The challenge for your West Hollywood night out vibe is to look as hot and fashionable as possible but still … a little effortless. This is no easy feat. So I looked to the Emmys and the after parties (many of which our held in West Hollywood, thank you very much) for a little inspo.
Modern Bombshell
Talk about transformation! Vanessa Kirby looked dramatically different from her character on The Crown in a vintage bombshell inspired cat eye and nude lip. Her voluminous hair gave us serious Bardot vibes. She carried that nude color down to her Tom Ford creation of a bustier-inspired, form fitting dress. Follow her lead and remember that skin — both face and skin — may be your best accessory yet so make sure you glow from head to toe!
Get the Look: Makeup: MAC Pro (ask for the Focus Feature Eyes offering) // Hair: B2V Salon // Fashion: Alice + Olivia // Skin Kate Somerville
Porcelain Beauty
I also call this look Vampire Beauty especially as we head into Halloween – perfectly poreless skin and a bold red lip spells classic, and a bit preternatural, beauty. Rachel Brosnahan wore a slicked back chignon but you could opt for a more casual low pony. This look screams for something red – perhaps a corset- inspired top with a pair of jeans?
Get the Look: Makeup: Blue Mercury // Hair: Bellami Beauty Bar for a clip-in pony //Outfit: Wildfox
Color Block Fashionista
We’ve seen this trend for a few seasons now, but on your face? Leave it to Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross to wear coral on her eyes and a bright fuschia on her lip! When you decide to go this route, your outfit must be as haute as your beat. Try something voluminous and oh-so-designer.
Get the Look: Makeup: Blushington // Hair: Marco Pelusi // Outfit: Maxfield
Bronze-y Goddess
When it’s time to smoulder, look no further than Mandy Moore’s smokey vibe. Her custom Rodarte dress started with the fabric and I just loved how earthy and sexy she looked. This was a distinct transformation from her girl-next-door look which still managed to look effortless. Fresh from Hawaii, Moore and her makeup artist went for a monochromatic look that really focused on beautiful skin.
Get The Look: Makeup: Glossier // Fashion: Fred Segal // Hair: DryBar // Skin: Joanna Vargas Skincare at Sunset Tower Hotel // Tan: Sunset Tan
Dapper Men
From John Legend’s navy Gucci to Darren Criss in Giorgio Armani, men expressed their fashion creativity in every way. Three-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage wore perfectly tailored custom John Varvatos because no matter what, perfect tailoring is always on-trend.
Get the look: Fashion: John Varvatos / Skin and men’s grooming: The Gendarmerie / Men’s Makeup: Bluemercury on Melrose
By Maxine Tatlonghari