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Wear No Other Makeup When you are testing lipstick on your face, you want to find a lipstick that looks great without any other makeup on your face. That will give a truly beautiful lipstick color shade. If it looks good without the rest of your makeup, it will surely look good with the rest of your makeup on as well. Using Red Lipstick Ah, red lipstick. The makeup item that most women believe that they just can't pull off because they aren't bold enough. If you are one of those women, get that thought out of your head right now! The thing about wearing red lipstick is that you have to find one that is in the undertones. For example, if you have pink skin, you would probably want to choose a cherry red lipstick. If you have olive skin, you could wear a fire engine red. If you have a darker skin tone, you would want to look for deeper red shades. Idea: Rather than applying red lipstick directly to your lips, try applying lip balm and then applying your lipstick with your index finger. This will help you get a red color that is not too bright but it's still all of the bold that you would get by applying it directly.
Tip: Never try to match your lipstick to what you are wearing that day. You will never find a good color and you will never like the way it looks. Tip: Always match your lip liner to your natural lip color, not your lipstick. Lipstick Brands The lipstick brand that you choose is important as well. You don't want to buy a brand that is too cheap. This will leave your lips looking clumped and it won't last nearly as long as you would like it to. Some of the best brands of lipsticks that you can find are: • MAC: A wonderful collection of lipstick shades and finishes! • Lancome: A very affordable brand that will leave your lips looking completely dazzling. • Chanel: As you probably know, Chanel can be on the expensive side but you get what you pay for. Lipstick is very important for your look and your lips! Follow the guidelines above and you will have the perfect lipstick for your lips! MAF!A + MAN!A -ALL ABOUT EYES- The eyes have often been described as oceans, reflection of the soul, jewels of the body and the mirror of the inner self by many, since ages. The eyes are used symbolically in poems and prose to describe the beauty of a person, and in philosophies to describe deceptiveness and truthfulness. Whatever said and done, the eyes undeniably are so important that one just cannot imagine the world without them. It is therefore no wonder that poets and writers have for ages eulogized them in their works. Having raved and ranted about the eyes so far, don't you think they deserve more attention? After all they are invaluable jewels in their own right! Though simplicity might be the best policy, a little make up will do no harm to the eyes, but rather deepen the beauty of one's eyes. And what better way to touch them up with than with eyeshadows! Eyeshadows are available in a number of shades and colours today, and one can choose the shade that best suits them. Though applying eyeshadows might sound quite simple, it actually isn't. Go through the tips mentioned below and learn some details that you need to bear in mind before you start applying eyeshadow. Choose The Best Eyeshadow The eyeshadow you choose makes a lot of difference in the way your make up will look. Therefore, go in for the best eyeshadow available in the color that enhances your pupils. Make sure that you don't make the mistake of choosing a strong color. Stay neutral in your choice of color and opt for colors like chocolate and beige , etc. The eyeshadow you choose should emphasize and complement the color of your eyes and should be too loud.
Clean Your Applicators And Brushes Make sure that the brushes and other instruments that you will be using to apply the eyeshadow are clean. If you do not clean the brushes, it will become a messy affair and can also spoil the smoothness and beauty of the eyeshadows. Therefore, it is obligatory on your part to make sure that the applicators and brushes are kept clean.
Light Shadow From Lashes To Brows You should always choose the lightest shade of eyeshadow and apply it all over from the tip of the lashes to your eyebrow. The light shade is used to make your eye look attractive and appealing. Make sure that you apply the shadow uniformly and with smooth strokes to avoid an untidy look. Medium Eye Shadows For The Eyelids Once you have applied the light eyeshadow from your eyelashes to the brows, it is time to use the medium shade of the shadow. Take the medium shade and apply it all over your eyelid with even strokes to get an even and continuous look. Dark Shade For The Top Of Eyelid The dark shade of eyeshadow is to be used on the top or crease of the eyelids. Applying the dark shade is the last stage in putting the eyeshadow. Make sure to blend the dark shade with the other two shades well to get an even finish and look. Blend Well Applying the eyeshadow in such a way that it blends well with the eyes is the key to applying the eyeshadow properly. The colors that you intend to use should merge well when applied to make it look like a rainbow of colors. The secret to the proper blending of an eyeshadow is to start with a light colour and then move on to a darker shade. You should apply the base colour all over, over which the lid colour should be carefully applied completing the makeup with the highlighter finally.
Lash out! Gift these top-selling mascaras—now available in sets at Sephora! Every Lash Lux lady will forever be grateful! MAF!A MAN!A RECOMMENDS THE "GIVENCHY" SET! Which one of these sets would you like in your stocking? We will be giving the winning set away on December 10th! This is your chance to WIN! To Qualify : 1.Make sure you enter your vote! 2.Submit contact email below! 3.Either (Subscribe to our Blog!) or (Share our blog on your Facebook and LIKE our page!) or (Tweet or reTweet our blog and Follow us!) 1. Always wear waterproof makeup! We have heard it before, "I am not a crier." Crier or not, I think every bride would say better safe than sorry. You want your makeup to look just as fresh at the send off as it did when it was first applied.So waterproof-it-up ladies! Eyeliner, mascara, foundation, anything that comes in waterproof, wear it! You would hate to blot your eyes during the ceremony and when the preacher pronounces you man and wife, you turn around with black smudges under your eyes! You maybe happy then (you just married the man of your dreams)! But when you see the pictures the inner bridezilla might present itself, even after the wedding. So let's just deal with it correctly from the beginning, wear waterproof makeup and no one has to get hurt. 2. Always wear fake eyelashes! I know this one might be a little controversial, but hear me out. You want to look the best you have ever looked, glamorous, romantic, and natural at the same time. You want to look beautiful like you never have before, but still yourself. Eyelashes are a fun way to enhance your eyes, yes even if you have long eyelashes, and an easy, natural way to make your makeup different from any other day. There are different types of lashes, for a more dramatic look you can choose the full strip, but if you want a more natural enhancing look go for the individual lashes. If you still don't trust me and you are using a professional makeup artist, ask them about your options (they should have a few), and ask them to apply them for your trial. 3. Get your trial makeup done for your engagement pictures. This is a great way to make sure that you like your makeup and that it photographs well. You will also be able to see how it lasts throughout a day of smiling, kissing, hugging, maybe a tear or two. Once you get your pictures back you can decide what you like and don't like and make a better decision of whether or not you want to book that makeup artist, choose a different style, or do it yourself. 4. If you are planning to spray tan I know I have read and heard a lot of "DO NOT tan before your) wedding day!" I do agree that there is nothing worse than an orange bride, but not all tanning solutions turn people orange. Here are my suggestions for fake tanning: 1.) Make sure it is custom airbrush; it leaves less room for error. 2.) Do a tanning trial a month or two before so you can see whether or not it will turn you orange. 3?) If you like it and want it for the wedding, make sure you do it three days before hand. This gives it time to blend well and fix any mistakes there might be. 5. Be Honest! Your makeup artist and hairdresser want you to be COMPLETELY honest during the trial session. That is what they are for! Don't worry about hurting feelings (well, you can still be polite in saying it) but make sure that you are very honest and specific with what you want. It makes it easier for the artist and you will be happier with the end result. 6. Make your own touch up bag You will definitely need touch ups. That is just a given. It is a good idea to ask your makeup artist what products they used for mascara and lips so you can go out and buy it and have it on hand for the day. If they used a special blend of their own products, have then put a little extra in a little plastic baggy and make sure to bring something to apply it with (Maid of honor's finger is fine). 7. Use a makeup artist. Since this is one of the most important days of your life, I would recommend that you hire a professional makeup artist. You are hiring professionals in every other area, why not makeup and hair? I always say the most important vendors you choose are the photographer, videographer, and makeup artist because they are the memories you take with you from your day. Does it matter if you looked fabulous the day of, but the camera didn't pick up the makeup well? You don't want to be looking at your photos afterward thinking, "I know I looked beautiful, but you can't tell!" You want your memories to show how beautiful you really looked. 8. Make sure the makeup used, by your professional or otherwise, is long-lasting and HD quality. This is very important!! Two things you want your makeup to do: last all day/night and look good in pictures. Some good long lasting makeup (and HD quality) is airbrush — usually good for 12-18hours. Another tip is to apply primer about 10 minutes before foundation. Some good primers are NARS or SmashBox. These days every photographer and videographer is using HD quality equipment. This is fabulous because you pictures will look great. You just want to make sure that you are wearing makeup that will come out fabulous in the pictures. The best option for this is airbrush makeup. The way that it sprays on is pixelated and has the best results on camera. If you can't find someone who airbrushes you can still find HD quality foundation. Make Up Forever has really great HDquality foundation. 9. Shape your eyebrows Have you ever noticed the difference between someone who takes care of their eyebrows and someone who just lets them grow? I know I do, because I can tell on myself. When I have my eyebrows waxed I feel like a new woman! It can make so much of a difference.If you have never gotten your eyebrows waxed or shaped before, go to a professional a couple months before. That way if you don't like it you will have time to grow them out. If you do like it, continue going to the same person and keep it up until the wedding. The last time you should get your eyebrows waxed should be at least 3 days before the wedding. This gives you enough time to make sure you don't have red above and below your eyes and that the makeup will go on smooth. 10. Don't forget your makeup artist or hair stylist!! After you have been beautified for your perfect day, make sure you show some love to the people who got you there! Makeup artists and hair stylist are always looking to update their portfolio and the best way to do that is with the professional pictures from your photographer. Make sure when it is said and done and you have some pictures back, you let your stylist know that they can get them printed out and use them for their website and literature, etc. It would be a huge help to them! |