Sultry Eyes Made Easy

Well who doesn't want Sultry Eyes!? It's easy, fun and beautiful. Start with your face foundation set so that when you begin to do your eyes it blends with the even tones of your skin. Keep in mind that you have to Prime/Set your eyes. What that means is to even out the skin on your eye lid with either some foundation or an eye concealer. Then you lightly dust your lids with loose powder so it does not crease. What this does is allow the eyeshadow to adhere and be true in color. Otherwise the redness/darkness of your eye lids alter the eyeshadow color. Ready to make your eyes sexy, here goes:

1. Start with lining your eyes with a waterproof eyeliner (shades of brown, blue, black). Stay close to the lashes and focus mostly on the outer "v" of the eye, extend slightly beyond the outer corner for some extra lift and glam.

2. Fill in brow with pencil/powder and give definition. Smudge so it's natural looking.

3. Cover lid to brow bone with your lightest bright shade (like vanilla, rose, sheer gold).

4. Take your medium/dark shade and apply with a fuller eyeshadow brush, use wiper motion in the crease of eye and over upper lid liner. Again focus on that "v" shape that extends just a little outside the outer corner. Lightly dust liner with darker shadow under lower lid for staying power. blend blend blend

5. I LOVE lash primer. It makes your lashes look so long. Apply primer then about two coats of black mascara. Gorgeous!

6. For that little extra glam and pop, apply a glittery shadow on the center of the lid with your finger tip or wide shadow brush. That's one of my favorite final touches!

Ok, do it and let me know! Send me a picture. I know you can do it!! Have fun!

It's Prom Time!

I remember my Prom! He was so cute and I was AMAZING!! Yeah, it was a long time ago, but the feelings are the same... will I be the MOST GORGEOUS girl there!!! Ugh, I agonized over every detail. But it really comes down to some basic things. First, being comfortable in your dress because then you're confident. Second, not only are your shoes fabulous, but also are they comfortable - it's NOT cute running around without shoes on because your feet are burning in pain. Trust me, take your time to find beauty and comfort - it's worth the time and dime!

THEN, is your face glowing and not because you have glitter all over it! First, my girlfriend advice to you...

1. Be prepared. Have everything laid out. The night before, get a good night's rest. Drink lots of water. Pamper yourself. If you're going to Fake Bake, do it the day BEFORE! No tanning beds, it's terrible for your skin. There are tons of great lotions and sprays available now.
2. Pamper yourself AGAIN on the day of your prom, avoid stress. Do something that day that makes you happy. No one likes a grumpy date!
3. Now the makeup. I always suggest hiring a makeup artist. It allows you to relax and be taken care of. You will be picture perfect and your look will last all night. It's worth it. It's your special day! Your dad will pay for it : )

If you decide to do it yourself, practice at least once before. This way you have the products and practice you need. Not to mention it's so much fun. But here's some makeup tips:

1. Gently exfoliate your skin and lips. Apply a light moisturizer and sunscreen.
2. Conceal areas on your face that need it. Usually, around the nose, mouth, eyes and lightly over any scars maybe due to acne. Your concealer should be a shade lighter then your foundation.
3. Apply a sheer foundation starting in the T Zone (nose & forehead), and blend outward. This avoids that yucky makeup line around the face. Blend blend blend...
4. Set your makeup by brushing loose powder over your face. Even a big puff with powder is a great way to set your foundation and concealer. This is important, don't skip it. Blend down your neck and dust your shoulders.

Next choose what you want to focus on, eyes or lips. Not both. Which makes you the happiest to do? It changes for me, sometimes I want to show off my lips and be pouty. Other times, I want sultry sexy eyes and soft wet lips.

My next blog will be Eyes and Lips! I have some color combinations for you to think about. You'll love it!