Get the Look: Anne Hathaway's Customized Lip Color at the NYC Les Miserables Premiere

Sultry is one word to describe Anne Hathaway's look at the NYC premiere of Le Miserables this week.  To be honest, I'm not sure if I'm more envious of her perfectly painted lips or the mirror-like shine in her hair.  She looked stunning.  Chanel Makeup Artist Katie Lee gave me the scoop on how to get her flawless skin and velvet-like fuchsia lip (which was a blend of three shades!) that complimented her edgy Tom Ford gown. "We wanted Anne to look slick and chic in her hometown of NYC," Lee commented.

1. For a velvety finish on the skin, Lee used Chanel Perfection Lumere Long Wear Fluid Makeup SPF 10.  Then gave them a slight flush with Laura Mercier Cream Blush in Prailne.
2. For a wet look, she applied Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Fantasme on Anne's lids.
3. After applying individual false lashes, two coats of mascara were applied.
4. Anne's eyebrows are one of her most important features.  Lee spent a lot of time grooming and elongating them with Anastasia's products including her Clear Brow Gel to set them into place.
5. The lip is a combination of three colors!  Lee mixed: Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Rouge Noir and Palipitante with Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in La Somptueuse.  Try that at home!

Fit Tip: Target Your Obliques for Killer Abs

I love going to the gym, but sometimes get stuck in a rut doing the same routine over and over so I'm constantly looking for new exercises to do to keep my workout interesting. Working my abs is my favorite part (I hate cardio) so I thought I'd share this fit tip with you. Your abs are made up of four main muscle groups and in order to have a completely toned stomach, you need to target them all.  Celebrity trainer to Anne Hathaway and Heidi Klum, David Kirsch gave me the scoop on how to get killer abs. Start off by doing a set of basic crunches to get your core warmed up, then begin focusing on your obliques.  ”Lay on your right side with knees bent, right arm on the floor in front of you, left hand behind your head,”  Kirsch explains. ”Crunch, lifting your knees straight up and bringing your left shoulder toward them; pause, lower and repeat.”

Make sure you’re engaging your lower abs and breathing in through your nose as your legs go down and out through your mouth as they come up.  Try doing three sets of 12 crunches on each side three times a week.  It's worth it!

Oblique Workout for Toned Abs

Since I came back from all of my travels I've been hitting the gym again hard core and am focusing on total body conditioning as bikini season is right around the corner.  Short term goals – trips to Punta Cana and St. Thomas!  But in general, I'm a fitness junkie and love having a tightly toned bod so I thought I'd let you in on some tips.  Looking at abs engulfed by love handles?  Don't worry, you still have time! The abdominals are made up of four main muscle groups and in order to have a completely toned stomach, it should come as no surprise that you need to target them all.  Celebrity trainer to Anne Hathaway and Heidi Klum, David Kirsch credits oblique crunches to helping Heidi Klum get back on the runway immediately after giving birth.

Start off by… doing a set of basic crunches to get your core warmed up, then begin focusing on your obliques.  ”Lay on your right side with knees bent, right arm on the floor in front of you, left hand behind your head,”  Kirsch explains. ”Crunch, lifting your knees straight up and bringing your left shoulder toward them; pause, lower and repeat.”

Make sure you’re engaging your lower abs and breathing in through your nose as your legs go down and out through your mouth as they come up.  Try doing three sets of 12 crunches on each side three times a week.

Golden Globes 2011 Hits and Misses

So immediately after the Jets beat the Patriots I tuned into the Golden Globes red carpet to check out who got it right and who was about to be humiliated by the press until they had a chance to redeem themselves at the Oscars. Here's my list of hits and misses from the 2011 Golden Globes: Anne Hathaway's body blew me away.  It wasn't just that I thought she was one of the best dressed on the carpet in her beaded blush colored Armani Prive gown, but the fact that she absolutely couldn't have pulled it off if she wasn't in tip top shape.  Not many people can, not even in Hollywood.

Starlettes such as Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Moss and Catherine Zeta Jones all donned green gowns.  I'm assuming it's because they're all NY Jet's fans and absolutely hate the New England Patriots as much as I do so despite the fact that they couldn't watch the game due to prior commitments, they wanted to show their support.  Whether it was that or just a huge trend, it's a big hit on my list.

Two horrific misses?  One, January Jones looked hot yes, but completely inappropriate for the Globes.  Yes, she may have a very toned, shapely body to show off, but cut outs around her breasts at the Globes?  Not OK in my book.  And I can't even begin to rant about Jennifer Love Hewitt.  The poor girl was lost again.  Does she even have a stylist?  If not, she should get one... quick.  And if she does, it's time to cut ties. She looked like a lost bride.

Holiday Gift Idea & Giveaway: Live Worldly Brazil Intention Bracelets

I love stacking bracelets, but my collection of wrist candy is all meaningful.  For my second gift of BeautySweetSpot's on-going gift guide, I suggest giving a trendy bracelet that gives back to your BFF.  Introducing Live Worldly, the jewelry collection highlights different cultures and traditions around the world and portions of proceeds back to the environment. Kristen Stewart, Lilo and Anne Hathaway are all fans of the Brazilet bracelets, but my fave from the collection are the Intention bracelets, $35.  They wrap singly around your wrist and are made of silver beads intertwined with gold leather.

Want one?  Happy Holidays from BeautySweetSpot to you!  I have two to giveaway.  Comment below telling me who you'd gift this to and why.

A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday, November 28th.

You're Invited to a Ted Gibson Event

As part of my job I'm constantly attending beauty and fashion industry events to check out the latest product launches and meet really cool experts.  Well tomorrow night, it's your turn – stylist to the stars and hair guru on TLC's "What Not To Wear," Ted Gibson is inviting you to his party. Known for maintaining the locks of Ashley Greene and Anne Hathaway, Ted's inviting BeautySweetSpot.com readers to his NYC salon to learn his styling tips, the latest trends and how to build a beauty empire.

Deets...

Wednesday, July 7th

7-9pm

Ted Gibson Salon - 184 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor @ 23rd Street

Reserve your spot and bring your girlfriends!

My Latest Addiction: Great Lengths

I've never had long hair.  When I say long, I mean half way down my back.  It's something I've always wanted, and for years, my stylist tried to convince me to get extensions.  About two months ago, Anne Hathaway's stylist, Ted Gibson, convinced me to try Platinum Seamless extensions, which last only about two months, just to see if I liked them or not. Skeptical but curious, I took the leap and they changed my life. This week, my two months were up and I ran back to my stylist, Naomi at Gemini 14 who took my hair to another level and introduced me to the Rolls-Royce of extensions: Great Lengths.  He's been trying to convince me to get them for about four years so this was a huge deal for both of us.  The before and after pics are unbelievable... my hair grew six inches in three hours.

Gemini 14's known for doing Miley Cyrus' extensions and Naomi's known me and my hair forever so I felt like I was in the best hands for the job.

The main differences between Platinum Seamless extensions and Great Lengths are the way they're done, the movement and amount of time they last.  The Platinum Seamless are perfect for the person who is looking to add volume or length for a few special events that are all happening within a month or two.  They're about two-inch horizontal strips of hair that are adhered to your root, where as Great Lengths are individual strands of hair that are bonded to your root with heat through a keratin bond.

I am a huge fan of the Great Lengths.  For me, they will last longer and look and feel more natural.  And yes, I can wash and style it regularly.  For anyone considering extensions, both types are great, but for different people and reasons.  Here are photos from when I had the Platinum Seamless extension makeover.

My Spring Makeover

If you could change anything about your appearance what would it be?  For me, it was my hair.  After speaking with Ted Gibson about new the new platinum seamless extensions he was carrying I decided to take the plunge and surrender my hair to the man who transformed Kate Gosselin with a weave a few weeks prior.

I was treated like an A-lister and had Jason Backe apply the extensions and Ted do the shaping.  (I thought only Anne Hathaway received that kind of treatment.)  And you wouldn't believe who was sitting in the salon with me... none other than Kate Gosselin herself having her extensions redone.  Most likely preparing for her huge debut on Dancing with the Stars.

I sat in the chair as Jason and Ted consulted and came up with my coloring and decided to give me wavy hair over straight like my natural texture and mix in a lighter shade of brown in the front.  A bit skeptical at first, I knew I was in the hands of two master minds and was going to come out looking like a million dollars and I was right.  All my life I had fine, straight, dark hair and now I have what I'm calling Kardashian hair!

I got Platinum Seamless extensions, which last anywhere from six weeks to three months depending on how well they're taken care of.  They've been out for a long time, but the glue was recently reformulated and just now received met the standards of the Ted Gibson Salon.  They're strips that are about 2" each that simply stick to the root of your hair.  Compared to Great Lengths (like Kate Gosselin's), which are little individual bundles that are bonded to your hair.  A full head of Platinum Seamless costs anywhere from $950-$1,500, whereas a full head of Great Lengths varies from $3,000-$5,000.

Everyone wants what they can't have right?  Well, after speaking with Jason and Ted I realized that thanks to all of the different types of treatments available today, there's no reason you can't have the hair you want.  It's like investing in a quality pair of boots for a season.  Skip the Louboutins and go for Steve Maddens and invest in your hair once in a while.

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