Tuesday Tip!

Here is a tip for people who are just like me!

It is very easy to fall into a make up rut.  By that I mean you wear the same mascara and chap stick everyday and aren't branching out AT ALL.  I've been there, or rather, I may be there right now!  Whenever I need some inspiration, I go a click away.  There are so many people out there trying to teach you how to do make up or give you new looks.  Here are a few of my favorite video tutorials that never fail.

Another good point is that you don't need to buy new make up to get out of your rut.  You can use eyeshadows as eyeliners and vice versa.  You can use bronzer as blush and eyeshadow.  What about tinted chap stick as blush?  Try new things at home and then clean the house.  You will have time to get comfortable with your new fuchsia lips before you wear them to meet your friends for lunch.  The most important part is to have fun and don't get frustrated if you mess up, you can always wash your face and start again!
Here are a few links to great tutorials to break your routine!

1. Pixiwoo

2. EmilyNoel83

3. Make Up By TiffanyD

Tuesday Tip!

No heat curls? Genius!

Check out this video, recently posted on my friend's blog The {IM}Perfect Wife. Awesome idea!

Pin Your Interests

A friend recently introduced me to Pinterest, an awesome website that combines my favorite past time (surfing the net) with my second favorite past time (designing).

Check my page out here.

Pinterest allows you to create a page and link other people's pins to your boards.  You can create your own pins from Etsy, blogs, or other websites.  Other than being a beautiful website, you can find ideas for decorating, diy projects, style, landscapes, architecture, and food.

If you would like me to invite you to join Pinterest, leave your email in the comments section!

Tuesday Tip!

Anyone can wear red lipstick.  Here are a few tips for application!

Prep the area around your mouth by dabbing on a small amount of concealer.  This step will prevent the color bleeding into the lines around your lips.  Use a lip pencil or lipstick brush to line your natural lip line.  If using a lip pencil, fill in your lips to help the color stay put.  Apply your lipstick, preferably using a matte shade (more glossy means more bleeding).  If a glossy look is desired, apply a small amount of clear gloss to the center bottom lip.  A trick to avoid lipstick on your teeth is to put your finger in your mouth (act like you are eating icing off it!) and pull it straight out.  The lipstick that would be on your teeth comes off on your finger and you just wipe it clean!

Remember to downplay the eyes and blush.  A light pink blush and some mascara is great paired with red lips.  If you have light skin, pick reds with pink or plum undertones.  Women with darker skin can wear reds with brown undertones.  Unsure where you fall?  Ask the ladies at the counter to pick your shade.

Tuesday Tip!

There are certain techniques to applying blush to make it look natural.  I like using an angled brush, like the Mac 168 for powder blush and my fingers for cream blush.  Look into the mirror and smile.  Your angle should start at the center of the cheek bone at the apple of your cheeks (the part that puffs when you smile) and extend upwards below the temple.  When applying cream blush, place three small dots on the same angle evenly spaced apart and blend in a circular motion with your fingers. Brush a small amount on your nose and forehead for a glowing summer look. 

For a different approach, apply a small amount to the apple of the cheek and blend out in a circular motion.  This technique yields more of a blushing look.

I Love Miniatures!!

I absolutely love sample-sized items because they fit easily in my professional kit and I can stuff them into that tiny plastic bag allowed on airplanes.  Mac has recently released a miniature skin line called Sized To Go. Now, all of their great skin care items can be purchases in minis priced between $10 to $15!  I'll definitely be picking up a few of these cuties!