A Makeup Artist, and Southern Gal from New Orleans, Louisiana! Over 15 years of experience in the Makeup Industry! Sharing everything I've learned, including Beauty Tips & Tricks, How-to looks, Tutorials, Q&A, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle and so much more!!! New blog posts every Tuesday!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
Downturned eyes can look very sweet and innocent. The outer corners of the eyes angle down slightly, and a gentle soul seems to be peering through. To break away from this delicate look and add a little va va voom, apply eyeliner on the outer corners at a 45 degree angle to add lift. Let's… Continue reading Makeup Tutorial for Downturned Eyes!!!
Powder Brush - For powder foundation Liquid Foundation Brush - For liquid foundation Concealer Brush - For applying the concealer evenly Blush Brush - For applying blush on the cheeks Lip Brush - For applying liquid forms of lipstick or gloss Eyeliner Brush - For applying the eyeliner on the lower lash line and sides of… Continue reading 7 Makeup Brushes That Makeup Artist Recommend!!!
This is one of my favorite go-to eye makeup looks if I'm in a rush, as it's so simple to do and I love the finished look. You will have this look down in minutes! Prep and prime the eyelids. Line the waterline with Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Creme Color Eyeliner in the color… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Smokey Under Eye Makeup Look!!!
Let's Get Started! Question: Do you really need to change up your moisturizer/cleansing routine each season? Answer: If the weather changes where you live, yes, you do. Summer's humidity calls for an oil-reducing cleanser and lighter moisturizers. Dry winter skin craves richer cleansing and moisturizing formulas, eye cream, and a thick lip balm at night. With… Continue reading Everything You Want To Know! Your Beauty Questions Are Answered!!!
If you really went all out the night before and didn't get any sleep, you're going to need something more than the hacks I suggested. Let's get into some great under-eye tricks and a few natural remedies to make it easier to erase your lack of sleep. Red Lipstick and Concealer - It sounds weird, but… Continue reading How-To Cheat Sleep Beauty Hacks!!!
Here are some more looks to look professional before you head out the door. With a chic updo or a power ponytail, you'll worry less about your hair and more about your pressing work matters or a hot date. Let's Get To These Tips & Tricks! Criss-Cross Style - This woven design immediately upgrades the classic… Continue reading How-To Get Fast-N-Easy Hair Style Tips!!!
Having large eyes and large lid space is a great perk, but be careful that your eyes don't overpower your whole face. To provide balance, keep dark shadows closer to the lashline and avoid going too far up to the brow. Let's Get Started Apply foundation to the eyelid and undereye. Apply a concealer a… Continue reading Makeup For Large Eyes!!!!
Deep-Set eyes are set farther back in the ocular bone. They are large and have a natural shadowing. Using dark shadows in the crease can make eyes appear even deeper. Apply lighter shadows above the crease to bring the crease forward. Using a shimmery shadow in melon keeps deep-set eyes more neutral. If you want… Continue reading Makeup For Deep-Set Eyes!!!
Layering is applying eyeshadow on a gradient, with the lightest shadow color under the brow bone and the darkest color along the lash line. This technique is great for any makeup novice and essential for people with mono-lids as well as thin-lids. You can layer up to four shades, ending with a layer of… Continue reading Eyeshadow Techniques: Layering Eyeshadow!!!
The term 'skin type' refers to two things: how much sebum your skin produces, and where this sebum is most heavily produced. But our skin changes - greasy one day and dry the next. It's under constant attack from internal factors like fluctuating hormones and poor diet, which lead to oiliness and spots, and from… Continue reading All About Your Skin Type: How-To & Tips and Tricks!!!
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