How to Get Keira Knightley's Styles: Hair and Makeup Tips on How to Get Keira's Oscar Look, Makeup, and Hairstyle

Keira Knightley is definitely the woman of many talents. She won over our hearts and Mr. Darcy's in Pride and Prejudice and has saved the day as the courageous Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean. In life, Keira is a funny girl. When asked why she wore a midriff outfit in the first Pirates of the Caribbean premiere, she said it was because she showed a lot of chest in the movie so it seemed only practical to even it out. Keira's courage on camera has translated into her life, and is especially evident in her wardrobe and accessories. She often selects bright heels, a little "out there" belts, and bright bubbly handbags. Here is How to Get Keira Knightley's Styles:

How to Get Keira Knightley's Styles - the Oscar Look

Keira Knightley's Lips:

Your lips require the longest preparation time, so begin with them first. Start by brushing your lips with a soft toothbrush. Will will exfoliate your lips and make them look fuller. Apply a small coat of petroleum jelly. Allow it to soak in for about 30 minutes (let this sit while you do the rest of your makeup). Apply a lipstick that is a delicate matte nude, pink, or peach. Apply and blot with tissue. Re-apply and blot again. Doing so will help keep your color all night. Refer to How to get Angelina Jolie Lips for more tips on how to get fuller lips.

The Foundation: Always, always start with a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and help prime your skin for makeup. This will keep the makeup lasting longer. Use a matte foundation in the shade that best resembles your natural skin tone. Blend well. Apply a concealer to the inner corner of the eyes and cover dark circles. It is also useful to apply a small amount of concealer over your eyelid to act as a shadow base. Consider using a skin brightener cream to even out your skin tone. It is easier to match foundations to your skin shade if you have even skin tone. Consider Revitol's Skin Brightener.

Blush: Use a cream blush in delicate rose or peach, depending on your skin tone (see How to Choose the Right Type and Color of Blush). Ladies with rounder faces should apply blush to the apples of their cheeks, while narrower faced women should apply blush to their cheekbones. Blend well. Dust face with a matte pressed powder in the same shade as your foundation. This will lock in the foundation and reduce smudging.

Keira's best feature? Keira Knightley's eyes, along with her perfectly shaped brows, are her best feature. She made a seductive appearance at the Academy Awards with her smoky eyes with a touch of femininity. If you want to replicate this look at home, try What Not to Wear beauty guru's Carmindy's techniques:

1. Sweep a smoky shadow over your lid and a little under the lower lash line. Stop above the crease. Try a metallic eye shadow in charcoal or new black.

2. Line upper eye lids with a jet-black pencil.

3. Apply an iridescent highlighter under the brows and around your tear duct. Blend, blend, and blend.

4. Punctuate your upper and lower lashes with lengthening black mascara. Refer to article on lash lengthening for more tips on how to get long, flirty lashes.

5. Use a pale-pink color on cheeks and lips to bring out your eyes.

6. Use a makeup brush and blend the colors. To learn more about How to Apply Smoky Eye Makeup, click here.

How to Get Keira Knightley's Hair:

There is no specific hairstyle that would identify Keira; however, she is more known for her short bob haircut. It gives the appearance of youth and edgy beauty. If you are looking for a style that looks fabulous wet or dry this stylish contoured short cut is the perfect choice. A quick blow dry and a dab of gel and you are ready to head out. This look has also been sported by Katherine Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.


This hairdo can be accomplished by having longer hair on the crown and front sections of your hair. Long side-swept bangs make this a great hairstyle for anyone with a high forehead. Have your hair dresser razor cut your hair if you have thick bangs. To style, blow-dry your hair forward and accentuate the pieciness with styling wax. To make your cut more like Keira's, add a few layers of highlights. Refer to our articles on How to Select a Hairstyle Based on Face Shape and Choosing the Right Highlights for Your Hair Color and Face Shape to learn how to tailor your hairstyle and color to best suit your specific face shape and features. That's How to Get Keira Knightley's Styles.

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