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)
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!!!
While most women need to add lift to the outer corners of their eyes, upturned eyes have a natural lift at the corners, which can add exotic feel to the face. To create balance to upturned eyes, apply shadow along the lower lashline, concentrating on the lower outer corner to help balance the eye and… Continue reading Makeup For Upturned Eyes!!!
Puffiness can be the result of fluid retention in the tissue under the eyes, which may be exacerbated by eating processed foods with high sodium content, as well as by dehydration. The inflammation under the skin could also be due to an allergic reaction, perhaps to a fragrance in a skin care, cosmetic, or household… Continue reading How-To Combat Puffiness!!!
Mascara enhances the beauty of the eyes like no other product, especially when an eyelash curler is used. This cosmetic can help you in making the whites of the eyes appear whiter even after an all-nighter. You can create a playful flirty look or a dramatic sultry appearance through the proper usage of mascara. The… Continue reading How-To Select the Right Mascara!!!
Applying false eyelashes can sometimes be tricky - here I'll show you how to apply false eyelashes and make it a little bit easier! Remember, perfection takes lots of practice! Most packets of false eyelashes come with glue included, but if not, my favorite glue is either DUO Striplash Adhesive or House… Continue reading The Easiest Way To Apply False Eyelashes!!!!
This is a very simple everyday makeup look which will instantly make your eyes appear brighter! Who doesn't love that! Prep and prime the eyelids. Create a wing using Illamasqua Precision Gel Eyeliner. Add a dark brown eye shadow such as Inglot Matte #329 above the eyeliner and really blend the eye shadow out. This… Continue reading How-To Achieve An Everyday Neutral Makeup Look!!!
As a makeup artist, "How should I apply my foundation?" is definitely one of the most common questions I get asked by friends, family and clients, and it is actually one of the hardest to answer. Every single one of us is so different. We all have different skin types, whether dry, oily, or combination,… Continue reading Applying Foundation!!! (Best Tips)
