Pink Couture Life

Photo Credit: photo credit: P&G COVERGIRL via Fleishman/MMC

Photo Credit: photo credit: P&G COVERGIRL via Fleishman/MMC

(January 16, 2012) – Last night’s #GoldenGlobes red carpet was truly a reflection of Hollywood fashion and glam at its best! Our spokesperson Sofia Vergara stunned in a Vera Wang gown while delivering a natural youthful COVERGIRL look. Sofia’s hit show Modern Family took home the Golden Globe for best TV comedy series but it was her speech that stole the show! A prideful Latina and role model for Latinas all around, Sofia made sure to let everyone know she was @Orgullosa of being on that stage!  Our newest addition, COVERGIRL Queen Collection ambassador & star of the latest Mission Impossible movie, Paula Patton, also stood out in a bright yellow/gold/mustard/canary dress by LA designer Monique Lhuillier as she presented a coveted Golden Globe next to Bridesmaids’ star Melissa McCarthy while rocking the latest COVERGIRL innovation,  the new LashBlast 24HR Mascara.

Sofia Vergara by Kayleen McAdams

• Inspiration/Dress: This look is all about the lips.  We chose a bright plum lip and kept the eyes soft with bronze shadow and multiple coats of mascara. The dress is a gorgeous Vera Wang in a shade of teal and the hair (@atkinjen) is very sleek and youthful so we wanted the makeup to stand out and look youthful as well.

• Face: I started by applying COVERGIRL TRUconceal Concealer #4 <http://www.covergirl.com/truconcealconcealer> under the eyes and around the nose. I then applied COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg <http://www.covergirl.com/natureluxesilkfoundation> with a sponge and set that with COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder in Soft Honey.  <http://www.covergirl.com/cleanpressedpowder-normalskin> I chose a plum toned blush (COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow <http://www.covergirl.com/cheekersblush>) and applied it along the cheekbones and apples of the cheeks.

• Eyes: I applied COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-kit Shadow in Golden Sunset<http://www.covergirl.com/eye-enhancers-3kitshadows> all over the lid and into the crease and then applied three coats of NEW COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara to the top lashes and one coat on the bottom.

• Lips: I applied COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor in Everlasting <http://www.covergirl.com/lipperfectionlipcolor> first and then applied COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved <http://www.covergirl.com/lipperfectionlipliner>.

• Application Tip: This keeps the lipstick from bleeding, but makes it easier to apply the line with the moisture of the lipstick.

• What’s in the clutch?: When she was ready to hit the red carpet, I sent Sofia on her way with powder, lip pencil and lipstick for reapplication.

Paula Patton by Fiona Stiles

• Inspiration/Dress: Paula was wearing a strapless Monique Lhuillier gown, a beautiful sunny yellow.  We wanted to keep the look light and pretty, focusing on lashes and cheeks, playing up the happy element of the color.

• Face: After prepping the skin, I used a flat synthetic foundation brush to swipe on COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup in Rich Sand <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhueliquidmakeup>, applying it to the bridge of the nose, the cheeks, the forehand and the chin.  Then I used the brush to blend the color out towards the jaw and hairline, going over the base with a criss-cross motion to ensure that it was well blended and there were no lines.  I used a little COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer in Light <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhueconcealer> to cover any darkness under the eye or redness along the side of the nose, feathering it out so it blended perfectly with the foundation. Before I powdered with COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Pressed Powder in Light Bronze <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhuepressedpowder>, I used a dual fiber brush to apply a bit of COVERIGRL + Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry<http://www.covergirl.com/simplyageless-sculptingblush> onto the apples of the cheeks and then after I powdered,  I used a touch of COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Classic Pink <http://www.covergirl.com/cheekersblush> to brighten the face a bit more.

• Application Tip: I like to combine cream and powder blush – just make sure you apply “like to like,” so use the cream blush before you powder and the powder blush after the makeup is set.

• Eyebrows: Next I focused on the brows.  I gave them a nice full look by adding a little to the shape with COVERGIRL Brow & Eyemakers Pencil in Midnight Brown <http://www.covergirl.com/brow&eyemakerspencil>.  The key to making it not look too heavy is to run a clean spooly through the brows after you fill in with pencil.  This softens the lines and blends the color in, making it undetectable.  Set the brows with a clear gel, brushing the hairs into the desired shape.

• Eyes: For the eyes, I started by sweeping COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer in Light Bronze <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhuebronzer> over the lid, giving the eye a wash of warmth and a little depth, while still looking like her skin.  Then I took COVERGIRL Queen Collection Eyeliner in Black Onyx <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-eyeliner> and drew a black line all along the upper lash line, pushing it into the lashes.  Taking a small synthetic brush, I smudged the line, softening the edge, making it less severe. I used a little black liner on the bottom as well, pushing it deep into the lashes so that when I applied NEW COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara, the illusion  was thicker, darker lashes.

• Lips: A soft pale, peachy lip achieved using COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lip Gloss in Starlet Sand <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-lipgloss>, made Paula look radiant without distracting too much from the eyes, and the wash of warm pink on the cheeks gave her a fresh, healthy flush.

• Focus: The eyes–soft liner and strong lashes–were the focus of the look, so the lips and cheeks were just meant to compliment them.

• What’s in the clutch?: I gave Paula her lip gloss, a few cotton buds, and some blotting papers for her to take with her on the red carpet.  I wish I could be there to touch up my clients when they get to the red carpet, but once I leave them they are on their own.  The challenge is fitting all of those touch up supplies in those teeny tiny clutches!

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