FAB Spring Makeup Trends 2012

Okay for this spring makeup trends...we are going to be seeing a lot of full lips. People seem to be spending a lot more time and money on their skin, treatments such as peels and skin resurfacing. Also fake lashes have been big for a few years now and people have been more open to wearing them everyday which is fantastic because I love falsies. Last of all ladies BROWS, BROWS AND BROWS!!! People have been really on their A game when it comes to eyebrows. A fierce brow really frames the face and can help bring out your best features.

Recap:
Full Lips
Amazing skin
A few pairs of must have falsies
Perfectly framed eye brows

Makeup tips for Winter

The key to successful application of winter make up is keeping in mind the harshness of winter weather and the wearing of traditionally darker clothes. Unlike summer with its light clothing and sunny humid days, winter is composed of dry days and warm clothing. Winter make up should accommodate the weather and reflect the heavier clothing and darker colors. That means you put away the light foundations and summery eye colors and bring out the oil based moisturizers, protective foundations and matte eye shadows in fall and winter colors like grey and brown.Winter make up should begin with an oil based day moisturizer which prevents skin from drying out due to the low humidity and cold. At night, it’s important to use a heavier moisturizer with essential vitamins and other skin rejuvenating ingredients immediately after the shower in order to seal in moisture. When you choose a foundation for winter, the matte finishes are more appropriate than shiny bright finishes. The eye shadow colors should reflect the colors in your winter clothing to create a unified and polished look. In addition, puffiness under the eyes which is common in the winter can be downplayed through skillful use of very pale yellow under eye cream.It’s typical for people to have paler skin in the winter than they do in the summer. Winter make up should be applied in a way that adds color and vitality to your skin tone. In the summer the face is rosier due to sun exposure with its dose of Vitamin D. In the winter, the lack of sun means winter make up should include a light tint that matches skin tone without being obvious. The basic foundation should be one shade lighter in order to make the skin look brighter.These are just a few tips for the application of winter make up that can make your skin look healthy and glowing despite the darker colder weather.

Hot Holiday Makeup!

Spice It Up

Want to break out of the same old beauty routine but not sure where to begin? The holidays, that time of year famous for festive fetes, friendly gatherings, and raised spirits, are the perfect time to experiment and try out new things: a different color on your lips, a new look on the eyes.But how do you sort through the makeup choices out there? Should you accent only one feature, or play up eyes and lips in one look?To keep it simple, I've recommended three makeup looks to try this season -- and the easiest ways to wear them. The whole idea is balance. Your face has basically three areas to emphasize: eyes, lips, and cheeks. You never want to be full tilt in all three areas at once.In general, when you wear a strong lip color, it's best to keep the rest of the face soft. Strong mouth, soft eye. Strong eye, soft mouth. One of the looks I love is color on the lips and cheeks with a barely-there shimmer on the eyes.Remember, though, no matter what you do, have fun. Break the rules! The season is busy enough without having to worry about your makeup.