Few things are sexier than a smudgy, smoky eye. For added drama, wing out the ends of your shadow like Scherzinger did for a modern cat-eye look.
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Olivia Wilde
The trend: Casual updos
Just because you're wearing a fancy dress doesn't mean your hair has to be stiff and formal. Take a cue from Wilde and go for a messy bun or pony to inject some fun into your look. It's a great way to tone down a nice dress for a party or night out.
This quasi-futuristic look is all the rage on the red carpet and runways, but it's something we can easily do at home too. Just try a shimmery or matte silver polish for a modern look. Bonus: metallic shades act like neutrals so they won't clash with what you're wearing.
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Katie Cassidy
The trend: Messy braid
Braids are a hot alternative to a bun or ponytail, but to make it look modern (and not Pippi Longstocking-like) keep your hair on top loose and mess up the braid slightly with your hands to it's not too tight.
We love award shows for many different reasons. Some, like the Oscars, are fun to watch for the over-the-top red carpet looks. And others, like the MTV awards, are a trip to view with all the wacky and funky styles. However, few of the looks from either show can be worn to the grocery store or even to work or a cocktail party, right? That's why another one of our favorites is the People's Choice Awards. This year they went a bit more casual and the result was celebrities with fun -- and very wearable -- looks.
Click through this gallery to see the trends we spotted on the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards. All of them are things you can try in your everyday life, whether it's a new makeup technique suitable for work or a fun updo for your next Saturday night out.
So who was a trendsetter at this year's awards? Well, all the celebrities looked fabulous (we couldn't find a "worst" in the bunch!), but our favorites were Carrie Underwood, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Scherzinger, Olivia Wilde, Diane Kruger, Taraji P. Henson, Katie Cassidy, Amber Riley, Daniela Ruah, Dania Ramirez, Alyson Hannigan, and Dianna Agron. Check them out now!
