Archive: September 14th, 2007

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Whether you’re lucky like Halle Berry and look hot in anything or know how to sex it up when necessary like Jennifer Garner (at this week’s VMAs), we want to know what clothing or accessory item brings out your inner seductress. For us, it’s a draw between a low cut cami with lace trim paired with skinny jeans and a body-hugging strapless dress paired with killer stiletto heels. Tell us: What dress, pants, shoes or top makes you feel instantly sexy every time you wear it?

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For Jessica Biel’s StyleWatch cover photo (taken at an L.A. premiere), makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua went for a casually polished look. “Jessica wanted her makeup to be natural and summery but with a little extra,” Bua tells PEOPLE. The “little extra” was in her lashes, as Bua applied several coats of super lengthening Chanel Extracils Mascara in Black, $26 at chanel.com. She kept the face bare, just applying Soft Pressed Powder in Azalea, $50 at chanel.com, to give her a “flawless satin finish” and Powder Blush in Nude, $40 at chanel.com, to the contours of her cheeks. She brought out Jessica’s eyes with shimmery rosewood tones from the Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Sequoia, $55 at chanel.com. Then she dotted Chanel Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Ebene, $27 at chanel.com, between the lashes and extended it beyond the lashline. To complete the look, she applied a coat of Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Rose Garnet, $32 at chanel.com, to Jessica’s lips. Her hair was also casual — yet glam — thanks to stylist Renato Camporo. While Jessica’s hair was still wet, he applied Kerastase Mousse Volumactive, $34 at kerastase.com, then set the hair with pin curls and let it dry for a half hour. After removing the pins, he first used a blow dryer to “open up the curls” and then used a half inch curling iron to polish the curls around her face. He made her hair really shine with Leonor Greyl Eclat Natural styling cream, $33 at beautyhabit.com.

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Breast cancer awareness is always a cause that needs support, but October is designated Think Pink month to get even more people involved in the fight. Lots of companies are doing a great job spreading the word and even donating proceeds to fund cancer research during this time. So, even before October starts, we have a few charity products that we think are worth your while. Keep checking back throughout the month to see some of our favorite picks.

100% of proceeds made from Alex Woo’s beautiful Little Pink Heart necklace and Pink Ribbon ring will go to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. $118 and $98, at alexwoo.com.

Red Envelope ’s Think Pink section will donate 10% of proceeds to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. We love the orchid candle and tea ceremony box, $55 and $75, at redenvelope.com.

Spread awareness and send a greeting with Erin Condren personalized stationery. $20 from each sale will be donated to sponsoring women in the fundraisers such as the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer. $40, erincondren.com.

10% of proceeds from DuWop’s adorable Purse Your Lips set, which contains a wrislet purse and pink shimmer Lip Venom, will be given to CEW’s Cancer and Careers. $24, at amazon.com.

Get a breast cancer awareness dog tag or I.D. bracelet for yourself from Tanamo Studios and 25% of proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer organization of your choice. $70, tanamostudios.com.

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JB Brown & Co handcrafts all of their beautiful jewelry from materials like semi-precious stones, swarovski crystals and pearls. Pick up a piece today and receive 20% off your order with the promo code PEOPLE. Offer expires September 30th, 2007.

What we love at jbbrownandcompany.com:

Lapiz chandelier earrings, $45. With discount, $36.

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Rare is the young star who doesn’t fumble on the red carpet, but Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera has been spot-on since she hit the red carpet last year. The actress has mastered flattering her petite and curvy figure, while looking young but always sophisticated. So, America, we salute you and your fashion sense! We’d like to think we have a few good ideas for you out of this week’s N.Y.C. fashion shows — here are our picks for the best actress in a comedy nominee to wear to Sunday’s Emmy awards. Tell us: What do you think America should wear to the Emmys?

Embellished and Elegant: America does well in simple shapes with great details. What about this beaded Catherine Malandrino? Or this gold-flecked Oscar de la Renta? Or this embellished halter from Monique Lhuillier?

Bright and Beautiful:America’s coloring is great with strong color. Why not this green chiffon Carolina Herrrera? Or go bold with this cobalt Zac Posen? Or get noticed in this tangerine Temperley?

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A girl can never have too many lip glosses, and the October StyleWatch issue is chock full of our staffers’ favorites. In fact, we tested so many that we had to tell you about more of our favorites! Try them out and tell us what you think — we love a second opinion!

theBalm BalmShelter SPF 17 Tinted Gloss in Pin-Up Girl is a gloss that totally lives up to its name! It went on smooth and thick (not sticky) to moisturize and give high shine. The great taste and SPF are bonuses too! $18, sephora.com.

Smashbox Decadence Lip Enhancing Gloss in Vixen provided great sheer, sexy color for day or night while keeping lips moist—along with plenty of dazzling shine and staying power. $18, smashbox.com

Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Mesmeric was a little dull which seemed to mute the gloss’s reflective qualities. However, we give the tilted sponge applicator high marks for making application quick and easy. $22, lancome-usa.com

The dark color of Clarins Gloss Appeal in 01 was intimidating at first glance. but it went on totally sheer with a nice tint. The light reflective particles added a dose of shine without making the look too glitter-y. $19, clarins.com.

As promised, Bourjois La Creme des Levres Lip Cream in Rose Doux did moisturize, but those with very dry lips beware: the creamy formula actually stuck to chapped skin and accentuated dryness. $14, sephora.com

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Choosing the right shade of eye shadow can be a daunting task, especially when shimmers, mattes, and frosts are thrown into the mix. Whether you’re a brown-eyed babe or a green-eyed goddess, our October issue of StyleWatch features the best eye shadows and tips for your eye color. Here, more great tips to make your eyes pop from Clarins celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose, who works on stars like Mischa Barton.

–Brown-eyed beauties rejoice! When it comes to eye shadows, you have the most options because brown is a neutral color that won’t clash with eye makeup. Just make sure that earth tones like brown, taupe or khaki are spiked with gold to keep the color from looking drab.

–Contrast is key. When selecting your eye shadow, choose one with a bit of contrast from your skin tone in order to keep the shade from disappearing on the skin and washing you out.

–Daytime shadow doesn’t have to be boring. Fun colors like metallics and shimmers can be worn during the day too. The best way to wear them is in small doses such as swipe of color or shimmer along the upper lash line. Mixing bolder colors with earth tones also keeps the look day-appropriate.