Hits and Disses may not have thought much of Kristen Stewart’s ensemble at the premier of The Runaways last week (actually, the diss had more to do with KStew’s usual lack of posture than her designer coral confection), but her fresh and youthful rosy makeup sure caught my eye! Not only was it refreshing to see Stewart with such a light-handed and perfectly pink look happening, but this face is the perfect transitional spring look for all us non-superstar ladies too! I caught up with Vancouver makeup artist, Marlayna Pincott to get all the details on how to nail the look at home. 

On Friday, New York Magazine’s blog, The Cut, reported that Adam Lambert is in talks to launch a full out makeup line for men. No, we aren’t just talking about a touch of flash bronzer or tinted moisturizer a la Clinique here; this would be the whole kit and caboodle. I have a few very vain exes that I could see dabbling in the world of man makeup and one commenter on The Cut even went so far as claiming that no straight man in NYC leaves home without a swipe or two or Touche Eclat (can’t blame them really, it is the best darn product in the universe!)…

Ever bought an eyeshadow palette? Then you know exactly the colour I'm talking about - the bright, vivid one that's oh-so-pretty and vivid but you're just too afraid to use? Well, with the grey days of winter (possibly... dare we hope?) coming to a close and spring on the horizon, I’m daring you to go bold. From pretty pinks and corals to vibrant greens and blues bold colours feature big in this spring’s makeup looks. But while it’s a look we may admire on the runway or red carpet, some of us (and by “some of us” I mean me) lack the balls to try out those bold colours ourselves.

Enter Maybelline New York’s global makeup artist, Charlotte Willer, with some tips for getting over being timid.

I'm fresh home from an event for Maybelline New York (more to come... lots of great tips for actually wearing the season's bold colours for cheeks, lips and eyes), but I have on tip that's too good to wait.

As you've likely noticed, one of the big makeup trends heading into Spring is the bold red lip (it continues into Fall too). The problem is finding the "right" red. Well, makeup artist Charlotte Willer, has a foolproof tip for finding the right red (or any lipstick colour).

Whether you’re spending the night with your beau or going on the prowl with your lady friends to find Mr. Rightnow, you’re likely feeling the pressure to amp-up your regular look for Valentine’s Day weekend. At styleswept, we are equal opportunists when it comes to makeup. In fact, I bet I could form a strong debate on the merits of almost any beauty product on the market. My love and adoration for all things beauty, however, has left me unable to decide which is the sexier look this V-day: the smoky eye or the bold lip? It's the most epic battle of hotness to date. Give us your take after the jump.

It seems to me that for the last few years designers and style watchers alike have been looking to the same group of ladies for style inspiration. Come winter and spring, there these ladies are sitting in the front row of every pivotal show, simultaneously being influenced by the clothes walking the runway and influencing the designer that created them with their own unique styling abilities. I won’t say that I am tired of this crew, but I will say that a bit of new blood in the world of style muses is never a bad thing. Especially if the newbie has the quirky vintage style of Zooey Deschanel, the rebellious vibe of Megan Fox and the classic beauty of Gwyneth….

The New Year is the perfect time to try out a new look. Nothing too wild and crazy, but rather a face with a subtle glow that looks equally as impressive at the office as it does during a night out with your girls. While Leighton Meester made a few questionable cosmetic choices last year, the soft metallic eyes and subtle pink lips she sported at a recent Entertainment Weekly event was the picture of understated perfection. I caught up with Sephora Pro Beauty Team Expert, Adi Lando, to get the scoop on recreating Miss Meester’s bright eyed (with a hint of sexy) look at home. 

Ummm…if the colour scheme of this blog is any indication, it is easy to see we are big fans of pink here at styleswept. That particularity is especially prevalent when I hit the makeup counter. No surprise, then, that after Sephora makeup artist, Adi Lando’s, shared her pick for recreating Natalie Portman’s flawless fuchsia pout I had to run out and get the shade for myself…

Alright ladies, it’s crunch time. Sure you’ve tried a few different looks at your earlier holiday parties, but this week and next are the main events that call for the beauty big guns. If you’re still not quite sure what face you want to put forward under the mistletoe or ringing in the New Year, I’ve put together winter’s hottest looks after the jump. Forget about decking the halls my friends, it is time to deck ourselves out!

Deciding what to wear for a big event can be trying at the best of times. Add the general hustle and bustle of the holidays and a dash of extra pressure to look your best and you've got the recipe for a dressing disaster. While red and green make an alright colour scheme for festive décor, when it comes to holiday fashions red seems a little predictable, no?