Archive: April 27th, 2007

We loved Katharine and Charlize’s red carpet looks so much, we tracked down their makeup artists to tell us exactly how to they were done! Katharine McPhee wore a slick of nude-colored gloss, ” target=”_blank”>Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pure Lipstick in Glazed Sienna #61, $28, at a Gillette event recently. The neutral lipcolor allowed her makeup artist, Efrat Acharkan, to create a more dramatic look for McPhee’s eyes.

At the East of Havana premiere, Charlize Theron demonstrated that the secret to scene-stealing lips — done with Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Pink Legend #882, $26 — is to keep the rest of the makeup minimal. Her makeup artist, Dior’s International Makeup Advisor Shane Paish, explains, “First, I created gorgeous, flawless skin, added a touch of blush and DiorShow Blackout Mascara and then finished the look with the deep berry lip — one coat, no fuss.”

Got a red carpet beauty look you’re dying to know about? Tell us and we’ll try to track it down for you!

Photo: Scott Wintrow/Getty; alex cao; James Devaney/WireImage; alex cao

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With summer rapidly approaching, vacation is definitely on the brain! We have a few new favorites, that are a lot less pricey than Cameron Diaz’s luxe Louis Vuitton case, that we can’t wait to bust out for our next trip.

Have a lot to pack? Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban have been spotted using Bric’s rolling duffel bag in olive, but we think it’s awfully sweet in pink too.

Want something a little girlier? Try Hideo Wakamatsu has a blossom printed trolley with a hard shell and magnetic locks, or try accessorizing your luggage with Tepper Jackson’s bright luggage tags .

Make sure to meet your 3 oz. carry on requirements with this Bliss Sinkside Six-Pack , Lippman’s Nail Essential Kit or Go Smile’s On The Go flavored teeth whitening touch ups to save space.

Need to get comfy on board? Grab Bucky’s neck pillow and Cris Notti’s stylish sleep mask will keep you stylish while you sleep. When you land, just freshen up with Too Faced Glamour To Go make-up set and you’re good to go!

Click here to see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Style. Everything you need to beat the heat — from the hottest shoes to the coolest shades and the sexiest bikinis!

Photo: Courtesy of Jun Sato/WireImage; courtesy ebags.com

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Not everyone can afford to pay the outrageous prices that celebrity-fave salons charge for a haircut or even score an appointment with star stylists like Ken Paves (shown here with client Carmen Electra). But if you want the experience of going to a top-notch salon, why not go on a training night? Junior stylists perfect their skills under the watchful eyes of the senior stylists — and you save big! Here’s a listing for cities around the country.

Los Angeles:
Vidal Sassoon
Haircut: $20 (regularly $82 to $125)
9403 Little Santa Monica Boulevard
310-858-9760
Tuesdays through Fridays.

Louis Licari Salon
Haircut: $25 (regularly $120 to $130). Single Color: $25 to $35 (regularly $75 to $140). Single plus Highlights: $60 (regularly $150 to $375)
343 North Camden Drive
310-247-0855
Monday evenings.

Frédéric Fekkai Salon
Haircut: $40 (regularly $125 to $600(for Frederic!)). Color: $40 (regularly $100 and up)
440 North Rodeo Drive
310-777-8700
Tuesdays at 6 P.M. (class topics alternate)

Photo: Michael Simon/startraks

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