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Look Hot (Not Like A Sweaty Mess) This Summer!

May 11, 2010

It may not feel like it yet with the weather we are having in Chicago but summer IS right around the corner. You’ll need to start looking for products that protect your skin and make you look beach ready at the same time.

If you want a summer glow without using foundation (you really should tone down the coverage in the summer for a more natural look), try a tinted moisturizer with SPF. Not only will it help to even out the skin, it will also provide protection from those terrible UV rays. Smashbox makes a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 called Sheer Focus that also gives your face a matte look so you don’t look shiny and oily. Beyond that, it has Vitamin C & E in it for a little more help.

If you want a beach ready look,you can always use a bronzer but you can also use it as an eyeshadow on the lid and on the crease. It will give you a glow but you won’t look overdone….and it’s super quick and easy. My favorite is Estee Lauders Bronze Goddess, their whole line of Bronze Goddess is wonderful so definately check it out!

Put a small coat of lip gloss on that has a coral tint (which is THE color this year) or something that has a gold tint but isn’t overpowering.

Coat your lashes with a waterproof mascara and you are all set to look great at the beach!

This look is great anytime for the summer or if you are getting married, you can use it after the wedding while on the honeymoon.

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Some Tips on Lips

May 10, 2010

PUCKER UP! At nearly every wedding I do and when I do my own makeup, I almost always bust out this pencil. One of my favorite little secrets is the Cargo Reverse Lip Liner. I don’t know how I lived without it!! It is a skin colored pencil that can be used to help those with smaller lips, those that just need help defining the lip, fixing mistakes or even brightening the eye!

Here are some tips on how to use it:

DEFINE THE LIP

If you want to have a natural looking lip, maybe you are going to the beach and only want to wear a little bit of lipgloss, the reverse liner is perfect to create a clean lip line without using lipliner. Instead of a lip liner where you apply color on the lip, you are using it as an eraser to clean up the lip from the outside in…genius!

TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF BIGGER LIPS

When applying colored lipliner, create a slightly thicker line at the outer part of the lips to draw them on thicker (not too much, just a little). It’s easiest to start with the cupids bow first, then the bottom of the lip to create your starting point and work outwards. Fill in the entire lip with the same lipliner. Use the reverse lipliner at the top of the cupids bow and blend. Apply lipstick. Use a slighter lighter shade of lipstick in the middle of the lips and blend outwards. It will give you just the amount of pout you need!

BRIGHTEN THE EYE

Now hopefully you have read my section on sanitation before you do this…make sure you spray your liner with alcohol and sharpen it if you are trying this on the eye area (and after you use it for that matter!). This pencil is great to use on the inner corners of the eye lid to brighten up your eyes and give you a little bit of perkiness! Just draw a little dot and blend a bit for the perfect eye opener.

FIX IT

If you make a mistake on your lipliner or if you color over the lines when putting on your lipstick – use this lip pencil as an eraser to fix your mistakes!

New Trial Location Starting In June!

May 9, 2010

As most of you already know, I have hired a hair & makeup artist to assist me and take on her own weddings! I have been able to get by doing trials in my home studio in Bolingbrook but the time has come to get a location. My husband can now stop hiding in our bedroom with the dogs, he will be happy!

While I start my search for my own studio, Kara Schultz , Fabulous Chicago Wedding and Boudoir photographer, is sharing her studio with me so Cynthia Sally Makeup and Hair Artistry can do trials there. Her studio has great lighting, is totally cute and is in the lovely downtown area of Geneva. Many times brides bring their MOH, mom or friends with them to trials so it is the perfect area to go shopping afterwards or grab a bite to eat.

AND, if you are looking for a wedding photographer, headshots, engagement pictures, boudoir pictures, pet portraits, pregnancy pics or anything photo related – visit her website www.karaschultz.com. You will not be disappointed, she is super talented and fun to be around.

How To Hide Your Dark Circles

May 4, 2010

This is up there with the question I am asked most….how to get rid of dark circles. Unfortunately, for most of us, this is an inherited trait so it is hard to reverse. Here’s some help for you.

Always wear SPF under your eye, sun promotes melanin levels.

Use eye cream every day and night. My favorite mixture is Philosophy’s Eye Hope during the day and Murad’s Lighten and Brighten eye cream at night. They may have high price tags but they will last you a long time, all you need is a little dot of product, a little goes a long way.

Use a concealer that has a little bit of salmon color to it. Or if they are really dark, use Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray which serves as an eyeshadow primer AND can be used under the eyes, then put your concealer over it. Benefit’s Erase Paste has a salmon tint to it that is just divine. If it’s noticable and looks too bright/pink, put a concealer over it that is one shade or two shades lighter than your complexion.

After you are done with the steps above, powder to set the concealer. One with a little bit of a yellow tint would be perfect but translucent will do just fine.

You should see a huge difference!

Now some extra pointers…

Use smudge-proof mascara, I really like the Loreal Collagen Mascara – although some of the reviews I have read are not that good-it never smudges for me!

Remove your eye makeup every night.

Lastly, be gentle around your under eye area, the skin is very thin around that area and sensitive – be gentle!

The “For Men” Gimmick

May 3, 2010

I have seen a lot of products that are “specifically for men” like face wash, moisturizers, eye creams, anti-aging products, etc. I’m all for it – men need to take care of their skin. The marketing is genius for getting men involved…and they should be. But the thing is that they don’t differ much at all from the products that are made specifically for women. Really, the only major difference is the fragrance (if there is any).

Men, don’t feel like taking care of your skin is going to turn you into a pretty boy because it won’t….no one even has to know. Your skin is the biggest organ in your body so you need to take care of it, especially if you are out in the sun often, just put on some SPF. If your hands are cracking, put on moisturizer….listen to what your skin is telling you and take care of it.

OMG MEN, PLEASE groom your brows. You don’t have to go to a salon to get them waxed – you can get a trimming device that is made specifically for eyebrows or use some tweezers. Conair makes a eyebrow trimmer just for men – you can find them on Amazon.com. They don’t have to be perfectly shaped but at least get some of those funky hairs away from your eyes!

Clean your nails! It’s disgusting what can fester underneath the nail. Grab a simple manicure kit and get the dirt out from underneath.

Most women do not like body hair – period. You should only have hair on your head, legs and arms. Remove the rest – trust me. You can use Nair (oh yes you can do it) or at least get a separate trimmer for body hair….do not use the same one that you use for your face or the hair on top of your head boys….gross.

Do not wash your face with bar soap – use FACE soap….and there is a difference between moisturizer and FACE moisturizer – do not put body lotion on your face, My favorite is Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration and it has SPF 15 so you kill 2 birds with one stone. If you need a “man” product, try Lab Series for Men Moisture Defense Lotion with SPF 15 (both available at Sephora.com).

Lancome makes a great men’s line which includes an eye cream to help with darkness, fine lines and will help prevent them in the future (lancome.com). You can also use Philosophy’s Eye Hope which is AWESOME although it is not specifically for men, it will work and you and your wife/girlfriend can share it (sephora.com).

Trust me, the investment will pay off now and 20 years from now, you’ll be happy you took care of your skin and so will your significant other! Don’t be intimidated by the counters in the department stores either, the women that work there will be more than happy to help you…or you can just email me J

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