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Red Carpet Ready

By Kristina Duff

Monday on my AM walk (jog attempt), one day after preparing my client Angela Kinsey, for the SAG Awards red carpet, I thought about what it takes to make it in this town. Walking the red carpet or runway isn’t just about style and beauty; it also takes courage, strength, and a solid presence to handle all the judging eyes that are upon you. From my many years working up close with celebrities, models, and talent, I’ve learned a few tips... so what better time than now, to share them with you?

To FEEL Great (Inner Beauty):

Close your eyes, take deep slow breaths, and feel your energy filling your body. Visualize that energy turning into make-believe arms and hug yourself! Think of three key words that describe you or who you want to be (i.e.: courageous, free, happy, honest... anything). With each breath, visualize roots growing out of your feet and into the earth-roots of a strong huge magnificent tree. Now with each breath, fill your body with the feeling or essence of those three words your chose - feel it so strongly that it comes out of the top of your shoulders and pulls you even taller.

Now... open your eyes and go be it! Be fulfilled, be strong, and walk confident and tall. Also, do not focus solely on your “outside” - give of yourself, volunteer somewhere, find a hobby… it builds your character, and creates great conversation which makes you a deeper, more interesting person.

To LOOK Great (Red Carpet Beauty Tips):

This year, I focused on beautiful skin and lots of lashes. To prep Angela (Angela Kinsey who rocked the retro-Hollywood look!) I started out with “Eyedews” under-eye mask. I primed her skin with Temptu S/B Primer, then airbrushed her with Temptu foundation. Next, I added some blush and a fabulous “demi wispie” strip lash enhanced with Stila’s black eyeliner pen for a sharp winged eyeliner. With a little practice, you, too, can achieve Angela’s hot red carpet look!

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Eyedews:
http://www.naimies.c...-pair-pack.html

Blush:
http://www.dermstore...+Glow_12619.htm

Temptu primer and foundation:
http://temptu.com/

Kristina Duff is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist and humanitarian. The California native grew up in South Florida where she began her successful career as an esthetician and makeup artist. In 2002, Kristina made the natural transition back to California to pursue celebrity makeup artistry full time.

She has been featured on national television shows (The Doctors, The Talk, CW Now), in trade magazines (New Beauty, Makeup Artist Magazine) and various industry website blogs. Kristina’s work can be seen on commercials, television shows and countless red carpets. She supports both new and seasoned artists in her monthly airbrush makeup trainings, and has traveled both nationally and internationally to teach and demonstrate her skills.

In 2008, Kristina founded AttaGirl, Inc., a 501©3 non-profit organization, to inspire women in transition who have faced adversity to discover their inner and outer beauty. Through AttaGirl, Inc., she hosts “Skills, Strength and Beauty” workshops specializing in self-esteem for survivors of domestic violence and young women emancipated from the foster system.