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Get the look: behind the scenes with Amy Kelly at the National Television Awards

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Coronation Street newcomer Amy Kelly looked right at home at the National Television Awards, looking every inch as glamorous as her small-screen co-stars. The budding actress and part-time composer, who wowed in a midnight blue dress from Coast, had her makeup done by Vital Creatives. Artist Caroline Shuttleworth helped Amy get the Taylor Swift look she was after.

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How to get Amy's beauty look:

Step 1: Start by cleansing the skin with Bio Derma cleansing water to ensure the skin is clean and fresh. Moisturise using Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturiser to create a supple base ready for foundation.

Step 2: Apply Shu Uemura priming mousse to ensure the makeup stays fresh and in place all evening.

Step 3: Use Chanel Vitalumiere foundation all over the face using a fluffy brush to buff into the skin. Hide blemishes using Laura Mercier secret camouflage to create a flawless finish.

Step 4: Apply Bobbi Brown cream concealer under the eyes to cover any dark circles and set with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening powder.

Step 5: Brush through the eyebrows and add Elizabeth Arden brow powder over sparse areas to create a full shape.

Step 6: Wash Laura Mercier Alloy cream shadow all over the eyelid, blending at the edges. Use a small amount of Mac carbon eye shadow to the outer corners of the eye and blend outwards. 

Step 7: Use a Mac smoulder eye pencil along the lash line and smudge slightly to create a smoky look.

Step 8: To give fullness, add Eyelures individual lashes and coat with Benefits Bad Gal mascara.

Step 9: Apply Bobbi Brown natural bronzer on the cheeks to create a natural glow. Then add Benefits High Beam highlighter to the tops of the cheeks.

Step 10: Outline the lips using a Mac Subculture lip liner and use Shu Uemura 944 lipstick. To finish, add Dior 236 ultra gloss glow.

How to get Amy's hair, as revealed by Reuben Wood:

Step 1: Prep the hair with Kevin Murphy Anti-Gravity Spray and comb through.

Step 2: Section the hair from ear to ear and tie the bottom half into a low ponytail.

Step 3: Loosely tong the remaining top section of hair and the ponytail into soft waves.Step 4: Gently back-brush the ponytail and pin it into a loose bun.

Step 5: Pin the remaining hair from the front over to the bun and finish with Agadir Argan Oil spray and Kevin Murphy Session Spray.

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