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…

Oscar Blandi is my favorite!

If anyone has been fortunate enough to have discovered ‘dry shampoo’ years ago–consider yourself lucky. Maybe I just missed the memo but since I discovered Oscar Blandi’s ‘dry shampoo’ powder, I can’t stop using it or talking about it!! I carry the ‘travel size’ bottle in my bag and I have been known to demonstrate how it magically gives my hair volume during various types of social gatherings. I’m not sure that it’s appropriate- but I just want to share it with every one I meet!

Since I was introduced to Oscar I have shaved at least 30 minutes from my morning prep-time! That is precious sleeping time and anyone that is not a morning person will surely benefit from a little Oscar. It absorbs the excess oil so that you don’t need to wash your hair everyday (because that’s bad for your hair anyway).

I find that my hair usually looks best the second or even the third day after washing it-as long as I use Oscar. I prefer the powder because when you use the spray it wets your hair and you have to wait until it dries to “fluff” or style-which just takes way too long for my liking.

* I always get mine at Sephora