Beauty Notes: Lessons From Jennifer Hudson

Learn how to snag J-Hud’s sexy style and beauty tricks.

She’s a Doting Mom - Her little man, David Daniel Otunga Jr., is the apple of her eye.(Photo: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

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We're Studying! - Is it just us or is Jennifer Hudson getting even more gorgeous with each passing red carpet? The powerhouse vocalist and actress has multiple looks worth giving a second glance and we’ve highlighted a few fab tips to take from J-Hud. (Photo: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Fierce - Singer Jennifer Hudson shows off her even more slender figure while posing for photographs during the Michael Kors Celebration of Fashion's Night Out Tokyo in Tokyo. (Photo: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

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Do Wear a Cinched Waist\r - J-Hud’s newfound “skinny” isn’t hard to outfit, but she makes it look even more fabulous by wearing fitted dresses that accentuate her smaller waistline.\r\r(Photo: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Photo By Photo: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images for Michael Kors

Don’t Be Afraid to Lavish Your Lips - While everyone else is paying to get lips like these, don’t hide behind dull lip glosses with no pizzazz. Play with shimmering nudes, rich corals and hot reds!(Photo: Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

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Don’t Be Afraid to Lavish Your Lips - While everyone else is paying to get lips like these, don’t hide behind dull lip glosses with no pizzazz. Play with shimmering nudes, rich corals and hot reds!(Photo: Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

Do Sleek, It's Chic - Lately, Jennifer’s been rocking straighter tresses with less curl. Her latest look: a blunt cut and long bob is her sexiest ‘do yet.(Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images for Versace for H&M)

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Do Sleek, It's Chic - Lately, Jennifer’s been rocking straighter tresses with less curl. Her latest look: a blunt cut and long bob is her sexiest ‘do yet.(Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images for Versace for H&M)

She’s Fit & Trim - With the help of Weight Watchers, Hudson got in shape. Today she’s a spokesperson for the weight-loss company and continues to promote healthy living.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Don't Forget the Eyeliner\r - The starlet’s MUA, Tia Danztler, knows how to play up her almond eyes by thinly rimming them with black eyeliner. “Eyeliner shapes the eyes and gives it definition. One reason we use it is because Jennifer has really thin lashes. The liner brings you to her eyes.”\r\r(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Jennifer Hudson Comes to 106 Tonight! - The talented and lovely Jennifer Hudson will be on 106 & Park tomorrow night! In anticipation of her appearance, we’ve listed the ways she makes our hearts pitter-patter. Our first reason: she’s always showing BET love.Watch Jennifer Hudson tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C!—Jesús Triviño Alarcón(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Do Use Your Hips and Dip\r - One of Jennifer’s signature poses is to place her hands on her hips and dip one side. Works like a charm and instantly makes your arms look more toned. Try it.\r\r(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Jennifer Hudson on when she’s getting married  - "Oh, we’ve set the date. We’re just not telling. … No, not telling. Some things you keep to yourself.” (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Don't Overdue It\r - Play with silvery frosts and other shimmering eye shadows. Jennifer rarely wears extremely colorful shades. She sticks to colors that complement her face. \r\r(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Do Jingle With Jewelry\r - Be generous with your sparkle. J-Hud loves elegant pieces of jewelry like teardrop and chandelier earrings, along with diamond cuff bracelets. \r\r(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Do Jingle With Jewelry\r - Be generous with your sparkle. J-Hud loves elegant pieces of jewelry like teardrop and chandelier earrings, along with diamond cuff bracelets. \r\r(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Do Freshen Your Face\r - Makeup artist Tia Danztler keeps St. Ives Apricot Scrub in her kit whenever she travels with her clients, including J-Hud. Not only does it slough off dead skin in minutes, it also helps with achieving a smoother foundation. Dantzler uses a foundation brush and Beauty Blender sponges to ensure Jennifer’s foundation and powder goes on just right. Her final tip? “Keep your tools clean!”\r\r(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Do Freshen Your Face\r - Makeup artist Tia Danztler keeps St. Ives Apricot Scrub in her kit whenever she travels with her clients, including J-Hud. Not only does it slough off dead skin in minutes, it also helps with achieving a smoother foundation. Dantzler uses a foundation brush and Beauty Blender sponges to ensure Jennifer’s foundation and powder goes on just right. Her final tip? “Keep your tools clean!”\r\r(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)