Archive: November 11th, 2007

courtesy laura mercier

While interviewing makeup artist Charlie Green at the Twinkle fashion show, I was immediately drawn to the matte berry stained lips she had done on all the models. The rest of the face was fairly naked, just perfect skin and groomed brows, and the overall look was super easy but polished. I really wanted to try the look for myself so I got a few tips from Charlie on how to make lip stain last. She used a M.A.C Pro Stain on the models, but you can get a close approximation with the deep wine-y color of M.A.C Amplified Cream Lipstick in Burnin’, $14, maccosmetics.com, Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Sugar Violet, $20, sephora.com, or Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain, $11 at drugstore.com. Charlie used her index finger to push the color into lips instead of a brush so it looks like a “residue of pigment” and not too perfect. She then dabbed it with a tissue to take off excess color, then pushed in another layer of color, followed by the tissue and then a final application. The key to this look is the matte texture so skip gloss altogether. Finish with a light dusting of translucent powder, a couple swipes of clear brow gel and curled lashes and you’re all set.

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Fashionistas turned out in force to support Donna Karan Wednesday night at the launch of her third perfume: DKNY Delicious Night. “DKNY is young and spirited and meant for a night out,” Ali Larter told PEOPLE on her way in to the party, where guests sipped blackberry cocktails and snacked on mini hamburgers during rapper Common’s 45 minute set. As for her dip-dyed DKNY dress, she declared “This is for a night out in New York and I’m excited to be here.” Rashida Jones declared she was wearing “DKNY — all of it except the undies!”, while Christina Ricci showed off a svelte physique and a lighter ‘do. “It was cut short for Speed Racer,” she told PEOPLE of her coif, “but I lightened it for me.” And there was no goody bag, but guests snapped up sequin cuffs on their way into the party for a touch of discrete bling. “Sequins are fantastic because you can wear them with jeans or anything you want,” Karan explained of her affection for sparkle. “They’re like the city lights — and they give you the spotlight you want!” Want to try DKNY Delicous Night? Nab a bottle of Eau de Parfum, $52 at bloomingdales.com.