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May 23, 2013

Steal My Look Beauty Edition: Paula Patton at the NAACP Awards

Paula Patton had all eyes on her at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Looking stunning in a sequined Monique Lhuillier, Paula Patton was a hit not just for her clothing but also her flawless face!

Celebrity make-up artist Fiona Stiles worked her magic on the COVERGIRL Queen Collection Brand Ambassador with some of the hottest products on the market.

We got the breakdown for you from Fiona so you can recreate her look at home!

Inspiration:
Paula was wearing a red, tight, strapless beaded dress that was really beautiful and elegant. We decided to go for a sultry look and play up the eyes, while keeping the skin radiant. Paula had a few tear sheets pulled form some current editorial stories. We used those as a springboard for the look.

Technique:
After moisturizing and prepping the lips with lip balm, I used a Beauty Blender and a synthetic foundation brush to apply the foundation. I added a COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer in “Light” where needed and a bit of COVERGIRL + Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in “Lush Berry” on the apples of the cheeks with a dual fiber brush, then set both of those creamy products with a loose translucent powder (COVERGIRL Professional Loose Powder) and a bit of the COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Pressed Powder in “Light Bronze”pressed powder.

Then I used the COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer “Light Bronze” for a touch a little warmth on the cheeks, and a slightly deeper bronze, COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer in “Brown Bronze” for contour, applied sparingly.

First I filled in her brows, brushed them into place and set them with clear mascara so they’d stay put throughout the night. I did a wash of the deep bronze on the lid and blended it up towards the brow and a bit the bronze under the eye. I lined the top eye with COVERGIRL Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eye Liner in Midnight and then blended out the color, softening the line.

Then I took COVERGIRL Queen Collection 1-Kit Eyeshadow in “Black Tie” and went over the liner to deepen the color and to add depth, and blended it up the eye. I concentrated on the outer corners to elongate the eye, and used lots of mascara for a dramatic lash. Three coats of COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lash Fanatic mascara in Black on top and two on the bottom gave the eyes a pretty doe eyed look. I used the champagne color from the COVERGIRL SmokyShadowBlast in Bronze Fire as a highlighter on the inside of the eye.

Finally, with a lip brush I swiped on COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lip Color in “Penelope Pink”, and then added a bit of gloss (COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lip Gloss in “Pearled Peach”) on top of it.
I always give my client blotting papers and her lip color to take with her for stealthy touch ups during the night. The nights can be long, and there are always cameras around!

Steal My Look: Sofia Vergara and Paula Patton rock CoverGirl at Golden Globes

Check out just about any of the “Best Dressed” lists from the Golden Globes and you will find Sofia Vergara and Paula Patton somewhere at the top! Both women dared to be different, walking out in bold colors showing off their amazing personalities that sets them apart from the rest.

As part of Make-up Monday, I have an amazing treat that will help you “Steal their Look” using the same products from CoverGirl that their make-up artists used on them!

Sofia Vergara, who is a spokesperson for the brand, dazzled on the red carpet in a deep blue Vera Wang gown.She also dripped in diamonds, $5 million dollars worth from Harry Winston!

Kayleen McAdams took care of all her make-up for the event and here she breaks it down for you, please try this at home!

Inspiration/Dress: This look is all about the lips. We chose a bright plum lip and kept the eyes soft with bronze shadow and multiple coats of mascara. The dress is a gorgeous Vera Wang in a shade of teal and the hair is very sleek and youthful so we wanted the makeup to stand out and look youthful as well.

Face: I started by applying COVERGIRL TRUconceal Concealer #4 under the eyes and around the nose. I then applied COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg with a sponge and set that with COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder in Soft Honey. I chose a plum toned blush (COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow) and applied it along the cheekbones and apples of the cheeks.

Eyes: I applied COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-kit Shadow in Golden Sunsetall over the lid and into the crease and then applied three coats of NEW COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara to the top lashes and one coat on the bottom.

Lips: I applied COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor in Everlastingfirst and then applied COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved.

Application Tip: This keeps the lipstick from bleeding, but makes it easier to apply the line with the moisture of the lipstick.

What’s in the clutch?: When she was ready to hit the red carpet, I sent Sofia on her way with powder, lip pencil and lipstick for reapplication.

Paula Patton was a personal favorite in a bright yellow Monique Lhuillier gown which complemented her skin tone perfectly! Paula, the newest ambassador for COVERGIRL’s Queen Collection, worked with make-up artist Fiona Stiles who hooked her up with some of the lines’ hottest products.

Inspiration/Dress: Paula was wearing a strapless Monique Lhuillier gown, a beautiful sunny yellow. We wanted to keep the look light and pretty, focusing on lashes and cheeks, playing up the happy element of the color.

Face: After prepping the skin, I used a flat synthetic foundation brush to swipe on COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup in Rich Sand, applying it to the bridge of the nose, the cheeks, the forehand and the chin. Then I used the brush to blend the color out towards the jaw and hairline, going over the base with a criss-cross motion to ensure that it was well blended and there were no lines.

I used a little COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer in Light to cover any darkness under the eye or redness along the side of the nose, feathering it out so it blended perfectly with the foundation. Before I powdered with COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Pressed Powder in Light Bronze, I used a dual fiber brush to apply a bit of COVERIGRL + Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry onto the apples of the cheeks and then after I powdered, I used a touch of COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Classic Pink to brighten the face a bit more.

Application Tip: I like to combine cream and powder blush – just make sure you apply “like to like,” so use the cream blush before you powder and the powder blush after the makeup is set.

Eyebrows: Next I focused on the brows. I gave them a nice full look by adding a little to the shape with COVERGIRL Brow & Eyemakers Pencil in Midnight Brown. The key to making it not look too heavy is to run a clean spooly through the brows after you fill in with pencil. This softens the lines and blends the color in, making it undetectable. Set the brows with a clear gel, brushing the hairs into the desired shape.

Eyes: For the eyes, I started by sweeping COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer in Light Bronzeover the lid, giving the eye a wash of warmth and a little depth, while still looking like her skin. Then I took COVERGIRL Queen Collection Eyeliner in Black Onyxand drew a black line all along the upper lash line, pushing it into the lashes. Taking a small synthetic brush, I smudged the line, softening the edge, making it less severe. I used a little black liner on the bottom as well, pushing it deep into the lashes so that when I applied NEW COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara, the illusion was thicker, darker lashes.

Lips: A soft pale, peachy lip achieved using COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lip Gloss in Starlet Sand, made Paula look radiant without distracting too much from the eyes, and the wash of warm pink on the cheeks gave her a fresh, healthy flush.

Focus: The eyes–soft liner and strong lashes–were the focus of the look, so the lips and cheeks were just meant to compliment them.

What’s in the clutch?: I gave Paula her lip gloss, a few cotton buds, and some blotting papers for her to take with her on the red carpet. I wish I could be there to touch up my clients when they get to the red carpet, but once I leave them they are on their own. The challenge is fitting all of those touch up supplies in those teeny tiny clutches!

Both women were stunning and I hope to recreate the look at home soon! Who was your favorite?

Tom Cruise and Paula Patton double date at Mission Impossible premiere!

Continuing their promotion of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise and Paula Patton stepped out with their respective spouses (Katie Holmes and Robin Thicke) for the U.S. premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Monday, December 19th, 2011 in New York City. Joining them were co-stars Simon Pegg, Anil Kapoor, and Josh Holloway.

The ladies made sure to look smokin’ hot on the red carpet with birthday girl Holmes, who turned 33 yesterday, wearing a Holmes & Yang dress while Patton got jiggy with it in a colorful Pucci dress.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is currently out in limited release and closed in 2nd place at the box office this weekend. A wide release will take place on December 21st.


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures

Paula Patton hits the red carpet with co-stars Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg in London

Proving that she is a lot more than just a pretty face and a sexy pair of legs, Paula Patton hit the red carpet with co-stars Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg earlier this evening (December 13th, 2011). I don’t know many other women who could stand so confidently (not to mention star in a major motion picture with) mega stars like Cruise and Pegg but somehow Ms. Patton pulls it off!

The trio, who were joined by Bryan Burk, Brad Bird, Lea Seydoux, and Samuli Edelmann, posed for photographers at the UK Premiere of Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol held at BFI IMAX in London, England.

This fourth installment of the Mission Impossible series picks up when the IMF is shut down after being implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin. This causes Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization’s name.

Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol opens in theaters on December 16th, 2011.


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures

Paula Patton joins the CoverGirl family as celebrity ambassador!

We must give big love to CoverGirl for always being on point when selecting their celebrity representatives! As a longtime fan of Paula Patton, I’m excited to announce her partnership with the beauty brand as a Celebrity Brand Ambassador for the Queen Collection.

The popular P&G brand made the news official this afternoon via their Twitter account:

BIG NEWS: COVERGIRL Queen Collection is excited to announce our newest Celebrity Brand Ambassador, Actress Paula Patton!

Along with the announcement, we also learned that the Queen Collection will be launching three new products in January: Vivid Impact Eyeliner, LashFanatic Mascara and Natural Hue Matte Pressed Powder.

Here is your official sneak peek of the products!

The 35-year-old, mommy-of-one is married to singer Robin Thicke and is known for her work on Idlewild, Swing Vote, and her highly lauded role as Ms. Blu Rain in the 2009 smash, Precious.

Can’t wait to see her easy, breezy style!

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke make a splash in Miami

Looking fit in a tiny black bikini, actress Paula Patton enjoyed some fun in the sun with her equally hot hubby Robin Thicke in Miami Beach, Florida on Sunday, July 10th, 2011. The couple shared some smooches while swimming around in the beautiful blue ocean before exiting hand in hand.

Paula has been in town for almost a week participating in the American Black Film Festival alongside stars Regina King, Mekhi Phifer, and Robert Townsend . The Jumping the Broom beauty was on hand to help honor actor, comedian, director and writer Keenen Ivory Wayans during the closing ceremonies last night.

Paula and Robin, who have been married since 2005, are parents to one year old Julian.


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures

Poor Simon Pegg looks exhausted while Tom Cruise is ready for action!

Simon Pegg must have had a smashing good time over the holidays. The star of Run Fat Boy Run and Shaun of the Dead was photographed leaving Jolly Ol’ England on Sunday where he was en route to Vancouver, Canada to continue shooting the latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise called Ghost Protocol.

He was joined on set by his co-stars Tom Cruise and the lovely [Read more...]