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Kristen Bell
“I walked at a GM Ten even in Detroit a few months ago. It’s still more nerve-wracking than I expected," said
Kristen Bell, who shared her insights into amateur modeling. "There’s a reason that models have long legs; you get down quicker, you get back quicker, less steps taken means less chance of falling. I have more of a scuttle approach; I work with what I’ve got.” Bell definitely worked it in her hot pink Elsie Katz frock.
Glamor Girls
“I'm doing new versions of old Hollywood looks," said Max Factor makeup artist
Pat McGrath, who explained how she took inspiration from the recent couture runways of Europe. "The eyes have it! We’re doing eyeliner, smoky eyes, nude lips and a little bit of lip gloss, just enough to make the girls look
really beautiful.” As Pat explained her process,
Kristen Bell made sure to take mental notes. “I’m trying to absorb everything I can," admitted Kristen, who was the exception to the natural lip-rule with her very cherry smile. "It’s no secret that she’s brilliant at makeup and it’s a dream to able to work with her."
Shoeless Starlets
Thankfully, each celebrity model was primed to go from head to toe. When the runway proved too slick for amateurs,
Kristen Bell and
Kristin Cavallari doffed their heels and went barefoot to show off the gowns chosen by celebrity stylist
Nicole Chavez. “Nicole has convinced me to take some risks, that the reason fashion is around is because it's fun," said Bell. "I’ve certainly learned what looks good on my frame because she’s really knowledgeable in shapes and how to balance things out."
Style Sisters
Nicole Chavez proved why she's one of young Hollywood's hottest stylists, outfitting
Kristen Bell and
Beau Garrett in fitting frocks. "I’m in love with the combination of Beau in Rachel Pally," Chavez said. "She’s this beachy cool chick, and I’ve given her this lariat diamond necklace from Martin Katz. It’s just so chic and so glam—and it’s a jersey dress!” She didn't walk in the show, but
Rachel Bilson had a front row view of the ensembles. “[Nicole] did such a good job putting everything together!" Bilson said.