Overdone, Underdone or Just Right?

Prepping for red carpet events or exclusive celebrity galas must be tough, because some celebs just can’t seem to get it right. Whether their makeup is nearly there, or laid on just a little too thick, it seems some of our favorite Hollywood gals have bad hair and makeup days too.

Overdone: Even for a night out on town for the opening of “The Pussycat Dolls Lounge” at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, Hilton’s laying it on a little thick. And while she’ll always look good, taboo looks and all, we’d love to see her ditch the bright red lipstick for this particular makeup ensemble.

Just Right: Alicia Keys proves that trying a new look isn’t always a disaster. In an Indian-inspired dress and accessories and daring light eye shadow, Keys looks picture perfect at the American Music Awards.

Overdone: If it’s true that dark lips can add a hinted hue of sophistication to a look during the winter months, Christina Aguilera is the exception to the rule. Her dark mauve lipstick was a miss on the red carpet at the American Music Awards. While it’s nice to see Christina experimenting with her stagnant style, let’s hope she puts this makeup combination into the “been there, done that” pile.

Just Right: Smoothly coifed and expertly made-up, Hayden Panettiere attended the launch of her Dooney & Bourke clutch at The Venetian in Las Vegas. 

Underdone: Understated beauty may be Tina Fey’s signature, but for a black-tie event at The Museum of Natural History in New York City, Tina’s look is less polished than posh.

Just Right: Looking just as a leading lady should, Reese Witherspoon was stunning at the premiere of her new movie Four Christmases in Hollywood.

Underdone: We wish we could say the same for Minnie Driver, who hit the Four Christmases premiere in minimal makeup.

Just Right: Attending the premiere of the blockbuster film Twilight leading lady Kristen Stewart looked perfectly styled in gray tones and an intentionally-messy updo.

Underdone: Model Sasha Pivovarova looked pale and unkempt at the Marie Claire Prix de la Mode 2008 Awards in Madrid. She’d benefit from a sleeker hairstyle and foundation to match her skin.