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Aug 7, 2012

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GLAM GLOBETROTTER Cherie Hannouche, 27, account executive and indie band singer, Williamsburg, Brooklyn BEFORE Zandy Mangold

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AFTER! GLAM GLOBETROTTER Cherie Hannouche, 27, account executive and indie band singer, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Hannouche is “unadventurous,” and limits herself to mascara and eyeliner, but would like to shake things up. Her new look is modeled on the unflappable celebs who step off the plane looking well-rested and glowing — like Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard (inset). “They’re queens of the neutral, no-color makeup look, but never look pale or washed out,” Lustig says. You can cheat your way to the same glow using Nars: The Multiple Stick in Orgasm, $39 — for eyes, cheeks, lips and body. “It’s my favorite for when you want to pick up your look,” says Lustig. “It gives absolutely everyone a fresh-faced glow, as if you’ve just woken up from a good night’s sleep.” • Hannouche’s chin-length hair is gathered into a high ponytail, twisted and placed into a chic top knot using Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins, $6.29, working like screws by anchoring the bun in place. • Play up the eyes with winged-out black liner: NYX Cosmetics Super Skinny Eye Marker in Carbon Black, $9. • Finish with Revlon’s Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm by ColorStay, $8.99. “An inexpensive, high-quality stain which comes in a range of colors,” adds Lustig. Verdict: “I love the ease of putting up my hair neatly and quickly, and feel very French!” Hannouche exclaims. Zandy Mangold

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Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins, $6.29

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Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm by ColorStay, $8.99

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POP PRINCESS Ny-asha McKenzie, 24, IT systems engineer, Kensington, Brooklyn BEFORE Zandy Mangold

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AFTER! POP PRINCESS Ny-asha McKenzie, 24, IT systems engineer, Kensington, Brooklyn With no real beauty routine, the most McKenzie will do is play up her eyes with a little shadow here and there. “Makeup is something which comes way down my list of priorities,” says McKenzie. The likes of Rihanna (inset) and Taylor Swift are flag bearers for this more daring, fun but classy look, which McKenzie can pull off, too. The singers have money, but they don’t flaunt it garishly. Instead, they create their own modern, fashion-conscious trends that exude youth and good taste. “This style is not understated, but it turns heads for the right reasons,” says Lustig. • Hair is set with the Bio Ionic Detachable Brush System, a splurge at $165, which pays the daily dividend of looking like you’ve had a salon blow-out, finished with a few dabs of Garnier Sleek Finish 5-in-1 Serum Spray, $5.99, and teased into a sexy Bridget Bardot-esque half-up, half-down style, using the volume-creating Rickycare Classic Jr. brush., $19.99. • Skin is made flawless with L’Oreal True Match, $10.95, Lustig’s go-to drugstore brand of foundation. “This is professional makeup artists’ dirty little secret because it’s well-priced and blends in really well,” says Lustig. “There are 33 different shades, and you can’t go wrong with the charts on the counters.” Verdict: “This has given me the confidence to experiment more,” says McKenzie. “It’s great to know you don’t have to spend a fortune to look this good.” Zandy Mangold

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L’Oreal True Match, $10.95 Zandy Mangold

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Bio Ionic Detachable Brush System, $165 Alex Afervez

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HOLLYWOOD BOHO Michelle Kaye, 35, a stay-at-home mom of two sons, ages 4 and 2, Park Slope, Brooklyn BEFORE Zandy Mangold

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AFTER! HOLLYWOOD BOHO Michelle Kaye, 35, a stay-at-home mom of two sons, Park Slope, Brooklyn Kaye barely has time to slap on mascara before she leaves the house. “My husband and kids would be surprised by a new, updated look,” she says. Lustig gives her a downtown hipster vibe without looking unkempt or “try-hard” — exemplified by Drew Barrymore (inset). • Loosely crimped boho waves running horizontally, add to Kaye’s bob — using the Goody Wave Creator, $29.99, a plug-in wand which is easy to maneuver. • Dramatic, smoky eyes are created by applying a charcoal shimmery shadow to the crease on the lids. Next up is the “Stila spot.” Lustig dots a sheer gold shimmer shadow — such as Stila’s eye shadow in Kitten, $18 — right onto the middle of the lid, pressing it in to help it blend into the skin and darker eye shadow. This makes the eyes pop. Verdict: “I feel glamorous and expensive, but it’s way more makeup than I’d ever normally wear,” says Kaye. Zandy Mangold

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Sonia Kashuk’s Bare Minimum Pressed Powder Bronzer, $9.99

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Goody Wave Creator, $29.99

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MODERN MOVIE STAR Melanie Cecka, 43, children’s book publisher and stepmom of one, lives with her partner in the Financial District BEFORE Zandy Mangold

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AFTER! Melanie Cecka, 43, children’s book publisher and stepmom of one, lives with her partner in the Financial District “I’m tired of defaulting to my usual look, and want to be well-groomed and glamorous,”says Cecka. She’s ready for more of a Scarlett Johansson (inset) feel. “The red lipstick. The Veronica Lake waves,” says Lustig. • Dove Style and Care Strength and Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray, $3.76, keeps curls in place while maintaining softness. • The key to the look is an iconic red lipstick, Sonia Kashuk’s Satin Luxe Lip Color in Classic Red, $9.99. “Use a Q-tip to tap, tap, tap on the color, gradually building it up for more concentration of pigment,” says Lustig. “It softens the edges and looks a lot more natural.” Verdict: “I absolutely love it,” says Cecka. Zandy Mangold

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Sonia Kashuk Satin Luxe Lip Color in Classic Red, $9.99 Zandy Mangold

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Dove Style and Care Strength and Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray, $3.76 Zandy Mangold

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PARK AVENUE PRETTY Rosario Romano, 26, physician’s assistant, Park Slope, Brooklyn BEFORE Zandy Mangold

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AFTER! PARK AVENUE PRETTY Rosario Romano, 26, physician’s assistant, Park Slope, Brooklyn In her job, the norm is dressed-down. “I’ve used the same range of products since I was a teenager,” says Romano. The classic, well-bred look embodied by Kate Middleton (inset) is perfect. Says Lustig: “It’s an understated approach to glam.” • A few drops of Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil, $38, an insiders’ favorite, are run from root to ends, defrizzing and adding softness. • Barely-there makeup is kept low-maintenance with Sonia Kashuk Radiant Tinted Moisturizer, $13.69; Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush, $11.95; and Clinique’s Naturally Glossy Mascara, $15. • Lips are finished with Nivea tinted lip balm in Kiss of Cherry, $2.99. “A traditional ChapStick, which gives great, universally flattering color,” says Lustig. Verdict: “My hair looks full and great, and I’m going to invest in the invisible oil because it makes it feel luscious,” says Romano. “You hardly need to use any, so it’s worth the money.” Zandy Mangold

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Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush, $11.95 Zandy Mangold

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Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil, $38 Zandy Mangold

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