Getting Red Carpet Ready and the Grammy's TONIGHT.

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Will you be watching the Grammy's tonight? I was invited to a few Grammy viewing parties. I'm sad that I can't be there in NYC with them. :( I will be following along! You can too. Chat live with @COVERGIRL, @herbalessences and @OlayUS on Twitter and make sure you use the hash tag #grammyglam to join in all the fun.

That brings me to think about "Awards Season". It is definitely in full swing. With the Golden Globe Awards a few weeks ago (see the looks of our favorite celebs), the SAG Awards, the Academy Awards coming up in a few weeks, and the Grammy's tonight; women are gearing up for their time in the spotlight. Did you know that over 16,000 will attend at least one of the top five award shows this year alone? Think of all the beauty products that these women are using. I can't even comprehend how much lipstick, mascara, hairspray, etc. is used. Not to mention the things we take for granted like shampoo, body wash and deodorant. I am betting it is a ton of product.

The beauty brains over at P&G Beauty actually pulled together a ton of information. They've told me that there will be more than 100,000 lipstick applications, at least 328 sticks of deodorant used and more than 170 bottles of body wash lathered in order to get our favorite beauties ready for the shows! Crazy right?

For exclusive award show content, including which products were used on celebs and the beauty tricks the pros used on them, be sure to check out the following Facebook pages: COVERGIRL, Herbal Essences and Olay.

Make It Lash: My Mascara Routine.

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 The ONLY mascara trick you'll ever need to know!

Are you as obsessed with your lashes as I am? I think I have a problem when it comes to big, bold lashes. I am constantly buying more mascara, want to FINALLY know how to get falsies on correctly, and even tried eyelash extensions about a month ago (a story I HAVE to share soon). I need help. To keep my obsession in check and to share with you, I have decided to start another new series that I am calling 'Make It Lash'. I need to talk about lashes on a regular basis and I think you will benefit too.

Before I get onto new discoveries, I want to tell you about my current favorite mascara routine. It's an odd one, but it is working really well for me. It is actually a three step process that involves two products and about two minutes. The two products: COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara "Clump Crusher" and Lancôme Hypnôse Star Mascara "Star".

Step One

I apply one layer of Clump Crusher as a base coat. I do this rather quickly as it is only a base coat.

Step Two

I slowly apply Star mascara to my upper and lower lashes, being careful to use each side of the brush to get deep into the base of my lashes and then extending them at the tips.

Step Three

I carefully apply Clump Crusher as a top coat to deepen the color and plump up the volume. Using this last and as a hearty third coat ensures that I get the look I want with no clumps.

COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara sells for about $6.99 at drugstores and Lancôme Hypnôse Star Mascara sells for $28.00 at Sephora.

Do you have a mascara routine?