Get Ashley Madekwe's Perfect Spring Look for Under $45

Who: Ashley Madekwe

Where: 34th College Television Awards Gala

Why we like it: The Revenge starlet may fly slightly under the radar but this look is stellar. Her bright pink lip and defined eye is dressed up enough for night but would also work as a great look for day. 

How to get it at home: Start with a smoothing BB cream or tinted moisturizer, such as L'Oreal's Youth Code BB Cream, $13.99, which will even and illuminate the skin without a heavy base. Blend No7's Blush Tint Stick in Blossom, $9.99, into the bottoms of the apples of the cheeks for a natural looking flush. Using a thin liner brush, use Maybelline's Gel Eyeliner in Black, $7.99, and line the upper lash line with a small outward flick. If you're scared of false lashes, but still want the effect, try lighter and shorter lashes, such as Ardell Fashion Lashes Starter Kit - 109, $5.99, which are only just longer than natural lashes and not too thick. Finish off the look with a bright, pigmented lipstick, such as Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lipstick - Kate Moss Collection, $4.64. Blot and apply a second coat for lasting color. 

Total: $42.60

Images: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com

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Has Victoria Beckham Cut Her Hair Into A Grunge Bob Inspired By Christy Turlington?

Breaking Twitpic alert: Victoria Beckham has just tweeted the image below of her lovely self getting glammed up on what appears to be a shoot. 'Loving the hair! Thank u Tina Outen @Tinadidit x vb,' the designer said along with the behind-the-scenes snap. How intriguing!

Although we can't yet confirm, it does indeed look like VB has gone for the chop. Because rather than the long, swishy ponytail we saw her sporting this weekend, the 'do is chin-length and tousled. It's more tomboyish Alexa Chung than sleek and polished, no? We're crowning the brand new look VB's grunge bob - and we likey.

Having a nosey on her desk, we spy a black and white shot amongst the hair tools. On closer inspection, we can confirm it's an image of Christy Turlington posing topless on the beach. Could this beachy style be Victoria's hairspiration? Peter Lindenberg is the man behind this (and many other) iconic supermodel photos and it's no secret retro '90s is all the rage these days so you can hardly blame the woman.

As for Tina Outen - the lady behind the 'do - she's described on Twitter as a 'Hairstylist and Hair Colourist' so we know Victoria's in safe hands. And if she does indeed spend 'days off colouring rainbows at Bleach London' as her profile suggests, this is one super-cool lady. Ooh go on, give Lady Becks a pink dip-dye, Tina!

Earlier today, Victoria treated her followers to yet another photo of her hard at work on a mystery shoot. 'So excited to be shooting with Boo George, finally!! x vb,' she said along with a pic of her with concentrated face on and sitting alongside the Irish photographer (not to be confused with '80s singer Boy George). In fact, Boo George has become famous for his striking yet understated black and white shots - not unlike Lindenberg's - including this one of Lara Stone and another of Freja Beha Erichsen looking mighty fierce.

Stay tuned as we bring you more details on this exciting hair development and until then, check out VB's hairvolution in the gallery below...

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What We Bought: Shades of Aqua, Proenza Schouler Chinoiserie and More (Forum Shopaholics)

The sun is starting to shine a little brighter, the days are feeling warmer and our shopping moods are officially lifting. Forum members have been lusting after light, happy shades and are giving in to their cravings for heavy metal jewelry. Here are their most envy-inducing purchases.

Images: zara.com

“Went a little Zaraholics today,” Kenysha75 confessed. I’m glad she did. Kenysha75 stuck to an aqua theme with the pieces she purchased, starting with this ethnic jacquard printed zip jacket and velour top.

Images: zara.com, asos.com

Kenysha75 also stopped by the Zara accessories section, picking up a Native American-esque silver and turquoise buffalo head necklace.

Teja went the blouse route with a blue button-up from ASOS enhanced by a broderie detailing.

Images: farfetch.com, theoutnet.com

RedandNavy went for the transitional season must – the long sleeved top. She picked up a turquoise draped version by Malene Birger and a sleek punchy version (like liquid sun) from Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Images: tFS member hautechild, polyvore.com

Hautechild lucked out at a Proenza Schouler sample sale, where she managed to snag this Chinoiserie-style mini skirt.

“Bought myself the Repossi Berbere ring that I’ve been lusting after forever… and I love it,” Hebden admitted. Consider me officially jealous.

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The A-List Must Have Casadei Blade Is Victoria Beckhams New Favourite Shoe!

If you haven’t heard of Casadei’s Blades you clearly haven’t been keeping up with the A-List tootsies. Since Casadei’s Blade heels hit the shop floor back in 2011, there’s barely a red carpet trooper who hasn’t been papped in them. With fans including Cameron Diaz, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Alba, the lethal looking Blade is the Hollywoood IT-shoe du jour. So what’s the fuss all about? Combining the perfect pointy pump (ideal for adding edge to both jeans and dresses) with a bad-ass metal spike heel, the Blade is definitely in Shoe Kryptonite territory. But it’s the rainbow bright shades and cool colour combos that have taken the style into the realms of wardrobe must-have.

Victoria Beckham Working her Casadei Blades

Just ask Victoria Beckham who has been spotted in her Blades on so many occasions we are starting to wonder if her 125mm stilettos are surgically attached. Working a cream colour way with black piping and a pair of black suede Blades, La Beckham is understandably enamoured. As we all know VB was a long term proponent of the platform pump and as they’ve now fallen out of fashion grace, it’s logical that she would plump for one of the highest single soled pumps on the market. With serious leg lengthening properties, the Blades are definitely not for high heel beginners. But with several styles available from the ankle strap Valentina to the T-Bar Softymetal, if you’re up for the challenge the Blade heel is well worth the effort.

Cesare Casadei the designer behind the 54-year-old Italian family brand agrees and reckons the excitement is all down to “the contrast between the razor sharp metal and beautiful fabrics” while Kim Kardashian calls them “the perfect hot heel,” tweeting pictures of herself in dayglo pink Blades. Available in a sweetshop variety of shades in leather, silk and suede, you may find yourself considering a very expensive collection. So watch out Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and co. - there’s a new A-list stiletto in town! Click through to see which other A-listers have fallen for the Blade’s charms.

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Kristen Bell Scores CMT Awards Hosting Gig

She's been thoroughly enjoying all the trappings of motherhood as of late, but now Kristen Bell is gearing up for a high-profile project.

The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" vixen tweeted some exciting news yesterday- she's been asked to host the CMT Awards coming up this summer!

Kristen wrote, "Yay! Heading back to Nashville to host the #CMTawards, June 5 on @CMT! This year I have an awesome, new co-host! Who do u think it'll b?"

And given that her "Veronica Mars Movie" Kickstarter campaign raised $5.7 million, it sounds like Ms. Bell will be a busy gal for the rest of the year!

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Ally Hilfiger Is Onto the Next, Writing a Book

At last night's screening of the new documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman, viewers watched Ally Hilfiger present her now-shuttered Nahm collection over the course of two appointments with Bergdorf’s fashion director, Linda Fargo. Hilfiger’s shirt-dresses looked cute, but Fargo ultimately passed, providing some tender encouragement in the process. Indeed, prior to Nahm's abrupt closure last fall, it seemed like the brand had a bright future.

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