5 Celebrity Beauty Tricks from Tina Fey

Tina Fey has made a name for herself on the comedy circuit by writing and acting on shows such as Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. Additionally, she co-starred in the hit films Mean Girls and Baby Mama, solidifying herself as a true Hollywood star. All of this exposure, as well as her down to earth, funny personality landed her on a number of lists, including the Maxim Hot 100 list, People's 50 Most Beautiful People, and Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People edition. How exactly did this girl from the Philadelphia suburbs become a recognized sex symbol? Here are some of Tina Fey's top beauty tips to show us how.

1. Lose Weight Sensibly.

In a 2009 Vanity Fair article, Tina Fey remarked how she felt that she looked unhealthy when she first started acting on Saturday Night Live. She didn't feel pretty about herself and decided to join Weight Watchers to shed some of the pounds. It worked and after Fey lost her weight by watching her portions, she went on to co-host the Weekend Update with Jimmy Falon. She didn't give into a 'lose weight quick' scheme, rather she monitored her caloric intake through the Weight Watchers Points system and has kept the weight off for almost ten years.

2. Listen to your Mother.

When asked by Marie Claire magazine about the best beauty advice from her Mom, Tina Fey remarked, Always wear a bra. Whether you think you need one or not, just wear one. You're not going to look back and regret it." This is great advice for an woman, as is the advice to make sure you are wearing the right size bra for you. You can get fitted for a bra at many department stores or specialty lingerie stores. Having the right fit and wearing one will make you look like you have wonderful posture and a shapely figure.

3. Have a Trademark.

It's no secret that Tina Fey has a famous look alike in former Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin, whom she portrayed on SNL. Perhaps the biggest resemblance comes from the glasses that both ladies wear. Tina Fey wears her trademark black, horn rimmed glasses and is rarely shown without them. According to Women's Health Magazine, Fey had the opportunity on SNL to wear contacts or glasses to read the cue cards and she chose to stick with the glasses. This was a fortunate decisions, as most people associate Fey with her glasses and often remark how the glasses make her sexier.

4. Choose the Right Makeup.

After become a Mom in 2005, Tina Fey's schedule became a little more intense, which is one of the reasons she turned to Mommy Makeup to help. Mommy Makeup has kits which allow you to do your whole face in a fraction of the time it would take with regular makeup. Additionally, the products have multi-tasking features, such as a lip gloss with liner inside. According to realself.com, Fey even wrote the creator to remark how smoothly the concealer goes on.

5. Be Yourself.

Red Carpets are part of Tina Fey's life now that she is a star, however, the clothes and jewelry don't take away from the woman wearing them. Fey told InStyle magazine, "I always try to underplay it. I like presenting myself rather than presenting the clothes." Following this and Tina Fey's other beauty tips will allow you to feel just as gorgeous in your own skin.

Sources:

1. Maureen Dowd, "What Tina Wants," Vanity Fair, 2009.
2. Amy Poehler, Interview with Tina Fey, Marie Claire, 2007.
3. Carolin Ryder, Women's Health Magazine, 2007.
4. Realself.com, 2008.
5. "Star Style Secrets," InStyle, 2009.