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Christy Turlington models electric auburn brows at Tuesday's Avon Foundation for Women gala.

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Ashlee Simpson pairs a taupe-brown smoky eye with a petal-pink lip at the LA premiere of "Runaway."

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Karolina Kurkova models a bold, smoky eye — blended past the brow — at Chanel's Spring 2011 presentation in Paris.

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Vanessa Hudgens models a sultry silver eye at Thursday's Guess Seduction party in LA.

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Claire Danes rocks the red-carpet at Vanidades magazine's 50th anniversary celebration in NYC.

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Selena Gomez’s sunny, girl-next-door personality is what inspired makeup artist Karan Mitchell to create this latest look for Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. Below, Mitchell shares a step-by-step guide:

"For the eyes, I started with NYX Concealer Jar in Fair as a base on the lid and then added a touch of Highlight and blended from the crease up to the brow. I then applied the highly pigmented sapphire blue shade from the brand's Eye Trio in Aquamarine on the lids as well as slightly above the crease. Nest, I blended the deep blue of their I Dream of Antigua 5 Color eye shadow palette on the outside corners of her lids. Over that, I lined the entire eye with Magic Kohl Eye Liner pencil by Givenchy. Two coats of NYX Professional Mascara in Black finished the look.

Selena's complexion didn't need much, so I used just a touch of NYX Cosmetics Tango with Bronzer Stix #2 in Merengue Flush on the apples of her cheeks.

And on the lips, I used NYX Cosmetics Lipstick in #174 and Mega Shine Lipgloss in #104 for that soft, fresh nude-lip look."

More from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards:
Get the Look: Evan Rachel Wood
Lady Gaga's Dramatic Part
Hair Hits & Misses

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Celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh explains how she created Jessica Szohr’s sultry red carpet look:

For the Complexion
“For Jessica’s face, I first applied Mark For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 all over her skin to create a nice base. Next, I followed by applying Mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Golden. To cover any redness or under-eye circles, I dabbed on Mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Medium/Deep, and set the look with Mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Golden. I then used the Mark Angled Contour Face Brush to dust Mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder to her cheeks, forehead and chin to warm up her face. To give her a slight flush, I added MarkGood Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Sun Love Glo to the apples of her cheeks.”

The Eyes
“I really wanted to emphasize Jessica’s dark eyes so we created a heavy, smoky eye. I prepped her eyelids with the Mark Please Hold Eye Primer in Medium/Dark followed with a dusting of Mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Gioia and Corset. Next, I blended the shadows upwards into the crease and then smudged Mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Corset along her top and bottom lash line. I then rimmed her eyes with Mark No Place to Run Eyeliner Pencil in Jet Set since I needed something super long-wearing that wouldn’t smear once I applied. I finished off her eye look with two coats of Make It Big Mascara in Raven.”

On the Lips
“For her lips I used Mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Malt. I love how creamy these new lipsticks are!”

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Taylor Momsen models bold, look-at-me eye makeup whilst performing a concert in Maryland.

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"If I have to go to an event, I'll throw on an eye. A really dark cat eye with heavy, smudged liner and mascara. That is insta-sexy."

— Eva Mendes on her go-to beauty routine.

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A neutral lip, like Freida's, provides the perfect balance to summer's sultry, smoky eye. Get-the-look with these tried & true favorites:

Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Perfect Nude
Created by makeup mastermind Tom Pecheux, this limited edition lip color provides lasting shine, maximum moisture and a multi-dimensional finish. ($20, EsteeLauder.com.)

M.A.C Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme d’Nude
This muted peach-beige looks lovely on its own or layered over a matte lip pencil, or under a sheer gloss. Available in stores and online July 8. ($14, MacCosmetics.com.)

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in Golden Macademia
Provides a radiant, high shine finish thanks to delicate flecks of 24-carat-gold. ($30, Sephora.com.)

Fusion Beauty LipFusion Infatuation in In the Flesh
This multi-action lip gloss is like no other. Created with Amplifat technology, it effectively increases — and maintains — fullness in the lips, without the weird taste and irritation that's become synonymous with plumpers. ($29, Sephora.com.)

Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Lip Tint in Tatjanaberry
A gorgeous, long-lasting neutral pink lip color that plumps, smooth and hydrates. ($23, KevynAucoinDirect.com.)

What's your favorite nude lip color?