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
To Slim Your Nose Apply the shadow on both sides of the bridge of your nose beginning at the top of your nose, along your eye line, and ending at the tip of your nose. Blend the shadow up and down, to keep the color in place. Spreading the color out as you blend will… Continue reading How-To Contour Your Nose (Like A Pro)
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
Downturned eyes can look very sweet and innocent. The outer corners of the eyes angle down slightly, and a gentle soul seems to be peering through. To break away from this delicate look and add a little va va voom, apply eyeliner on the outer corners at a 45 degree angle to add lift. Let's… Continue reading Makeup Tutorial for Downturned Eyes!!!
Lip liner is undoubtedly one of the most popular cosmetics. It assists in smoothing the uneven areas for producing a defined shape and a finished and uniform look. Lip liners are also used to alter the mouth's shape or to make the lips appear fuller. They also serve the purpose of preventing your lipstick from… Continue reading How-To Select the Right Lip Liner!!!
One tricky thing about foundation is that when you apply too much of it, you look extremely pale, and if you apply too little, your face looks unpolished. The unsaid rule with applying foundation is never to abuse it! Use it to look natural and like your original best version of yourself! The main reason… Continue reading How-To Select The Right Foundation!!!
Red lips have always been considered as the essence of female beauty. However, lipstick being the classic makeup item, selecting the right one can be a daunting task for many. There is now a vast variety of lipsticks to choose from which makes it confusing and tricky to get the right texture and the… Continue reading How-To Select the Right Lipstick!!!
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!!!
It is necessary to have a steady hand when applying the eye pencil. If your hand is shaking, then it is best to sit down and place your elbow on the table in order to steady your arm. Position the pencil and place it as close as possible to the lash line of the eyelid.… Continue reading How-To Apply Eyeliner Pencil!!
