Glamorous makeup trends: Red lips, false eyelashes

Instant Impact With False Lashes

Natural makeup is great for daytime -- but if you are attending a party or going out on a special date, add some glamour to your makeup with deep red lipstick and fabulous false eyelashes. Just look at Christina Aguilera below -- she's got that classic glam look down!

Some women don't try false eyelashes because they think they are impossible to apply. But with a little know-how and some practice, you can look red carpet ready in no time!

Applying the lashes

1. Purchase a set of false eyelashes. My favorites are from MAC, but you can actually find them at most department store makeup counters and drug stores -- and you can even buy false lashes online! You will also need eyelash glue, a pair of tweezers and a small pair of scissors.

2. Trim the false lashes to fit your eyes. Hold up the strip of lashes to your eye. If they are a little longer than your lash line, use your scissors to trim the edges.

3. Apply eyeshadow primer over your entire eyelid from the lash line up to the browbone. The primer will help the glue adhere.

4. Place a line of lash glue on the back of your hand. Allow it to set for a few seconds to get tacky (follow the instructions included with your lashes or glue).

5. Using your tweezers, glide a strip of lashes in the glue. Make sure the glue is totally covering the edge.

6. Place the strip onto your eye as close to the natural lash line as possible. Press it into place, pushing down on the edges.

7. After you are sure it's firmly attached, repeat with the other eye.

8. Use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover to clean any glue around the eye area.

Adding the finishing touches

1. After applying your foundation or powder to your face, add light brown eyeshadow to just the lid. You can actually use any color you'd like, but brown works well for most skintones.

2. Add a deeper complementary shadow into the crease of your eye to create some depth and definition. Blend the shadow upward and outward toward your browbone.

3. Use a black liquid eyeliner or ink lining pen to line your top lashes, filling in any gap between your natural lashes and the false eyelashes.

4. For a little bit of a cateye look, extend the liner just slightly past the outer corner of your eye, extending it upward.

5. Apply a coat of black mascara to your eyelashes. Apply the mascara to both the fake lashes and your natural lashes to help them blend together.

6. Choose a deep red lipstick and matching lip liner. Avoid brick reds, which make your teeth look yellow and skin sallow. Instead pick true reds or blue reds.

7. Line your lips and fill in with lipstick using a lipbrush for thorough application. Add a dab of clear gloss in the center of your bottom lip. Smack your lips together to spread the gloss.

8. Keep cheeks bare or very light. If desired, apply a pale pink or peach blush on the apples of your cheeks to finish off the look

Taking off false eyelashes

1. You should never sleep in false eyelashes. Remove them by using petroleum jelly or an oily eye makeup remover. This help to dissolve the eyelash glue. Don't tug to pull off the lashes -- you might take some of your natural lashes off with them. Instead apply more petroleum jelly and it allow it to sit for about 30 seconds, then gently lift off the false lashes.

2. Don't throw away your fake eyelashes after one wearing. You should be able to wear them about three times. Be sure to place them back in their original container so they will retain their shape.

With a little practice, you'll soon be the most glamorous girl around -- and might even give Christina Aguilera a good run for her money!

How to get the old Hollywood look

Beautiful Lashes And Lips

If you are looking for that "Old Hollywood" look with big beautiful eyelashes and a red pouty lip, the makeup is relatively easy to achieve using false eyelashes and a blue-red lipstick.

Here in this video, makeup artist Amy B. demonstrates how to perfect the Old Hollywood style by applying the false lashes properly, extending your eye liner and using a pale sheer cheek color on the apples of your cheeks. She also fills in her lips completely with lip liner before adding red lipstick from MAC and topping it off with a red gloss.

Makeup used in this video:

• Mac false eyelashes
• Lashgrip glue
• Shiseido liquid eyeliner
• Rimmel London eyeshadow - no.241 Matte White
• Napoleon brown eyeshadow
• Lancome Definicils mascara - black
• Chi Chi red lip liner
• "Mac Red" Lipstick
• Mac Sheertone Shimmer Blush in "Foolish Me"

Fall beauty sneak peek

Our New York Fashion Week correspondent got all the juicy deets about what makeup and hairstyles will be hot this fall/winter 2010. Here's how you can steal the runway beauty looks for less.

Spring is coming, but the beauty vibes throughout the fall/winter 2010/11 collections at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week have tempted me into near obsession about the cool trends (literally) I want to wear now! Designer after designer previewed classic American beauty, washed into sultry tones of soft metallic, smoky grays and earthy browns, warm burnished corals, true reds and muted, pinky beige. Created to accent, not overpower the fantastic array of textures, and flattering neutrals in the fashions, the makeup, hair and nail focus was on wearable, chic, contemporary style. Almost effortless for the everyday woman to replicate, the dominant trends are quick to apply and work seamlessly for play, office or after hours. If you are on a beauty budget, (and who isn’t these days?) you will love these tricks from the trade! Here are a few tips on how to get the most current runway looks, straight from backstage, without breaking the bank!

Sexy and sultry

A very popular look for eyes this fall/winter will be centered on the sexy. At the Bebe fall/Winter 2010/11 show, featuring the Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian’s new collection, smoldering hues of soft black, charcoal, navy and browns were blended into the browbones, and amplified with layers of mascara, carefully coating every lash! False eyelashes are a MUST and work overtime to open up the eye, giving the smoky effect even more flair! Incorporate this look for yourself with Flirt It Lash Duo ($8) and Smokey Eyes Palette ($36) from Sephora.com, and L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara in Black Black ($7.99) at Target.com.

Easy eye makeup step by step

Kick off spring with a bang: Try out some of spring's newest eye shadow trends. Here, we break them down step by step to make stunning springtime eyes a breeze.

Smoky eyes

Creating the smoky-eye look for spring is super simple. Just remember: This season replaces black and charcoal shades with violet and navy blue.

For violet smoky eyes:

1. Apply a matte cream-colored eye shadow across your entire eyelid.
2. Next, use a dark violet shadow along the lash line and blend into the crease of your eyelid.
3. Then, use a very light pink eye shadow just above where the violet shadow ends, and use fingers to blend up toward your brow.
4. Use violet eyeliner to line the insides of your eyelid, and then draw a thicker line across your lash line (with the same eyeliner). Use a small brush to blend it in.
5. To finish this look, try Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara; full lashes are a great way to make eyes look big and sultry.

Think pink

This spring, it's go big or go home when it comes to color, and we are seeing some truly bright hues of pink. Just remember to be modest when applying the shadow: Let the color speak for itself.

1. Cover eyelid with a light pink eye shadow (all the way under your brow).
2. Use a vibrant pink shadow along your lid and blend up into the crease (remember to work away from the corner of your eye).
3. Then use a darker shade of pink (borderline plum shade) and work it into your crease; start halfway and sweep it toward the outside of your eye.
4. Next, use a soft black eyeliner to line the inside and outside of your eyes.
5. For a flawless look, finish with black lengthening mascara. One of the best out there is Dior DiorShow Mascara at Sephora for $24.

Warm metallic

Amber and gold are perfect for giving your eyes a warm glow that's perfectly suited for this spring:

1. Use a gold or amber shade on your lower lid and blend slightly above your crease. The best way to do this is to start from the corner of your eye and work up and out toward the outside corner of your eyebrow.
2. Then, work a dark chestnut color into your crease and blend up and out (similar to above). This time, start mid-crease.
3. Next, brush just a light dusting of a warm, taupe color across the upper lid. Maybelline’s Silken Taupe Eye Shadow is perfect for this look.
4. To finish, line with black eyeliner and your favorite lengthening mascara.

Coral

Coral shades from head to toe are in this spring, but for the eyes, try something a bit more subtle. This will create a look perfect for any spring day.

1. Start by lightly brushing coral eye shadow from the corner of your eye into your crease. Then, use a light champagne color where you left off and work it up towards your brow.
2. Fill your crease with a vivid color of coral. Try Smashbox Eye Shadow in "Flamingo."
3. To finish this look, use your favorite black eyeliner and mascara.

Eyes that shimmer

If you want eyes that shine this spring, go for silver and iridescent white shades. This soft yet sophisticated look is so simple to create!

1. Brush your entire eyelid with a matte nude eye shadow, all the way up to the bottom of your eyebrow. This will help hold the color in the next step.)
2. Next, apply an iridescent white eye shadow, covering your entire eyelid. MAC White Frost Eye Shadow is perfect for this look.
3. Apply navy eyeliner on the inside of your eyelids as well as along your lashes. Try to keep it neat; liquid eyeliner is great for your lash line because it creates a smooth look (just remember to apply in one quick line).
4. Fill in your eyebrows with a brow pencil to keep them from looking washed out.
5. Lastly, use a black lengthening mascara to give your eyes that extra oomph.