Lake-ish look from the 2009 Golden Globes.
Beauty Girl: If you could trade hair with anyone, who would it be?
January Jones: I have naturally straight hair, so it would have to be someone with great natural waves like an Eva Mendes or Gisele.
Beauty Girl: The one beauty trend you’ll never embrace and the one beauty trend you’d like to bring back?
January Jones: I’ll never embrace perms and I’d like to bring back black and white photos on the red carpet—everyone looks more glamorous in black and white!
Beauty Girl: Now for a few bonus questions…what’s the best beauty trick you learned from the Mad Men hair team?
January Jones: To set the hair with product and let it cool before styling.
Beauty Girl: How long does the transformation from January Jones to Betty Draper take?
January Jones: About an hour. I get my hair set, go to makeup chair and by the time that’s done, I go back to hair for styling. We have it down pretty well by now, although it can take a little longer if it’s a scene that requires an elaborate updo or fancy makeup.
Beauty Girl: How do keep your skin so perfect after wearing all that makeup at work?
January Jones: At night, I always wash with a sensitive skin cleanser but in the morning I just rinse with water to avoid stripping away all the natural oils. I’m also a big fan of skincare lines; I try all kinds of things. La Mer is a favorite.
Beauty Girl: And finally, what two words would you use to describe your red carpet beauty style?
January Jones: Risk taker. I like to experiment with my style and love trying out different looks. It’s fun to see it all come together. I’d rather take a risk and get criticized than always look the same.
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Rachel Goodwin. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com. Set Design: Kyle Kannenberg.
Lea Michele 2010 Grammy's
Lea Michele 2010 Grammy's
The one. The only. Ms. Lea Michele!
This beauty with the golden voice has a very special place in my heart forever. My DVR is full of Glee episodes I’ve watched countless times but still can’t bring myself to delete and my ipod’s “Top 25 Most Played” includes 12 songs featuring this lady. I fell in love with her the moment I met her and she has cast quite a spell on me! She can light up a room with her infectious spirit and make me cry with her incredible voice.
Getting Lea ready for the 2010 Grammy Awards was one of the most fun days of my career! I could say that about most days working with Lea, I actually get sad when she has to leave to go to these events. For this night, I really wanted to style Lea’s hair straight and she agreed it would look great with this amazing dress (her stylist, Estee Stanley, always puts together the most amazing looks!) So I added a few drops of Dove Frizz Control Taming Cream into her damp hair (Lea actually introduced me to this killer product) and blow dried with a large round brush (Spornette Porcupines are my favorites!). Next I sprayed 3 inch sections of hair and sprayed each section with a heat protective spray and ran a flat iron over the section giving the ends a slight bend. To punch up the look, I attached a clip-in bang piece from garlanddrake.com and gave her a heavier, side-swept fringe. We later cut Lea’s bangs but she was still shooting Glee during this time so we had to fake it, and it proved a great way to try bangs out before making the big commitment. As always, I finish with spraying the hair with a flexible hair spray and then she was out the door!
Cate Blanchett: Red Carpet Look #8
Cate Blanchett Babel Premiere
Cate Blanchett Babel Premiere
The countdown continues with another of my favorite red carpet looks with the stunning Cate Blanchett at the Los Angeles premiere of her film Babel.
I worship this lady and have to pinch myself every day I work with her to make sure I’m not dreaming it. Yes, she is an extraordinary actress and such a beautiful creature and she is also the kindest person with a wicked sense of humor!
Cate has never given me any rules to follow when it comes to styling her hair, most times she shows me the dress and sits in the chair and lets me play and sculpt her hair into a style. For this premiere, I so loved this gold Ralph Lauren gown and felt it had an old Hollywood feel to it but was completely modern so I wanted her hair to feel the same way. I used a 1/2 inch curling iron to wrap 2 inch sections of her hair into barrel curls and set them with clips and let cool while she had her makeup done. It kind of looked like she was sitting and having a perm with all those little barrel curls on her head and we laughed about that!
Next I took all the clips out and gave the hair a gentle brush and then ran a styling cream (I think I remember that I used Bumble and Bumble Styling Cream for this look) and raked the product through her hair with my fingers to break up the curls and give the hair shine and definition. Then I pinned the bottom of the hair under giving the illusion of an asymmetrical bob. For a little drama, I decided to pin the left side of hair back as well and I loved the look!
Sasha Alexander, Bed Head 5
Townsend teased the roots around the crown of the head with a rattail comb before giving the hair an uneven wave with a 1 1/2-inch curling iron.
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Sasha Alexander, Bed Head 4
A barely-there nude lip is the perfect complement to sexy hair and smoldering eyes.
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Sasha Alexander, Bed Head 3
MAKEUP MOMENT
“I’m not a person who loves a lot of makeup. But my mother-in-law is Sophia Loren. She always says, ‘I know you don’t like wearing a lot of makeup, Sasha, but you must do your eyes.’ I figure when Sophia Loren tells you that, she might have a point,” says Alexander. Makeup artist Steven Sollitto also focused on the eyes, layering three kinds of liner to make them really pop. He finished with a sweep of pale pink shadow and tons of ultra-black mascara.
Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil
Chanel Professional Eyeliner Duo in Noir-Lame
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Stephen Sollitto. Fashion Director: Estee Stanley. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com. Men’s Styling: George Clinton. Set Design: Laura Ibanez-Bailey.
Fashion Credits: Costume National white button up. Eres light pink lace bra.
Sasha Alexander, Bed Head 2
The star’s request was no problem for Townsend. “Hair that’s not too freshly washed holds style better,” he explains.
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