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When you think of classic smoky eyes for the evening, naturally you think black, sultry, and smoky, but as the weather begins to get warmer, the dark makeup you wear can seem a little heavy. In Gwyneth Paltrow’s case she was ahead of the smoky eye curve with the perfect alternative at this years CFDA awards.

Instead of black, she went for a soft, taupe smoky eye. The style was still elegant enough for evening, and for her super sparkly gown, but it was also perfect for summer. To get the look at home without a makeup artist, take a few tips from makeup artist beth bender who talked to BSW about the best ways to summer-proof your makeup.

Choose a soft shimmery shadow. beth suggests neutrals, like her Just Kidding Smoky Eye Kit, such as those Gwyneth wore, or a palette in violet’s or indigo, like the New GNO Eyeshadow Trio.

Use an eyeliner in the same hue as your shadow. Rim your upper lashline with the pencil and after applying your shadow, use a smudge brush to blend the two together.

Don’t forget mascara. To complete Gwyneth’s dramatic eyes finish by adding a rich black mascara, which will thicken your lashes and stay put all day long in the summer heat. I like Covergirls Lash Blast Mascara. It’s affordable, and gives your lashes amazing length, and thickness with one swipe.

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This year’s MTV Movie Awards had some gorgeous looks on the Red Carpet.  Hair was sleek, shiny and simple.  Celebrity stylist Mark Townsend used Dove’s hair products to make Jessica Biel’s hair look incredibly sexy and radiant.

Jessica Biel at the MTV Movie Awards 2010

“For the MTV Movie Awards I wanted Jessica’s hair to be cool, modern, and beautiful, just like her. We were very inspired by Brigitte Bardot with her loose, full hair and sexy vibe so we added a spritz of Dove Heat Defense Therapy Mist to protect her hair from heat styling, then we used bit of Dove Body & Lift Volumizing Mousse to her damp hair. I absolutely love this mousse because it gives the hair body that I know will last all through the evening and I don’t have to worry about her hair falling flat before the awards show is over. I then blow dried her hair with a large round brush to give the hair some lift and movement, When all her hair was dry, I sprayed a good amount of Dove Flexible Hold Hairspray with Natural Movement all over to give the hair hold, but still allow movement without becoming too stiff or sticky.”

I am a huge fan of Dove’s Hair Products.  They are affordable and really work!

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