(Last) Week In Review: Pat McGrath, Idris Elba, The Dream and Victoria's Secret Models

Hey Glamazons! Whew, June has definitely been a whirl of social events for me..and don't think that I'm complaining...I live for it! Last week proved to be a fun one! Here's the Cliff's Notes version of everything:

The fabulous Pat McGrath (makeup artist extraordinaire and one of the main creative brains behind P&G Cosmetics) recently launched a collection of cosmetic bags for LeSport Sac and CoverGirl threw her a cute cocktail party downtown at the LeSport Sac store. They even had a fun photo booth..which I had no problem cramming into it with friends (Sara Conley from styleitonline.com and makeup artist Lesley Forrester) to take the super goofy shots of us below. Aren't they fun?!

Pat McGrath and I strike a pose for the cameras...she's so awesome!

Our fun photo booth pics in black and white (and color, of course!)

The LeSportSac makeup bags Pat McGrath designed. Each features a fun hangtag of makeup application tips from the makeup guru herself!

Moet & Chandon launched its exclusive Rose Lounge in New York on a rooftop at the Ink 48 Hotel. Hosted by Idris Elba and The Dream, the lounge featured it's newest libation, the Moet Rose minis (so cute!) as well as a gaggle of well dressed NY women, handsome men and celebs. Oh, and of course Idris was the hottest of the all....especially when he was spinning those beats while DJing...ooooweeee!

I snapped this pic of Idris DJing at the party...he was really into it and was spinning some great tunes! Love.

Here's Idris on the red carpet...why he looks confused, I don't know..perhaps he was wishing that he could be upstairs DJing some more instead?! lol

The Rose Lounge is scheduled to appear in Atlanta, Chicago, D.C., Baltimore, Cleveland and Detroit next so be sure to check a social calendar near you for dates.

Here's what the new drink looks like....

And there's my champagne flute of the drink (it's so good!) along with a real life shot of the minis.

Victoria's Secret Beauty turned a whole floor of the The St. Regis Hotel into a beautiful oasis of pink peonies, shimmering underwear and gorgeous supermodels when announcing plans to launch the new fragrance Bombshell in September 2010.

Pretty pink peonies adorned every table..they smelled delish!

I snapped this pic of some VS Models (from r to l: Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr and Candace Swanepoel) talking about what makes every woman a bombshell.

I've always wanted my own pair of angel wings! Don't I make a pretty angel?! lol

Marcia Caster, Fashion & Beauty Managing Editor at ESSENCE, posing with one of the mannequins at the event. Get into that outfit! Sexy grunge glam...love it!

The VS models posing onstage at the end of the event with executives from Victoria's Secret. Man, they have the best jobs!

xo

Ferocia

FIRST LOOK: Get Glam (for cheap!) With These New Products From CoverGirl

As you know Glamazons, I am the queen of eyeliner (oh and lipgloss, too). I first read about the CoverGirl LiquiLineBlast Eye Liner in the latest issue of Allure magazine because makeup guru Pat McGrath used it backstage overseas for Fashion Week. (And, of course, you know that she's the one that helped to create the actual product. She's so smart, that Pat McGrath!) I immediately zeroed in on it and (just like a drug addict) schemed of ways to get my hands on it before it hits stores next month. Luckily, the lovely PR team at CoverGirl decided to hold a fun blogger event with their celebrity makeup artist, Molly Stern and I was invited. And what did I notice when I first sat down but these amazing eyeliners?! I was like a kid in a candy store. Molly (who confessed that she's new to the Twitterverse so you should totally click here to follow her) walked us through some of the newest launches from CoverGirl and gave us tips on how to use them. The first great product that we were introduced to was the CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer. It's like the best of my two skincare faves! I first tested it on my hand and it felt so silky smooth that I was soon smearing it all over my face.

Here's how it works: the Olay Regenerist serum portion of it contains an Amino-Peptide Complex to improve skin texture and glycerin to hydrate and help firm skin's appearance. Overall, it helps to improve skin's exfoliation rate to reveal new skin over time, so you can kiss that dull look good bye! It lasts up to 8 hours (ie all-day wear) is suitable for sensitive skin and won't clog pores. The best part? It's only $13.99! All that beautific greatness in a bottle for less than $20.

After applying the primer, we put on foundation. I must say that I'm not usually a fan of drugstore foundation, but I loved the way the CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation glided across my skin upon application and didn't look like it was pasted on my face. (It also doesn't hurt that it contains Olay Regenerist Serum and SPF 22...perf for summer!)

But the best part was the eye makeup. As you know from watching my video about my makeup bag staples, I'm a huge fan of the CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast Stick in Onyx Smoke, so I applied that first. I then chose to glide the LiquiLineBlast Eye Liner in Blue Bloom around my eyes (that's a pic of me applying it above) and smudged with the little smudger tip at the end. Um, can we say easy eye makeup look created in just two seconds?! If you're deathly afraid of liquid eyeliner, this would be a great product for you to try. It contains a special blend of waxes and goes on smooth, is water-proof (but you won't have to scrub your eye out trying to get it off at the end of the day) and comes in six vibrant shades: Black Fire; Brown Blaze; Violet Voltage; Silver Spark; Blue Bloom; and Green Glow. And, once again, super cheap for only $7.99.

The CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer and LiquiLine Blast Eye Liners will hit drugstores next month (July) so be sure to let me know what you think after you get your hands on 'em.

xo

Ferocia

GET THE LOOK: Queen Latifah at the 'Just Wright' Premiere

If there's one thing that we know about Queen Latifah, it's that she can go from slummin' to slammin' when it's time for her to hit the red carpet; and the premiere for her new movie Just Wright was no exception. Makeup artist Monifa Mortis shares these tips on how she created Queen's look:

The inspiration for the look was Spring Chic, earth tones with a metallic finish. Queen had metallic themes in her outfit: gold jewelry, gold in her boots so we wanted to play up those colors.

For the eye I used a combination of gunmetal, green and charcoal colors. To get the look, try COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Citrus Flair using the green color on the base of the lid and blend up, layerCOVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Silver Sky over the green in the crease of the eye and blend up towards the brow bone. Add a gold highlighter along the lower lash line and up at the brow bone, tryCOVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Bronze Fire. To finish her eye, I used a few coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara in black for glamorous long lashes.

For the face, I used COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Pressed Powder in Brown Bronze and added COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer in Brown Bronze under the eyes and in Ebony Bronze on her forehead and cheekbones to add a warm glow.

I finished the look with COVERGIRL ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Ember, which Queen took with her in her clutch for touchups throughout the night.

xo

Ferocia

GET THE LOOK: Paula Patton at the 2010 Oscars

It could be that pretty pregnancy glow, but whatever it is, actress Paula Patton looked stunning last night in an orange Carolina Herrera gown at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Makeup artist Mylah Morales (for CoverGirl) shares how she created Patton's makeup look:

"For Paula Patton’s Oscar beauty look, I started by applying Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil to clean up her skin and create an ideal canvas for foundation application.

Next I applied Giorgio Armani Foundation and set the foundation with a sheer layer of CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder followed by CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer for a gorgeous, bronze glow.

To accentuate and enhance Paula’s stunning orange dress, I focused on gold and brown shades for her eyes. I applied gold powder shadow in the corners of her eyes followed by a layer of CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Bronze Fire over her lid for a gorgeous red carpet eye look. I completed her eye look with a few swipes of CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara for dramatic, ultra-long lashes.

For Paula’s lips, I kept them pretty natural and used a peachy shade of gloss that matched her natural lipcolor. To complete Paula’s overall look I applied NARS Blush in Taj Mahal followed by Shu Uemura Facial Hydration Mist to lock-in Paula’s makeup and help it last her through the night."

GET THE LOOK: Keri Hilson at the 2010 Grammys

Hey Glamazons! Songtress Keri Hilson finally "WOW'd" us last night in a floor length Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown, a jeweled smokey eye and dewy skin. Makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff (whom we love!) shares with us how she created the look:

"Keri Hilson looked like a 1950's diva when she left for the 2010 Grammys. Her peach dress with jeweled waistband was fit to the T and hugged every curve with care. I was inspired to play up her beautiful hazel eyes and also give a touch of edge to her Hollywood glam goddess look."

"Before applying makeup, always start with clean, toned and moisturized skin. I use Mary Kay's TimeWise Targeted-Action Eye Revitalizer to refresh tired eyes. I love Enessa Neroli Oil Spray to tone skin and make skin glow. To finish, prep skin with La Mer moisturizer."

The Perfect Face

"I love for Keri to look flawless because she has such a beautiful bone structure. I use Smashbox Photo Finish Primer to give makeup long wearability, then I apply COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation to create a flawless finish. I create a sculpted glowing face using COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Light Bronze. I also use it to contour the nose and cheekbones."

Radiant Cheeks

"I love the soft peach tones of her dress so I accented Keri's cheeks with Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Strawberry Cream which has a subtle cotton candy rose tone with a beautiful shimmer to it, so cheeks just glow."

Standout Eyes

"Keri wanted to have a jewel tone smoke so I chose a beautiful deep purple shade from Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Sweet Plum on her lids and lower lash line. As a base to intensify the purple shadow I applied COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plum. Then I created depth using Tigi Bed Head Big Fat Fun Liner in Purple and COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara in Black to top the look, coating both bottom and top lashes three times. I used Ja’Maal Busters Lash Line to add that extra drama for red carpet flare."

Luscious Lips

"I didn't want to do just a nude lip and smoky eye so instead I went retro— think Kevyn Aucoin meets Naomi Campbell in the 90's with a deeper liner using Mary Kay Lip Liner in Dark Berry. I lined lips then used a brush to blend the liner out so it had soft edges then used COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lip Gloss in Pearled Peach in the center of the lips to create the perfect pout."

Glorious Brows

"Brows frame the face and I love Keri's brows because they are naturally high arched but also full. So I fill them in with Dior Universal Brow Pencil then brush them with Diorshow Brow in Shiny Blond so they shimmer with a golden glow."

Bodilicious

"Keri's dress was amazing and really showed off her curves so I wanted her skin to glow. I used Sally Beauty Body Glow Shimmer spray to give her body that shimmery glow."