Stars’ Best Day-to-Night Fashion Looks

Are you wondering how to take your look from day-time-cute to hot-on-the-town?  Three of our favorite ladies give you their style tips for the quick change between casual to fabulous.

Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow

 ”One of my favorite things to wear is a t-shirt and when you’re running out the door you can put a blazer with it,” says Pitch Perfect‘s Snow, who dressed up the look for a 2013 Grammy bash in L.A.

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Trend Alert: Tribal-Inspired Accessories

Spring is in the air, ok, maybe not yet, but we are soooooo ready to shake off the winter cold here at modOration! Would you like to know another spring fashion trend that we are seeing pop up on runways, celebrities and store? We thought so! Check out this tribal-inspired accessory from JousJous.

The ring pictured above can be purchased for $32 at online at www.jousjous.com.

Tribal-Inspired accessories are making a loud introduction to spring fashion. The beauty of Africa depicted in jewelry consists of earthy tones and natural patterns.

JousJous’ ethnic and tribal-inspired jewelry, hand-crafted by the finest Latin artisans, include chic, intricate, and handmade accessories to brighten any stylish lady’s wardrobe. One-of-a-kind, gorgeous accessories from JousJous allow women to update their wardrobe with beautiful pieces from the collection.

Most of the items can be purchased for under $100. Here are a few more pieces.

Emmy Rossum loves Ani Lee in Hollywood

Emmy Rossum dresses in Ani Lee

Emmy Rossum looked perfectly polished in Ani Lee‘s Nadia Jacket in Beverly Hills yesterday. The jacket is from the SS13 collection, and its scalloped edges give a fresh take and springtime feel to a wardrobe staple. Emmy has previously worn a dress from the line as well. Other celebrity fans of Ani Lee include Dianna Agron, Olivia Munn, Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Lowndes, Olivia Palermo  and Eva Longoria.Emmy Rossum spotted in Hollywood wearing Ani Lee

Makeup Lessons: Back to Basics…How to apply foundation

Experts swear foundation is the number-one thing they rely on. Voilà, their five-step plan to making skin look perfect (even when it’s not)!

How to Apply Foundation

Forget what you think you know about foundation—it’s come a long way since the cakey, masklike stuff your mom used to wear. “Modern ones feel as lightweight as moisturizer,” says celebrity makeup artist Troy Surratt, who has worked with Mariah Carey andJennifer Lopez. “Celebs look so great on the red carpet because they’re usually wearing foundation. It makes anyone’s skin look flawless,” he says. Here’s how to get in on the miracle.

Step 1: Find your perfect color

“Test foundation on your jawline and check it in the daylight,” says CoverGirl makeup guru Pat McGrath. “The color is correct if it disappears without blending.” Finding the right shade at the drugstore can be harder, but Surratt gives this sneaky tip: “If you can’t afford to splurge on foundation, get a beauty adviser at a department store to help you pick the perfect color, and ask for a sample to take home. Then bring it to the drugstore and look for the closest match.”

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Hey girls: The Dos and Don’ts of applying mascara

The Dos and Don'ts of applying mascara

Have you ever lent your mascara to a friend in need? Or fallen asleep with them still glossed up? We’re all guilty of some little lash lapses, but it’s time to put an end to the bad habits.

Women are obsessed with mascara — in fact, many of us can’t leave the house without it. For a product we apply so often, it’s important to use it right — both for our beauty and body’s sake! Let’s review our mascara do’s and don’ts to preserve the pretty little lashes we have.

DON’T curl lashes after applying mascara. Doing so can pull out lashes and cause breakage.

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