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So pretty on the red carpet or off

Red Carpet Beauty: Gugu Mbatha-Raw is definitely a name to watch. For the premiere of  ‘Belle’ in New York the other night, Gugu's natural hair and makeup stunned on the red carpet and off. It's not the fussiness and doneness that we often associate with red carpet beauty, it's that grace and prettiness which can be worn any time of the day. Thrilled to have celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose who used Juara skincare products share his makeup tips with you. Nick created a makeup look based on fresh, spring, sun kissed skin with soft, plum smokey eyes and peach lips and cheeks to complment what she wore. “Gugu is wearing a green dress that has a gorgeous golden sheen to it.  Her jewelry has

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Red Carpet Beauty: Lupita Nyong’o channels Audrey Hepburn elegance, get her hair now!

Red Carpet Beauty at the 2014 Oscars had us clamoring to cop the chic and simple hairstyle of it-girl of the moment Lupita Nyong'o... Beaming in a gorgeous shade of icey blue in a Grecian inspired pleated Prada number, Lupita Nyong'o served Oscar viewers a throwback to the carefree elegance of the inimitable Audrey Hepburn. >>CHECK OUT: Oscars 2014 Red Carpet Arrivals… as it happens By keeping it timeless, Nyong'o reminded us of the beauty of pure simplicity and the fact that instant glamour can at times be achieved by taking the easy route. Lucky you. >>  Related: Our Top Oscar 2014 Choices... Go ahead try it for yourself come wedding season or your next night out with these expert tips

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Kate Blanchett’s makeup

 For all of us at FocusOnStyle, Kate Blanchett is the epitome of modern elegance. We're thrilled to have her makeup tips via her makeup artist Jeanine Lobell for tonight's Golden Globes so you can adapt Kate's "modern romance" look at her home [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet!  Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] THE LOOK: Soft and RomanticTHE INSPIRATION: "We didn't want to do the expected red lip to go with her gorgeous Armani black gown," Said Lobell. "So we went the softer route. No harsh lines. Instead, I blended colors for dimension."THE PRODUCTS:Eye - Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara - Jeanine piled on layers and layers to both the top and bottom lash line,

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Sofia Vergara’s soft wavy hairstyle

 HINT: It's super easy! We are loving the big romantic wavy hairstyle that Sophia Vergara is wearing to compliment her Zac Posen gown at tonight's Golden Globes. Before the show is even over, we have the hairstyle how-to-s so you can replicate Sophia's style at home. According to Celebrity Hairstylist Harry Josh, Sophia's look was all about the return of classically simple yet chic hair. "Waves have ruled the red carpet for so long. We wanted to keep Sofia looking modern and fresh and a chic, luxurious blowout lent her that," says Josh. [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet!  Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] Here is how he got the look: Josh created a diagonal

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Julia Roberts’ updo hairstyle

We're loving the elegant updo that Julia Roberts is wearing at tonight's Golden Globes And guess what? We've got the step by step on how to het her hairstyle before the show is even over. Before we get to the hair tips, Julia's Dolce & Gabbana look of a white shirt under a strapless top is something you might want to consider adding to your personal styling repertoire.  [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet! Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] HOW TO CREATE JULIA’S GOLDEN GLOBE GLAMOUR by SERGE NORMANT: Step 1: On wet hair spray META LUSH VOLUMIZER from roots to tips. Then create a side part low enough to give it more edge. Step 2: Blow dry

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Red Carpet Beauty: Adele keeping it real at the Oscars with drugstore hair products

Adele at the Oscars
We love the way Adele keeps it real and true to herself on the red carpet. We also love the way drugstore hair products were used to create her Bond girl hair at the Oscars. Adele's voluminous, half-up do was the right touch of glam to complement her Jenny Packham dress. Remember, Jenny Packham was one of the designer's from our New York Fashion Week Red Carpet picks?! >>CHECK OUT: Oscars 2013 Red Carpet Arrivals… as it happens Hairstylist Michael Ashton created Adele's red carpet hairstyle using drug store products from John Frieda. Here's the hairstyle how-to for you to try at home: Towel dry wet hair, removing excess moisture before working through Luxurious Volume Fine to Full Blow-Out Spray on mid-lengths and

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Want to tame curly hair to super straight? Look no further than Nicole Kidman at the SAG Awards for styling tips

Rewind, rewind, aaaaall the way back to Nicole Kidman's corkscrew curls. Well, it's been a long time coming and Nicole is rocking super stick straight hair at tonight's 19th Annual Sceen Actor's Guild Awards. We've got the down low on how YOU can switch up curly hair to super straight like Nicole's for a night. >>MORE: Red Carpet Here's the 411 on how to tame curly hair to super straight, like Nicole Kidman: Hairstylist David Babaii spotlighted Nicole's new bob cut by  warming a small amount of IT&LY's Pure Water Drops in the palms of his hands before applying it through the hair. Next, he dried her hair with a nozzle attachment and a large round brush to smooth hair completely

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Red Carpet Beauty: Kerry Washington Goes Straight For The Golden Globes with Drug Store Hair Products

Kerry Washington went for super sleek straight hair at the Golden Globes by way of John Frida drug store products.... talk about cheap chic paired with her MiuMiu dress! >>MORE: Red Carpet Here's how to get the red carpet look while the show is still airing: Step 1 – Prep Spray Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray ($9.99 at drugstores), throughout wet hair and comb through to distribute the product evenly. Step 2 – Style Blowdry hair straight. Take a flat iron and straighten hair section by section--the heat of flat iron will activate 3-Day Straight, to ensure sleek style that lasts all night long. Step 3 – Perfect Smooth Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Crème ($5.99) throughout hair to give

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Red Carpet Beauty: How to Get Kate Hudson’s Golden Globe Hair

 Whilst Kate Hudson's Alexander McQueen dress looks like she raided Jennifer Lopez's closet, her hair is just stunning on her. Before the show is even over, she can try these styling tips at home to look just as fetching tomorrow. "I wanted to show off Kate's healthy, shiny hair in a style that emphasizes her true Hollywood beauty. As the perfect "Muse" and my inspiration, Kate is my generation's Brigitte Bardot showing off soft voluptuous hair that is touchable, glamorous and now Kate's very own signature look," says celebrity hairstylist David Babaii. >>MORE: Red Carpet To achieve, David used IT&LY HAIR FASHION'S Purity Design Line: David started with IT&LY's Pure Water Drops Serum before blow drying. Next, he added IT&LY's Pure Style Mousse Strong and used

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Live Tweet #FoSGG and Watch the Golden Globes Livestream

70th Golden Globes Arrivals
Watch the Golden Globes Livestream… Wannna dish live with me? Don't forget to tweet along @focusonstyle with the hashtag #FoSGG We've got lot's of red carpet fashion & beauty to keep you busy until the shows starts at tonight at 8PM EST. The “Golden Globe Arrivals Special” will air 7ET on NBC. Jodie Foster looks chic, comfortable in her skin, and gorgeous at 50, or any age!!! #FoSGG Best yet— Sharon Haver (@FocusOnStyle) January 14, 2013 there's a lesson in not to wear dresses that wear you, no matter the perks for wearing them — Sharon Haver (@FocusOnStyle) January 14, 2013 Naomi Watts looks lovely — Sharon Haver (@FocusOnStyle) January 14, 2013 &nbsp YES, Quintin on your award and mighty fine tux too!

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Soft, Wavy Hair Like Emma Stone? Sure! Here’s How To Style The Look

I'll Have What She's Having: Bouncy, soft face-framing waves Actress Emma Stone donned a new do at the recent Nickoledon Kids' Choice Awards that radiated easy, cool glamour with bouncy curls that's easy to make your own... Hairstylist David Babaii styled Emma Stone's beautiful soft waves with products from IT&LY HAIRFASHION's Purity Design Line for this year's Kids' Choice Awards. He began with IT&LY Pure Shampoo and Pure Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate the hair. "I love a clean canvas to create my masterpieces", says David Babaii. Inside tip: Follow with a final cool water rinse for when you want extra volume. This seals the cuticle and helps hair radiant extra shine. Next, towel dry gently to remove all excess water

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Academy Awards Hair Prediction from Serge Normant at John Frieda

Just as all eyes are on the red carpet to catch a glimpse at all of the inspirational fashion & beauty trends that are sure to dazzle, the folks at John Fried weigh in with their own forecast on what's destined to make a splash. MORE: Red Carpet The nominations are in for the Academy Awards’ must-do looks. On the list, texture, buns and height. Calie Noble, master stylist from the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles gives his predictions for Sunday’s red carpet and gold statues to come. “Hair is taking a very retro inspired look at the moment,” says Calie. “But with a modern twist.” That often means destructing solid, sleek styles and breaking them down

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Oscar Red Carpet Beauty Prediction & Hot Makeup Tips Too!

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Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Touche Éclat I've got my Swarovski crystal turban on and I am making some beauty predictions. Can you picture me? When it comes to Oscar red carpet beauty this Sunday,  you can expect to see a makeup throwback to the 1920's with clean fresh skin spotlighted just the right way. I guarantee that big dark eyes, double sets of false lashes, and blood red lips will dominate the Oscar red carpet beauty looks. MORE: Beauty Highlighters used on the bridge of the nose and the crest of the cheekbone focus über brilliant attention, and you know those stars love attention. So should you. I like the Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Touche Éclat to highlight. Are you aware that  YSL says

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