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Plum Pretty

For Homecoming, Winter Formal, holiday parties, or any other festive occasion, purple hues--from lavendar to aubergine--make the prettiest statement this season. --Angel

1.rsvp 'Cora' Sandal, $84   2.Magid Ruffle Frame Clutch, $30   3.Betsey & Adam Purple Flowing Dress, $178   4.A look from Alice + Olivia Fall 2010 collection   5.Arden B. One Shoulder Pleated Dress, $89   6.Stila Cosmetics Eye Shadow Duo in Orchid, $20   7.Natasha Accessories Flower Detail Headband, $32   8.Anna Sui Mini Rouge, $20

Red Carpet Inspiration: Hollywood Awards Gala

The stars were out for the Hollywood Awards Gala, and they looked sensational in the season's most fetching styles. --Angel

Actress Mila Kunis donned a chic LBD from FIDM Alumna Monique Lhuillier.

 

Hereafter actress Bryce Dallas Howard chose a multi-colored Reem Acra.

 

The beautiful Halle Berry was a vision in sparkles.

 

Resident Evil: Afterlife star Milla Jovovich was stunning in a richly colored floor-length frock.

 

Leighton Meester looked sweet and pretty in an icy blue Elie Saab number.

 

Conviction star Hilary Swank wore a lovely embroidered Giorgio Armani dress.

 

Actress Rashida Jones of The Social Network looked adorable in a flirty LBD.

Red Carpet Inspiration: Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration

It's only fitting that a celebration involving Elle magazine and women in Hollywood is going to be one stylish event!  --Angel

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was polished in an orange dress from Calvin Klein Collection.

 

Anna Kendrick of the Twilight Saga donned an icy blue Reem Acra minidress.

 

Model/actress Diane Kruger went for a sporty yet pretty look from Calvin Klein Collection.

 

Actress Kate Hudson rocked a one-shoulder Prabal Gurung design.

Homecoming Beauty Trends

Top off that gorgeous Homecoming dress with one of these insanely pretty ideas. --Angel

Green Eyeshadow

Whether you choose a muted olive or a dazzling emerald shade, try a green eyeshadow to bring out the gold in your eyes. Smudge a little along your lower lashes as well for maximum impact.

 

Berry-Stained Lips

No matter what your skin tone, from alabaster to mahogany, you'll look sensational in a berry-stained lip. Add a little or a lot to create the look you love.

 

Clean Complexion

Skip the highlighter or illuminizer for Homecoming, and go for a simple, clean complexion. Get the look by applying your foundation with a brush instead of a sponge.

 

Heavy Black Eyeliner

Up the drama and glamour of your look with a slightly mussed, yet somehow perfectly done eyeliner in a rich black shade. Use a makeup sponge or cotton swab to gently smudge.