Tips and Tricks on putting on MAKE UP

2009-06-27T17:48:00.000-07:00

Tips on putting EYE Make UP

For a Sophisticated look,
1. Apply a light eyeshadow over your entire eyelid from lash line to eyebrow bone, but not beyond.
2. Define the crease of your eyelid using a medium or dark shade. The deeper the shade, the more dramatic look.
3. To open up your eyes so that they appear livelier, place a dot of a light shade in the inner corner of each eye.

TIP:
When choosing an eyeshadow shade, keep in mind that a pastel shade will look softer while a darker shade will appear more dramatic when applied.

For an Elegant and Dramatic look,
1. To create a gorgeous nighttime look, use light, medium and dark eyeshadow shades in graduated tones. Apply the dark shade along your lash line, the medium shade on the crease, and a light shade up to the eyebrow bone but not beyond. Soften and blend any hard edges so one color seems to melt into the next.
2. To open up your eyes so that they appear livelier, place a dot of a light shadow in the inner corner of each eye.
3. For a sexy, smoky effect, trace the upper and lower lashes with a dark shadow then smudge with a blending brush. To optimize the look, this can also be done over eyeliner.

For a well-defined, well-groomed brows,
1. Brush your eyebrows straight up with an eyebrow brush. Using small straight scissors, carefully trim any hairs that are curly or too long. Then brush the brows back into their natural shape.
2. Hold a pencil along the side of your nose to ensure that the inner edge of your brow lines up with the inside corner of your eye.
3. Move the pencil so that it intersects with your iris. The arch of your brow should line up with the pencil.
4. Angle the pencil from the outside edge of your nose to the outer corner of your eye to determine where your brow should end.
5. Tweeze where necessary and fill in with a soft pencil or powder.
6. Brush with an eyebrow brush and apply eyebrow gel to keep strays in place. You're done!

TIPS for CHEEKS:

For a natural, Rosy cheeks look,
When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within. Read below for tips on how to put on make-up.

1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.
2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline.
3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.
4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin.

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To know "where to glow" bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time.
Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow.
Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.

And Lastly,

For an Eye Catching Lips,

shape up your lips
Applying lipliner is not only a great way to define and accentuate the shape of your lips, but also to keep your lipstick from feathering.

1. Begin applyling lipliner at the center of your natural upper lip line to define the bow then work toward the outer corners to complete the line.
2. Start at one corner of your bottom lip then follow your natural lip line all the way to the other corner.

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Choose a lipliner that matches your lipstick or a flesh tone shade for a soft, natural look.
To get plumper, pinker looking lips, do not touch up by drawing a hard lip line; smudge it so lips look fuller! For a more dramatic fullness, choose a lipstick shade with a hint of frost.
To avoid lipstick on your teeth, put your index finger in your mouth and then draw it out slowly with your mouth closed. What you see on your finger is what would have ended up on your teeth!

perfecting your pout
1. Apply color onto the center of your lips, blending up and out to the lip line working towards the corners.
2. For longer lasting color, gently blot with tissue, reapply lipstick and blot again.
3. For evening, remember to select a lipstick one or two shades deeper than your daytime color.

TIPS:

For a creamy effect, apply a lip balm to lips before applying lipstick.
For a matte effect, apply lipstick then blot gently with tissue.
For a sheer effect, apply lip balm. Gently dot a small amount of neutral color lipstick across lips, then smooth out.
For a glossy effect, apply lipstick then finish with a clear or nuetral color gloss coat for a moist, seductive shine. Remember, the more coats you apply, the more shine so turn up the volume!

getting smooth, soft, and supple lips

TIP:

For smooth, soft lips, take a clean damp washcloth and gently rub lips for 60 seconds before applying lipstick.
For touch-ups during the day or night, carry a soft toothbrush in your handbag or makeup kit. Be sure to brush your lips gently.
Apply a lip balm or conditioner throughout the day to keep lips hydrated and protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Now, look at the mirror and start learning how to use make up on your face well.

Have a radiant face day!

The "It" that should be in your closet

2009-06-27T17:28:00.000-07:00

Cocktail dress, little black dress, the LBD.
No matter what you call it, you need one in your closet.
You can pair it up with a nice colored bag, and a pair of shoes- want it with heels? Or just flats?
Just make sure that the color of your bag matches with the color of the shoes that you will be wearing. You can use it for evening parties or for a stroll with your friends.

Very trendy and good news -- its cheap! Its up to you how you carry yourself.

Remember:

Always feel comfortable on what you are wearing, I assure you - you will look dazzling!
And oh, never forget to put on gorgeous accessories when wearing a little black dress.

Have a good fashionista day!

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Tips and Tricks on putting on MAKE UP

The "It" that should be in your closet