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Found It! Elizabeth Banks’s Hot Pink Lipstick

May 22, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

Elizabeth Banks defied the don’t-match-your-lipstick-to-your-dress rule at the New York City premiere of What to Expect When You’re Expecting—and we loved it! “This is a case where matching a lip to a dress actually works because it ties the whole look together,” her makeup artist Gita Bass told InStyle.com exclusively. Bass used Make Up For Ever’s Rouge Artiste Natural in Soft Fuchsia, a sheer, ultra-hydrating lipstick that can be layered for maximum impact to play up the punchy pink detail of her Peter Pilotto design. “I was so inspired by the gorgeous beaded flowers on Elizabeth’s dress and wanted to transform her into a glamorous spring goddess,” Bass added. Pick up your own tube for $19 at sephora.com.

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CELEBRITY LIPSTICK TIPS

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The Ladies of What to Expect When You’re Expecting and More!

May 15, 2012 @ 1:30 pm

Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz

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What did we expect at the What to Expect When You’re Expecting premiere? Nothing less than pretty off-the-runway looks from the cast’s leading ladies: Brooklyn Decker (in Giambattista Valli), Elizabeth Banks (in Alexander McQueen), Cameron Diaz (in Valentino), Jennifer Lopez (in Maria Lucia Hohan), and Anna Kendrick (in Elie Saab). As for working on a film about the pleasures—and pains—of pregnancy and becoming a mom, Banks said: “It was a great, really familiar thing.” (Banks is mom to son Felix.) So what’s her one mommy must-have? “Great help,” she said. “Grandma, for instance!” See more stars at last night’s hottest parties in the gallery.

— Caitlin Petreycik, with reporting by Andrea Simpson

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The Color Celebrities Love This Spring

Apr 5, 2012 @ 11:40 am

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While the color authorities at Pantone predicted 2012 to be a year filled with tangerine orange in the fashion world, celebrities have gone in a much sunnier direction. By the end of Q1, it seems yellow is one of the most popular red carpet choices, with stars like Ahna O’Reilly, Elizabeth Banks, Nicole Richie, and Gabrielle Union being just a few of those who chose the eye-popping hue. We love how this lemon shade works on all skin tones and can immediately brighten up your face without washing you out. Of course, this color is a head-turner, so if you want to make an impression, consider wearing it head-to-toe. Or, if you don’t want to be a walking ray of light, go for a more subtle look with a single piece, like a skirt, blouse, shoes, or bangle. Tell us: Do you like to wear yellow?

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RAINBOW BRIGHTS

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InStyle’s Complete List of Hunger Games Coverage!

Mar 23, 2012 @ 2:20 pm

Let the The Hunger Games begin! After months of anticipation, the film, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, finally hits the big screen today. Before you head to the theater, check out InStyle‘s full Hunger Games coverage for all your need-to-know info—and may the odds be ever in your favor!

HUNGER GAMES FASHION
• 8 Fun Facts About the Costumes
• Katniss’s Training Outfit Goes On Sale
• Designers Sketch Katniss’s Interview Dress
• The Girl on Fire: See the Costume
• Shop Katniss Everdeen’s Spring Style
• Capitol Looks Inspired By the Runway
• The Mockingjay: Best Pin Moments on Film
• Elizabeth Banks on Lenny Kravitz’s Clothes

HUNGER GAMES BEAUTY
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• Get Effie Trinket’s Smooth Skin
• Recreate Katniss’s Fire Manicure
• China Glaze’s Games-Themed Nail Polish
• Side Braids Inspired by The Hunger Games
• How Would You Look With Katniss’s Braid?
• Seneca Crane’s Beard Took Three Hours to Create!

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Plus, test out your Hunger Games knowledge with our online quiz!

HUNGER GAMES QUIZ

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What’s the Moral of The Hunger Games? What the Stars Want You to Know

Mar 22, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

The Hunger Games premieres at midnight tonight! And before you slip on your own Tribute shirt for the screening, we caught up with the film’s cast members to find out what they would want you to know before you see it. Click through to read the messages from the Hunger Games cast to you.

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The Hunger Games: Elizabeth Banks Would Try on Lenny Kravitz’s Clothes

Mar 19, 2012 @ 12:10 pm

Elizabeth Banks revealed which cast member of The Hunger Games had the best off-screen wardrobe at the Los Angeles premiere last week, and it’s not Prabal Gurung-wearing Jennifer Lawrence or Dolce & Gabbana-clad Liam Hemsworth. It’s Lenny Kravitz, a.k.a. Cinna the Stylist! The actress, who stars as Effie Trinket in the movie, said that she’d regularly pop into his hotel room to slip into his wardrobe. “He had all his tour clothes there and we would go and try them all on,” she said. “Let’s be honest, who has better clothes than Lenny Kravitz? Nobody!” Read more Hunger Games news in the gallery!

HUNGER GAMES NEWS

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— Lindzi Scharf

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The Hunger Games: Elizabeth Banks’s Bright Red Carpet Style

Mar 18, 2012 @ 9:00 am

Elizabeth Banks packed suitcase full of vibrant, sequined dresses for her globe-spanning Hunger Games premiere tour! So far, she’s been spotted in a pink, rosette-embellished Marc Jacobs design, a sunny backless Bill Blass gown, and a short Versace number in tangerine—the color of the year! Tell us, which megawatt look is your favorite?

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ELIZABETH'S BEST LOOKS

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— Caitlin Petreycik

Which Look Did You Like Best This Week?

Mar 16, 2012 @ 3:30 pm

Jessica Alba, Michelle Williams, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz

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Our favorite outfits of the week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks—are all about vibrant colors and megawatt shine. Our standouts: Jessica Alba in a sequin DVF sheath, Michelle Williams in an asymmetrical Valentino design, Jennifer Lawrence in gold lamé Prabal Gurung, Elizabeth Banks in a sunny Bill Blass creation, and Rachel Weisz in floral Jason Wu. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know! More