Seen & Heard: Beauty Secrets from Your Fave A-Listers

We all look to celebs to see what they're using and how they get their flawless skin, fabulous locks and overall glow.  Well, we compiled some of their latest tips and tricks to bring you the scoop.  Check it out: Julia Roberts:

“I love eyeliner. I always think if I put enough on, I’ll turn into Sophia Loren.”  I heard her favorite is Lancome Le Crayon Khol eyeliner in Black Ebony, which makes Julia’s stunning eyes pop.

Kim Kardashian:

Her secret is out, “I always style my hair first then pin it back while I do my makeup. Before I apply my foundation I sprinkle Bare Escentuals shimmer powder on my face to get a pretty glow.”

Beyonce:

“I always keep a pair of Ray-Bans handy! And sometimes I put a little gold eye shadow in the inner corners of my eyes—it’s more subtle than white, but it still really makes you look more awake.”

Fergie: Fergie swears by Moroccan oil to keep her strands healthy, "I brush it through my hair and let it soak all night."

Katy Perry: “I pop individual lashes on with tweezers.” Try her favorite - Tweezerman tweezers to apply false eyelashes.

Jessica Biel:

"For Christmas when I was 12, my mom gave me a Lancome cleanser, toner, and moisturizer and said, 'Make a little effort now and it will make a big difference in the long run.'" Jessica swears by consistency for your skin care is the key to keeping your complexion clear.

Glamour Women of the Year Awards Highlights

I may not have been an honoree, but I felt like one! Last night I was honored to attend the 20th anniversary of the Glamour Women of the Year Awards with the fabulous women of L'Oreal Paris.  I was psyched to attend because this years honorees included some of the biggest names including Julia Roberts, Cher, Donatella Versace and Fergie Ferg, but to my surprise I was more impacted by the honorees I've never heard of.

After being primped by the L'Oreal glam squad at the Technical Center and slipping into my alldressedup dress, I hit the red carpet with some of the best in beauty, Amber Katz, Polly Blitzer and Dana Oliver.

First, we received the updated media list that announced that Kate Hudson, Oprah, Hilary Swank, Kelly Osbourne, Janet Jackson, Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer were presenting.  Kate Hudson!  For those of you who consistently follow BeautySweetSpot you know she's my fave actress of all times – and besides Oprah... the only one who didn't walk the red carpet, but whatever, I'm over it.

The Red Carpet Scoop:

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  Julia Roberts came over to us to chat and called us "the cute girl corner!" Check out the video below!

• Donatella Versace dished that her must have beauty product was mascara.  She was also loitering around the red carpet for quite some time.
• I've always admired her abs, but Fergie's booty stole the show in her form fitting orange-red gown!
• I'm not sure what happened, but Tory Burch looked minuscule, I'm talking 90 pounds tiny.
• Janelle Monae confessed it takes 10 people to do her hair at a time!

The awards show was completely empowering and at the same time, a tear jerker (which I didn't expect).  Oprah presented Julia Roberts with an award and Kate Hudson presented to Fergie.  The room was full of energy and laughter, but at times, things took a serious note.

The award that affected me the most was given to Dr. Hawa Abdi, a Somali ob-gyn who, with her two daughters, also doctors, provide for almost 90,000 people who are affected by the countries violence.  Their courage is incredible and story was so touching.  Katie Couric appropriately presented the award and Glamour's Women of the Year Fund will be supporting Dr. Abdi's efforts.

Glamour also partnered with L'Oreal Paris in creating a special 20th anniversary Women of the Year nail polish, $6.50 in which $3 of every bottle bought will be donated to the fund.  The color is a perfect fall reddish mauve.

To see more event photos check out my Facebook page.

Check out the video of JULIA ROBERTS from the red carpet:

Katie Cassidy Confesses Guiltiest Pleasure to BeautySweetSpot

This week I attended an intimate holiday dinner with Crest at the Cooper Square Hotel penthouse.  Surrounded by views of NYC we all sat and ate a fab meal and got the chance to chat with Gossip Girl star, Katie Cassidy. When she sat next to me at the table I had to take advantage of the opportunity and shoot away.  First of all, I knew who she was from her role in A Nightmare on Elm Street and then Melrose Place.  But even more than that, because my mom used to be obsessed with her father, old-school heart throb, David Cassidy.

"I grew up in The Hills living a very normal life because my parents weren't together and I lived with my mom," Katie said.  "But when people told me how hot my dad was it was really weird."

As she's telling me this my mother is texting me while I'm at the table telling me how in love she was with David and that she used to see him perform several times a year and write him love letters.  I wasn't about to tell Katie.

Katie was a very sweet, down-to-earth girl who seemed to really enjoy herself at the event. I was dying over her lashes and even though she claimed they were real and credited YSL mascara, I knew she wasn't telling the whole truth!  I'm sure YSL mascara had something to do with them, but I'm sure lash extensions should have deserved 90% of the credit.

When I asked what her guiltiest pleasure was she laughed and said listening to Fergie's "Working On My Fitness" while working out.  I can't argue with her there!

2010 Golden Globes Beauty Awards

Even though all of the Golden Globes nominees and presenters strutted their stilettos through puddles and found themselves battling umbrellas, most of them managed to light up the red carpet tonight.  After watching E!'s pre-show coverage of the highly anticipated red carpet arrivals and interviews I came up with BeautySweetSpot's 2010 Golden Globe Beauty Awards.

Here are the top 5 best overall hair and makeup:

Olivia Wilde of House, which was nominated for Best Drama, wore a sparkling black Gucci gown with a deep plunging neckline that flattered her sexy bod in a classy way.  Striking jet black eye liner helped to create a cat eye effect with smudged out dark shadow.  She got it right by keeping her lips and cheeks to a minimum.

Fergie of Nine, which was up for five nominations!  The singer/actress showed up with husband Josh Duhamel, wearing an elegant lilac floor length dress. Love her brunette locks, and I have to be honest, I don't always think she's a looker, but tonight, she got it right.

Kate Hudson of Nine always looks effortlessly chic.  I was more into her hair and makeup then her Marchesa gown.  The soft updo paired with pearl tassel earrings looked stunning on Kate. 

January Jones of Mad Men rocked the red lip and she got it right.  Keeping her eye makeup to a minimum and not letting accessories take away from the look.  Never mind pairing it with a chic updo and black satin headband. Love.

Penelope Cruz, of Nine donned a Giorgio Armani Prive black mermaid gown on the red carpet.  Her curls are very Hollywood, skin is glowing and makeup shades compliment her skin and hair color. 

Which look is your favorite?  Comment below and let me know.