I was kindly invited along to view a demonstration by top MAC make up artists Neil Young and Lynsey Alexander creating their favourite red carpet looks for the upcoming Philips British Academy Television Awards 2011. I thought I’d take to my blog to share just a few of their top tips for looking immaculate on the red carpet, or in the case of us mere mortals… when you’re being photographed!
Neil’s red carpet look focused on the lips, using my personal favourite MAC lipstick, Show Orchid. His top tips for using bold, statement colour were:
- Skip lip liner for a more modern bright lip
- “If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got” – Be brave with colour to change your look and avoid getting stuck in a makeup rut.
- Take a moment to look at yourself each morning. Some days certain features stand out, let that dictate what you want to accentuate that day.
Lynsey’s look focused on the eyes, creating a unique take on the classic smokey eye. Her top tips for red carpet glamour were:
- Take an antihistamine tablet before an event if you are very nervous and prone to blushing. This will stop you looking red-faced in the photographs (also a great one for nervous brides-to-be!)
- Don’t stick to the standard, old fashioned make up rules (i.e. Five eyeshadow colours) but adapt them to the look you are creating, and to your individual features.
- Don’t forget to take your foundation over your ears if your hair is up to avoid them mismatching!
I absolutely loved both of the finished looks and picked up some great tips for the next time I’m in front of the camera.
What do you think girls? Which look would you chose to walk the red carpet?