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How to Look Good for Wedding Season

fytuba — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:43:07 +0000

Wedding season is upon us and that means lots of travel, frantically looking through registry lists for the last teacup, land the prospect of being seated next to Aunt Sylvia at the reception. On the upside: It's an excuse to get dressed up and look really good. We asked makeup artist Troy Surratt for a few tips on how to put on your best face for an event that's likely to be photographed more heavily than a Jolie-Pitt trip to the playground:

See the (day) light: "Party makeup usually means smoky eyes or dark lips—people focus their attention on one feature and really play it up," says Surratt. "I don't think that works as well if you're going to be outdoors or standing around in daylight. But I do think it's important to take a little extra time with every feature. Your brows should be perfectly groomed. Your skin should look really dewy and perfect. Your lashes should be curled, and evenly fanned out and defined."

Don't slather it on: "I think a lot of people wear too much makeup when they know they're going to be photographed," says Surratt."But with digital photography and high-resolution images, what you see is what you get—all that extra foundation will show up and you won't look better."

Lay down a base: "Concealer under the eyes has an instant brightening effect," says Surratt. "I dab a bit into that dark half moon shape that extends down from the tear duct and a little right under the lash line where you might have red or purpley tones, and then a dab it on the eyelid itself. It's the perfect primer for shadow." Surratt recommends a tinted moisturizer with SPF for the rest of the face; his favorite is by Laura Mercier. "Then I finish with a little bronzer on the apples of the cheeks and wherever else the sun would hit (ie. the forehead, the bridge of the nose, the chin, and the clavicle, if your dress reveals it). A little added warmth on the face makes everyone look pretty. It's universally flattering."

Think pretty: When it comes to choosing eye shadow and lip colors, "You want to look light and fresh," says Surratt. "Stick to warm, beige-y pinks and peachy nudes. They're soft and glowing and evoke a sense of innocence and softness and romance." He also suggests going with lipstick instead of gloss: "I love lipsticks at the moment. You want a hint of light reflection but nothing too slick. Your lips, but a shade or two darker than their natural color."

The final touch: "I love fragrance," says Surratt. "And you don't have to worry about overpowering anyone, since you'll be outdoors. I'd choose something light-weight and romantic that has white floral notes, like Lily of the Valley."

Pack light: Don't go overboard when it comes to touchups—all you need in your clutch are some blotting papers, translucent powder, and your lipstick tube. "I'd use the powder sparingly. Blotting papers absorb shine without adding product, so you don't get buildup." If you're going to be wearing sunglasses, Surratt recommends touching up after you remove them. "I cringe when I see a celebrity whom I've just spent 45 minutes on put on their sunglasses," he says. "They always leave a mark on your nose!"

PHOTO: DAVID COOK

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Hollywood Hairstyles: Awards Season Forecast

fytuba — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:38:05 +0000

What hair trends do you think we’ll be seeing on the red carpet?
When you’re working with celebrities, they have an image to uphold and they have a say in what’s going on. So red carpet hair is a little safer than what you'd see at a fashion show. But I think there will be variations of the strong, clean parts and slick hair that appeared on the spring 2010 runways.

Any celebrities that have mastered the clean, slick look?
Kate Winslet pops into my head—I thought her hair at the Academy Awards last year (see photo at right) was the best. It was absolutely stunning and beautiful; soft yet with a distinct shape. The trick is getting the right texture and shine. In the past, to achieve a hairstyle like hers you’d use gel, which would leave hair hard and crunchy. But now you can apply a smoothing gloss that gives sleek shine without the plastic look and feel. The great thing about red carpet hair is that you’re always going to see a modern version of something you’ve seen before.

What about waves? Will we still see loose curls on the red carpet?
Waves will always be around. Traditionally, people would run the curling iron through to the ends, then wrap it up to the scalp. Now you can wrap the hair around the barrel without even opening it, which gives a nice wave. For a tighter curl, use a smaller barrel. If you just want body and fullness, Velcro rollers or hot rollers are best.

How do you decide which hairstyle to do for a celebrity client?
The dress and the person’s face shape are the biggest factors. If the neckline is really high and the person has a low hairline, hair should be worn up. If someone has an extremely round face I might pull the sides tighter and leave the top a little higher to elongate their face and make it appear less round. Or, if someone has a really square jaw, I might cover the forehead with some hair to give more width at the sides; you don’t want to expose too much of the face or else it will look more square. Lastly, if someone has a heavy eyelid, I’ll do a tight updo or ponytail to give a mini facelift.

What’s your must-have hair product?
A staple in my kit and almost every hairdresser’s I know is L’Oréal Elnett Strong Hold Hairspray. I was first introduced to it backstage at Fashion Week and now it’s finally available in the U.S. It’s great because it’s soft, versatile, and imparts shine—it holds the hair but you can work with it. I send all my clients out with a few pins and a mini can of Elnett in their purse for quick red carpet fixes.

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