Quantcast
+ More

Hair's the Scoop

Blog Home

Category: "kate lee"

01
TUE

Get the Look: Anne Hathaway's Oscars Hair, Makeup & Nails

Posted by babu 10:36am GMT


 Getty Images

Recreate Anne Hathaway's elegant, retro-inspired look with these expert tips & tricks:

The Hair: Red-Carpet Updo

Stylist Adir Abergel explains: "A modern take on an Edwardian influenced style accented with a bohemian flair; a soft, loose style with beautiful shine, is what I envisioned for Anne.

To achieve the same, begin by parting the hair down the center then apply Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip to the hair from roots ends. Blow-dry the hair using Fekkai Round Brush. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck, making sure to cover the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot. The key is keeping it loose for a touch of bohemian flair. It’s almost like a draping around the face with wispy pieces of hair coming out softly. Finish the look by spraying the Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray."

The Makeup: 9x

Makeup artist Kate Lee was the beauty mastermind behind all nine of Anne Hathaway's 2011 Oscar looks. Here's what she used to achieve each look:

Red Carpet (Red Valentino Couture Archive Dress)
Makeup look: Thin black line with a defined socket and a deep rose lip stain. Foundation: CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup in Limpide (used throughout show). Concelear: Kanebo Brush Type Concealer in CB 1 Light (used throughout show). Powder: Cle de Peau Loose Translucent powder (used throughout show). Cheek: CHANEL Powder Blush in Fandango (used throughout the show). To define cheek bones: Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium. Eyes: Black line created with Bobbi Brown Long Wearing Gel Liner in Black Ink, socket defined with Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Truth Brow: Lightened eyebrows with Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel in Brunette and filled gaps in with Anastasia long wearing brow tint in Universal. Dark Lips: CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Rivoli - applied then powdered to appear matte.

(In between changes Kate used By Terry Rose Salve to remove lip colors and keep lips fresh.)

Show Look #1 (Givenchy Cream Dress)
Makeup look: A bold line with a youthful lip. Eyes: Line thickened with Bobbi Brown Long Wearing Gel Liner in Black Ink. Diamante Lash clusters added - custom made by Kate Lee. Individual black diamante added by hand on top of the lashes. Lip: Cle de Peau Lipstick in T1.

Show Look #2 (Lavin Tuxedo)
Makeup look: A Sophia Loren style eyeliner under eye with a pale luminous lip. Eyes: Line added under eye with Bobbi Brown Cake Eye Liner in Black; Inside the eye lined with CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Clair, and continued outside outer eye corners to enhance the separation of upper and lower lash line. Lips: CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine Lip Colour in Evasion.

Show Look #3 (Vivienne Westwood Black & White Gown)
Makeup look: A moist pink lip with bold mascara. Eyes: Add CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara Noir on bottom lashes. Lips: CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine Lip Colour in Romance.

Show Look #4 (Oscar de la Renta Metallic Fringe Dress)
Makeup look: Warm glowing lip. Lip: NARS Lipstick in Promiscuous. Eye: NARS Soft Shadow Pencil in Hollywoodland in the inner corner of the eye.

Show Look #5 (Atelier Versace Wine-Colored Dress)
Makeup look: A subtle blushed glossy lip. Lip: NARS Lip Gloss in Belize.

Show Look #6 (Armani Prive Reflective Column Dress)
Makeup look: Bold, bright matte lips. Eye: CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Noir added to inner upper and lower lids. Lip: CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Insolente.

Show Finale (Tom Ford Broken Mirror Dress)
Makeup look: Glossy, smokey eye with a sexy nude lip. Eyes: Darkest charcoal color from the Ombres Perlees de CHANEL palette blended from lash line to socket and melted away before the brow bone. Black line inside eye refreshed. Lips: Tom Ford Private Blend Lipstick in Blush Nude. ("Then we drank a glass of champagne, patted one another on the back and prepped for... ")

Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Makeup look: Perfect party makeup. Eye: Added more CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Noir to the inside of the eye, and the a little more of the dark color from the Perlees palette, krept the color a little bit further outside the eye. Lip: CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine Lip Colour in Boy.

The Nails: On-Stage Nude

Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann painted Anne’s nails in her new shade called Naked, a clean bare beige hue to complement her porcelain skin — as well as all of her outfits she wore on stage.

17
WED

Get the Look: Anne Hathaway's Picture-Perfect Complexion

Posted by babu 4:19pm GMT


Splash News

Recreate Anne Hathaway's latest look with this step-by-step guide, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee:

"Annie wore a gorgeous winter white gown, featuring lace and feathers,and a big bow at the neck. When I saw the dress I knew that the makeup needed to be beautiful but approachable. So I first I prepped the skin with Chanel Hydramax+Active Serum and Chanel Hydramax+Active Lip Care on her lips. Her complexion was smoothed with Chanel Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup, the miracle foundation. Her skin is perfect, but this base makes the skin look milky and soft, has great staying power, and is never dry or flakey.

Next, I drew a very thin line next to her lash line, with a super fine black liquid brush liner by Shiseido that I bought in Japan. Taking care not to wing out the eyes past the end of the natural lashes, I ended in sharp little upward points. To finish the lines, I added a little black matte shadow to the outer corners, to soften. I then curled the lashes, and applied Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir to the bases of the lashes, adding clusters of feathery strip lashes, which I customized for Annie's shape. On the lids I applied a mixture of silvery and pale gold creme shadow from the Nars Thebes palette, and then used Chanel Éclat Lumière in Beige Rosé to lift the brow bone, the inner corners and the outer lower corners, which sharpened the line. I groomed and perfected Annie's eye brows with Anastasia Brow powder and setting gel.

Annie's cheeks were Laura Mercier creme blush in Praline, a neutral peachy nude, which I love to use when I don't want a specific shade. Finally, on the lips I applied Chanel Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Cristal Rose (available January 2011). I love this color, as it is transparent enough to see your own lip color behind it, but will not be moved! It also comes with a transparent gloss, which you can use to add moisture throughout the evening."

05
FRI

Get the Look: Anne Hathaway's Elegant Eye

Posted by babu 2:01pm GMT


Splash News

Celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee shares how she created Anne Hathaway's latest red-carpet look:

"For the premiere of 'Love and Other Drugs' in Los Angeles, Anne wore a creamy dress which was so amazing, it evoked images from Fellini movies. So I decided on a modern day La Dolce Vita. I prepped her skin with CHANEL Sublimage Concentrate, then smoothed and evened the skin tone with CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup so as to keep the skin approachable, but peachy. I used CHANEL Éclat Lumière in Beige Rosé to brighten under the eyes, and the brow bone.

On the lids, I carefully blended CHANEL Ombre D'eau Fluid Eyeshadow in Delta, taking care not to blend too far above the socket. Next, I used Laura Mercier Caviar liner to trace two perfect lines along the lash line, making them more definite towards the outer edges. Lashes were then curled and given a coat of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir. I also applied a full set of strip lashes for a liddy effect. I then spent quite a bit of time working on Anne's brows, gently filling and fixing with Anastasia Brow Gel.

On her cheeks and across the bridge of the nose I used Nars blush In Lovejoy. Anne's lip colour was CHANEL Rouge Allure Laque in Santal which is a gorgeous shade between a peach and a salmon-pink. It is purely a gloss with no shimmer. I love this colour!"


More from makeup artist Kate Lee:

Expert Advice: Smoky Eye
The Right Way to Bronze

Q&A with the Pros

14
MON

Get the Look: Kate Bosworth's Bronzed Glow

Posted by babu 11:21am GMT


Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Recreate Kate Bosworth's latest look with this step-by-step guide, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee:

The base was minimal — Kate was tanned — so I prepped the skin with
CHANEL Hydramax + Active Serum to make sure she was very hydrated, and a
tiny wisp of CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup was enough to bring the skin
tone to match the chest and body. Across the bridge of the nose, top of the
cheek bones, and around the hairline, I used CHANEL Soleil Tan de Chanel in
Terre Ambre to bring the focus to the center of the face.

On the lids I used matte peach shadow to pop the colours of Kate's amazing
eyes. We decided to give a gentle nod to the '60s-influenced hair by
drawing a very thin sharp black line next to the lashes with CHANEL
Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in Noir, extending out past the end of the lash
line to open the outer corners of the eye. Lashes were coated twice with
CHANEL Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir (available in September), and
bottom lashes were left naked. To open the eye further, I swept the new
nude CHANEL Intense Eye Pencil in Clair (available in July) inside the
lower eye lid. I worked to elongate and define the brows with a liquid
brow pen by Anastasia.

The cheeks were CHANEL Powder Blush in Rose
Temptation
, (available in July) and the lips were CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip
Colour in Secret.

27
THU

Get the Look: Rose Byrne's Retro-Inspired Eye

Posted by babu 3:57pm GMT


Jordan Strauss/WireImage

Recreate Rose Byrne's sultry, '60s-inspired look with this step-by-step guide, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee:

"Rose's look was part Penelope Tree, part Belle du Jour. She has incredible
eyebrows, and I wanted to push that 1960's shape but keep it modern. First, I worked along the lash line with CHANEL Long Lasting Eyeliner in Ebénè. I
blended it out and into the socket line. Over the top, I worked with CHANEL
Soft Touch Eye Shadow in Ebony — pressing the color in to make it intense. I
then used a clean brush to gently pull a little color into the outer third
of the socket and onto the lid, aiming for a semi-opaque effect. Inside the
eye, I used the new CHANEL Intense Eye pencil in Clair (available in July) to
keep the eye open.

Once I cleaned up under the eye to avoid muddiness, I
applied concealer and then used a tiny amount of the matte black shadow on
a small brush and blended away to almost nothing to create a pale gray soft
line. Her mascara was CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir with a few shreds
of strip lash.

To finish, cheeks were dusted in CHANEL Powder Blush in Pink Explosion (available
in July) and finally, lips were kept light and neutral with CHANEL Rouge
Allure Lip Colour in Insouciante."

Will you be experimenting with Rose's latest look?

18
TUE

Answer Me This: The Right Way to Bronze

Posted by babu 2:08pm GMT


Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage

Q: What's the best way to apply bronzer? Do you have any top picks?
— Ali K.

A: Thank you for your query, Ali! To best assist you, I've asked Kate Lee — the go-to makeup artist for starlets like Sienna Miller and Diane Kruger — for her expert advice:

Bronzers have changed a lot in the last year or so. Finally, companies are separating the need for shimmer and working in more tawny/apricot/peach shades that add a glow without actually looking tanned. Bronzer means just that — bronze, which is metallic. Most of the major trends this season and next are based around true pure shades, as adding shimmer to a product reflects light and takes the focus away from the actual color itself.

I would look for more realistic tanning colors — think about how amazing we all look after just one day out in the sun — and then try to recreate that by applying the tan where you actually do tan: the hairline, tops of cheekbones and the bridge of the nose. Maybe mix a creme tan product, such as Soleil Tan de Chanel, with a little of the new Nars Cheek Stick, make your own flush and let your natural beauty shine through. And, if you do want shimmer, choose a separate product and carefully place it where it looks flattering.


Have a beauty-related question that you've been dying to ask? Drop us a line at hair@lifetimetv.com.

30
FRI

Expert Advice: Smoky Eye

Posted by babu 3:41pm GMT


Getty Images

CHANEL unveiled their new, interactive Makeup Studio in NYC this week and, as you'd expect, it's absolutely gorgeous.

As part of the festivities, celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee— whose clients include Sienna Miller, Diane Kruger and Keira Knightley— was on hand to share the secrets behind her signature smoky eye. Below, a few of Kate's top tips:

Smoky ≠ Gray
A smoky eye doesn't have to be dark, nor does it have to be metallic. It's all in the application and technique, so don't be afraid to experiment with the finish and intensity.

Eyes First, Base Second
To avoid "raccoon eyes," create your smoky eye, then clean the area before applying your primer and/or foundation.

Always Blend Inward
Your eye shadow should fade/stop at the socket, so be sure to blend inward with a clean, soft brush. Blend outward and you risk extending the shadow too far.

Skip the Center
For a modern, youthful finish, resist the urge to apply a light(er) eye shadow in the center of your eyelids. Simply blend the eye shadow toward the center of your eye and allow some skin to peek through, or use a touch of sheer highlighter — like those included in the CHANEL Eye Gloss Quad — for added effect.

Line Below, Shade Above
Instead of applying eye shadow around the entire eye, simply define your lower lashes with a soft kohl eyeliner and finish with a touch of mascara on the base of your lashes (only).

Glitter Is Good
Glitter isn't an everyday go-to for most of us, but, when used correctly, it can (discreetly) draw attention to your eyes as it catches light. For best results, keep the sparkles close to your top lash line, and apply it in the same shade as your base shadow.

Play With Dimension
Use a matte eye shadow powder in the socket (this creates depth) and a subtle, shimmery powder on the spots you wish to bring forward, like the inner corners of the eye.

Stay Focused
To keep the focus on your eyes, pair this look with a natural brow, radiant complexion and barely-there lip.

Makeup Moves
If it's applied correctly, you shouldn't need to touch up your eye makeup throughout the day. A smoky eye only looks sexier as it shifts and settles, so there's no need to fuss. (If your eyelids tend to crease or get greasy, prime your skin with concealer and/or blotting paper.)

CHANEL Makeup Studio, Bloomingdale's East 59th Street at Lexington Avenue. Visit Chanel.com for additional information, or to purchase the products mentioned above.