Best in Beauty

Kim Kardashian looked like a bronzed goddess walking down the red carpet; as she walked her dress radiated like sunshine. Kim’s hair gave new meaning to “make it big”. Her hair was volumized at the roots and the rest of her hair is curled; and each curl was separated to build fullness. Her face is chiseled using contour and the rest of her skin was illuminating. Who can miss her lashes? Her pout is perfected with her signature nude color.

Rihanna looked breathtaking and was easy to pick out of the crowd. Her fire red hair was layered and had an extra bounce. Long side bangs swept across her face, her eyes peeped through as she looked over her shoulder. A silverish/white shadow was applied to her lid and a pop of color was added to the crease to add depth. Her deep blood stained lips added some drama to her already eye capturing dress.

Selena Gomez was one of the younger women on the red carpet at the Grammy’s. She looked sophisticated and sweet in a gold Jay Manuel dress. Although she showed some skin, she kept it tasteful. Her hair was free flowing and graceful, over her shoulders. Her makeup complimented her dress with gold and bronze shadows. A light pink gloss made her lips shine.

Julianne Hough was absolutely stunning in a plunging neckline number, hugging her in all the right places. Her tresses were curled and pinned into a textured up-do; falling in all the right places. Her piercing blue eyes were accentuated with a bold black line and framed with perfectly arched brows. A mauve lip and bold cheeks amp up an otherwise natural look.

Worst in Beauty

Jordin Sparks looked like she just stepped out of the limo and was attending her prom. She looked like she did not have any makeup up. Her hair was was pulled into a half up/half down style, the rest of her hair left to hang. She had no color in her face and –unfortunately!– looked like she had a PhD in how to sport a sickly look.

Miley Cyrus looked as if she stopped at Victoria’s Secret to buy her dress; her “friends” were popping out on either side. I am aware she has a song called “I Can’t Be Tamed,” but neither can her mane which looked completely unfinished. A random braid was positioned in the back of her head. Her makeup was lacking — just like her dress.

Nicki Minaj was an animal disaster. Dressed head to toe, literally, in leopard. Her dress resembled a parachute, legs covered in leopard tights and leopard shoes. The top of her hair was in a bleached white afro with a black strip, resembling the Bride of Frankenstein. The scalp of her wig was dyed to resemble leopard print. Nicki’s makeup was her usual beat face with a Barbie pink lip.

Do you agree with these best and worst looks? If not, let us know why and which celebs rocked (or missed) the boat.

- Nicole Iannitti

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Laurent Dufourg, celebrity stylist and owner of the famed Privé Salons expects the looks at the Grammy’s to be remarkably different than those seen at the Golden Globes. “The Grammy’s are very rock and roll, so there is less of the glamorous up-do’s we see at the Golden Globes and more edgy styles.” He also anticipates that big curls and texture – which are becoming a trend courtesy of country favorites Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift - will also be in view. Long hair, messy – edgy looks and shaggy, fun looks are also on his radar.

Ke$ha and her glowing skin

Hair and make up artist Trisha Nerney, foresees tonight’s makeup looks as “dark and dramatic to offset the simplicity of the hair.” Hair will be “sleek and slicked back, worn in a low ponytail. Stars will get base color glosses to bring out shine when the paparazzi shoot the cameras and the light hits the hair. This plus lighter highlights around the face will make the stars glow.”

Allan Avendano, hair & makeup artist with the Margaret Maldonado Agency anticipates “We will see lots of glowing skin, and many faces with sexy smokey eyes along with loose modern updos or sexy flowing locks. Hollywood vintage glamour will also make an appearance with red lips, full lashes and vintage hairstyles.”

Vintage Hollywood Glamour by Christina Aguilera at the AMA's

Most stars prep pre-party with spa treatments to make their skin camera ready. Presenter and new artist Ke$ha’s prepped for glowing skin with the Purigenex micro-collagen mask from RoxSpa in Beverly Hills. The treatment uses topical collagen to penetrate the skin. Kelley West, RoxSpa Director told us that “Purigenex improves the tone and texture of the skin, plumps fine lines, lightens hyperpigmentation, helps improve acne scarring and gives the patient an overall youthful appearance. For an instant and radiant glow, women scheduled to walk the red carpet often apply the mask the night before, or even the day of, a special event.”

Check out the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards tonight and let us know which looks blew you away.

-Catia Carvalho Trooskin

“Often clients make requests,” says makeup artist Sam Fine. “Last night, Queen had one request: she wanted to look natural with wonderful skin, sparse lashes and a great brow. Most of the time was spent perfecting the canvas.”

If you want to get Queen Latifah’s flawless, natural look, here’s what Sam Fine suggests:

Use a cream foundation to give skin a supple, flawless complexion. Next, apply a bit of powder to the t-zone only. This allows the outer perimeter of the skin to glow naturally. Layer on bronzer to add a glow, then follow with a bit of blush on the apples of the cheek.

“Since Queen was wearing a strapless dress, I applied a thin layer of moisturizer to her shoulders and collar bone. Then I dusted on some bronzer to make draw a bit of attention and make them shimmer,” says Sam.

Products to Try:
CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder – $8.18
CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Ebony Bronze
- $8.18
CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Foundation – $10.99
CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Blush in Shimmering Sands – $10.99

Eyes – Apply a small amount of highlighter to underneath the brow bone. Then use the same bronzer as a shadow and sweep it lightly across the eyelids. Use a smokey black pencil liner to line the upper lid and then smudge it with a deep ebony shadow. Apply a few coats of mascara.

“I used barely any eyeshadow when creating this look. Very less is more,” advises Sam. “An alternative to the deep ebony shadow could be a dark navy. As always when creating an eye for an awards show or event,
don’t forget your false lashes.”