Like talented tattooist Kat Von D is how I'd want to look if I was a lot more high-maintenance.  While her style appears very much laidback rock 'n' roll, don't kid yourself - Her makeup is always dramatic yet flawless (although when shown on her reality show L.A. Ink sans makeup, she still looked gorgeous), her eyebrows are immaculate, and her heavily tattooed body is in great shape.  She's a definite inspiration for those of us who strive to be edgy, tatted, but still very feminine and, well, pretty.  Although I think everyone should have at least one tattoo, it's not a requirement for stealing the beauty's style.

Wanting a glam look this holiday season that’s not too bold to wear to dinner with the family? With a pearly nude lip color, defined lashes, and metallic eyeliner you can don this “Simply Pretty” holiday makeup look. Both “glam” and “subtlety” can be friends!

Jessica Biel shows us her “Simply Pretty” holiday makeup look, which is perfect for the no-fuss makeup maven.

If you aren’t afraid of a bright, bold lip and are usually the life of the party, your holiday look is probably “Drama Queen!” Bold eyes, bright pops of color, and traces of glitter define this dramatic makeup look for holiday 2008. Don’t forget your smile and a fun party dress!

Here, Katy Perry is dolled up with bright pink lips and cheeks, bold black lashes, and metallic glitter eyeliner. Lucky for those that adore this look, Katy’s makeup can be easily replicated using many drugstore makeup items! Who says you can’t be glam and frugal?

Do you ever buy a gift so cute you wind up keeping it?  Hypothetically, I mean?  This season, jazzy little clutches, bedazzled by everything from mock croc to sequins to cute Disney characters, are turning into this year's gift I can't make myself give away.  Again, hypothetically.

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Do you ever buy a gift so cute you wind up keeping it?  Hypothetically, I mean?  This season, jazzy little clutches, bedazzled by everything from mock croc to sequins to cute Disney characters, are turning into this year's gift I can't make myself give away.  Again, hypothetically.

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Having dinner and drinks? Perhaps heading over to a local bar with the girls? Or perhaps you’ve decided, “What the heck?” and you're throwing on a slinky dress, some heels, and you’re heading out to your favorite bottom-shaking nightclub. What beauty essentials should you carry in your little clutch? After all, a night full of drinks, gabbing with the girls, and/or dancing requires some self-maintenance here and there.

There are a zillion articles on what eyeshadow shades will make your blue, green, or brown eyes stand out... Have you ever tried any of those colors only to find that they made you look tired, sallow, or beaten? Us olive-skinned gals need to be careful with the colors we put on our face, otherwise we run the risk of looking jaundiced. A lot of colors can wash out or clash with our much-coveted skin tone, so read on to get the goods on what's good.