True Blood Beauty
We've been hooked on the third season of True Blood, and not just because of the ever-twisting plotline. We're also loving the '40s-inspired beauty of Queen Sophie-Anne LeClerq (played by Evan Rachel Wood): the Rita Hayworth-worthy waves and ruby red lips. Here are a few tricks for getting a more modern take on that sexy look:
Roll with it. According to pros like Guido, old-school hot rollers can give hair a softer, more polished wave than curling irons. Roll sections of hair (each should be about as wide as the hot roller) around, from the ends all the way up to the scalp. Once the rollers have cooled, gently brush out your curls to help soften the look. Try Remington Colossal Curls .
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Red lips. LeClerq's lipcolor fits summer's bright, trendy shades. Orange-red lipsticks, such as Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Poppy Cream, are great for the dramatic look. If you'd like less color, just blot until the shade looks like a stain (a trick we've picked up from makeup artist Dick Page).
Ditch the pallor. Tone down LeClerq's paled-out complexion in favor of more flattering dewy skin. Try an illuminating foundation, such as Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen suggests going for a shade that's a little warmer than your own skin tone.
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