Dancing With the Stars: The Beauty Breakdown

First, a fashion note: I need to stop commenting on the outfits as if they were the kind of thing you would see on the street. These are costumes, not high fashion, and should be judged accordingly. So from now on, I won't comment on how glittery and spangly and over the top they are. Unless I can't help myself. I will try to limit my comments to how flattering they are to the wearer. Now, the beauty breakdown for this week:
The Host:
Samantha Harris: The green gown looked gorgeous on her. Great shade, and beautiful flattering surplice style bodice. Her hair was also stunning - classic big movie-star hair. Loved it.
The Stars:
Leeza Gibbons: I love the smoky eye and the red lip, which went with the overall look of the costume and the hat. Couldn't quite figure out why she did that side ponytail, though. I think the hair should have been either all down or all up with that hat.
Shandi Finnessey: Again, this girl is gorgeous. She looked so fresh and pretty and youthful tonight. The turquoise was flattering to her complexion, and it showed off her amazing figure. I loved the fun ponytail, which really made her look a little less pageant-y and more elegant. Her makeup was also beautiful, with bronzed skin, reddish lips and shimmery eyes.
Laila Ali: I loved the gorgeous updo, which was beautiful and sophisticated. I also liked the fact that it was a curly updo. Her makeup was beautiful and elegant, with the strong purpley smoky eyes and berry lips and cheeks. I also loved the jumpsuit, which was a gorgeous shade of deep blue and really flattered her figure. My only negative comment: The halter style made her shoulders look broader than they are.
Heather Mills: Okay, I'm warming up to her. She really is amazing. You completely forget she is missing a leg!! I loved the bright pink lipstic and blush and soft eyes, as well as the ponytail, which was cute and perky on her. It made her seem nicer and more approachable. The yellow dress was also fun and cheerful and really worked with the look.
The Dancers:
Cheryl Burke: I still don't get her hair, which is really a strange and dated style. The blue eyeshadow was also a bit much, even with the soft rosy cheeks and neutral lips. All you could see was the blue.
Karina Smirnoff: This woman has so much confidence and grace. So striking, and tonight was no exception. The formfitting black gown was amazing on her body, which is perfect. I also loved the Audrey-esque updo with a little sparkle around the chignon. Pretty and elegant. Her makeup was also lovely, with deep red lips and dramatic smoky eyes. But her best accessory is undoubtedly her skin, which just glows.
Kym Johnson: Hated her hair, which looked ditzy and fake and strange. I didn't get it. Her makeup was beautiful and soft, though, with a light peachy-pink gloss and shimmery eyes.
Edyta Sliwinska: She's beautiful, so I don't know why she went so heavy on the makeup. The lips and the cheeks were rosy and soft and pretty, but the eye makeup was hard and unflattering. I also couldn't quite figure out her out her hair. It looked like a chignon, but it fell apart at the end. Not bad, but not my favorite look for her. I did love her white gown, which was very sexy and somehow romantic at the same time.
Elena Grinenko: I loved the swingy, cancan-esque dress, and was disappointed when the skirt came off during the dance. It was so fun to watch. I also loved the high, swingy ponytail, and her hair (which was probably faux) looked sleek and glossy. I also loved the bright pink cheeks and lips and smoky eyes.
Julianne Hough: Adorable! This girl is so cute. Love the take on the iconic Pulp Fiction look, with the platinum bob and the adorable 50s inspired capri outfit. The classic red lipstick and dramatic liner worked beautifully with the rest of the look.