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    #Flawless: Beauty inspiration from A-listers on Instagram

    The best #instaglam updates straight from the A-list.

    By Marie Claire
    Published 5 April 2016 In Features

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    The best #instaglam updates straight from the A-list.

    When it comes to make-up ideas, nail art inspiration and hairstyles for short hair, long hair, and everything inbetween, Instagram is our favourite place to go, and A-listers are our favourite people to follow.

    Which is exactly why we're rounding up the very best celebrity beauty inspiration to be found on Instagram right here, all in one easy to access place!

    From Blake Lively's Harry Potter-inspired nail art to Kylie Jenner's latest lip kit shade, this is where you'll find endless ideas to help give your look or quick update, or even an entire overhaul.

    This week, we've seen the Game Of Thrones cast glam-up for the season six premiere, with Emilia Clarke rocking a power pony even Khaleesi would be proud of, and Maisie Williams embracing fiercly pretty looks thanks to some GoT nail art and lashings of eyeliner.

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    Kim Kardashian has been rocking the 'hun', a new take on the topknot, and Lena Dunham has also been experimenting, after discovering the colourful lipsticks in the MDMflow collection.

    Taking to Instagram to share her top swatches, the Girls star says: "From the minute I read about @mdmflow I was obsessed.

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    "A cool girl formulating a product with perspective from her home? That's catnip for a bitch like me. Well, my lipsticks finally arrived and I couldn't resist swatching every perfect color. The deep blue (Mas Marina) has me hooked on a feeling."

    Elsewhere, Kerry Washington has been taking nail art inspiration from her favourite flowers, peonies, sporting gorgeous pink and black stripes on her tips. While Blake Lively followed suit swapping peonies for Harry Potter as her nail art muse.

    If you're in need of summer hair inspiration, check out Khloe Kardashian's tight braids (Cara Delevingne's getting in on that action too), Emilia Clarke's vintage wave, or for something a little more bold, Kelly Osbourne's candy coloured pastel hair.

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    The best A-list beauty inspiration on Instagram

    The best A-list beauty inspiration on Instagram

    Gigi Hadid make-up on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/gigihadid)

    Ready for a strong dose of A-list beauty inspo? Dive into the #Flawless gallery now...

    Maisie Williams

    Maisie Williams

    Maisie Williams GOT nail art Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram)

    How do you do your nails for the Game Of Thrones season six premiere? With GoT nail art, that's how!

    @maisie_williams

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke copper eye makeup Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram)

    The morning after the Game Of Thrones season six premiere, Emilia rocked fresh-faced make-up with a nod to the copper eye make-up trend.

    @hairbyadir

    Maisie Williams

    Maisie Williams

    Maisie Williams make-up for GOT premiere Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram)

    Maisie teams iced eyeshadow shades with lashings of liner and mascara, for a fiercely pretty look at the Game Of Thrones season six premiere.

    @maisie_williams

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke GOT ponytail hairstyle Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram)

    Only a power pony will do for Khaleesi! Emilia gave us ponytail goals at the Game Of Thrones season six premiere.

    @hairbyadir

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne

    Cara Delevingne plait hairstyle at MTV Movie Awards 2016 Instagram

    Loved Cara's look at the MTV Movie Awards? Here's a close-up view.

    @mararoszak

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim Kardashian 'hun' half bun topknot hairstyle Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram)

    Of course, Kim K is one of the first to be all over the 'hun' hairdo - a glam update on the topknot.

    @makeupbyariel

    Selena Gomez

    Selena Gomez

    Selena Gomez Hair and Makeup Instagram by Hung Vanngo
    (Image credit: Instagram/Hung Vanngo)

    Selena Gomez shows off amazing weekend style while on set with make-up artist Hung Vanng. Cat eye flicks and nude lips, here we come!

    @hungvanngo

    Kerry Washington

    Kerry Washington

    Kerry Washington pink and black stripe nail art on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/kerrywashington)

    Kerry Washington takes nail art inspiration from her peonies, using OPI's Taupeless Beach and Black Onyx.

    @kerrywashington

    Serayah

    Serayah

    Serayah black eye makeup on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/serayah)

    Not afraid of a blacked-out lid, Serayah nails this super smokey look.

    @serayah

    Lena Dunham

    Lena Dunham

    Lena Dunham lipstick swatches on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/lenadunham)

    Lena Dunham shares her obsession with the colourful MDMflow lipstick collection, after what looks like a serious swatching session.

    @lenadunham

    Blake Lively

    Blake Lively

    Blake Lively Harry Potter nail art on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/blakelively)

    Is that Harry Potter themed nail art we spy, Blake Lively?

    @blakelively

    Selena Gomez

    Selena Gomez

    Selena Gomez Candy Skull make-up on Instagram

    When it comes to stage make-up, Selena Gomez wins! The singer shared a sneak peek of this Candy Skull look ahead of her Revival tour.

    @selenagomez

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner

    Kylie Jenner makeup on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/kyliejenner)

    Kylie Jenner gives us a close-up of her fluffy lashes, 'natural' eye make-up and of course, that flawless skin.

    @kyliejenner

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth straight hair by HarryJoshHair on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/harryoshhair)

    Kate Bosworth's hairstylist couldn't not share this beautiful snap of the A-lister looking all sleek and glowy.

    @harryjoshhair

    Khloe Kardashian

    Khloe Kardashian

    Khloe Kardashian braids
    (Image credit: Instagram/khloekardashian)

    Slicked back braids for Khloe Kardashian, as she heads for a family day out with mother Kris and nieces North and Penelope.

    @khloekardashian

    Rosie Huntington Whiteley

    Rosie Huntington Whiteley

    Rosie Huntington Whiteley beauty tutorial
    (Image credit: Instagram/rosiehw)

    Rosie Huntington Whiteley shares snippets of her Snapchat make-up tutorial, showcasing those smokey copper eyes and juicy pink lips.

    @rosiehw

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke glam hair by JennyChoHair
    (Image credit: Instagram/jennychohair)

    A little vintage glamour for Game Of Thrones star Emila Clarke. We love that chic hair wave!

    @jennychohair

    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron makeup selfie by Lesliefremar
    (Image credit: Instagram/lesliefremar)

    Charlize Theron loved her make-up look so much, she started taking selfies on her friend's phone to really show it off.

    @lesliefremar

    Kelly Osbourne

    Kelly Osbourne

    Kelly Osbourne lilac hair on Instagram
    (Image credit: Instagram/kellyosbourne)

    Kelly Osbourne takes advatange of a really great hair day, showing off her pastel lilac shade to full effect.

    @kellyosbourne

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