Eyes Wide Open -  No one wants that tired, sleepy look.  To create the wide-awake or doe-eyed look, eye shadow colors and placement are key.

Using a white or sparkly eye shadow of your choice, take your pinky, and lightly sweep the color on the inner corners of your eye, blending accordingly.  Keep darker, more vibrant colors just on the outside corner of the lower eyelid.  Darker shadows should only cover about a third of your lower lid.  Use a medium shade to cover the middle of the lower lid and the upper lid.

A highlighting shadow along the brow bone will finish off your amazingly bright-eyed look.

Flawless skin is the first step to beautiful, but even the loveliest of ladies can use some help from time to time.  The look of perfect skin beings with a good foundation, preferably one containing vitamins, antioxidants, and SPF, topped with a loose powder.

In order to create a more defined face, sweep a blush right under your brow bone.  Brushing a soft peach blush lightly on cheeks will soften your look and help play up the intensity of eyes and lips, while a soft pink blush high on the cheekbones will give you a finished and youthful glow.  Bronzers are also a great option for defining the face and creating a glow, but be sure to blend them well to avoid a hardened and streaky look.

Cream blush should be used sparingly, but with the right application on the apples of the cheeks and the brow bone, you can create a youthful glow that will last throughout the day.

Welcome to 2011 and all of the fantastic fashion that the celebrities will be flaunting.  Here are some of the essentials in fashion, hair, and makeup.

Accessories: Sunglasses are still large, but not quite as bug-eyed as in years past.  Moccasin flats, kitten heels, and wedge sandals will be among the footwear of the famous.  Jewelry must-haves include large, sparkling earrings and fashion rings that encircle the finger more than once.  Totes in quilted-leather or equine-inspired looks will be all the rage, but nothing beats the classic styling of the Chanel flap bag.

Clothing: Classic is still in. Invest in some quality pieces that can be mixed and matched with trendy pieces from year to year.  Trench coats that are mid-thigh length will never go out of style.  This year’s version has slightly extended epaulets, but is still a staple of any classic style.  Tuxedo pants with a satin trim can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.  V-necklines are always in style as long as they don’t plummet too far.  Experiment with button-downs, wrap-arounds, sweaters and t-shirts that create a lengthening effect for almost any neck.

Colors: Brown is still the new black.  This versatile color can fit into the workplace as a trendy blazer or a night on the town in a satin blouse or lace cami.  Mix and match the shades that suit you both in clothing and make-up.

Makeup: Natural looking make-up is always sexy and making a comeback this year. Forget the bright blues, greens, reds and purples.  Try that ‘I’m not really trying’ look this year by lightening up on make-up choices.  Soft shades of taupe, peach, and coral will accentuate the girl-next-door look.

Hair: As with make-up, less is more with hairstyles.  Messy waves create a relaxed and easy look.  If an up-do is preferred, buns will be the classic style, but moving the bun to different areas of the head will make for a more modern look.