How to: Wear Glitter Eyeshadow

How To: Wear Glitter Eyeshadow

Okay, I admit it. I'm addicted to glitter eyeshadow of all colors when it comes to evening looks. But I always apply it the same way - on top of a darker color, blending it out from the inner corner to the vertical midline of the lid.

Then, I stumbled upon this webpage from BuzzFeed - not where I would typically go to find makeup advice, but they have quite a few unique and beautiful ways to apply glitter eyeshadow that I never would have thought to try. Check it out!

www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/26-ways-to-make-glitter-your-new-smokey-eye/

Here's a tip:
 - use a loose powder in a V shape underneath the eye to catch any of the shadow or glitter that will unavoidably fall from the lid. When you're finished, wipe off the loose powder for a flawless look.

A Light in the Heart

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart" - Khalil Gibran

Review: NARS Multiples

Review: NARS Multiples

Imagine this - you're a makeup artist on one of those new reality TV programs. They bring you to a fashion show and you have to create a look using just one item (lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, etc.). This is not far from the truth when it comes to Francois Nars' development of the new line of multiples. Designed for use on eyes, lips, and cheeks, the multiple is the ultimate weapon to keep in your makeup bag.

There are a variety of shades to choose from, but my personal favorites are the classic Orgasm and the new Undress Me. Orgasm is great for cheeks and flattering on nearly every skin tone (hence the popularity). I'm not convinced about using this on the lips and eyes for my fair complexion but in a pinch it would work! I do, however, prefer the creamy consistency of the multiple to the powder blush, which also comes in orgasm.

Undress Me is great for a number of reasons. Use it on your lids for a beautiful sparkle under your normal shadow that will really catch the light in a subtle yet gorgeous way. You can also use Undress Me as a great highlighter on your upper cheekbones and browbones to catch the light and make your look pop. I wouldn't recommend this shade for lips though, unless you're going for the 'middle school girl who just discovered lip gloss' look.

Get the Look for Less:
I am also a huge fan of Stila's cream blushes, which are slightly less expensive. The right blush pulls together your look and I believe is one of the number one beauty products, aside from skincare, that is worth splurging on. That being said, as always email me or post a comment if you've found a great blush for less that you love!

How to: Wear Bright Blush with Winter's Pale Skin

How To: Wear Bright Blush with Winter's Pale Skin

Here's a trick featured in Lucky Magazine's November issue for those of us who lose our tan and need new makeup techniques for pale skin in winter -

Lucky contributor Jean Godfrey-June suggests a makeup trick often used by Bobbi Brown. She says:

"Use two blushes, a bright, plus a neutral brownish pink...put the neutral on first, then pop a bit of the bright on top. It's one of the best makeup tricks in existence, and it warms up your whole face, making it more bright-friendly all around." - Jean Godfrey-June

Godfrey-June suggests Bobbi Brown bush in Pink Rose as a neutral tone, and in Pretty Pink as the bright pop of color.

For more makeup and style tips from the experts, pick up the November issue of Lucky (one of my personal favorite mags!!) on newsstands now!

How-to: Apply Makeup Like a Pro

How-to: Apply Makeup Like a Pro

By now, many of us have fallen into a routine when it comes to makeup application. But I've found that little tweaks in our habits here and there can result in a big difference in the final result! This website has a fantastic step-by-step guide for makeup application from start to finish.

Here are a few of the highlights:

1. Use a fluffy powder brush to blend your entire face once you have applied foundation, contour, blush, and highlight - it gets rid of any obvious lines or excess powders.

2. Use an eyebrow pencil that is close to your natural eyebrow color to fill in the gaps - okay, i have always avoided eyebrow pencils because of the drawn-on look I associate with them and older women. But honestly? I find that using a eyeshadow color similar to your natural eyebrow color brings out your eyebrows in a subtle and natural way that frames your face and creates a more striking appearance. Try it!

3. Apply a lip primer before lip color for longer lasting color with more vibrance. Confession: I have never heard of lip primer until now! I always find myself reapplying my lip color so I'm excited to get out there and try some primers. As usual, let me know if you have ever used a lip primer you love!

For the full article, check out the original webpage at: http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Makeup

Have fun!

Christian Dior

"Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest." - Christian Dior

Live your life with enthusiasm and let your inner beauty shine through! 

Review: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Review: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Foundation Primer is another one of those products that I've recently become a believer in. Throughout high school and college I was always reapplying foundation after school and before going out; with reapplication you risk your makeup looking caked on at a certain point.

Here's the thing though - invest in a foundation primer and you will need so much less of your foundation for complete coverage all day long. Smashbox's Photo Finish Primer has won a variety of awards, including the Allure Best of Beauty award, Marie Claire's 25 New Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life, and the Best of Sephora award - and for good reason! This primer really smooths out your skin and makes foundation last forever. They even have a variety of color correcting choices that include:
Green: to minimize redness - this is my personal favorite!!
Apricot: to conceal under-eye circles, veins, and sunspots
Lavender: to balance out more yellow skin tones

If you're blessed with naturally beautiful skin tone, they also have the original clear version which works just as well. I've fallen in love with this product and I think you will too!

Get the Look for Less:
I have not stumbled across a long-lasting foundation primer like this for less as of yet. As always, feel free to let me know if you have a similar product that you love!