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#CopyThat: How to Get Janelle Monáe’s Red Lips and Cat Eye Look

In a sea of celebrities, we can always spot Janelle Monáe by her bright red lips and black-and-white uniform. Her ability to remain true to this aesthetic while reimagining her signature style in the most subtle ways is proof that the singer is a modern-day icon. 

We were absolutely blown away by her look at the 2016 BET Awards, which she amplified with neutral smoky eyes and bold eyebrows. So we turned to makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes for tips and tricks to getting Monáe’s red carpet beauty look. Watch the video above and keep reading below to find out exactly how to copy the “Electric Lady.” 

Start with a smooth and even complexion by applying a matte foundation or powder. Next, use a small flat brush to place brown cream eye shadow like Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadow onto lids. Layer a powder shadow over the cream (Hughes used the shade Salsa from the Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour Palette). To really make eyes pop, create a wing on the upper lash line with black liner (try Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner) and apply mascara (MAC Upward Lash) to top and bottom lashes.

For statement brows just like Monáe’s, you’ll want to use a brow tint such as Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows. Take your time brushing the pigment through for an even and defined finish. 

Now, on to lips! Outline and fill in your mouth with a red lip liner (we really like Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Kiss n’ Tell). This gives your lipstick something to adhere to and helps the color last longer. Apply a matte red lipstick (CoverGirl Queen Collection Lip Color in See Red) on top and you’re all done!

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This Fishtail Nail Art Is Way Easier Than Braiding

Now that fall is here, we are reimagining cool ways to use the rich blue, deep plum and steely gray polish colors we tend to gravitate to at this time of year. And what better way to weave together these autumnal nail shades than with fishtail nail art? Using the Tokyo-inspired nail polishes from the brand's fall 2016 collection, Essie celebrity manicurist Michelle Saunders visualized textures and color combos to create this intricate design. "The tones that are braided together work really well with anything you wear, especially cozy sweaters. Plus fishtail braids are still popular this fall," she says. Creating crisp, clean lines can be tricky. Saunders has two techniques she recommends to help you nail it. One, try angling the Essie polish brush horizontally when painting on the lines. "While overlapping the lines to create the fishtail, just follow the previous lines," says Saunders. Or, use a striping brush to create the beginning of the straight line, then fill in the rest with the Essie polish brush. If you're wondering how to prevent your nail polish colors from streaking or blurring when using multiple shades, the pro strongly suggests letting each layer dry in between polishing. Patience is a must! Saunders says, "For example, don't complete the design on each nail. Instead, starting with your left pinky, paint each step nail by nail so by the time you come around to the right thumb, the area where you started (left pinky) should be dry enough to begin the next step." Yahoo Beauty has the exclusive details on this fabulous fall mani. Scroll through for step-by-step instructions. Then visit Essie.com for more nail art inspiration! Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Essie Fishtail Nail Art

(Photos: Essie)

Step 1

To start, apply a coat of First Base base coat. This will help to smooth the nail and help bond the polish to the surface. (Photo: Essie)

Step 2

Next, apply one coat of Udon Know Me (a stone blue) to each nail. (Photo: Essie)

Step 3

Begin the fishtail by painting a diagonal line of Playing Koi (a bold burnt orange) across the nail from left to right. (Photo: Essie)

Step 4

Then apply the next diagonal line using Now and Zen (a sage gray) across the nail in the opposite direction, from right to left. (Photo: Essie)

Step 5

Slightly overlapping Now and Zen, follow this line with Kimono-Over (a deep plum). (Photo: Essie)

Step 6

Paint Now and Zen across from left to right, slightly overlapping Playing Koi. (Photo: Essie)

Step 7

Last, use Udon Know Me diagonally across Kimono-Over on the top left corner of the nail to complete the fishtail pattern. (Photo: Essie)

Step 8

Finish the look with a layer of No Chips Ahead top coat. (Photo: Essie)

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Best Celebrity Beauty Looks of the Week: Amy Adams's Shampoo-Commercialworthy Hair and More

Will a hair-care brand give Amy Adams a contract, already? While attending a gala at the 60th BFI London Film Festival, the Nocturnal Animals actress's hair couldn't have been more perfect. With her thick, red locks cascading down a black velvet gown, Adams reminded us of Hollywood's golden age film stars, such as Rita Hayworth and Maureen O'Hara. The face-framing layers near her cheekbones had just enough bend, and each curl had just enough volume. If only our at-home blowouts looked this impeccable. Take a look at Adams's gorgeous red hair, and see which other celeb beauty looks we're crushing on this week. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Amy Adams

Flawless hair, neutral smoky eyes, bronzer, and glossy lips make this red carpet look a winner in our beauty book. (Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Nicole Kidman

You could tell us that Nicole Kidman's glow is coming from an invisible halo and we'd believe you. The Australian actress was all aglow at the Lion screening during the BFI London Film Festival. Winged eyeliner and bright red lipstick add the finishing touch. (Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Gabrielle Union

The 43-year-old kept it simple yet sophisticated with a high ponytail and highlighted skin at a screening of The Birth of a Nation> during the BFI London Film Festival. (Photo: Rune Hellestad - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Kate Hudson

When you're wearing that much bling, it's probably best to keep your hair and makeup understated. And Kate Hudson did just that with loose locks, pink shimmering eyeshadow, and nude lips for a Tiffany's event. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker

SJP attended the 2016 Friends of Hudson River Park Gala in New York City rocking her signature honey-blonde waves, kohl eyeliner, and nude lips. (Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images for Friends of Hudson River Park)

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson looked fierce with her new fringed 'do and bold lipstick at a Good Morning America taping. (Photo: Ray Tamarra/GC Images)

Keke Palmer

We're not sure what we love best about this look — Palmer's denim-blue wig or that Chanel necklace. (Photo: Getty Images)

Jackie Cruz

The Orange Is the New Black actress makes us scissor-happy every time we see her and her razor-sharp bangs. (Photo: Getty Images)

Mystery beauty

In the midst of all the young Hollywood stars at the celebration of Nylon magazine's October "It" Girl issue, we spotted this fresh-faced beauty with blunt bangs, bold brows, and a slick cat eye. (Photo: Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Nylon)

Olivia Palermo

The star's tightline eyeliner, bronzed complexion, and creamy nude pout is the perfect fall makeup look for every day. (Photo: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images)

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Too Tired to Wash Your Face? Here Is the Perfect Nighttime Cleanser for You

Yahoo Beauty would like to introduce you to “The New-New,” a column by Beauty Director Dana Oliver on the newest products, tools and treatments that she’d happily spend her hard-earned money on.

I would be lying if I said I’ve never gone to bed without washing my face. Long commutes to work, busy office hours and nights spent binge-watching my favorite TV shows have resulted in me falling asleep on the couch while wearing makeup … and whatever dirt that’s still stuck to me from the day.

As a beauty expert, I am very aware of the downside of not giving my skin a proper cleansing before hitting the sheets, the primetime for skin cell regeneration. I put my faith in correcting my skin-care mistake and dull, tired complexion — flaws and all —  with the new Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil.

This new addition to the brand’s Midnight Recovery line is an oil cleanser packed with the same botanical ingredients (squalene, evening primrose and lavender oils) used in the Concentrate serum, which closeted beauty junkie Viola Davis happens to be a fan of. The label reads “for all skin types,” but in my past experience with cleansing oils, I find that many strip away all the good oils from my face and leave me drier than ever.

Kiehl’s says that its potent formulation does just the opposite — it breaks down makeup and unclogs pores to cleanse and nourish skin. And yes, this stuff does just that!

For the past two weeks, I’ve stuck to a nighttime skin-care routine that consisted of washing my face with the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil. It really only takes three to four pumps of the product to coat my entire face, neck and ears. I massage it into my skin, using firm upward movements to help stimulate blood flow. Not to mention — the smell of lavender and evening primrose oils assist with relaxation. The oil immediately emulsifies into a milky consistency when it’s rinsed off with lukewarm water.

Every night, my skin started to feel softer to the touch, and my boyfriend even complimented me, saying, “Your skin looks brighter!” While I did apply aloe vera gel as a moisturizer right after cleansing, my skin no longer felt taut or appeared lackluster.

It’s rare that I swipe on liquid eyeliner, but when I did wear a cat eye with lots of mascara, I noticed how easily the oil broke down the black pigment without causing irritation or redness. It also melts away medium-to-full coverage foundation seamlessly.

I would recommend this cleansing oil to anyone considering switching up their face-washing regimen, especially to those who wear makeup and want to cut down on the amount of time spent in the bathroom taking it off. It saved me loads of time, which means I didn’t miss out on reality TV.

You can purchase the new Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil ($32) at Kiehl’s stores nationwide and on kiehls.com.

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#CopyThat: Lupita Nyong’o’s Regal Head Wraps

While making the press rounds for her new film Queen of Katwe, Lupita Nyong’o added majestic head wraps to her signature red carpet look.

Nyong’o told People magazine that her “crowns” are inspired by the character she plays on the big screen. Working with her stylist, Micaela Erlanger, and her hairstylist, Vernon François, Nyong’o creates statement-making head wraps with fabrics sourced from as far as East Africa.

Without a celebrity glam squad on speed dial, Yahoo Beauty turned to Fanm Djanm (“Strong Woman” in Haitian Kreyòl) founder Paola Mathé to teach us how to copy three of Nyong’o’s regal head-wrap styles. Watch closely as Mathé “fluffs and tucks” and “molds and folds” fabrics from her head-wrap collection into elegant adornments that can be worn beyond the red carpet.

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Best Celebrity Beauty Looks of the Week: Karlie Kloss's Shag Haircut and More

The ladies on our best celebrity beauty looks list this week clearly understand the importance of a great haircut. Karlie Kloss could have stopped traffic during Paris Fashion Week with her modern take on the shag. Birth of a Nation actress Aja Naomi King has a super sleek lob that makes us want to book an appointment STAT with our stylist. And Helena Christensen recently launched her niche fragrance line, Strangelove NYC, with one bangin' hairdo. Check out all three of these celebrity hairstyles and more. Then tell us which look you love the most! Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Karlie Kloss

This could very much be the makings of an ad campaign, but it's Kloss looking picture-perfect outside the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week. Her shag cut accentuates her face shape and subtle cat-eye makeup. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Aja Naomi King

King made an appearance on AOL's Build Series to discuss "The Birth of a Nation," wearing a polished lob hairstyle, smoky eyes, and brick-red lipstick. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage)

Helena Christensen

The supermodel worked the camera at a launch for her new niche fragrance line, rocking flawless bangs, dewy skin, and pink lips. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Strangelove NYC)

Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana

This royal is a fixture at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week with her waist-long locks, well-groomed brows, and coral lipstick. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Naomie Harris

Now this is the perfect fall beauty. The actress attended a screening for "Moonlight" at the BFI London Film Festival wearing a merlot lip color and loose, caramel-colored waves. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fan Bingbing

We also love Fan Bingbing's dark pout that she sported at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris. Wet hair and winged liner completed the look. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Melina Matsoukas

We're not surprised to see the Grammy Award-winning director with such a creative updo hairstyle. Matsoukas's top knot may seem simple from the front, but it's the criss-cross placement of her white hairpins that adds interest. (Photo: Getty Images)

Abigail Spencer

Spencer visited the SiriusXM Studio in New York City and opted for casual curls and a swipe of hot pink lipstick. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

Padma Lakshmi

We'd be all smiles too if our curls air-dried to look like Padma Lakshmi's. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra)

Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz

The twin sisters duo also known as Ibeyi attended the Chanel show rocking their natural hair and no makeup-makeup. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Harley Quinn Halloween 7 Ways — All Starring Women of Color

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn: A shoo-in for Halloween favorite this year. (Photo: Warner Bros./Courtesy of Everett Collection)

Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad will no doubt be one of the most popular costumes you’ll see this Halloween. Makeup lovers can get really creative with the character’s blue and pink dip-dyed blond ponytails, colorful eyeshadow, bright red lipstick, and heart face tattoo. Just take a look at the seven vloggers we found who reimagined the Suicide Squad character’s bold beauty.

These women may not look exactly like the image of Harley Quinn we see portrayed by Margot Robbie in the 2016 film. However, these makeup tutorials are proof that anyone can transform into a fictional supervillain, no matter her race.

Claudia Novira

We’re not sure what we love most — Novira’s dark, dramatic makeup or her voluminous ponytails.

Photo: YouTube/Claudia Novira

Flying Unicorn

This vlogger gets 10 extra beauty points for rocking braided blue and red hair buns.

Photo: YouTube/Flying Unicorn

Alexisjayda

Super-long eyelashes really help to accentuate the highly pigmented eyeshadows.

Photo: YouTube/Alexisjayda

PrincessJoules

Take a cue from PrincessJoules and draw on the “Rotten” face tattoo with a pencil, then trace with a black felt pen to really make it pop.

Photo: YouTube/PrincessJoules

Marxicoco

Highlight is your best friend if you want to accentuate those shimmery lids like Marxicoco did.

Photo: YouTube/Marxicoco

Tarisai Ejeta

This blogger’s use of a creamy, deeply saturated red lip color really plays up her darker skin tone.

Photo: YouTube/Tarisai Ejeta

Danica Theobald

Pay close attention to Theobald’s flat makeup brush technique, which adds a touch of glam to this grunge look.

Photo: YouTube/Danica Theobald

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Theia’s Bridal Runway Look Deserves Its Own Snapchat Filter

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Ethereal. Elegant. Enchanting. We can go on and on with a list of adjectives that start with the letter “e” to describe the look at Theia’s bridal runway show during New York Fashion Week. But let us explain exactly why this bridal beauty is Snapchat filter-worthy, starting with the flower crown.

This hair accessory is eerily similar to the popular halo-esque filter on the social media app. However, Theia’s take on the floral piece mixes lilies with what appears to be dark pink baby’s breath, enhancing the models’ beachy waves and bronzy glow. And who doesn’t want to be radiant on their wedding day — or any day. for that matter?

As for the skin, this sun-kissed look is all about gilded lids, bronzed cheeks, and matte nude lips. And here’s a great pro tip gleaned from this look: Highlighter, strategically placed at the inner corners of your eyes and paired with a little mascara, really helps brighten your eye color.

Seriously. How stunning are these runway brides?

A model walks the runway during Theia at New York Fashion Week: Bridal. (Photo: Getty Images)

A model walks the runway during Theia at New York Fashion Week: Bridal. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Halloween Makeup or Runway Beauty? 31 Hauntingly Gorgeous Looks From Paris Fashion Week.

Halloween makeup probably isn't something you would associate with Paris Fashion Week. But often, those over-the-top designs you see on the runway are paired with avant-garde eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick that look like they came straight out of a cult classic horror flick. From the black-and-white face paint at Aganovich that resembled tire marks, to the rainbow-colored eyelids at Manish Arora, here are 31 Paris Fashion Week runway looks that would be even better as Halloween makeup. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Aganovich Spring 2017

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Liselore Frowijn Spring 2017

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Liselore Frowijn Spring 2017

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Kenzo Spring 2017

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Manish Arora Spring 2017

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Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2017

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Maison Margiela Spring 2017

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Kate Bee Spring 2017

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Pre Helsinki Spring 2017

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Vivienne Westwood Spring 2017

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Haider Ackermann Spring 2017

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Enfants Riches Déprimés Spring 2017

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Dries Van Noten Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Anthony Vaccarello Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Sacai Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Moncler Gamme Rouge Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Dior Fall 2016

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Millet Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Issey Miyake Spring 2017

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Masha Ma Fall 2016

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Madsen Fall 2016

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Each x Other Fall 2016

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Dorhout Mees Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Barbara Bui Fall 2016

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Akris Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Veronique Branquinho Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Issey Miyake Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Comme Des Garçons Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Alexis Mabille Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

Manish Arora Fall 2016

(Photo: IMaxTree)

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Beyoncé's Flawless Hat Hair Featuring Gucci

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Leave it up to Beyoncé to make hat hair look absolutely flawless.

Bey took a break from slaying concert stages to serve up some serious street style with this head-to-toe designer outfit. She adorned her platinum-blonde pigtail braids with a Gucci baseball cap and swiped on a creamy red lipstick, which made her pearlescent smile look even brighter. The placement of the singer’s hat couldn’t be any more perfect, considering getting proper fit isn’t super easy whether or not you’re wearing hair extensions. We’ll just chalk it up to believing that this accessory is likely tailored just for the queen.

Just another casual-glam beauty moment from Beyoncé.

Beyoncé Knowles seen on the streets of Manhattan early this week. (Photo: James Devaney/Getty Images)

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It’s Official! Brick-Red Lipstick Is Back and Better.

When MAC Cosmetics teased their makeup collection inspired by Selena Quintanilla on Periscope in May, our hearts went boom as the late singer's sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, swatched a gorgeous lipstick called "Dreaming of You." The brick-red color is an accurate reinterpretation of the deeply saturated shade the "Queen of Tejano Music" was known to wear. It also conjured up memories of other rich, earthy lip products (mostly from the drugstore) that filled our Caboodles makeup cases when we were just teens. So you could imagine how excited we were to see this epic return of brick-red lipstick in October, when the MAC and Selena line was officially available in stores and online. According to MAC Cosmetics senior artist Cynthia Rivas, the undertone is what makes this shade so wearable and perfect for fall. "It's a cooler undertone which compliments all skin tones and mixes well with many lip pencils," she says. While Rivas believes that the "right" shade of brick-red lipstick "is one that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful," the makeup pro does have a few tips and tricks on how to wear the trend with ease. "The beauty of lipstick is that it can look completely different from one application to the next, depending on how you apply," she says. "If you're not comfortable wearing red, you can start by dabbing the lipstick on your lips with your finger to create a stained effect and work your way up. Or you can wear the stained lip during the day and bump up the look by layering for evening." Riva prefers matte textures for reds, as they tend to stay on longer and require fewer touchups. "But if it's volume or fullness you seek, try the creamy/glossy formulas, which are now available with long-wearing technology," she says. When rocking bold, brick-red lips, you're going to want to use a lip pencil. It will define the shape of your mouth, accentuate the color, and help your lipstick last longer. For a warmer feel, Riva recommends auburn pencils. To deepen the shade, reach for burgundy or chestnut shades. Meanwhile, use cherry or pink hues to brighten up your pout a bit. Scroll through for nine brick-red lip products we highly recommend adding to your fall makeup routine. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick in Wine Not

$12, Ulta

MAC Cosmetics Selena Lipstick in Dreaming of You

$18, Available at all locations that carry MAC

By Terry Rouge-Expert Click Stick in Dark Purple

$32, Barneys

Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Liquid Rouge – Rouge Liquid Éclat in #18 Ruby Red

$48, Clé de Peau Beauté

Bite Beauty Multistick in Mochi

$24, Sephora

Stila Matte’ificent Lipstick in Bonbon

$22, Stila Cosmetics

Alima Pure Lip Tint in Rosewood

Pixel Mega Kiss Lip Tint in Joyful Burgundy Red

$6.49, Pixel

Wander Beauty Carryon Lip and Cheek Gel in Tinseltown

$22, Wander Beauty

Ardency Inn Modster Long Play Supercharged Lip Color in Black is Red

$27, Ardency Inn

NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Deviant

$26, NARS

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Sasha Lane’s Loc Buns and Baby Hair

Sasha Lane (Photo: Getty Images)

On the final day of Paris Fashion Week, Hollywood stars like Alicia Vikander, Michelle Williams, Jennifer Connelly, and Léa Seydoux were dressed to the nines for the Louis Vuitton spring 2017 show. However rising actress Sasha Lane proved she was one to watch in the front row too.

The American Honey star posed like a pro for the paparazzi outside the runway show. Celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez fashioned Lane’s dreadlocks into two round buns and added hair jewels. Heavy black eyeliner and red lipstick made it truly Parisian. Slicking her baby hair down to a tee added a youthful touch to the 21-year-old’s look.

With so much debate over whether this natural hairstyle is professional or attractive, we just hope to see more beautiful locs like Lane’s on the red carpet and runway … but without the cultural appropriation.

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Kristen Stewart’s Wet Hair and Cherry Red Lips

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Kristen Stewart’s super-revealing look at the Certain Women premiere during the New York Film Festival on Monday is definitely worth talking about. But let’s direct our attention away from her braless outfit and marvel over the actress’s smoking-hot beauty.

Stewart hit the red carpet sporting wet hair, bold brows, and cherry red lips that complemented her burgundy suit. And we love how she brought a bit of that burnished red shade to her lids, adding dimension to her face.

The contrast between her dark eyebrows and fair complexion, as well as the texture of her bleach-blond locks, worked with the feminine-meets-masculine aesthetic of Stewart’s ensemble. Not to mention that her signature smirk lets us know she’s into her hair and makeup just as much as we are.

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5 Leather Fragrances That Smell Like Fall

Yahoo Beauty would like to introduce you to "The New-New," a column by Beauty Director Dana Oliver on the newest products, tools, and treatments that she'd happily spend her hard-earned money on. Leather fragrances exude a warm, spicy aroma that takes me back to my childhood, when I'd sit inside my mother's walk-in closet, which was filled to the ceiling with luxurious handbags. The intoxicating rich scent of leather stuck to me, even when I tried to cover up where I'd been hiding for hours on end. According to Brands With Purpose fragrance agent Bart Schmidt, modern perfumery originated from the leather/tannery industry, masking the horrendous scent of real animal hide. "Fortunately, we've come a long way!" he says. "Wonderful perfumes like Creed's Royal English Leather [commissioned by King George III in 1781] to modern English evolutionary and revolutionary creations like Beaufort's Coeur de Noir. But I'm skipping a couple of centuries." Leather-type fragrances with a blend of warm balsamic, creamy, and musk notes are very "skin-friendly" and possess great long-lasting power, says Schmidt. He continues: "Looking at the traditional fragrance pyramid (top, heart, and bottom), these notes tend to fall more in the bottom. Don't you just love it when you still smell it on your shirt or pillow the following day?" Actually, I do. Schmidt points out that modern formulations of leather fragrances such as Valentino Uomo and Oud Assoluto incorporate lighter floral and sweeter cocoa notes that make them appropriate for any season, less intense, and gender-neutral. Though that's the beauty of building your own fragrance wardrobe. "Just wear what's good to you," says Schmidt. Here are five leather fragrances I plan to keep in heavy rotation during the cold-weather months. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16 Atomizer

In my honest opinion, no one does fragrance like Mr. Tom Ford. And this leather-wrapped scent, which debuted at his autumn-winter 2016 show, is strong and sensual like every woman I know. $450, TomFord.com

Lancôme Maison Lancôme L’Autre Ôud

Perfumer Christophe Raynaud mastered a sophisticated blend of spicy and sweet using notes of wood, rose, and frankincense with this gold-tinged perfume. $195, Lancome-usa.com

Byredo Rodeo

If I were to bottle the smell from my father's leopard-skin horse saddle, it would smell exactly like this. Roped in by the clean and crisp aroma of vetiver, this unisex fragrance dries down into a stimulating mixture of suede and leather. Available exclusively at the Byredo Wooster Street Boutique in New York City

Penhaligon’s Portraits : Much Ado About the Duke

To channel the air of a British duke, master perfumer Daphné Bugey mixed robust notes of gin and leathery woods along with the subtle sweetness of peppery rose. The result? A dangerously divine scent that's just as elegant as the bottle it's poured into. $235, Penhaligons.com

Memo Paris Russian Leather

Memo Paris founder Clara Molloy's travels are the backdrop to her beautiful fragrances. And this leathery scent conjures up winters in Russia with rosemary, nutmeg, tonka bean, and patchouli melody. $250, MemoParis.com

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Best Celebrity Beauty Looks of the Week: Halle Berry’s Wispy Bangs, Olivia Palermo’s Blue-Black Lipstick, and More

Celebrities really stepped it up this week in the hair and makeup department. From Halle Berry’s Brigitte Bardot-esque bangs to Olivia Palermo's blue-black lipstick, here are the beauty looks that left behind a lasting impression. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Halle Berry

Berry is naturally gorgeous, so the wispy, full bangs and messy top knot just adds to her good looks. (Photo: REX)

Olivia Palermo

Palermo was spotted outside the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week sporting blue-black lipstick, a slicked-back hairdo, and lush lashes. (Photo: Getty Images)

Hilary Duff

Duff celebrated the season 3 premiere of her show “Younger” rocking a bleach blonde locks, silver eyeshadow and berry lipstick. (Photo: Getty Images)

Rihanna

We love how the singer-turned-fashion designer kept it simple yet sophisticated for her Fenty x Puma runway show with rosy cheeks and berry lips. (Photo: Getty Images)

Maria Borges

The model took a break from the catwalk to hit up the Balmain afterparty, looking oh so stunning with her teeny weeny Afro and flawless complexion. (Photo: Getty Images)

Mandy Moore

Moore's disco curls are the best thing we’ve seen this week. The voluminous hairstyle frames her face shape perfectly, and the ringlets around her hairline draw our attention to her green eyes. (Photo: REX)

Jennifer Connelly

Connelly’s sleek rope ponytail, bold brows, and bright lipstick accentuate her piercing blue eyes and matching blouse. (Photo: Getty Images)

Nina Dobrev

The “Pretty Little Liars” actress shows us how simple gold hair pins can add interest to a casual hairdo. (Photo: Getty Images)

Alessandra Ambrosio

You couldn’t miss Ambrosio at the #GiltLife launch party with her caramel-colored highlights, which stood out even more thanks to her sparkly Tom Ford dress and bronzed skin. (Photo: Getty Images)

Andra Day

The soul singer nails vintage beauty yet again wearing an updo adorned with a satin head wrap and hair clips. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Issey Miyake Just Took Contouring to a Whole New Level

Let's face it: Contouring isn't going anywhere. And just when we thought we've seen every iteration of the face-sculpting technique, we get introduced to a bewildering but beautiful form at Issey Miyake's spring 2017 show during Paris Fashion Week. Alex Box, whose magical makeup looks have been featured in Vogue and W and on the runways of Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh, and Chanel, is the woman behind this artful take on contouring. She wrote in a series of Instagram posts on Friday, "The collection was inspired by the germination of the seed, the pathway of life's growth and internal and external natural geometry. ... Something that is so close to my heart.  ... There were beautiful primitive prints offset against complex patterned inserts. ... impactful yet delicate." To achieve this look, Box dipped the flat end of a pencil into silver pigment and pressed it onto the models' radiant skin, "accentuating and following the contours of the face." The placement of blush on the cheeks and hint of gloss on the lips also help to draw attention to these perfect metallic dots. We won't hold our breath waiting for the Kardashians to trade in their favorite bronzers and highlighters for silver paint, but this contouring technique does give us makeup inspo for Halloween. Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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Issey Miyake

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The Blunt Baby Bangs Trend at Paris Fashion Week Is My Worst Hair Nightmare

Thank you, Paris Fashion Week, for reminding me of when I once talked my stylist into giving me blunt bangs. If I close my eyes tight enough, I can go back in time and see pieces of my hair on the salon floor. In reality, blunt baby bangs are making a huge comeback on the runways of Paris.

This vintage bangs style cropped up at several spring 2017 shows, including Manish Arora, Aalto, and Koché. Hairstylists got a bit more creative backstage, playing with texture and volume to give baby bangs interest. But if I had to read the models’ facial expressions to gauge whether they’re excited (or not) for the return of microfringe, that would be virtually impossible.

Keep scrolling to see all the baby bangs we’ve spotted at Paris Fashion Week.

Classic blunt baby bangs. (Photo: Getty Images)

I must admit, the textured back and smooth baby bangs are fly. (Photo: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)

Texture, texture, and more texture. (Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Futuristic headgear takes these blunt baby bangs out of this world. (Photo: ImaxTree)

The combo of baby bangs with a low ponytail is quite youthful. (Photo: Giovanni Giannoni/WWD/Rex/Shutterstock)

It’s all about the crop. (Photo: Giovanni Giannoni/WWD/Rex/Shutterstock)

Blunt baby bangs with a little bend. (Photo: ImaxTree)

Pushed to the side, these blunt baby bangs are très chic! (Photo: ImaxTree)

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