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!!
All About The Pout After you've applied your lipstick or lip gloss, put a dot of concealer, white eyeshadow, or pale shimmery gloss (whatever you use should be paler than the base lip color you're wearing) right in the center of your lower lip. Blend slightly. This will add dimension to your lips. Playing Cupid… Continue reading Lip Tips & Tricks!!! (All You Need To Know)
Long wear lip products tend to be overly drying and can look cakey on the lips. For the days when you need long-lasting lips, follow my simple steps: Use a lip primer, or your foundation and apply a thin layer over your entire lip area. Blot away excess with a tissue. Use your fluffy brush… Continue reading How-To: Long Wearing Lip Color!!!
To give your lips a delicious glow, you need a great lip gloss. There's no need to spend a fortune, though - it's easy to make your own great lip gloss. Gather together the following ingredients: 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly 1 teaspoon honey 2 drops extract - peppermint, strawberry, vanilla are particularly good, but just use… Continue reading How To Make Your Own Lip Gloss!!!!
Lip shape affects not only how you apply lipstick but also the colors you should wear. For a perfect pout, lips should be completely symmetrical- the depth of the fattest part of the upper lip should be equal to that of the lower lip, and the left and right halves, from the center of the… Continue reading Lips 101: How To & Tips!!!!
Your lips define the lower part of your face, so don't forget about their potential. There are plenty of ways to easily care for them and make them look good, whether you just want to moisturize and perfect them or give your lips a bright, bold color, I've got just the thing! Hack 1: Mascara… Continue reading Lip Hacks!!!
It's tempting to hang on to makeup until you've used every last drop. But make sure you use it before it becomes a playground for bacteria. Here's how long most makeup products last: Liquid Foundation - 6 to 12 Months Liquid Concealer - 1 Year Powder and Stick Concealer - 2 Years Face Powders -… Continue reading Make-Up Shelf Life!!!
Your Emergency Transformation Kit: Â Â Â Â With these three products you'll always be able to give a neutral daytime look evening glamour. Cheek/Lip Stain- to add an instant flush of color to cheeks and lips. Clear lipgloss- to give lips a glamorous shine and a fuller pout. Shimmery Brown Eye Crayon - to… Continue reading Transform From Day to Night with these Tips and Tricks!!! Everyone Should Know!
At work you need to be taken seriously, but there's no reason not to enhance your best features and look as good as you can. Knowing that you look your best will boost your confidence and help you to perform at your best. The working week is not the time to be experimental with your… Continue reading Work-Place Beauty: 101
Thin Lips Use sheer shimmery shades- dark colors make a mouth look small, while lighter shades make lips look fuller. Using a lipliner that matches your lipstick, accentuate your lips by drawing on the outer edge of your lip line. For a fuller pout, add a dot of shimmering gloss at the center of the… Continue reading Everything You Want to Know About Lips!!!!
For the elegant glamour of 1050s Hollywood, red lips never go out of style, but precision is essential. Choose a lipstick that suits your coloring - deep, plumy reds look fantastic on dark skin tones, cool blue-based reds suit pink-toned and pale skin, while orange-based reds are less draining on a warmer complexion (but make… Continue reading Red Lips: Everything You Need To Know! Tips & Tricks!!!
