Soft Smoky Eye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CTjGZKAGI4

This makeup look is a softer, lighter version of a smokey eye. Great for daytime or night for someone who loves the look of makeup but has a very light complexion or just likes a lighter  look. You get the definition and eye accentuating techniques without the heavy Elvira result. Have fun!!

What you’ll need:

small pointed tip brush

medium soft shadow brush

large shadow brush

wide blending brush

dark brown/black shadow color

medium brown shadow color

light neutral shadow color

soft violet(or choice) shadow color

light shadow color

mascara 

Sexy Waves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyeBfOycMkg

This look creates body and movement throughout your hair, perfecting that bounce that is essential for your walk down the runway, even if that runway is the walk to work! 

What you’ll need:

Davnines texturizer spray 

5-6 elastic bands

1 - 2 inch curling iron

Davines sea salt spray

Soft color lipstick, how to apply

1. 1)prime with lip primer. I used Mac lip primer. 

2. 2)line your lip with a soft neutral color about a shade darker than the                    
2.     lipstick color. I used Mac Pro liner in Etcetera. 

3. 3)fill in using your lip color. I used Mac Please Me. 

4. 4)use a highlighter pencil to line the outside of your lip on the top and corners. Don't do the bottom. It creates a shadow effect and will make your lips look fuller. I used Benefit Watt's Up. 

5. 5)create a soft finished look with gold highlights on your cheeks and eyelids, one coat of mascara on your lashes.

Princess Roll

Princess Roll

   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_0tdhHy1XA

A beautiful updo that is actually really easy to do.
Soft style for day, take it down for soft waves at night, or sleep
on it and get perfect waves every time in the morning.
All you need is a headband and a little hairspray!

What you’ll need:

headband

Davines Crystal fixative laquer

a few bobby pins 

Tucked under ponytail

The tucked under ponytail is a cute and polished alternative to a normal pony or a bun. It is so easy to do on your own to create a polished updo for work, or a slightly messy, undone daytime look. Here are a few steps to try this look out on your own. 

1. With a paddle brush, sweep up dry hair into a ponytail. 
2. With an elastic band, tie it around your hair a couple times. On the last loop, pull the hair through, but only halfway. 
3. Use a light hairspray to smooth any flyaway hairs.
4. Tuck the ends of your ponytail under the loop, use bobby pins if needed to hold in place. 

Makeup Tricks to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

We have all seen those pictures of stars with and without makeup, professional makeup artists can make miracles with their eyes, so what's their secrets and how can they make average sized eyes look luminous and wide open. Here are a few tricks to get those eyes side open.


Eyelashes:
We are not all lucky to have perfectly long and curly eyelashes, indeed I usually curl my eyelashes before applying mascara, although it is possible to do it after, I advise you to do it before to not loose unnecessary time. I also use a hairdryer for a few seconds on the curler to make the curl last longer (make sure it is not too hot before using it on your eyelashes).

Moreover I also advise to apply slightly less mascara on the lower lashes, according to many makeup artists it appears that it closes up your eyes, some girls are applying mascara only on the upper lashes but it depends on the shape of the eyes and face, so try different combinations and take photos to compare it until you find the perfect match.

False Eyelashes:
False eyelashes are getting super popular nowadays, and no one should be afraid of using it anymore, there are plenty of cosmetic shops that sell it and you can choose between the length, width and color, or just trim it yourself with a pair of scissors if you don't like the size.

Take Care of Your Eyebrows:
I highly advise you to get your eyebrows tweezed or waxed in a salon, indeed most of us think it is just fine to do it at home with tweezers, but by getting your eyebrows manicured by a professional will really change the look of your face and use your tweezers just to keep up with the work of your beautician.

White Eye shadow:
Makeup artists have know this trick for decades already, it will literally change the way your eyes look, for that apply white shadow where the lids meet inside, you will have a brighter look and it will deepen the white of your eyes.

5 Steps to a Bright Morning (even if the night wasn't so nice)

Ever have those parental nights where your kids (or partner) keep you up all night? Of course in the morning you don't get to sleep in. You have to be on top of everything like you got a full 8 hours (remember what that felt like? Me either.). You are the rockstar mother who does everything, you should look like her too. Here are a few easy tricks to fool everyone (including yourself) that you feel as good as you look. (You don't need kids or partners keeping you up. These tricks work for anyone who's had a bad night's sleep and needs a quick fix in the morning.) 

 1) Wash your face with cool water. Washing with water that is to hot or cold can actually be damaging to your skin, and may cause flare-ups for rosacea patients. To hot can cause flare-ups in your skin, dilating your blood vessels making you look red and more tired. A cooler temperature can jumpstart your day. If you can, step outside or stick your face out of the bathroom window for a little fresh air on your still wet face. 

2) Use an eye cream to decrease puffiness and brighten those under eyes. My favorite is actually a men's product by Kiehl's, but it works fast and does the trick. We're going for fast and effective here. Second, use a concealer to cover any redness or discoloration on your face. My favorite is the Playstick from Benefit. It's everything in one shot. Swipe, blend and be done. (Remember to only use your ring fingers to blend. Pushing to hard can damage the thin skin around your eyes.) 

  

3) Next up, line your inner eye with a lighter color. It will take away the redness and make your eyes look bigger, brighter, and more awake. Avoid using white because it will look to harsh. Try a skin tone or cream color, I've used Stila's Kajal eyeliner in Topaz.

4) Next, remember to fill in your eyebrows. A little color around your eye makes you look more awake and put together. A polished eyebrow can make or brake an entire look. 

 5) Without a lot of time some products can do double duty. A light blush can work not only as a cheek enhancer but also as an eye lift. A little pink in the crease of your lid will help lift and brighten.

Done! 5 minutes and no one will know you didn't get any sleep last night. :)