Beauty Trends: Steal the Look of Your Favorite Celebrity

From Taylor Swift’s red-carpet eyes to Miranda Cosgrove’s everyday luscious lip, we show you easy step-by-steps on how to get the glam looks of your favorite celebs.

Miranda Cosgrove’s Dewy Lips
Get Miranda’s au naturel pucker in just three easy steps.

1. If your lips are dry, exfoliate them with a bit of sugar, water and a toothbrush. Then apply your go-to moisturizer, lip balm or lip treatment.

2. Choose a neutral lip shade that adds just a pop of color to your natural lips. This can be a lipstick or stain. Apply it all over your lips.

3. Give your lips a swipe of clear or gold shimmer gloss, concentrating the shine on the inner parts of your lips and gradually decreasing the amount as you move outward. Piece of cake!

Taylor Swift’s Smoldering Cat Eye
Want to copy Taylor’s trademark smoky eye?

1. Brush a cream or white shadow all over your lids. This will be your base.

2. Line eyes with a black or dark-gray pencil liner (both top and bottom), extending the top line a little past your eye. Using a cotton swab, smudge the eyeliner in toward your lash line.

3. Apply a light-colored, shimmery shadow all over your eyelid up to your brow bone. Also add a bit to the inner corners of your eyes.

4. Apply a dark-colored shadow over your eyelid just up to the crease. Add extra shadow into your crease for dramatic definition. Blend shadow together with a brush or your finger.

5. Apply two coats of black mascara to your lashes. Get ready to steal the spotlight!

Selena Gomez’s Messy Side-braid
Nab Selena’s boho-chic braids in less than five minutes. (This look requires medium-length or long hair.)

1. Lightly tease the top of your mane to create a bit of volume.

2. Make a part on the right or left side of your head -- your choice!

3. Gather hair toward the side of your head, opposite your part, and braid it all the way down. Secure with a hair tie.

4. Gently pull a few strands of hair from your braid to get the messy look. Spray with a shot of hair spray to hold. Sport this easy ’do at school, on a date -- wherever!

Miley Cyrus’ Sun-kissed Glow
Miley is always stepping out like a bronzed goddess. Instantly get her glow with these super-quick tricks -- no sun needed!

1. Begin with a clean, moisturized face. Apply a thin layer of illuminating powder primer all over.

2. Grab your bronzer and a big fluffy brush. Sweep a small amount of bronzer across your forehead, down your nose, and on your cheeks and jawline. You’re targeting spots where the sun would naturally hit your face. Don’t forget to blend a bit into your neck.

3. Dab a bit more color onto your brush and define your cheekbones, just like you’d apply blush. Now you’re ready for summer!

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Top 12 Pop Predictions for 2012!

See ya, 2011! The last 12 months have been packed with highs (like a fond farewell to the Harry Potter crew) and lows (like Selena snagging Justin). But we’re ready for a new year of rockin’ jams, fun flicks and fresh faces. Here are our expert predictions for the following categories:

12. Super-cute Boy Band: One Direction
A group of boys who are nice to look at and have adorable accents? We’re sold … and feeling lucky since the British/Irish quintet is jumping the pond in February for a U.S. tour.

11. Fam-time Video Game: Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
This game came out in November for Wii, but it doesn’t release on Nintendo 3DS until February. The adrenaline will keep you feeling golden well into the big summer sporting events.

10. Glorified Music Video: Big Time Movie
The Nickelodeon-spawned boy band Big Time Rush is already soaring with its sitcom and Elevate album. Will the boys’ Beatles-inspired original TV movie cause as much ruckus? We think so!

9. Classic-turned-cartoon Flick: Dorothy of Oz
Every year’s gotta have one good animated film because we never really outgrow the kid within. We’re especially looking forward to this one since Fox TV’s “Glee” star Lea Michele lends her voice to the title character. Look for it to hit theaters in 3-D this summer!

8. Made-for-TV Musical: Let It Shine
Be on the lookout for this Disney Channel original movie, which follows 16-year-old Cyrus DeBarge in a romantic tale of mistaken identity. This one has lots of rap and a roundup of new stars!

7. All-girls Social Networking: Zuzee
Sick of Facebook? Check out Zuzee, an online community just for girls! We like it because of its safe format -- and we love, love, love the design elements. It’s like having an online scrapbook to share with your friends!

6. Singing Sister Sensation: Cimorelli
Sisters who sing? Yep, a six-pack! The youngest is 11, the oldest 21. Cimorelli is yet another batch of talent that was discovered on YouTube. The girls’ full-length album debuts in 2012.

5. Can’t-put-down Page-turner: Crewel
Can’t get enough sci-fi? What about suspense? Or romance? All three elements of excitement are packed into Crewel, the new young-adult novel by author Gennifer Albin. The story follows a 16-year-old girl set to become a spinster in a world of secrets. We’re already intrigued!

4. Tuesday Night TV Addiction: Jane By Design
Imagine landing a job at a hip fashion house before graduating high school. Promising to have a super-chic wardrobe, this ABC Family series, which premieres January 3, is bound to be our fave new show.

3. Confidence-boosting Song: “Fireball”
Willow Smith, the “Whip My Hair” wonder, linked up with Nicki Minaj for a smokin’ new track. “Fireball” is set to appear on the 11-year-old’s upcoming debut album, and you’ll def want to add this energy-packed anthem to your playlist!

2. Triple-threat Starlet: Cymphonique Miller
Our bets are on this 15-year-old being the new Nickelodeon “it” girl -- she sings, she acts, she grooves. Catch Cymphonique in the spotlight this January when she stars as Kacey Simon, a misfit who gets a gig as the lead singer of a band, on the network’s “How to Rock” series.

1. Morose Teen-screen Thriller: The Hunger Games
This mid-March sci-fi flick, based on the book trilogy of the same title, has been stirring up nearly as much commotion as Twilight. And, well, we even know some boys who’ve been reading the bestsellers by author Suzanne Collins. Date night!

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Be Your Own Celebrity Stylist!

Wish you had the wardrobe of a leading lady? Find out how you can snag your favorite celebrity’s look for less with our guide to sporting these A-list styles.

Selena Gomez
Selena might be a vixen on the red carpet, but Justin Bieber’s adorable GF rocks totally simple and chic threads on the street.

  • Get her look: You don’t have to spend a fortune on designer duds to steal Selena’s style. Simply stock up on a few basic purchases of everyday boyfriend cardigans or blazers to throw over jeans and a tee. To pull off the down-to-earth -- but still polished -- style that Selena struts, pair your cardis over loose-fitting girly tunics with embellishments like beading. Add dark-washed skinny jeans, and voila! To finish it off, go hassle-free with ballet flats and long knit scarves.

Taylor Swift
Ultra-feminine Taylor is the poster child for sweet, frilly vintage looks that any girl can copy.

  • Get her look: When shopping for Taylor picks, look for dresses with lacy trimmings that you can layer with what you already have in your closet. Load up on florals and ruffles galore to mix and match. Layering a pretty printed blouse over a dainty A-line skirt is how this country starlet steps out from day to day. Pull on a pair of knee-high or cowboy boots, and you’re totally Taylor-fied. To complete your so Taylor look, slip on printed tights and add a skinny belt. Thrift stores are a perfect and affordable place to grab her vintage fashions.

Emma Watson
The Potter princess fills up her closet space with inspiration from old-school fashion finds.

  • Get her look: Look for structured, fitted pieces in neutral colors to emulate Emma. Splurging on just one fab trench coat could be enough to transform your closet into a Watson wardrobe. Wear it over a plaid or striped button-down or knit top with black skinny jeans to turn heads like this posh superstar. Peruse Dad’s closet for accessories like a tie or fedora to cap off your outfit at zero the cost. Other faves of this pixie queen? Rompers and shift dresses.

Vanessa Hudgens
Teen-queen sensation V-Hudgens is always in the fashion spotlight for her boho-meets-urban chic finds -- and now you can be too!

  • Get her look: V loves to take a variety of trends and shuffle ’em up for a whole new look. To replicate her fashion-forward ways, wear an off-the-shoulder top with a maxi skirt. Throw on a military jacket, and you’ve got essential pieces to mimic her everyday look. Vanessa is also all about going big with accessory overload to jazz up outfits. Layers of necklaces, oversized bags and bold earrings are keys to swiping her style.

Demi Lovato
Retro rocker Demi amps up her unique look by infusing alternative grunge with nostalgic pieces from yesteryear.

  • Get her look: Carbon-copy Demi’s duds by putting a vest over your favorite relaxed rocker tee. Accessories like cuff bracelets, combat boots and bowler hats are an absolute must to ditto her style. Black skinny bottoms and leggings all work for pairings. Red or neon-colored sunglasses provide the final touch to wrap up your Lovato look. A consignment shop is an awesome place to drop a few dollars if you want to try it out on a budget!

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7 Things We Love About Justin Bieber

You may already heart him in a BIG way -- and we wanna spread even more Justin Bieber love. There are so many things we find endearing about him. Here, seven things we love about The Bieb.

1. Justin Bieber gets starry-eyed.

Awww … he has a celebrity crush. Miley Cyrus? Well, he was snapped going to dinner with Miley in West Hollywood -- but “not my type,” he says. Taylor Swift? The two reportedly were spotted together at a Nashville pancake house, but again, only in the friend zone. (He opened for Taylor’s “Fearless” tour in the UK last year.) So who’s his celeb dream girl? It’s Beyonce. “I’ve been totally in love with her since I was 7,” he’s been quoted. “She kind of broke my heart when she married Jay-Z.”

2. Stars love Justin Bieber too.

Thirteen-year-old actress Chloe Moretz, who plays Angie in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, recently announced on a talk show, “I have Bieber fever!” It’s also been reported that top-ranking U.S. tennis pro Andy Roddick was at a dance club and requested a Justin Bieber song. And word on the street is that singers Katy Perry and Lily Allen are both bitten by the Bieber bug.

3. Justin Bieber loves his mom (and sis).

We hear Justin Bieber has a curfew just like every other kid, and apparently, he respects his mother enough to play by her rules. He loves his sister too. “Yes, I have the cutest sister in the world,” he wrote on his Facebook page about 2-year-old baby sis Jazzy.

4. Moms love Justin Bieber

“Sometimes, the moms get more crazy than the kids,” Justin told a talk show host about his crazed fans. And maybe you’ve seen the YouTube video of somebody’s grandmother belting out the Justin Bieber hit “Baby.”

5. Justin Bieber shakes his moviemaker.

There was some gossip swirling around indicating that Justin Bieber would be included on the soundtrack CD for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse … and those rumors turned out to be totally false. But surely by now you’ve seen the video for “Never Say Never,” the song Justin Bieber recorded with Jaden Smith (the film’s star) for the soundtrack to The Karate Kid flick.

6. Justin Bieber is a band geek.

You’ve probably only heard his sweet, soulful singing and maybe seen him strum some guitar. But did you know Justin Bieber is a multi-talented musician? Yep, he also plays trumpet. And drums. And piano. No extravagant music lessons -- he taught himself to play each instrument. Impressive, right?

7. Justin Bieber’s world isn’t a bubble.

The Canadian-born cutie is very well traveled. He’s been bungee jumping in New Zealand; he went shoe shopping in Japan; and while his concert is touring throughout the United States all summer, he promised on Twitter, “No worries … in the next year, we plan to tour the whole world! Every country we can.” Indeed, the Bieber Nation feature on his official website at JustinBieberMusic.com has fans from around the globe. Sweet!

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Party Like a Celebrity!

Wanna have a party fit for a celeb? From invites and decorations to food and activities, here’s how to host a summer soiree your guests won’t soon forget. Ready, party monster?

You’re Invited!
No, you do not need to be all over-the-top by going door-to-door passing out invites from the back of a circus elephant, like those girls on MTV’s “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” Some simple but glam options include sending out a themed email invitation (Evite.com has Hollywood-style invites), or make your own VIP passes by laminating your invitations and stringing them on lanyards.

What to Wear?
On the invite, tell guests the dress code is glitzy! That doesn’t mean girls need to go out and buy designer gowns -- just have fun with it. Hit up the consignment shop for secondhand sparkly sequined dresses, and raid your mom’s stash for some fun costume jewelry. (Rhinestones, anyone?) Boys in tuxedo T-shirts? Yep, that counts. Anything goes!

Making an Entrance
Of course, you’ll need a red carpet runner for guests to make their grand entrance to your party. We’ve seen 15-foot runners for as cheap as $6 at discount party stores and online sites. And it doesn’t actually have to be a carpet. Use a roll of red plastic or art paper -- whatever you can find. Be sure to assign someone to be the photographer (your little brother will do), and have guests strike a pose as they arrive.

Celebration Decorations
Forget the balloons and streamers -- have star-studded decor inside the party location. Hang star-shaped cutouts from the ceiling with string or fishing line. Just cut stars from gold or silver construction paper (glitter adds a nice touch), or use poster board and wrap them in aluminum foil to make them bling-y!

Foo-foo Food
No need to hire a celebrity chef. Serve small hors d’oeuvres (check the supermarket’s frozen section) that can be passed around on trays so there’s no messy food table. Even an assortment of crackers, cheese and olives can be elegant. Make “sushi” by wrapping Fruit Roll-Ups around log-shaped snack cakes (like Twinkies or HoHos) and slicing them into rounds. Yum!

Fabulous Fun!
Of course, don’t forget the music. Dancing is a great way to get any good party started! To make your bash truly memorable, have an awards ceremony. Give out honors for Best Choreography in Freestyle Dance, and Best Vintage Dress With a Contemporary Twist. Be sure there’s a category for every guest so no one walks away empty-handed. The envelope, please ...

Swag Bags

All celebrity parties give good swag. Put together small gift bags loaded with an assortment of inexpensive items, such as lip gloss and guitar picks. Present these to your guests as they leave your party and get in their limos. (Just kidding.)


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