What's your favourite make up look?
I love bronzer paired with super contoured cheek bones, a sexy smokey eye, and of course nude lips. Essentially, what I call "clubbing makeup" !!
Do you have a beauty vice?
I am obsessed with blush, bronzer, and MAC MSF's. I'm running out of space in my blush drawer :(
What part of your body do you love?
I like my eyes, they are the window to the soul after all, haha ;P But truthfully I do like them because they are sometimes green, sometimes blue, sometimes even grey!!
Who is your beauty icon?
SOPHIA LOREN. She is the ultimate ideal of beauty in my opinion, classy but still exotic and beautiful.
What beauty product makes you feel instantly sexy?
A nude lip :)
How do you look after your skin?
Wash my face with face wash every morning and night, then do a full body exfoliation once a week (or whenever I feel like I need it), plus use dermatologist prescribed acne treatments.
What is your signature scent?
I don't really have one yet, but for now I use Bath & Bodyworks Body Mist - Sweet Pea.
What are your hair care secrets?
I use a TON of conditioner so my hair stays soft, plus John Frieda Frizz Ease!!
How do you pamper yourself?
I get Manicures once a month and Pedicures once every two months, super fun :)
What is your beauty pet peeve?
Eyeliner that has been applied crooked, lipstick over dry lips, and un-blended foundation!!
What would your desert island must haves be?
Conditioner, Mascara, Lip Gloss - I can work with those three things haha...
Finally, do you have a beauty philosophy?
Makeup is Art, so don't be scared to try new things and get creative :)
Showing posts with label nude lips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nude lips. Show all posts
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Makeup Look of the Day - 10/30/09
This is just a quick peek into what makeup look I'm sporting today:
The look was done using one of my favorite, budget friendly, eye shadow palettes from Claires (neutral eye shadow palette - $5.50). This palette comes with a beautiful range of soft, blendable neutrals. All the colors have a metallic sheen to them, none of them are matte, but they can easily be used for a night OR day look. Best of all, Claires Cosmetics does not test on animals, so you can enjoy being beautiful guilt-free :)
I'm thinking of doing this occasionally, so let me know what you think and if you would like to see more of my makeup looks!
I'm thinking of doing this occasionally, so let me know what you think and if you would like to see more of my makeup looks!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Hot Fall Trend: Nude Lips
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to post a quick blog talking about my new, absolute favorite, lip color for fall. Nude lips are BIG this year and look both classy and sexy, if done properly. Nude lips are super tricky, so its essential that you find the right shade of nude lipstick or gloss for your skin tone.
As you can see in the photo above, each celebrity has taken into consideration their hair color and skin tones when choosing their "nude" shade of lips. Blonde's and those with fair skin should stick to neutral pinks, whereas those with slightly darker
skin should stick to tan and bronze shades (see also Beyonce at right). The purpose of a nude lip is to "blend" with ones natural skin tone, and so you should look for a pink, yellow, or even blue based shade to match your actual skin's undertones.
Nude lips can be worn many different ways, depending on what sort of look your going for. If you're attempting a retro look, try a nude lipstick with a matte finish (something almost impossible to get with a gloss). Only a
ttempt this look if you are absolutely comfortable with nude lips, as you are now combining two very tricky elements of makeup. Make sure to majorly moisturize lips before applying any matte lipstick, as they contain little to no moisture and can make lips look dry. If done properly however, matte nude lips look stunning when paired with a smoky eye (see left)! Nude lips also can be worn with a frost or gloss finish for instant glam :)
I just wanted to post a quick blog talking about my new, absolute favorite, lip color for fall. Nude lips are BIG this year and look both classy and sexy, if done properly. Nude lips are super tricky, so its essential that you find the right shade of nude lipstick or gloss for your skin tone.
As you can see in the photo above, each celebrity has taken into consideration their hair color and skin tones when choosing their "nude" shade of lips. Blonde's and those with fair skin should stick to neutral pinks, whereas those with slightly darker
skin should stick to tan and bronze shades (see also Beyonce at right). The purpose of a nude lip is to "blend" with ones natural skin tone, and so you should look for a pink, yellow, or even blue based shade to match your actual skin's undertones.Nude lips can be worn many different ways, depending on what sort of look your going for. If you're attempting a retro look, try a nude lipstick with a matte finish (something almost impossible to get with a gloss). Only a
ttempt this look if you are absolutely comfortable with nude lips, as you are now combining two very tricky elements of makeup. Make sure to majorly moisturize lips before applying any matte lipstick, as they contain little to no moisture and can make lips look dry. If done properly however, matte nude lips look stunning when paired with a smoky eye (see left)! Nude lips also can be worn with a frost or gloss finish for instant glam :)My Favorite Nude Lip:
Lately I have been wearing this combination nude lip ALOT and have gotten a ton of compliments on it! I love it because its neutral enough to wear everyday, but totally glamorous and dressy enough to wear out to dinner or clubbing. First, I moisturize my lips by applying a little bit of my overall face misturizer onto my lips.
Then, I apply Revlon's Matte Lipstick in the shade "Nude Attitude" (this was part of a limited edition collection so it may not still be available, check your local drugstre just in case). Lastly, I coat my lips with MAC's Lipglass in the shade "Viva Glam V".
The last product is a bit of a splurge (retailing for $14), but every cent of your purchase of any "Viva Glam" product goes towards MAC Cosmetics Aids Fund, which educates about and helps prevent Aids through research. So why not splurge occasionally if it benefits the world somehow?
HAVE FUN!
Lately I have been wearing this combination nude lip ALOT and have gotten a ton of compliments on it! I love it because its neutral enough to wear everyday, but totally glamorous and dressy enough to wear out to dinner or clubbing. First, I moisturize my lips by applying a little bit of my overall face misturizer onto my lips.
Then, I apply Revlon's Matte Lipstick in the shade "Nude Attitude" (this was part of a limited edition collection so it may not still be available, check your local drugstre just in case). Lastly, I coat my lips with MAC's Lipglass in the shade "Viva Glam V".
The last product is a bit of a splurge (retailing for $14), but every cent of your purchase of any "Viva Glam" product goes towards MAC Cosmetics Aids Fund, which educates about and helps prevent Aids through research. So why not splurge occasionally if it benefits the world somehow?
HAVE FUN!
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