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Since early this week, television crews, and correspondents from all over the world have been claiming their territory on the red carpet to cover this years Academy Awards. Held at the Kodak Center on Hollywood Blvd for close to 10 years, and in just a few short hours it will be filled with celebrities galore. Our favorite part of the entire evening at BSW is of course the glorious ‘red carpet’. So special a name, it deserves its own definition in the dictionary, and may in fact already have one.

Many of the women attending tonight have been getting ready since early this morning, with hair, makeup, nails, styling, and let’s not forget all of the treatments prior to even today. Whatever looks you will see tonight, will be featured on every beauty site, beauty magazine, celebrity gossip show, and of course our favorite magazine for celebrity coverage, People, by weeks end.

The beauty will probably bare some resemblance to looks seen at last falls spring fashion shows, so look for smoky eyes in pinks, purples, light blues, and blues, skin that shimmers, and is flawless skin, and bright  lip colors in pinks and reds.  Emily Blunt who looked just lovely at this years Golden Globes may decide to do her beautiful cat eyes since they were such a hit. Blunt’s lavender hue was the ideal compliment to her light green eyes, auburn hair and fair skin, and her perfectly applied cat eyeliner pulled the entire look together.

To get the look without a makeup artist standing by, our celebrity artist Beth Bender of Beth Bender Beauty suggests trying two or three shades of lavender from the same color family. “Apply the lightest shadow to the inner corners of your eyes, the medium on your lids and the darkest along your lashline.” Beth Bender Beauty’s Spring Trio Palette in OMG! or TDF,($36, bethbenderbeauty.com) “does the work of matching a pink, purple and lavender for you,” says Bender.

But, for the ultimate Cat Eyeliner as seen here on Emily, you must check out the Cat Eyeliner Stencil that comes with the palette. It does the sexiest cat eye ever in under 30 seconds flat. You can use an eyeliner sealant to keep the liner from smudging, or go over the shadow with a gel liner once you have your cat eyes finished.

See you on the Red Carpet!

Emilie de Ravin of Lost on ABC, who is also starring opposite Robert Pattinson in Remember Me, had flawless skin, and softly sculpted eyes at the movie’s premiere in New York City.

“I was inspired by the soft tonal palette of Emilie’s dress, hair and shoes,” said her makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua, who created the look. For her red carpet eyes, she blended a mix of black and shimmery pewter shadows (gray in color) along the lids (try the BFF Get in Line Eyeliner Kit, $36 bethbenderbeauty.com), using less of the black especially at the lashline.

To keep the eyes from looking too heavy, Kara applied a light coat of black mascara on the top lashes, and on the bottom, a brown, and yes, it was a look to remember.

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Blake Lively paired a soft, metallic pink shadow with an artfully applied winged cat liner. “A pale pink shimmer shadow, and vibrant pink lip gloss compliment the Gossip Girl’s very alluring eyes,” says celebrity makeup artist Beth Bender who has worked with Blake in the past.

The pink shimmer shadow goes perfectly with her golden locks, and sun-kissed skin. To get the look says Bender, “When you’re wearing such a soft shadow, you need a strong eyeliner that won’t budge.” “Apply a gel liner, like Onyx Stay Put Gel Liner ($18, bethbenderbeauty.com), in an outer sweeping direction, ending the wing at the edge of the brow.”

Beth’s Beauty Tip: The easiest way to achieve a perfect cat eye, is to start by creating the shape with a Cat Eyeliner Stencil, and then applying the gel liner over to set the shape and color. To do, hold the cat eyeliner stencil over your eye, and with your brush, sweep a charcoal shade across the lid, and remove. Wipe, and repeat on the other eye.

Once you have the desired shape, and thickness, finish with a gel liner. For a pink shimmer, and charcoal shadow, try the Lights, Camera, Action! Eyeshadow Palette ($36, bethbenderbeauty.com)

Put all of the attention on you, and only you, with a stunning blue and bronze metallic smoky eye. This Sunday, the beauty looks at the Oscars will not be anything less than gorgeous, and nominee’s like Sandra Bullock, and Carey Mulligan will make us proud!

To create your own red carpet look, start by applying My Secret Weapon Luminizer & Foundation Primer followed by your foundation, and It’s in The Eyes Concealer under eyes, and over any imperfections for a flawless, movie-star like complexion. Give your cheeks a warm flush by lightly dusting on a bronzer, (try Lets Get Glowing Bronzer in Soak Up The Sun) using a fan brush.
For The Eyes, Apply Lucinda (cobalt blue) Eye Shadow over eyelids and into crease, blending really well. Underneath the eyes apply Eye Shadow in Edie S.(golden-taupe shimmer) along lower lashline, (both from the Most Wanted Eye Shadow Palette), finish with multiple coats of a rich black mascara to define and thicken.

And last, give the lips a generous coat of Luscious Lip Gloss in Lulu for lips that shine all night long!

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Bring out your inner Hollywood Starlet with this stunning, and spotlight-grabbing colored smoky eye. A look we will be seeing a lot of at this Sunday’s 2010 Oscars, and every fashion site, magazine, and celebrity show to follow.

Create smoldering smoky eyes that are sure to have heads turning. Not just your ordinary smoky eyes, smoky eyes with an edge. To get the look, start by applying Eye Shadow in Gunmetal-Gray from the BFF Trio across eyelid and blending up into the crease. Sweep the same color along lower lashline, and using the Rich Smoke shade apply in the upper outer corners for an ultra dramatic look. Complete the look by lining upper lashline and inner rim of eyes with BADgal Waterproof Eye Liner in Black.
Keep your lips soft and sheer, so the focus is on the eyes. Apply XXX Luscious Lip Plumping Gloss in Baby Doll with applicator for perfectly polished lips.

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Inspired by our big screen beauties, this leading lady look is all about scene-stealing smoky eyes, radiant cheeks and a bold, beautiful lip.

Starting with the face first, apply My Secret Weapon Luminizer & Primer, followed by your Foundation. Dab a touch of My Secret Weapon Luminizing Lotion over the tops of cheekbones, and then dust Sweet Cheeks Blush in A Little Crush over cheeks for a soft glow.

Sultry, smoky eyes are always a red carpet favorite in Hollywood. To get the look start by lining the eyes, top and bottom with Stay Put Navy Gel Eyeliner from the ‘Red Carpet On The Go’ Pouch. Dust Eye Shadow in Double-O-Silver (from Red Carpet On The Go) over the liner and on the eyelid for a diffused effect and longer wear. Finish by sweeping your lashes up and out with 2 coats of your favorite black Mascara.
Apply multiple coats of Luscious Lip Gloss in Who Me? for a juicy, rosey-mauve lip.

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See you on the Red Carpet!

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Creating a seductive look on or off the red carpet begins with a jaw dropping red lip, warm skin and extremely dreamy eyes.

Create flawless-looking skin by applying My Secret Weapon Luminizer & Foundation Primer in light, and follow with your foundation. Sweep Sweet Cheeks Blush in Glow (a soft peach hue with gold undertones) over cheeks for a hint of color.
Have heads spinning with a subtle wash of Champagne Shadow in Madison & 61st, from the Just Kidding Eyeshadow Palette. Apply a tight black liner along the top lashes, and finish by lining the upper and lower lashline with Coffee Bean Shimmer from the Just Kidding Palette.
2 coats of waterproof, or water-resistant mascara in black will do just fine, and for a classic red lip, apply a generous coat of XXX Luscious Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherry Red. For a more defined lip, use a cranberry, or red lip pencil and apply along the lip line, and slightly into the lip before adding the gloss. You can also apply the lip pencil over the entire lip for even longer lasting color.

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A smoldering smoky eye always rules the red carpet. This year why not make it modern by pairing with bronzed cheeks and a glossy nude lip.

Warm and even out skin by applying My Secret Weapon Luminizer & Foundation Primer in #2 all over. Apply Foundation only where needed to even out complexion, and finish by dabbing It’s in The Eyes Concealer over any imperfections. Give the cheeks a soft flush with Sweet Cheeks Blush in Baby.
For The Eyes, softly smudge the Gunmetal shade from The Get in Line Smoky Eye Palette in BFF around the upper and lower lashlines. Using a medium size brush, blend the dark Gray shade from Eye Shadow Trio from lashline to crease, concentrating color at the outer corners. Blend the same shade along lower lashline with a smudge brush, and softly sweep a touch of the pale silver shimmer above the crease and blend well. Complete the eyes with two very generous coats of your favorite Mascara in Black.

Finish the Oscar Look with perfect nude lips by applying XXX Luscious Lip Plumping Gloss in Delilah.

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Does anyone ever really tire of seeing another gorgeous smoky eye? I know I don’t, but I am smoky eye obsessed, and every time I see another great look, I am off to the bathroom to try on myself. Smoky eyes in pastels will be strong this spring, and with so many options available, creating them will be easier than ever.

That is the real fun behind creating smoky eyes, since they look good in so many different color combination’s. Blues, pastels, purples, and sea tones all do the job quite nicely.

Make sure to apply the color along the upper and lower lashline and blend into the crease using a sweeping motion with your brush. For a more dramatic look you can extend the color the length of your brow as seen here.

INSIDER TRICK: When using loose shimmer shadows to create this look make sure to tap off your brush before applying the color. This will ensure that you don’t add too much, and allow you to build the color.

BUY ONLINE NOW: Beth Bender Beauty Eyeshadow in Midnight Blue, $16 , Shu-Uemura Rich Black Mascara, $27.50, The Get in Line Smoky Eye & Stencil kit, $36