Celebrities are baring it all - on their lips, that is. A paired-down pout in a variety of next-to-natural shades is the new red carpet staple. - Julie Redfern
Los Angeles, November, 2009:Eva Mendes looked stunning at the MOCA New 30th Anniversary Gala on November 14th. The pinky nude shade she chose made her skin glow and looked gorgeous with her long, dark lashes. We especially love it with her feathery head gear. Anything other than the lady-like shade may have appeared garish against the showy plumes.
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New York - June 2009: Who says nude lips aren't sexy? Megan Fox is living proof that a near-naked pout is as sultry as its crimson counterpart.
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Hollywood - August 2009: At the Los Angeles premiere of Inglourious Basterds, Angelina Jolie played down her best asset with a sheer nude gloss.
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Beverly Hills - May 2009: Jennifer Lopez played by the rules at the third annual Noches de Nino Gala. She paired her sexy, smoldering eyes with a soft, flesh-toned lip.
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Los Angeles - June 2009: Beyonce mastered the no-makeup makeup look at the 2009 BET Awards with next-to-natural skin and a semi-matte, nude lip.
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Los Angeles - July 2009: Hayden Panettiere confirmed that blondes can go naked without looking washed out. At the July 2009 premiere of HBO's Entourage Season 6 she opted for a pink-based nude to give her lips a slight touch of definition and color.
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Universal City, CA - August 2009: At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards Kim Kardasian looked like the quintessential beach babe, all thanks to lighter locks, bronze skin and au natural lips.
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Universal City, CA - May 2009: Vanessa Hudgens dared to go bare at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. Her raven locks struck the perfect balance to her barely-there lips.
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Universal City, CA - May 2009: Miley Cyrus puckered up with a peachy-nude hue at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.
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New York - June 2009: Always the pretty woman, Julia Roberts arrived for her Late Show with David Letterman appearance sporting aviators, beachy waves and pouty pale lipsthe epitome of cool girl chic.
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