SAG Awards 2011 Red Carpet Fashion Styles

Star walked down the red carpet of SAG Awards 2011 in their best fashion style. Check out who wear what on SAG Awards 2011 red carpet.


Natalie Portman in a white gown by Azzaro.


Mila Kunis in a red Alexander McQueen abstract print gown.


Nicole Kidman in a black Nina Ricci gown with see-through lace back.


Jennifer Lawrence in a hot pink draped gown by Oscar de la Renta.


Hailee Steinfeld in a pink and orange-striped dress from Prada's Spring 2011 collection.


Dianna Agron in a tea-length gown by Chanel Haute Couture and Salvatore Ferragamo satin pumps.


Claire Danes in a printed Louis Vuitton gown.


January Jones in Carolina Herrera gown.


Kim Kardashian in an eggplant purple Marchesa gown.


Winona Ryder in a white gown by Alberta Ferretti.


Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta metallic gown.

Photo Source: Harper's Bazaar

Macy’s First Designer Collaboration

Just like H&M and Target, Macy's is also launching its first ever designer collaboration lines. This February 16, Kinder Aggugini's design for Macy's will be displayed. Kinder Aggugini was an Italian designer who worked with John Galliano, Donatella Versace and Vivienne Westwood. The said collection includes floral dresses, backless rompers, and polka dots which ranges from $38 to $298.










Photo Source: InStyle.com

Vanessa Hudgens for Candies

Vanessa Hudgens is the new face of Candies' spring collection, replacing Britney Spears who starred in the campaign last season. Check out some sneak preview photos of Vanessa Hudgens for Candie’s. She wore summer-friendly bikinis and floral maxi dresses.






Photos Source: InStyle.com

Emma Watson Last Collection for People Tree

See Emma Watson's last collection for People Tree! In includes polka dot skirts, striped shirts and draped dresses.




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subtle smoky eye

if you've ever read this blog before, you know that i'm more about the statement lip than i am the statement eye. to me, it's so much more comfortable to do neutral eyes and slap on a bright lipstick. but i was in an experimental mood last saturday night, and decided to try a not-too-dramatic smoky eye. i thought the result was appropriate for a lingerie shower:

i first applied wet 'n wild's idol eyes creme shadow stick in "techno" all over my lid. then i brushed on a layer of maybelline's shadow quad in "natural smokes." i liked how the purple still kind of came through.... 

the purple shade, "techno", is the one i used

 

on top, i layered the top left shade, the one labeled "lid"

by the way, i just figured out this weekend that if i curl my hair with a curling iron, and then hairspray it upside down, it turns out awesome like in the first picture. i really should do that more often, but i'm just so gosh darn lazy (about hair. about makeup, not so much).

review: eucerin intensive repair lotion

you may (or may not) remember my saga with AHA lotions for my bumpy arms (click here if you don't). well, basically i purchased this one that worked pretty well, but smelled so strongly that it repulsed my husband. not so good, especially since i plan on staying married for a very long time.

so the quest continues. i've been using the walgreens brand of AHA face lotion for nighttime, which is working out fabulously. BUT i also need something during the day. you know, a 2-punch approach. the walgreens cream is too strong to use twice a day, plus a little too thick under my clothes. i really want something lightweight.

well, daniel helped me pick out this lotion a couple of weeks ago. he actually scoured all the labels at walmart for any sign of "AHA", which is alpha-hydroxy acid by the way, just because he detests my old palmer's lotion so much. ha!

i never would've seen that it says "alpha hydroxy" on the bottle had it not been for daniel. i waffled on what size to buy for a while, and luckily i bought the smaller one....

why was it lucky? because this lotion sucks. anyone remember what elmer's glue feels like on your hands? that's exactly the same feeling and consistency this lotions has as i'm rubbing it into my skin. gross. plus i'm not convinced it actually moisturizes anything.

by the way, i grabbed this image of off instyle's website, where it was listed as a best beauty buy! apparently this lotion is "anti-inflammatory, soothing, and hydrating." which makes me even more suspicious that beauty editors just say good things about whatever new product has just hit the shelves. not cool.

don't let that deter you, though. hey, if you really like the feel (and smell!) of elmer's glue, then by all means- buy this lotion. as for me, the quest continues....

next on the list:

nude lipstick

let me introduce to you my favorite nude lipstick-

nyc cosmetics ultra last lipstick in "mousse"

in real life, the color looks more like this:

it has a little bit of an orange/peach tone to it, but i would call it a caramel color:

here's what it looks like on me:

 

without flash

  with flash

i really love the formula of this lipstick! i never would've tried it, because, well let's just face it- the packaging looks so cheap that the actual product can't be that promising. but i was wrong! i read a review about this lipstick range on makeup and beauty blog, and couldn't get over how smooth and creamy it looked! this lipstick claims to be long-lasting, but don't believe it. it's not. in fact, i would call it more moisturizing than long-lasting. a lot more moisturizing that some lipsticks that claim to be moisturizing! i'm really loving the texture of it. in the pictures, i have a very thin layer of clear lip balm over the lipstick, but it's smooth and creamy even without it. i liked this so much that i went out and bought another shade, "rose gold", which is also awesome! 

wanna know my inspiration for caramel-colored lips? hilary duff, who seriously has the best lips in the whole world (except maybe for angelina jolie....):

i know the shade i bought isn't quite like hers, but i tried! i mean, how gorgeous is this picture?? and i wish i could rock the smudgy/sparkly eye makeup like she is.... sigh, maybe tomorrow.