7 Red Carpet Makeup Tips Any Woman Can Recreate

I remember the days when I had ample time to primp and ready myself for the day.  My hair alone can take 30-45 minutes if I’m planning on using the flat iron, so you can imagine how much time I’d spend making myself presentable before I had children.  As a busy mother of two, I’m lucky if I can get just a little bit of make-up on before heading out the door. On those days, when I only have time for a quick make-up session, I prioritize.  Moisturizer, a light foundation, eyeliner, and lipstick are my going out essentials.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending the day with a group of lifestyle and food bloggers in LA for an awesome red carpet viewing party with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!  Along with getting an opportunity to speak with Brooke Burke, Carson Kressley, and Molly Sims, the hosts of the red carpet show Toast to the Red Carpet, we sat down with lifestyle and culinary expert Katie Lee, who shared the inspiration behind her best picture nominee-inspired recipes. Later this week I’ll share more of our day at Siren Studios and the W Hotel.

The fabulous Romy from Romy Raves. Was hoping some of her lifestyle mojo would rub off on me!

Part of our afternoon was spent with celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz, who gave us some fantastic tips on creating our own red carpet look.  If you follow me on Twitter, you might have seen them, but I’ll share them here because I was surprised at how attainable they are and how feasible it is to use makeup to enhance one’s beauty:

1.   Less is more.  Use makeup to enhance rather than create beauty. The less you wear, the less you will have to maintain.

2.  Trends are meant to inspire and not necessarily be followed

3.  Don’t neglect your eyebrows which frame your eyes

4.  After you put on eyeliner, smudge it (to soften the edge) and set it with a complimentary or more intense powder for a lasting wear

5.  Apply blush to the apples of the cheeks

6.  Take care of your skin

7.  Whatever you do, own it!

During my time with the makeup artist, I was introduced to several new lines including VS (Victoria’s Secret), Sonia Kashuk, ‘tini beauty, and Amazing Cosmetics.  After toning down my eye makeup with a more natural look, she applied a tinge of blush and the most vibrant red lipstick from NARS (I wrote it down so I can go back and buy it!). Erika from In Erika’s Kitchen took an incredible photograph of me:

Terri has created looks for a number of celebrity clients including Cindy Crawford, Lady Antebellum, Gisele Bundchen, Faith Hill, and many others.  I love her approach which is to enhance a woman’s natural beauty so they can be “the best version of themselves.”

LA food and lifestyle bloggers toast after receiving their red carpet makeovers

Stay tuned for some incredibly delicious recipes inspired by the best picture nominees.

No compensation was received for this post.  I was invited to a media event and was provided with products and experiences which helped facilitate this review.

Photos:  Erika from In Erika’s Kitchen

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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