YSL Lips

Recently obsessed with the new YSL lip gloss stain. Yes… It’s a gloss AND a stain. Be sure to apply with caution because this fabulous concoction lasts all day. The bright shades are right on trend for spring. The brighter, the better! Number 9 is my fav.
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Goth to Glam

Winter is finally here…(not so much Tampa but everywhere else)  and with a new season comes new make-up! Or at least the need to revamp your old make-up.

A quick and inexpensive way to turn your brighter shades to winter shades is to add a little “goth” to it. Yes, I mean black. Candice discovered an amazing make-up line called Illamasqua: “Make-up for your alter ego”. The web-site is fabulous and their make-up is amazing. Lucky for us they also sell Illamasqua at Sephora (my heaven) which is where Candice found her new matte, black shade ($22).

First you apply the black matte color as your base, then add a brighter red to it and you’ve just created a new “vampy” lip color! If you like a little shine, simply add gloss.

Embrace your inner make-up artist and experiment with all your brighter shades…thanks Candice- brilliant idea.

Estee Lauder’s Social Media Makeover

Estee Lauder is offering a free makeover and head shot for your social media site, blog or website! How cool is that? Call your local department store to confirm their Estee Lauder cosmetics counter is participating and not only do you get a makeover but they give you a sample of the foundation they used as well.(Love samples)

They do your free makeover,take your photo and email you a copy for your social media site. I’m pretty sure it will be with an “Estee Lauder” backdrop (or step and repeat) which is still awesome because then it just looks like you went to an event. 🙂

I’m totally taking advantage of this! Pic will be posted as soon as I can get to the mall.

Tangerine Lips

Ok… so I was flipping through the glossy pages of Marie Claire and I saw the make- up from Prada’s Spring 2010 runway show and I fell in love with orange. Who knew tangerine lips could look so cool! At first I was skeptical too… not sure how it would translate to the “real world” but I went to Sephora and got their newest poppy/tangerine shade (it’s called “It Girl 06“) and while most would say it’s a bit much, don’t knock it ’til you try it.  From the Prada runway to real-life… See! It translates well. 🙂

Latest Beauty Trend: Hot Lips- Bright Colors

I admit– when it comes to make-up I tend to play it safe. I’m not one to experiment with daring eye shadows,  but what I do tend to gravitate towards are bright, candy-colored lips! I LOVE this look and while I know it may not work for everyone I will share my technique and perhaps you can play with different lip colors and make it your own.

First you need to start with a perfect canvas- in this case foundation or powder. I waited three long weeks for Sephora to get their shipment in with the new line of Bare Escentuals matte foundation in ‘tan’, and it was worth the wait… This matte powder is perfect for the Florida heat. While I sometimes like that “glow” or “dewy” look, in this heat it can easily be mistaken for sweat. With this matte powder, that will never be an issue. Having the basic part of my make-up regiment under control (my canvas) my next step is the eyes… I prefer a shimmery beige to highlight the eyes and brighten them up. Since I love the bright lip look, I keep the eyes simple with a light eyeshadow and use Chanel’s liquid eye liner on the top only! (keep it simple!) I finish the look with my ‘Diorshow’ mascara and the eyes are done… The last- and most important part- are the lips, I love a classic red shade or even a bright plum. Definitely keep in mind your outfit when choosing your bright lip color. Your lip color should vary according to your skin tone but I definitely recommend testing different shades you wouldn’t normally try, you’d be surprised how fabulous it will look! (Don’t be afraid)

The key to this look is to keep the eyes classic and simple. The main focus should be on the lips. It’s a fabulous look year-round and the perfect way to transform your make-up from day-to-night!

Even when wearing minimal make-up, a t-shirt and jeans; adding a pop of color on your lips instantly changes your overall appearance and makes you look chic. The best part– it takes two seconds to apply…

*My next Sephora purchase will be a new fuchsia  lipstick by Dior, I’ve been eying it  all week…