Get Her Look: Vera Farmiga at 'Up In the Air' Premiere

makeup artist Tina Turnbow gave actress Vera Farmiga a simple, yet still gorgeous, look for the los angeles premiere of her new film, "Up In the Air" (also starring George Clooney, swoon).

Tina says: "Vera's look was simple glamour: her dress was ephemeral– a white, almost grecian Dolce & Gabbana, and i wanted her makeup look to shine forth her beautiful features, while keeping that simple, effortless air."

using mostly natural makeup, Tina shares how she created the look:

face:

Tina Says: "Vera has a beautiful, fair complexion, so i kept it simple – with a lightweight foundation and finished with a light, rosy blush."

foundation: Almay Pure Blends Mineral Makeup in Fair - "i love that this foundation is 97.4% natural."

blush: Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in Blushed - "it's a beautiful cream stick that creates very natural-looking rosy cheeks."- and Mineral Fusion Blush in Trace, "a soft, baby pink to highlight cheek bones."

powder: Tarte Provocateur SPF 8 Pressed Mineral Powder & Compact in Fair

eyes:

Tina says:"i kept the eyes nude, with a bit of pearly shimmer smudged on the lids and beautiful lush lashes. it was also important that her brows were defined and framed her face."

eyeshadow: Jane Iredale Liquid Eyeliner in Silver (smudged on lids)

lashes: Origins Full Story Lush Lash Mascara

brows: Clarins Pro Palette Eyebrow Kit. "this all-in-one kit has everything i need to create the perfect brows – from highlighter to powders to even a holding wax to groom them brows."


lips:

lip prep: Korres Guava Lip Butter to prep lips "offers creamy hydration and is a great primer for lipcolor."

lipstick: ZUZU Luxe Lipstick in Vino D'amour


Tina finished Vera's look with ARCONA Lavender Hydrating Mist "to set the makeup and give a little finishing glow"

xo

photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Tarte Launches YouTube Channel!

i'm so excited to share with you that the very fabulous beauty brand, Tarte, has recently launched their very own YouTube channel. through their videos, brand staffers not only give viewers product info, but also offer tutorials on how to use them.

the video below is a great tutorial on how to use Tarte's best-selling Cheek Stain-- enjoy!



visit tarte.com to discover more products and be sure to subscribe to their channel-- there is so much more to come!

xo

How To Create A Gorgeous Valentine's Day Look

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and since i know you beauty gals love tips and how-to's (i know i do!), i asked my new friend and celebrity makeup artist Melissa Walsh to put together a fabulous V-Day look (complete with tips and product suggestions) that will have you looking flawless in 30 minutes! take a look...




for the best looking skin, prepping it first is key.




Melissa says, "start by cleansing your face thoroughly. i love the Clarisonic Brush and combine this with a good face wash by Murad (i use the clarifying wash as i have oily skin but there are many different types to suit every skin type). the brush not only gets rid of any dull dry skin but also gets the circulation going and gives it an instant healthy glow!"








"next, moisturize with a good moisturiser. as anyone who has read any of my previous features will know, i adore Alpha Derma CE by Janson Beckett as it creates a tight smooth base, just perfect for putting makeup on."







"now that your skin is prepped you can start your makeup. i love Hourglass Fluid Veil foundation and use this on all my celebrity clients as it creates a perfectly even, flawless base that doesn't look at all heavy. blend this well with a sponge and then apply an undereye concealer- Jouer Age Repairing Brightener is amazing. cover any blemishes with a concealer that is perfectly designed for the job - Murad Acne Treatment Concealer hides and treats at the same time."









"for a really romantic glow, use cream blusher and blend onto the apples of the cheeks (Josie Maran make some lovely natural colors). finish with a light dusting of powder over the t-zone, omitting the cheeks so as not to dull the natural sheen of the blush."





"for your eyes, a light look with some definition is all that is needed. i really like cream eyeshadows for this as they are easy to apply and the right ones stay put all night. i really like Tarte Lock and Roll. just use the cream for this look (there is a powder on the other end). smooth the cream eyeshadow over the lid and into the crease, making sure it feathers out and doesn't have a hard edge. then, taking Laura Mercier's Smoky Eye Brush, dip the tip of it into a dark matte powder eyeshadow (dark brown or black preferably) and lightly line your top lashline."







"line your lower lids with a metallic eyeliner in gold or silver for a bright eyed look. once again a light hand is essential - Urban Decay has a great selection and they stay on all night! now, a few coats of mascara- Lash Venom by DuWop is my choice of the moment - and your eyes are done."






"for a soft kissable mouth use a rosy tinted stain- Benefit Benetint is the original and still one of the best. finally, top with Beautifull Lips by Janson Beckett; it plumps up the mouth instantly and makes your lips rosier without leaving gloopy lipgloss on your man!"



thanks Melissa!

want to create a look in 15 minutes or less? check out my feature that Melissa helped me out with for a Style Bakery Beauty feature by clicking here.

xo

Tarte Cosmetics Inauguration Promo!

Tarte Cosmetics is offering a limited-time only promo!

purchase any new item from their new spring 2009 collection, ReCreate and you'll get a free Clean Slate Natural Face Primer free (a $27 value)! just enter code INAUG09 at checkout. offer ends on january 26, 2009.

happy shopping!

xo

40% Off at Tarte!

wow! Tarte Cosmetics is offering a whopping 40% off until december 15th! that's so amazing!

all you have to do is visit their website, look around, add stuff to your cart, and enter code FF08 at checkout-- so easy!

don't miss out, this is a seriously good offer!

xo

fabulous multi-tasker: tarte enbrightenmint

brighten your smile on-the-go with tarte's enbrightenmint!

this dual wand tube holds tarte’s t5 super fruit infused (goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate--wow), mint-scented lipgloss in one end, and a minty BriteSmile tooth whitener in the other (sheer genius i say!).

it takes about two weeks to notice a difference, since it is only a once-a-day application of the BriteSmile. but you can be assured because both unique shades, radiant red and pearly pink, have blue undertones, which will help your teeth look extra white in no time!


xo

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photo: tarte.com

Tarte EmphasEyes High Definition Eye Pencil

Tarte EmphasEYES High Definition Eye Pencil is a must when trying to achieve a sexy smoky eye. the result? that smoldering look that you see in all the magazines but aren't sure how to create—use this pencil for the finishing touch...

watching QVC's Saturday Night Beauty always make me want to pick up the phone and order everything i see. and why wouldn't it? every product is presented in such a fabulous way that it seems, at least in my mind, i have to have it.

Tarte EmphasEyes High Definition Eye Pencil is that product for me right now. i saw it, again, this past saturday, and told myself to try to resist.

this super-skinny pencil is specifically designed to add color to the the inner rim of the eyes-- the spot to apply liner when you want to make your eyes the standout feature. and instead of using a brush & powder, you can now define the area between your lashes and eye with just one product! the formula is designed not to fade or run when applied to that sensitive part of the eye, so you don't have to worry about your liner runnig down your face.

dermatologist tested and free of phthalates, parabens, preservatives and mineral oil. available in 4 colors: black, chocolate, plum and green. (keep track of when they are on QVC, and you may score the ever-popular navy)


find this and other Tarte products at Sephora, QVC, and online at Tarte.com


xo

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