Technical Tuesday Tip

VS Angel Miranda Kerr dawning subtle makeup on the red carpet.




Black Tie parties tend to be more conservative.  So you should keep you makeup subtle, flattering, and elegant. Here are a few technical tips to keep it sexy and chic for your next Black Tie Affair.

Accentuate the natural shape of your eyes

Add lashes. Lashes are a great way to turn up the heat without overdoing it. Opt for

Technical Tuesday Tip

VS Angel Miranda Kerr dawning subtle makeup on the red carpet.




Black Tie parties tend to be more conservative.  So you should keep you makeup subtle, flattering, and elegant. Here are a few technical tips to keep it sexy and chic for your next Black Tie Affair.

Accentuate the natural shape of your eyes

Add lashes. Lashes are a great way to turn up the heat without overdoing it. Opt for

Technical Tuesday Tip

Season's change, but our beauty needs stay the same, but the cold can be brutal on your beauty! So here are a few technical tips to keep your beauty on track.




Hydrate - First things first, drink plenty of water to moisturize your skin a flush out all the bad stuff (toxins). You’ve heard this a thousand times I know, but it’s true. If it’s harder for you to guzzle down h2o try adding a

Technical Tuesday Tip

Season's change, but our beauty needs stay the same, but the cold can be brutal on your beauty! So here are a few technical tips to keep your beauty on track.




Hydrate - First things first, drink plenty of water to moisturize your skin a flush out all the bad stuff (toxins). You’ve heard this a thousand times I know, but it’s true. If it’s harder for you to guzzle down h2o try adding a

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Get more bang for your buck from the products that are already in your makeup arsenal! Here are a few great ways to get multiple uses out of some of your favorite makeup basics.





Bronzer is great for giving you a glow, but did you know that you could also use it as an eyeshadow. That's right just use an eyeshadow brush or sponge applicator to apply it.

Another budget friendly trick is to

Thrifty Thursday Tip

Get more bang for your buck from the products that are already in your makeup arsenal! Here are a few great ways to get multiple uses out of some of your favorite makeup basics.





Bronzer is great for giving you a glow, but did you know that you could also use it as an eyeshadow. That's right just use an eyeshadow brush or sponge applicator to apply it.

Another budget friendly trick is to

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?

Technical Tuesday Tip

You've decided you need concealer, but where, what for, and which one? Choosing the right concealer can make all the difference in your makeup regime.


Here are a few technical tips to help you find the right shade and texture to suit your cover up needs whatever they may be.




Dark under eye circles - Choose a concealer a shade lighter than your skintone with a yellow undertone. This

Technical Tuesday Tip

You've decided you need concealer, but where, what for, and which one? Choosing the right concealer can make all the difference in your makeup regime.


Here are a few technical tips to help you find the right shade and texture to suit your cover up needs whatever they may be.




Dark under eye circles - Choose a concealer a shade lighter than your skintone with a yellow undertone. This

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Thrifty Thursday Tip

If you’re like me you have your favorite shade of lipstick. It is your fail safe. You know that it is the perfect match to any outfit for almost any occasion. So what happens when you reach the bottom of the tube (NOOO!!). Here are a couple of ways to hold on to your favorite hue in the tube before replacing it with a new one.
Dig in: Use a lip brush to scoop out the remains of your lipstick.

Technical Tuesday Tip

Actress Joy Bryant wearing tightly lined eyes on the red carpet.





Tight lining or invisible eyeliner is all about being discreet. This subtle technique if done properly will define your eyes and make your lashes appear fuller. It's a great way to look polished without wearing a lot of makeup.







Find a soft black or brown pencil waterproof eyeliner. You can also use a waterproof gel

Technical Tuesday Tip

Actress Joy Bryant wearing tightly lined eyes on the red carpet.





Tight lining or invisible eyeliner is all about being discreet. This subtle technique if done properly will define your eyes and make your lashes appear fuller. It's a great way to look polished without wearing a lot of makeup.







Find a soft black or brown pencil waterproof eyeliner. You can also use a waterproof gel

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.

20 –

Thrifty Thursday Tip

I have a confession. I'm a minimalist. For my tutorials I go full out with the makeup products, but my everyday makeup routine is more like less is more. So if you're like me you will definitely appreciate this product. Here's a "luxurious" product without the luxury price. It's a budget-friendly way to take your everyday make routine from drab to fab in no time! 

Shimmering Sienna is a "

Thrifty Thursday Tip

I have a confession. I'm a minimalist. For my tutorials I go full out with the makeup products, but my everyday makeup routine is more like less is more. So if you're like me you will definitely appreciate this product. Here's a "luxurious" product without the luxury price. It's a budget-friendly way to take your everyday make routine from drab to fab in no time! 

Shimmering Sienna is a "

Technical Tuesday Tip

Make your lips the focal point! This fall the beauty trend will be strong and bold lip shades, like rich wines, plums, and warmer coral tones. When following this trend you must create balance when applying your makeup. This means opting for less intense eye makeup. Use matte shades. Use a fluffy brush to apply a matte eyeshadow shade that is just one shade deeper than your skin. With a flat

Technical Tuesday Tip

Make your lips the focal point! This fall the beauty trend will be strong and bold lip shades, like rich wines, plums, and warmer coral tones. When following this trend you must create balance when applying your makeup. This means opting for less intense eye makeup. Use matte shades. Use a fluffy brush to apply a matte eyeshadow shade that is just one shade deeper than your skin. With a flat