HOW TO:
Smoky Eyes

February 8, 2012  /  Comments (0)

I’d be remiss to say that creating a smoky eye is easy because it’s not. But it is probably the most asked for eye makeup look out there. After trying several smoky eye techniques (and I mean several), this one seems to be the most straight-forward with the best results. You don’t need to be a professional to create a smoky eye, but you should know a few basics: how to use a liquid eyeliner, a crease shadow brush. But most importantly, you shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes – because mistakes will happen, there’s no doubt about that (and that’s why you …

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Makeup:
The Brushes

January 24, 2012  /  Comments (1)

If I’ve learned anything in my 7+ years in the beauty industry, it’s that the tools you use really do make the difference. You can own the most luxe makeup on the market (think Cle de Peau or Chanel), but if you are applying with merely Q-tips or applicators that come in your compacts, you’re missing out on the real beauty of the product. That’s not to say that there is never a time to use a Q-tip to apply eye-makeup (in fact, I love using Q-tips when I create the under-line in a smoky eye), but as with all rules, think of these …

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HOW TO:
Wide Eyes

January 23, 2012  /  Comments (0)

After a late night, I tend to wake up with eyes that appear tired and abnormally small. Here are a few tricks to create the illusion of bigger, brighter and wider eyes. This is also a great and quick, barely-there application process for ladies whose eyes may be a bit too close together for their liking. It’s all about creating illusions – being a makeup magician…

Products I Used: Concealer – Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer No.04 Medium Neutral Shadow – Clinique Lid Smoothie 01 Bit ‘O Honey Neutral Brown Shadow – MAC Matte Eyeshadow in Handwritten Mascara – Lancome High Definicils in Black Shimmer …

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HOW TO:
Big Lips

January 18, 2012  /  Comments (0)

Create the illusion of bigger lips with these 6 simple steps. Psst – anyone can do it, guaranteed!:

Products I Used: Concealer – Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer No.04 Medium Lip Liner – Make Up For Ever Aqua Lipliner #1C Beige Lipstick – MAC High Def Sparkle Gloss – NARS Lip Gloss Luminous Glow in Albatross Shimmer Highlighter – Topshop Glow Highlighter in Polished

How-To: Step 1 – With a sponge, dab concealer on lips and mouth area until fully blended (this will act as a primer and fill in cracks and fine lines around the mouth area).

Step 2 – Line lips with a …

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Spring Collection:
Nars

January 13, 2012  /  Comments (1)

Collection: Nars Spring 2012

Products Used: Gaiety Blush Douce France Eyeshadow Trio Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in St. Mark’s Place $23.00 (from Holiday 2011 Collection) Bilbao Lipstick

How To: I started by applying the Gaiety Blush – a poppy pink – to my cheeks to create  a light, bright pop of color. This same shade was seen all over the Spring runway (Thakoon had the pink cheek). I love a good trio for the eyes – it takes the guessing out of application. The lightest shade – in this case, a fleshy pink – goes from lash line to brow bone. The middle …

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