I recently found this eye makeup look in a folder on my computer that I did around the same time I was swatching the OPI Femme de Cirque Collection. I didn’t put two and two together then, but I realized it was definitely inspired by the nail polish collection, which has gorgeous baby pinks and sheer pale beige-pinks in it. I put this look together in under ten minutes, and I used my Coastal Scents 88 Palette. Inside, I show you what shades I used, and a quick tutorial on how to put this look together if you want to, as well! read more…

Coastal Scents Gel Liner is an amazingly pigmented, inexpensive cream eyeliner for your eyes. While they are most popular for their eyeshadow palettes, they also have other high-quality products on their website. 24K Gold is a great example of the very hot metallic trend going on right now in makeup. The gel liner puts down vibrant, pigmented metallic gold color on your eyelids, and the best part is, these liners are super easy to apply because of their formula. To see full photographs and swatches, read more…

Berry Sunrise Eyes are all about a gradual, transient shading of color on your eyelids in an unexpected color. Using fuchsia on the inner corners to create definition, we finish this look off with a dark purple in the crease and outer corners. To see how to get this look and see more photographs, read more…

As soon as I saw a photograph from a past Body Shop spring collection, I knew I wanted to recreate this makeup look. Highlighted by a strong pink cheek and lip, with golden eyes, and winged black eyeliner, this look is flirty, soft, and romantic. This is the perfect look for spring and summer, and fantastic for going out on a date, or for a special event. To watch the video on how to achieve this entire look, as well as see more photographs, and a full list of products used, read more…

Contouring is one of makeup artistry’s oldest secrets. Everyone from Marilyn Monroe to supermodels of modern day have gotten contoured during their makeup sessions. Body contouring is popular during photo shoots where skin will be shown, while facial contouring is used for portraits. Contouring is a way to trick the human eye into making your facial features look different without having plastic surgery. It can be used to slim the nose and forehead, create sculpted cheekbones, erase a double chin, and make lips look larger. If you’d like to watch a video tutorial on how to properly execute this technique on yourself, read more…

This eyeshadow look was inspired directly by a photograph of the Caribbean Sea. Tropical sea’s typically have white caps where the waves break closer to the shore, with the really vibrant, bright blue next, and the darker waters farther out to sea. When I saw the natural gradient of the sea, I was inspired to do an eyeshadow look that mimics this exactly. This eyeshadow look is playful and fun, and should be paired with demure cheeks and lips, as you really want your gorgeous gleaming blue eyeshadow to stand through. To see how to get this easy look, read more…

Orange makeup has been all over the runways this spring, and rightfully so – it is hot, hot, HOT! It can brighten a lifeless complexion, give you a gorgeous glow, and can be glammed up or played down to look natural. This makeup look will look universally fabulous on skin tones, and can be used with shades you may already have in your makeup collection. The lesson to be learned with this makeup look is: Don’t be afraid of color! A light, glowing tangerine eye perfectly compliments bold, hot orange lips, and lightly flushed peach cheeks. To learn how to get this look, read more…

Spring makeup is all about looking light and airy. Pretty in Pastel is a makeup look using pastel lavender shades, with a contrasting violet outer corner. Note that for this look, I did not apply the darker color to the crease, but only the outer corner. I wanted this look to be fresh, pretty, and wearable, not overdone. This is the perfect look to wear for this Easter weekend, or even if you don’t celebrate Easter, to wear for the spring season. The cheeks are left alone, using only a highlighting powder, and a light contour. The lips have a light swipe of purple toned lipstick so that the eyes are the star of the show. To see a step-by-step pictorial on how to achieve these look, read more…

One of the most requested and popular looks among women is a natural but glamorous makeup look. A sexy look that doesn’t appear too heavy or dramatic, yet still plays up your features. This is a look that is perfect for a date, a night out on the town, or a special event. When I received the request for this look from Mandy Buchanan on Twitter, I automatically thought of the queen of the natural-glam makeup look: Angelina Jolie. To see a photograph of the inspired look, and a step by step photo tutorial of how to achieve this look, read more…

Maggie Gyllenhaal Oscars 2010

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar makeup drew a lot of attention – some were raving about the choice of a bold pink lip, and some thought the warmth of the bronze combined with the cool pink lip clashed. Regardless of your stance on this look, it is extremely wearable for every day, and is especially gorgeous for spring and summer. The look can be customized to your preference by adjusting the intensity of the bronze eye shadow and the pink lip. If you’d like to learn how to get Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar look, read more…