The 2010 Emmys: Simply Stunning

It's the morning after the 2010 Emmy Awards, and the internet has been buzzing all night long over this year's fashion & makeup hits and misses.

This year, simple and elegant makeup was gracing the faces of some of today's most gorgeous ladies. After pouring over tons of pics, I think the most outstanding makeup has to go to Rutina Wesley. First of all, her skin is AH-MAZE-ING! I mean, just LOOK at her!

 This bright pop of color on her face is the perfect compliment to her dress, which is not a dress just anyone could pull off, but she worked it! Maybe it's because I'm used to the barely there makeup look of her character Tara on 'True Blood', but this whole look just grabbed my attention from the start. The only thing I think is missing from this look is a slightly stronger brow. Going just a bit heavier on the brow color would have been a beautiful balance to her luscious lashes and bold lips. If you love this lip color, go pick it up for yourself and create your own Emmy's look. The lipstick Rutina wore is Nars Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick.

Next up is another one of my favorite vampire girls, Nina Dobrev. Her eye makeup is smokey perfection.

To create this eye look, use a light golden shade all over the lid. Slowly build definition in the crease and along the outer lash line with soft chocolate shadow. Go over that with a bronze shade and blend blend blend! Line upper lashes and along the waterline of the lower lashes with either a deep chocolate or black liner, depending on the effect you are going for. Smudge slightly. Add 2 coats of black mascara. Finish the look by adding just a touch of a shimmery pearl color to the inside corners of your eyes, to give them a pretty pop.

Another look that stole the show was Claire Danes.

 Her skin is absolutely glowing. You just cannot beat the look of flawless skin! It's the best accessory there is, so be sure to take good care of yours. Wear an SPF daily and moisturize!!! To get the look of Claire's rosy cheeks, sweep on your favorite summer shade of pink blush to the apples of your cheeks. Don't be too heavy handed, as you want your skin to glow softly...not like a neon sign! The perfect pop of color that I'm loving right now? MAC Sheertone Blush in 'Pinch Me'. This color will look great on just about any skin tone. To finish off that glow, add just a touch of a shimmery highlighter along the top of the cheekbone.

Last but not least, let's give a round of applause to this year's Creative Arts Emmy Award winners in makeup & hair:

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries,
Movie or a Special

The Pacific (HBO)

Jason Baird, prosthetic designer, special makeup effects department head
Sean Genders, special makeup effects artist
Jac Charlton, special makeup effects artist
Chad Atkinson, special makeup effects artist
Ben Rittenhouse, special makeup effects artist
Steve Katz, special makeup effects artist
Robert Charlton, special makeup effects artist
Gregory Nicotero, prosthetic designer

Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a Movie (Non-Prosthetic)

The Pacific (HBO)

Chiara Tripodi, department head makeup artist
Toni French, makeup artist

Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

Grey's Anatomy: “Suicide is Painless” (ABC)

Norman Leavitt, department head makeup artist
Brigitte Bugayong, key makeup artist
Michele Teleis, additional makeup artist

Outstanding Makeup for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Saturday Night Live: “Host: Betty White” (NBC)

Louie Zakarian, department head makeup artist
Josh Turi, makeup artist
Amy Tagliamonti, makeup artist

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie

Emma (Masterpiece/PBS)

Anne (Nosh) Oldham, department head hairstylist

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or a Special

Dancing With The Stars: “Episode 902A” (ABC)

Mary Guerrero, department head hairstylist
Kimi Messina, key hairstylist
Jennifer Mazursky, additional hairstylist
Maria Valdivia, additional hairstylist
Cynthia Romo, additional hairstylist
Cyndra Dunn, additional hairstylist

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series

Mad Men: “Souvenir” (AMC)
Lucia Mace, department head hairstylist
Anthony Wilson, key hairstylist
Mary Guerrero, additional hairstylist
Peggy Semtob, additional hairstylist


Hope you enjoyed! See you at the next post :)

Love, b.b.