Technical Tuesday Tip

Contouring?! OMG what to use? Where do you begin and why are you doing it? It just sounds complicated. Truth is you don't have to contour to look flawless. Contouring is typically used for photography and the runway. It helps the shape the face, but it can be used in your regular makeup routine. Here are some technical tips to help you master a simple approach to contouring!

Why contour?

Technical Tuesday Tip

Contouring?! OMG what to use? Where do you begin and why are you doing it? It just sounds complicated. Truth is you don't have to contour to look flawless. Contouring is typically used for photography and the runway. It helps the shape the face, but it can be used in your regular makeup routine. Here are some technical tips to help you master a simple approach to contouring!

Why contour?

Thrifty Thursday Tip

All this talk about the economy and the stock market made me question. How well do we stick to our budget when shopping for beauty products. Are you following a good budget when you "invest" in your makeup bag? (Just food for thought.)

Find your salary range below. Then, check out the great products that match your budget which will keep you looking glamourous no matter what your income.

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Thrifty Thursday Tip

All this talk about the economy and the stock market made me question. How well do we stick to our budget when shopping for beauty products. Are you following a good budget when you "invest" in your makeup bag? (Just food for thought.)

Find your salary range below. Then, check out the great products that match your budget which will keep you looking glamourous no matter what your income.

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Beyonce Best Thing I Never Had Inspired Video Tutorial

This is my jam!! I love this song and the video is so soft and pretty. Beyonce looks so elegant in this vid. She is wearing very classic clean bridal makeup with a modern touch. Here are the products I used to recreate this look. Try it!

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
Black Opal Creme Stick Foundation in Beautiful Bronze
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0
Cargo HD Blu Ray

Beyonce Best Thing I Never Had Inspired Video Tutorial

This is my jam!! I love this song and the video is so soft and pretty. Beyonce looks so elegant in this vid. She is wearing very classic clean bridal makeup with a modern touch. Here are the products I used to recreate this look. Try it!

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
Black Opal Creme Stick Foundation in Beautiful Bronze
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0
Cargo HD Blu Ray

Technical Tuesday Tip

How do they do it? Ever wonder how a glam diva like Rihanna makes her pout pop? Here's a technical tip to plump your pout. 

Make your lips look fuller or just to give them added dimension by dabbing a light neutral shade of lipstick or gloss to the center of your lips after applying your lipcolor. This will make the area come forward. The result will be a plumper kiss-worthy pout.

My favorite

Technical Tuesday Tip

How do they do it? Ever wonder how a glam diva like Rihanna makes her pout pop? Here's a technical tip to plump your pout. 

Make your lips look fuller or just to give them added dimension by dabbing a light neutral shade of lipstick or gloss to the center of your lips after applying your lipcolor. This will make the area come forward. The result will be a plumper kiss-worthy pout.

My favorite

Kelly Rowland Motivation Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Here's a list of the products I used in this video to recreate Kelly Rowland's look in her "Motivation" music video.

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0

Eyes:MAC Reflects in Purple Duo
MAC Eyeshadow in Hepcat
Clinque cream eyeliner in True Black
Faux Lashes


Cheeks:

MAC Matte Bronze


Lips:

MAC Lip liner in

Kelly Rowland Motivation Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Here's a list of the products I used in this video to recreate Kelly Rowland's look in her "Motivation" music video.

Face:

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Cadiz
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer in 5.0

Eyes:MAC Reflects in Purple Duo
MAC Eyeshadow in Hepcat
Clinque cream eyeliner in True Black
Faux Lashes


Cheeks:

MAC Matte Bronze


Lips:

MAC Lip liner in

Technical Tuesday Tip

The primary use for a MAC #266 brush is for applying eyeliner. It works great with gel liners and even when you’re using eyeshadow as liner. However, here are a couple of other ways to use this brush that you may or may not have thought of already. It works great to fill in sparse areas of your brows whether you are using a brow powder or eyeshadow.
Use it with: Smashbox Brow Tech TrioWhen

Technical Tuesday Tip

The primary use for a MAC #266 brush is for applying eyeliner. It works great with gel liners and even when you’re using eyeshadow as liner. However, here are a couple of other ways to use this brush that you may or may not have thought of already. It works great to fill in sparse areas of your brows whether you are using a brow powder or eyeshadow.
Use it with: Smashbox Brow Tech TrioWhen

MAC Minis Launch

MAC is launching a mini-sized line of skin products that are just the right fit for your makeup bag. These lil bite-sized makeup goodies will be in stores this Thursday, June 9. My faves are the Fix + and Pro Makeup Remover. I may have to grab the Demi Wipes from my gym bag. Just one quick wipe and I won't have to worry about my mascara getting my eyes during my next workout session!

MAC Minis

MAC Minis Launch

MAC is launching a mini-sized line of skin products that are just the right fit for your makeup bag. These lil bite-sized makeup goodies will be in stores this Thursday, June 9. My faves are the Fix + and Pro Makeup Remover. I may have to grab the Demi Wipes from my gym bag. Just one quick wipe and I won't have to worry about my mascara getting my eyes during my next workout session!

MAC Minis

40 & FAB Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial is really special because I worked on my Mom to create this look. This is a bronzey look that is perfect for fabulous women in their 40's, but really this is a great look for anyone. Try this look on your mother for this Mother's Day!
Here is a list of the products and tools I used to create this look:
Face:
Mehron Cream Foundation MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette #5MAC Mineralize

40 & FAB Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial is really special because I worked on my Mom to create this look. This is a bronzey look that is perfect for fabulous women in their 40's, but really this is a great look for anyone. Try this look on your mother for this Mother's Day!
Here is a list of the products and tools I used to create this look:
Face:
Mehron Cream Foundation MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette #5MAC Mineralize

Stila All Day Waterproof Liner

I went on a Stila spree not too long ago. One of the items I picked up was the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner ($20). It really works!

It managed to last through my intense cardio and strength training class last night (who wears makeup to the gym, right? LOL). Usually, my liner starts running in my eye about 15 minutes into my hour long workout. Then, I find myself squenching

Stila All Day Waterproof Liner

I went on a Stila spree not too long ago. One of the items I picked up was the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner ($20). It really works!

It managed to last through my intense cardio and strength training class last night (who wears makeup to the gym, right? LOL). Usually, my liner starts running in my eye about 15 minutes into my hour long workout. Then, I find myself squenching

MAC Summer Collection 2011

I love summer collections because they always have such bright and vivid colors. This summer collection from MAC is the epitome of summer makeup. I cannot wait for this launch. These products will be in MAC stores and counter on May 26th. Mark your calendars!



Blush ($18.50)
Beach GirlsMy ParadiseStick Blush














Eye shadow SaffronSwell BabyShort ShortsSurf USASun Blonde


PowerPoint

MAC Summer Collection 2011

I love summer collections because they always have such bright and vivid colors. This summer collection from MAC is the epitome of summer makeup. I cannot wait for this launch. These products will be in MAC stores and counter on May 26th. Mark your calendars!



Blush ($18.50)
Beach GirlsMy ParadiseStick Blush














Eye shadow SaffronSwell BabyShort ShortsSurf USASun Blonde


PowerPoint