How-to: get cute and kooky like Katy
25 Feb 2011 05:00 AM | Posted by bh'sOlivia
Look out Gaga, there’s a new queen of kooky on the loose, and while she may not wear dresses made out of meat or ride down the red carpet in an egg, she does pull off kooky that bit cuter than you do.
Take this circus look for example – she makes the entire bh team want to trade in their keyboards and become ringmasters, purely for the shoulder pads and feathered hat in her ensemble.
But what we’re really loving is her make-up. Always perfect, always interesting, and always dolly-chic without looking plastic, we have to give Katy serious snaps for keeping us entertained and inspired in the beauty stakes. Like her style? Get the look here…
- Begin by creating a velvety base. We love: Mirenesse Velvet Maxi Lift Foundation for its 18-hour coverage.
- Sweep a punchy pink blush across the apples of your cheeks and up to your temples for a sweet girly flush. Try: Napoleon Perdis Colour Disc in Pink Slink.
- Next, use a bronze shadow and a fine brush to line your entire eye. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Bronze, and Eye Definer Brush are perfect for this.
- Apply some over-the-top eyelashes to widen your flutter – the bigger, the better in this instance! We love: Revlon Fantasy Lengths Self Adhesive Lashes for their ‘wow’ factor!
- Finally, slick your lips with a strong pink hue – preferably something with a hint of shimmer through it – to really accentuate your lips. A swipe of Ulta3 Matte Lipstick in Voodoo (pink with gold shimmer) should do the trick!

What’s your favourite Katy Perry look?
Member Comments
(39)
Posted by:
Shazam
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I love Katy's look! She always looks bright and her face is forever flawless. I'm loving the thick lashes and bold lip look! Definitely using this one when I go out next!
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 8:24am)
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AtomicGlamour
(Australia)
I love how Katy always experiments with colour, not many celebrities do that now. And while you wouldn't walk down the street in her outfit, her makeup look would be great for an event/night out. My favourite Katy Perry look is from 'Thinking of You', she was so classically retro/pin-up it was amazing.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 9:01am)
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Shopaholicshell
(Australia)
Katy can do no wrong! She is definately one of my favourite stars, what a stunning girl! Flawless, porcelain skin, big blue eye, amazing lashes and always donning a big bright smile! And not to mention that killer figure! It's refreshing to see a celeb that does not conform to the standard bleach blonde walking skeleton look. Love her playfullness and quirkiness, it's fun without being darn old WTF gaga-esque haha.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 9:43am)
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Mdy_118
(Australia)
Katy looks great! Definitely not kooky like Gaga. Still I dun think I can pull of that look!
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 10:01am)
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Jenniqua
(Australia)
I love it when she wears that pastel purple coloured wig, like in her California Girls song. She has a great voice.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 10:20am)
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Amydeville
(Australia)
I have to say she really does look good in anything! There was a picture of her in South Park pyjamas that took my heart! I think she's gorgeous!
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 11:02am)
Posted by:
chiara-louise
(Australia)
I love all of her looks. IM SEEING HER IN CONCERT IN MAY :D
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 11:46am)
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Shull87
(Australia)
I love her she is the best :) but when i saw that outfit i wasnt as impressed as i always am not a huge fan of that outfit.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 11:48am)
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Shull87
(Australia)
I agree with some of the other comments i like her in the wigs aswell i think that black hair is too much against her and it shows she has too much makeup on.... i like it even when she has different coloured highlight through her hair also like purple and stuff through the black.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 11:50am)
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Jannz
(Australia)
I love her winged liner and super glittery pink eyeshadow.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 2:31pm)
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Emzaau
(Canada)
Can't say I'm a fan of hers ... but she does have a hot bod.
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 3:04pm)
Posted by:
Annyex.
(Australia)
Love love Katy Perry's look all the time- always perfect and flawless.
I don't think it's the makeup, I think it's just her gorgeous face!!
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 3:44pm)
Posted by:
kireina
(Australia)
Katy seems to be able to pull of kooky wonderfully but she's never crazy looking like Gaga
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February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 5:37pm)
Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I must be one of the few who isn't even fussed on her at all, lol.
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February 26, 2011 (Feb 26, 2011 12:49am)
Posted by:
blackmagic
(Australia)
I'm not a fan of her either Mel.. but her makeup does look quite doll like I think.
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February 26, 2011 (Feb 26, 2011 3:06am)
Posted by:
keppers
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Shes and amazing singer and always manges to look gorgeous in her kooky outfits whislt not causing controversy like Miss Gaga. Might just have to try out this doll face look
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February 26, 2011 (Feb 26, 2011 4:59pm)
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MissBaz
(Australia)
Katy is gorgeous, I am loving this look on her. She is definitely a little kooky and playful, but I think that's why so many girls/women relate to her. She's not afraid to be herself, and to have fun, and this is something I admire.
I must copy this look one day.
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February 27, 2011 (Feb 27, 2011 3:55pm)
Posted by:
Diishere
(Australia)
she's so addorable. I'd love to look as gorgeous as her.
Thanks for the beauty tips, I just love your articles, they are so inspiring.
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February 27, 2011 (Feb 27, 2011 4:56pm)
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Pollyr5
(Australia)
LOVE a full set of lashes and a bold lip! Fab tips Olivia cant wait to try them myself.
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February 28, 2011 (Feb 28, 2011 3:10pm)
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Anneelizabeth
(Australia)
gorgeous! I love how she puts together her look, it's kooky but kind of classical and timeless at the same time, you could cut and paste her into the 50's or 80's (or any time in the last century really) and yes, she'd look kooky, but not entirely out of place.
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February 28, 2011 (Feb 28, 2011 3:11pm)
Posted by:
Chantelle9
(Australia)
I agree - Katy Perry pulls off kooky pretty well. Loving her circus look - something I'd definitely like to experiment with!
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February 28, 2011 (Feb 28, 2011 3:50pm)
Posted by:
holliejade
(Australia)
She's so cute and definitely rocks the retro pinup look well. Sweet and sexy at the same time. Love the look.
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March 01, 2011 (Mar 1, 2011 10:01am)
Posted by:
GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I don't so much have a fave KP look but love how she always makes her big blue eyes POP!
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March 01, 2011 (Mar 1, 2011 5:27pm)
Posted by:
Mjrahb1579
(Australia)
My daughter jus loves katy perry,everytime she wants me to put make up on her i have to do it like katy perry Thank for the tips.
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March 02, 2011 (Mar 2, 2011 10:29am)
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Divine Diva
(Australia)
I can't say she does anything for me and I do remember the picture that Russell Brand took of her in not all her glory!!! So it just goes to show that underneath it all she is just like the rest of us with all her flaws, as no one can be that perfect all the time. :)
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March 02, 2011 (Mar 2, 2011 3:07pm)
Posted by: Shazam (Member since 2008, Australia)
I love Katy's look! She always looks bright and her face is forever flawless. I'm loving the thick lashes and bold lip look! Definitely using this one when I go out next!
Posted on: February 25, 2011 (Feb 25, 2011 8:24am)