A Makeup Artist, and Southern Gal from New Orleans, Louisiana! Over 15 years of experience in the Makeup Industry! Sharing everything I've learned, including Beauty Tips & Tricks, How-to looks, Tutorials, Q&A, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle and so much more!!! New blog posts every Tuesday!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
Keep it clean Your eye makeup should look uncluttered. People should notice your eyes, not your eye makeup. Lighten Up Use light colors to bring an area forward and make it look bigger; use darker shades to create depth. Shimmer Up Light-reflective colors can enhance and brighten up. Do Some Testing Figure out which style… Continue reading Do’s & Don’ts for Big, Beautiful Eyes!!! (No Matter Your Eye Shape)
Highlighters / Enhancers These shades will really open up your eyes. You won't always find this written on the package but basically they are colors that highlight or reflect your own natural color. Intensifiers / Poppers These colors, on an artist's color wheel, are made of predominantly the opposite pigments to your own eyes, and… Continue reading Eye Color Vs. Eyeshadow Color
Mascara can be really tricky to remove, especially if multiple coats have been applied. It is essential that you are careful when removing mascara; otherwise, it can damage and break your lashes. Here are some great and useful tips of removing mascara effectively: Gentleness This is the most important tip of all. Be gentle with… Continue reading How-To Remove Mascara
Put A Lid On It: Eyeshadow Basics No matter what challenges you've had with eyeshadows, whether it's sensitivity, creasing, or smudging, there is an eyeshadow out there for you! Technology has changed makeup greatly eyeshadow included. Many eyeshadows now even contain antioxidants - such as the anti-aging vitamins A, C, and E - and calming… Continue reading Eye Shadow Techniques & Tips for Every Eye Shape & Color!!!
Eye pencil is another most basic part of the eye makeup process and is the most important one as it defines and shapes up the eye. It also helps in making the eyelashes look a lot thicker. If you prefer to go for a soft look by applying only mascara with no eye shadow then… Continue reading How-To Select An Eyeliner Pencil!!!
Eyeliner is one of the harder cosmetics to apply and can take some practice, but the rewards are worth it. Eyeliner can make the most dramatic difference in the shape and look of an eye. Eyeliner options used to be slim. Liquid liners were too runny, and pencils were hard and painful to work with.… Continue reading Eyeliner: Tips & Tricks, Products & Tools, Application Methods & More!!!
Everyone always worries that they'll end up with panda eyes, but take your time, build the color gradually, and don't forget to blend! Let's get this look started! Prep and prime the eyelids. Starting with Makeup Geek eyeshadow in Beaches and Cream as the transition color, apply a generous amount in the crease… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Black Smokey Eye Makeup Look!!!
This look really elongates the eye and leaves an elegant finish. Let's get this makeup look started!!! Prep and prime the eyelids. In the outer corner of the eye, brush on MAC eyeshadow in Black Tied using a soft blending brush. Blend the eyeshadow outwards in the same direction as you would with winged… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Smokey Wing Eye Makeup Look!!! (Beginner Friendly)
A smokey mix between a cut crease and winged liner. This is a striking look that suits all eye shapes! Prep and prime the eyelids. Apply a transition eyeshadow such as Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie along the crease. Using a small pencil brush, add a small amount of Ben Nye eyeshadow in Taupe just… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Inverted Wing Eye Makeup Look!!!
Unique, fun and wearable - I love this look! Let's get started! Prep and prime the eyelids. Apply a small amount of Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Steel to the crease and blend across the outer corner of the eye. As the wing will be quite dramatic, making sure not to apply too much eyeshadow. With… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Double Wing Eyeliner Eye Makeup Look!!!
