Tuesday Tip!

Halloween is right around the corner!  I usually don't pick my outfit out until the day of but this year my costume may involve silver face paint and aluminum foil (brownie points for anyone who can guess what I may be!)  Here are some make up ideas for pretty and scary halloween make up!


Pop Art....COMPLETELY AWESOME!  May be time consuming.  Check out a progression of make up application HERE.



Cat....very cute!



Zipper face.  Seriousy, going to give me nightmares but is actually pretty easy to do.  The basic idea is glue a zipper on your face, paint it flesh tone, then use a dark red lipstick to paint in the middle.  Add vaseline for the shine effect and done!


Beautiful fairy or mermaid make up.  This look uses silver glitter on the lids and rhinestones.

Another Video!

Watch me be awkward on camera in this new video about my new EyesLipsFace products!  Please comment or like after watching!  Thanks!

Tuesday Tip!

Many women think false eyelashes are for celebrities and broadway, but anyone can wear false eyelashes.  I love using them on brides to give a natural, but defined eye.  Here are a couple tips for application!

COLOR
If you wear warm tones and nudes, get brown natural looking lashes.  A good example of natural looking false eyelashes is Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) on Glee.  She is using a half set (the outer lashes only), which gives a natural look of very flirty, long lashes.  If you want a bolder look or wear black eyeliner, buy black lashes.


COUNT
Lashes come in full sets, clumps, or individual lashes.  I would recommend the full set for beginners because individual lashes take time and skill to apply.

APPLICATION
1. Apply your eye makeup as normal, leaving your lash application for the last step.
2. Measure the lashes for your eye.  The lashes should start where your natural lashes begin and end half a centimeter or so before your natural lashes end.  If you put false lashes all the way to the end of your natural lashes, it creates a drooping effect.
3. Apply a THIN layer of eyelash glue (can be clear, black, or waterproof depending on your preference) to the eyelashes.
4. Place the eyelashes on top of your natural lashes as close to the lash line as possible. Hold in place for several seconds.
5.  Mascara is optional, but sometimes a coat after application can help blend your natural lashes with the false set.

VOILA!  Divalicious!


I buy most of my lashes from Sally Hansen, but they can be found at any beauty supply store.

Another Wedding!

Ok, so I am not racking in the bridal bookings, but I was very excited when Carol agreed to hiring me as her makeup artist for her wedding!  We were not able to do a consult due to distance, so I was a bit nervous about coming up with a plan.  As I sat in my bathroom and tried multiple looks out on myself, I had to keep reminding myself of my bride.  Carol was so laid back about the whole thing.  She didn't have any specific look she was requesting so I took my liberties.  I kept thinking natural! natural! natural!  Carol does not wear makeup on a regular basis, so false eyelashes and black eyeliner were not going to be in her look.  I settled on a look that was not too heavy and I let the eyeshadow do the work for me.  Picking an eyeshadow with a lot of different tones helps cut down on all the layering and shading needed to achieve the same look.  You can wear this color by itself, but it looks like several different shades.  An example is MAC eyeshadow in Woodwinked.  I also did a pink-based gloss to give a subtle look, but to also brighten up the eyes.  Success!! She seemed to really like it and she looked gorgeous!

The overall experience was relaxing.  I did her makeup upstairs next to a window, where we could overlook the setup that was taking place downstairs.  Its always nice to give the bride a little time away from the chaos.  I had so much fun at their wedding too!  It was a beautiful, small wedding at their gorgeous farm house overlooking fields of corn.  Amazing!

Beautiful Bride and Mother of Bride!

Bride Carol and New Sister-In-Law Jenny

Mr & Mrs!

Their thank you card...I love it!

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Tuesday Tip!

Want to try some color instead of your always beige eyeshadow?  Spice things up with these looks below without being called back to the 80s.

1. Colored Winged Eyeliner- I love this!  Swap out your black liquid eyeliner for something colored to really make an impact!

2. Color on the inner eyelid- Mixes great with a smokey eye like the picture below.

3. Go all over! To avoid looking like the 80s prom queen, stick to deeply pigmented colors that don't extend too far above your lid and line the lower lash line as well.

Tuesday Tip!

There are so many braid selections out there!  Unfortunately I have only mastered one with my short hair, but here are a few options for braids to try!


Use a braided headband that matches your color for a very glamorous look!
Part off a small section, french braid, and pin!

Tutorial? Yes, please!

The Lela Rose braid for the Spring 2011 show...LOVE!