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Many stars shone brightly at the Met Ball with their floor length gowns and impeccable hair. Today, though, we’re dishing on some of our favorite cosmetics looks from the evening.

For example, we loved Beyonce‘s gothic goddess vibe, Cara Delevingne‘s super smokey eye, Lupita‘s fresh, spring-inspired face and Taylor‘s classic red lip and winged eye combo.

With the help of Palladio Cosmetics and glo minerals‘ makeup, we’re showing you how to get each of the four aforementioned looks. You can use the makeup products listed below, or you can use a similar product you already have on hand.

Cara’s Smoky Eye and Statement Brow

1. Shade the lid up to the crease and below the eye with a dark brown eye pencil, such as glō minerals’ Jeweled Eye Pencil in Bark ($18). Blend it out with a brush for a soft, smoky effect.
2. Next, apply a black eye pencil, such as glō minerals’ Precision Eye Pencil in black ($16), both above the lash line and inside the upper and lower waterline. Make sure you choose a product that’s water resistant to ensure it stays on all night.
3. To achieve Cara’s enviable brows, start by gently filling in any sparse spots with a brow pencil that matches your brows’ darkest hairs. After blending thoroughly, set the brow with a clear gel to prevent any out-of-place hairs and add a touch of shine.
4. Complete this smokey eye look with several layers of your favorite mascara.

Beyoncé’s Gothic Lip and Bronzed Eye

1. Wine lips are all the rage right now, and Beyoncé definitely went for it at the Met Ball with a deep berry lip that flawlessly completed her Givenchy haute couture ensemble. The key to making a statement lip work is the right preparation: exfoliate your lips ahead of time, then apply a lip liner to prevent feathering and ensure your lipstick lasts through the night. The Palladio Herbal Perfecting Lip Liner ($5.99) is cool because it’s a clear formul.
2. Follow the liner with a dark garnet shaded lipstick. What you select depends on your coloring, so try a few shades before settling.
3. To balance out this wine lip look, Bey kept her eyes simple. To recreate a similar eye, sweep a slightly shimmery bronzer over the cheeks and onto the eyelids for a subtle glow.

Lupita’s Lilac Eye Look

Recently named “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” Hollywood favorite Lupita Nyongo set off her emerald gown and springy headband with soft lilac and perfect skin. For this look, we’re referring to Palladio’s Herbal Eyeshadow Quad in Spellbound ($8).

1. Start by using the lower left shade – a shimmering, pigmented lilac – over the lid to build a strong color. Gently blend some of the same color on the lower lash line.
2. Use the upper left shade – a pale lavender-tinged shimmer – to subtly highlight the brow bone and inner corner of the eye.
3. Finish the look with a pink flush of blush. We recommend a very pink and springy look for this.
4. For your lips, apply a peachy gloss, such as glō minerals’ limited edition gloss in Delight ($16).

Taylor’s Classic Red Lip/Winged Eye Combo

Country Darling Taylor Swift is forever wearing a red lip, so it wasn’t a surprise to see her in that signature berry red at this year’s Met Ball. The whole look was straight out of Old Hollywood

1. After prepping your lips with a balm, reach for the perfect shade of red. You’ll want one that leans more “blue red” instead of “pink red.” The former is more traditional, Old Hollywood and will make your teeth whiter, too. Try Palladio’s High intensity Herbal Lip Balm ($6.99) in Red Rush for the same bright, matte lip as Swift’s.
2. Taylor also wore a classic cat eye. We recommend a liquid liner to get that same perfect and dramatic line. Try glō minerals’ Graphic Liner ($20), which features a sturdy felt tip.
3. Finish with your choice mascara.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw covered two topics very near and dear to innumerable women: sex and shoes. While the two seem miles apart from each other, they’re actually quite similar. Both bring exceptional pleasure to a woman, both are made more rousing by diversity/options and both have the potential to disappoint if you aren’t prudent in your decision making.

In all seriousness, the shoes a woman wears speaks greatly to her personality. In fact, a 2012 study by the University of Kansas found that people could accurately guess certain factors about another person based on their footwear alone.

We’ve already put together a guide on iconic bags and what they say about the owner, now we’re delving into the realm of glorious footwear. Instead of focusing on a specific type of shoe (such as a heel, ballet flat or wedge), we’ve opted to highlight well known brands.

Go sift through your mountain of shoes to determine which brand you’re particularly drawn to. Then, read through the commentary below to see if the personality description fits you the way your favorite pair of kicks do. If you’re like most women, you probably favor more than one brand, so it makes sense if more than one section describes you.

Christian Louboutin

About the Designer: Mr. Louboutin — who hails from Paris’s 12 arrondissement — has been fascinated with shoes since his early teen years. He’s credited with “bringing back the stiletto” in the ’90s and 2000s thanks to his 4+ inch shoes. From the beginning, Louboutin’s ultimate objective was to make women beautiful and to make their legs look as long as possible. For that reason, he rarely designs low-heeled or heel-less shoes.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Victoria Beckham, Kristen Bell, Heidi Klum, Emma Stone

What They Say About You: Women who appreciate the silhouette of a Louboutin are the perfect blend of sassy and sweet. She’s demure, but not sickeningly so, and has a fabulous sense of humor. While she doesn’t mind the spotlight being on her, she does enjoy her alone time.

Jeffrey Campbell

About the Designer: While relatively new to the shoe scene, Jeffrey Campbell footwear is the epitome of street style. He’s particularly known for his daring designs, which teeter — and sometimes push beyond — the edge of “footwear as art.” His ability to combine vintage nostalgia with futuristic pizzazz is what sets him apart from many shoe designers.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ginnifer Goodwin, Mena Suvari

What They Say About You: The woman sporting Jeffrey Campbell footwear is indubitably fearless. She’s quirky and unconventional and has enough talent for an entire neighborhood. While determined to succeed and focused on the end goal, she doesn’t mind taking a breather to have a good time, either. Her mood is a blend of optimism and realism and for that reason, she is destined for great things.

Brian Atwood

About the Designer: Though raised in a tiny town just outside of Chicago, Atwood always dreamt big. His fascination with footwear began in his mother’s closet, which eventually led him to clothing design at FIT in New York. After an impressive stint at Versace in Milan, he mastered the art of women’s footwear and created his own label in 2001. He was awarded the Sworovski Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design by the CFDA in 2003.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Lea Michele, Zoe Saldana, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hayden Panettiere

What They Say About You: Refined, regal and radiant are three words that describe a Brian Atwood footwear fan. Wearers are typically reserved, but when necessary they are comfortable enough in their own skin to speak with confidence. Women who prefer Atwood’s aesthetic are also fashion-forward and love setting trends.

Salvatore Ferragamo

About the Designer: Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo may no longer be with us, but his shoes remain a staple in many closets to this day. In the ’20s, he worked with numerous Hollywood starlets, bringing them innovative shoes that glistened on the red carpet. He’s most noted for his wedge and cage heels and continues to be a household name to this day.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Meryl Streep, Dita Von Teese, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Aniston

What They Say About You: The Ferragamo wearer has perfected the art of being a subtle star. Everyone notices her, but she never feels the need to be overtly flashy. She’s always in control, even in the most difficult situations, and has a sort of classic elegance that you’re born with or without. While she is slow to trust another, her loyalty is unparalleled when it comes to family, good friends and lovers.

Jimmy Choo

About the Designer: Hands down, Jimmy Choo is one of the most coveted brands in all of fashion. Choo is a Malaysian Chinese designer who’s based in London, but his shoes are worn all around the world. He opened a workshop in North London in the mid ’80s and shortly after his designs were featured in an eight page Vogue Magazine spread. Princess Diana was a fan of Choo’s work, which also helped catapult him to shoe fame.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Jessica Biel, Kristen Stewart, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson

What They Say About You: Any woman wearing a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo can be likened to a modern day Cinderella. She’s kind and sweet, but not about to settle for anything less than the best. You’ll often find her fresh faced, bubbly and surrounded by people who genuinely appreciate her company. Despite her saccharine disposition, this woman is not a pushover in any sense of the word.

Giuseppe Zanotti

About the Designer: Fashion editors around the globe have quickly become loyal fans of Giuseppe Zanotti, an Italian DJ-turned-shoe designer. In the mid ’90s, he hired 15 employees and took over Vicini shoe factory in an effort to make a name for himself. His hard work and eye for design paid off, as Zanotti now owns over 50 stores around the world and sells 400,000 pairs of luxury shoes annually.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Beyonce, Khloe Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera

What They Say About You: Zanotti shoe wearers are spirited fashion lovers who emanate confidence, gumption and pep. Some may describe her as unorthodox, but she’s really just chock-full of moxie and charisma. Even though the Zonotti lover may be an intimidating woman to approach, she’s actually quite socially deft. A giant teddy bear, if you will. When she speaks her mind, she does so thoughtfully and empathetically.

Manolo Blahnik

About the Designer: Manolo Blahnik is easily one of the most well known high end shoe designers in the entire world, and rightfully so. The Spanish designer, who studied art in Paris and wrote for Vogue Italia, ventured into footwear in the 1970s. Amidst the chunky platforms of the era, he focused on the thin stiletto, which serves as the brand’s cornerstone to this day.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Nicole Kidman, Lucy Liu, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel

What They Say About You: Women who prefer Manolo Blahniks can be described as elegant, sophisticated and poised. She’s well put together — both fashion-wise and in terms of her life and career — and emits a sort of grace that other women envy. She never feels the need to scream or resort to antics in order to be heard. While she certainly enjoys the finer things in life, she has fun doing the not-so-glamorous things, as well.

Nicholas Kirkwood

About the Designer: Born in Germany in 1980, Nicholas Kirkwood is a young shoe designer who’s gone quite far in his 33 years. After participating in the fine art foundation course at Central Saint Martins, he worked at milliner Phillip Treacy’s London store for 5 years. Inspired by Treacy’s hats and Alexander McQueen’s clothing, he began a quest to design footwear that made just as strong of a statement as the aforementioned brands. Since then, he’s won a string of impressive awards and his shoes are worn by A-listers and style gurus across the world.

Celebs Who Wear Them: Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Leighton Meester

What They Say About You: The woman drawn to designs by Nicholas Kirkwood is a playful person who loves to have a good time. Fun is always her first mission and she’s learned how to make even hard work less mundane. She’s a go getter who never says no and can be described as whimsical, flirty and intrepid.

By Wendy Rose Gould