Hey Everyone!
I just uploaded my latest video! I was really excited to do this look, because it's a look anyone can wear. It's perfect for young and mature skin.
Watch it HERE!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Autumn Inspired Look
Autumn is one of my favorite times of year. I love all of the fun activities and the colors. This look was inspired from a trip to the pumpkin patch. You've got corn, pumpkins, gourds, leaves changing colors, the dirt... it's all so beautiful!
I wanted to create a look using these colors, that was simple and you could wear to the pumpkin patch or whatever Autumn activity you're doing. It only takes a few minutes to do this look. Plus if you have blue eyes, it will make them pop!
I will walk you through the steps, or you can watch the video here
Start with primer if you chose.
Then take your NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and put it all over your lid. Do put it on the inner corner of your lower lash line. This will be the base for the colors, mostly yellow. It's important that they stand out as colors and don't make you look sickly. When done incorrectly, yellow and orange can make you look sick.
Start by defining your crease. It's best to do this first when working with such light colors. This requires a dark brown shade. I used the Bare Escentuals Light Stroke brush. It's much like their Max Coverage Brush.
Next, apply your yellow shadow to your inner third and onto the lower lash. Use any eyeshadow brush to pat it onto the eye.
Now, Apply the lighter brown shade to the outer corner. This doesn't have to be perfect. I used my Precision Eye Brush (they eyeshadow brush end). Make sure to only use one side.
Lastly, pat orange into the middle third of your eye. This is right above the iris and will make blue eyes stand out. I used to the other side of Precision Eye.
Now, highlight you brow bone and under the eye. Then using a fluffy blending brush, carefully blend the colors on your eyelid together.
Curl your lashes and apply mascara and you are good to go! :)
I wanted to create a look using these colors, that was simple and you could wear to the pumpkin patch or whatever Autumn activity you're doing. It only takes a few minutes to do this look. Plus if you have blue eyes, it will make them pop!
I will walk you through the steps, or you can watch the video here
Start with primer if you chose.
Then take your NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and put it all over your lid. Do put it on the inner corner of your lower lash line. This will be the base for the colors, mostly yellow. It's important that they stand out as colors and don't make you look sickly. When done incorrectly, yellow and orange can make you look sick.
Start by defining your crease. It's best to do this first when working with such light colors. This requires a dark brown shade. I used the Bare Escentuals Light Stroke brush. It's much like their Max Coverage Brush.
Next, apply your yellow shadow to your inner third and onto the lower lash. Use any eyeshadow brush to pat it onto the eye.
Now, Apply the lighter brown shade to the outer corner. This doesn't have to be perfect. I used my Precision Eye Brush (they eyeshadow brush end). Make sure to only use one side.
Lastly, pat orange into the middle third of your eye. This is right above the iris and will make blue eyes stand out. I used to the other side of Precision Eye.
Now, highlight you brow bone and under the eye. Then using a fluffy blending brush, carefully blend the colors on your eyelid together.
Curl your lashes and apply mascara and you are good to go! :)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Welcome to Cocktail Hour - The Basics of Foundation
Who doesn't love having a drink and talk about beauty with a girlfriend. Cocktail Hour is going to be the latest segment, that will always feature a guest. Nobody likes to drink alone. And you shouldn't.
The Recipe
3 cups Simply Orange Juice with Pineapple - best juice ever!
1-2 shots Meyers Dark Rum
1-2 shots Cruzan Coconut Rum
A splash of Triple Sec
Ice
Blend together. Add ice to glasses and pour. This will make enough for 2 to 3 girlfriends to have a nice evening cocktail together!
This episode we discussed Foundation. I know a lot of people are really intimidated by choosing a foundation. It's hard! I have had a really hard time matching people and it's frustrating. Sometimes you have to mix two colors together to get the right color, but who wants to buy two foundations. It's good to pick a line that has lots of colors to choose from.
Figuring out your undertones is pretty simple, just have to look at the whole picture. Look at the undertones in the basis of pink, yellow or neither/both. What do you think you have? Olive tones fall into the warm category.
It's strange to me that sometimes when I pick out foundation, I'm a cool with one line and a neutral with others. Sometimes it's their formulations and sometimes it's you. Sun exposure can alter the undertones present. Remember you best anti-aging tool is sunscreen, so wear it, but if we spend lots of time in the sun in the summer or year round, it's going effect our undertones. That's totally normal.
Picking out the right color is tricky and if you are somewhere in the middle always go with the lighter shade. You can always add bronzer, but if you have a shade that's slightly too dark for you, you won't be able to wear bronzer because your face and body colors won't match. If you find a shade the disappears completely on your face, that is the color for you. You don't want to see the color. Foundation is supposed to make you look flawless, not like an Umpa Lumpa, unless, of course, that was the look you were going for!
Keep in mind that you should drink alcohol in moderation. It dehydrates your skin and aggravates Rosacea. Do not drink if you are under the legal age limit. Never, never, never drink and drive.
If you have any question, comments, concerns and/or requests, please let me know!
Watch the video here!
Cocktail Hour - Foundation
The Recipe
3 cups Simply Orange Juice with Pineapple - best juice ever!
1-2 shots Meyers Dark Rum
1-2 shots Cruzan Coconut Rum
A splash of Triple Sec
Ice
Blend together. Add ice to glasses and pour. This will make enough for 2 to 3 girlfriends to have a nice evening cocktail together!
This episode we discussed Foundation. I know a lot of people are really intimidated by choosing a foundation. It's hard! I have had a really hard time matching people and it's frustrating. Sometimes you have to mix two colors together to get the right color, but who wants to buy two foundations. It's good to pick a line that has lots of colors to choose from.
Figuring out your undertones is pretty simple, just have to look at the whole picture. Look at the undertones in the basis of pink, yellow or neither/both. What do you think you have? Olive tones fall into the warm category.
It's strange to me that sometimes when I pick out foundation, I'm a cool with one line and a neutral with others. Sometimes it's their formulations and sometimes it's you. Sun exposure can alter the undertones present. Remember you best anti-aging tool is sunscreen, so wear it, but if we spend lots of time in the sun in the summer or year round, it's going effect our undertones. That's totally normal.
Picking out the right color is tricky and if you are somewhere in the middle always go with the lighter shade. You can always add bronzer, but if you have a shade that's slightly too dark for you, you won't be able to wear bronzer because your face and body colors won't match. If you find a shade the disappears completely on your face, that is the color for you. You don't want to see the color. Foundation is supposed to make you look flawless, not like an Umpa Lumpa, unless, of course, that was the look you were going for!
Keep in mind that you should drink alcohol in moderation. It dehydrates your skin and aggravates Rosacea. Do not drink if you are under the legal age limit. Never, never, never drink and drive.
If you have any question, comments, concerns and/or requests, please let me know!
Watch the video here!
Cocktail Hour - Foundation
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Party Hardy!
So, you stayed out way too late and had too much to drink. Oops.
We’re going to make you look like a million bucks when you only feel like $250K.
Water – You’re dehydrated and it’s showing in your skin. Hydrate and not only will you feel better, but you’ll look better too.
Breaktfast - Eat a balanced breakfast. Eggs, fruit and whole grain toast is a great option, if you have the time. If you don’t, a protein bar, like Luna Bar Blueberry Bliss ($1.50, Grocery and convenience Stores). These are delicious, quick and packed with protein and vitamins.
Exfoliate – This Pevonia Spa Teen Blemished Skin Cleanser ($22, shoppevonia.com) is a wonderful exfoliant. They are idiots for calling it a teen product. It can be used by anyone. It has a physical, Micronized Walnut Powder, and chemical exfoliant, Salicylic and Lactic Acid, to make your skin look radiant and brand new. Plus, it has a fresh citrus smell that will wake you up!
Moisturize – Use an oil-free tinted moisturizer to make your skin glow. The Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer from tarte ($36, Sephora.com) is an excellent way to moisturize, protect and invigorate your skin. It has sodium hyaluronate which binds moisture to your skin. It has antioxidants and extracts like chamomile that soothe and reduce inflammation. For an extra glow, mix Clinique Up-lighing Liquid Illuminater ($22.50, Macys.com) into your moisturizer before you apply it.
Conceal – Conceal those undereye circle easily with this duo from Laura Mercier. The Secret Camoflouge ($28, LauraMercier.com) comes with two colors so you can easily mix together the right color. Use your ring finger to blend into the eye area. This will warm the product and make you look like you actually got your 8 hours of beauty sleep.
Blush – This will bring back your natural flush. Try Covergirl’s Cheekers in Pretty Peach ($5, drugstores) to get a nice, soft glow. Make sure to smile so you can easily find the apples of your cheeks.
Lip Stain – This is the easiest way to get hassle-free color. Stila’s Lip and Cheek Stain in Cherry Crush ($24, Sephora.com) is a sheer berry red. This product can be used on your lips or cheeks or both. Yay, for multipurpose products!
We’re going to make you look like a million bucks when you only feel like $250K.
Water – You’re dehydrated and it’s showing in your skin. Hydrate and not only will you feel better, but you’ll look better too.
Breaktfast - Eat a balanced breakfast. Eggs, fruit and whole grain toast is a great option, if you have the time. If you don’t, a protein bar, like Luna Bar Blueberry Bliss ($1.50, Grocery and convenience Stores). These are delicious, quick and packed with protein and vitamins.
Exfoliate – This Pevonia Spa Teen Blemished Skin Cleanser ($22, shoppevonia.com) is a wonderful exfoliant. They are idiots for calling it a teen product. It can be used by anyone. It has a physical, Micronized Walnut Powder, and chemical exfoliant, Salicylic and Lactic Acid, to make your skin look radiant and brand new. Plus, it has a fresh citrus smell that will wake you up!
Moisturize – Use an oil-free tinted moisturizer to make your skin glow. The Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer from tarte ($36, Sephora.com) is an excellent way to moisturize, protect and invigorate your skin. It has sodium hyaluronate which binds moisture to your skin. It has antioxidants and extracts like chamomile that soothe and reduce inflammation. For an extra glow, mix Clinique Up-lighing Liquid Illuminater ($22.50, Macys.com) into your moisturizer before you apply it.
Conceal – Conceal those undereye circle easily with this duo from Laura Mercier. The Secret Camoflouge ($28, LauraMercier.com) comes with two colors so you can easily mix together the right color. Use your ring finger to blend into the eye area. This will warm the product and make you look like you actually got your 8 hours of beauty sleep.
Blush – This will bring back your natural flush. Try Covergirl’s Cheekers in Pretty Peach ($5, drugstores) to get a nice, soft glow. Make sure to smile so you can easily find the apples of your cheeks.
Lip Stain – This is the easiest way to get hassle-free color. Stila’s Lip and Cheek Stain in Cherry Crush ($24, Sephora.com) is a sheer berry red. This product can be used on your lips or cheeks or both. Yay, for multipurpose products!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Taylor Momsen, Rock Chick Inspired Look
I had so much fun doing this look. I don't typically wear really heavy makeup. I normally just wear a nude base color, a brown crease color and a highlighter, so wearing black is really fun for me! I went around town all day and was in such a good mood because I loved my look! :)
This is a super easy look that doesn't take too much time. It does take some patience because it can be a little messy. I would recommend trying it out once before you try to wear it somewhere.
I don't really know much about Taylor Momsen other than her eye makeup. I had no idea she is only 16.
Primer - Start with your Primer (DUH). A Primer is really important when you're doing extreme colors. It's not always important for daily wear, but I recommend it for this look. Use your fave!
Crease - Dark Brown - Coastal Scents Palette - Starting with your crease ensures that it will be defined properly. Using a soft brown creates an easy transition between the black and your highlight color. This is really important. It will also give you a nice outline when applying the black eyeshadow. Use your favorite crease brush. I got mine at Target!
Eyeliner - NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Black Bean - I love these eye pencils from NYX. They're really cheap. I got mine at Ulta and all the NYX cosmetics were buy 1, get 1 50% off. Heck yes! Let it dry before you open your eye, or you will end up with a mess! You don't have to be precise with this. You line can be messy, just like mine in the video, because we will be blending it anyway.
Base Color - Black - Coastal Scents Palette - This black is the basis for this look. I'm using my BareEscentuals Precision eye brush. I love this brush, but you could use any eyeshadow brush. Make sure you stay on your lid and blend really well. This part can take a while, so go slow. It's better to go slow because you will make less mistakes and won't have to spend a lot of time correcting.
Silver Metallic Color - Coastal Scents Palette - Choose the color that is right for the look you want. This color will give you the metallic sheen. Apply layer after layer until you get the desired effect. You don't necessarily have to do this, but it gives this look a more elegant feel. If you want just a matte black look skip this step.
Highlighter - Covergirl Shimmering Sands Trio - Lightest Color - I love this highlight color and this Trio. I actually use it on a daily basis. It's really inexpensive and the light color is my favorite highlighter ever. I used my smudge brush (which I also got at Target) to place the shadow more precisely. I typically use my fingers for highlighter, but it was important not to smear the black, I recommend using a tightly packed brush to place your highlighter.
Eyeliner on the Waterline - Covergirl Perfect Point Eyeliner - Black - You can use whatever eyeliner you want. Black is the best color. A waterproof liner is another idea. I like the Le Stylo Waterproof from Lancome. If you plan on spending all day in this makeup, waterproof is ideal. The liner doesn't have much to adhere to when you place it on your waterline. Make sure you DO NOT share eyeliners with friends and family if you place it on your waterline. It's important to clean it with alcohol each time you use it to avoid eye infections.
Lining the Lower Lash Line - I used the other end (pointier end) of my precision eye brush to place my black and metallic gray/silver color along my lower lashes. Make sure you blend really well so there are no gabs between your lash line and waterline.
Curl you lashes, apply a black mascara of your choice.
Add a highlighting top coat. I used the Max Factor Vivid Impact Highlighter in Blazing Black. I choose to use a fun topcoat color to add a pop of color. Whenever I wear this mascara it will catch people's eye and they love it.
This is a super easy look that doesn't take too much time. It does take some patience because it can be a little messy. I would recommend trying it out once before you try to wear it somewhere.
I don't really know much about Taylor Momsen other than her eye makeup. I had no idea she is only 16.
Primer - Start with your Primer (DUH). A Primer is really important when you're doing extreme colors. It's not always important for daily wear, but I recommend it for this look. Use your fave!
Crease - Dark Brown - Coastal Scents Palette - Starting with your crease ensures that it will be defined properly. Using a soft brown creates an easy transition between the black and your highlight color. This is really important. It will also give you a nice outline when applying the black eyeshadow. Use your favorite crease brush. I got mine at Target!
Eyeliner - NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Black Bean - I love these eye pencils from NYX. They're really cheap. I got mine at Ulta and all the NYX cosmetics were buy 1, get 1 50% off. Heck yes! Let it dry before you open your eye, or you will end up with a mess! You don't have to be precise with this. You line can be messy, just like mine in the video, because we will be blending it anyway.
Base Color - Black - Coastal Scents Palette - This black is the basis for this look. I'm using my BareEscentuals Precision eye brush. I love this brush, but you could use any eyeshadow brush. Make sure you stay on your lid and blend really well. This part can take a while, so go slow. It's better to go slow because you will make less mistakes and won't have to spend a lot of time correcting.
Silver Metallic Color - Coastal Scents Palette - Choose the color that is right for the look you want. This color will give you the metallic sheen. Apply layer after layer until you get the desired effect. You don't necessarily have to do this, but it gives this look a more elegant feel. If you want just a matte black look skip this step.
Highlighter - Covergirl Shimmering Sands Trio - Lightest Color - I love this highlight color and this Trio. I actually use it on a daily basis. It's really inexpensive and the light color is my favorite highlighter ever. I used my smudge brush (which I also got at Target) to place the shadow more precisely. I typically use my fingers for highlighter, but it was important not to smear the black, I recommend using a tightly packed brush to place your highlighter.
Eyeliner on the Waterline - Covergirl Perfect Point Eyeliner - Black - You can use whatever eyeliner you want. Black is the best color. A waterproof liner is another idea. I like the Le Stylo Waterproof from Lancome. If you plan on spending all day in this makeup, waterproof is ideal. The liner doesn't have much to adhere to when you place it on your waterline. Make sure you DO NOT share eyeliners with friends and family if you place it on your waterline. It's important to clean it with alcohol each time you use it to avoid eye infections.
Lining the Lower Lash Line - I used the other end (pointier end) of my precision eye brush to place my black and metallic gray/silver color along my lower lashes. Make sure you blend really well so there are no gabs between your lash line and waterline.
Curl you lashes, apply a black mascara of your choice.
Add a highlighting top coat. I used the Max Factor Vivid Impact Highlighter in Blazing Black. I choose to use a fun topcoat color to add a pop of color. Whenever I wear this mascara it will catch people's eye and they love it.
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