The following list includes 10 tips from my book-in-progress, Glamorous Secrets REVEALED (c).
If you have any questions, please post a comment or email me at the address located at the top right corner of this blog. Thank you, and enjoy!
1. Elusive Smoky Eyes
This look does seem more difficult than most, but it doesn’t have to be that way for you. Simply use one shade or multiple shades of black, gray and/or charcoal eyeshadow and dark eye liner. Use one end of the cotton swab to apply a dark eyeshadow under your eyes, and then use the other end to blend, soften and create the “smoky” effect. OR use black eye liner and smudge with a cotton swab. For maximum results, use eye liner first, and then apply dark eyeshadow on top of liner and smudge with a cotton swab. This look may require a few practice runs. “Practice makes perfect!”
2. Flirty, Come Hither Eye Lashes
For perfectly long and thick eye lashes, you can use two kinds of mascara, one for lengthening and one for thickening. Apply either mascara focusing on the outer lashes most; use a slight twirling motion. SLOWLY pull the applicator through your eyelashes, focusing on the tips. This will give the mascara time to stick to your lashes. This also prevents tarantula eyes. Immediately after you apply the first coat, go back and apply the other kind of mascara or double up on the same kind of mascara. More than one coat really does help achieve that sexy, smoldering look! If you put mascara on your lower lashes, keep it minimal. Remember that mascara application takes some patience.
3. Bronze Beauty
For a summery glow, apply bronzer to cheeks and lightly over the rest of your face (think where the sun would hit), neck, collar bone, shoulders and cleavage to achieve a stunning effect! This one may take some practice to achieve a natural look.
4. Basic Applicators
Try using cotton swabs and cotton balls to apply eyeshadow powder and cream for an amazing effect! Cotton swabs are great for the crease of your upper lids and under your lower lashes.
5. The Perfect Shave
Exfoliate before you shave. It will help give you a smooth, clean shave and super silky legs. Moisturize legs thoroughly after you pat dry legs.
6. Smile!
Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you. Whitening strips (such as ones from Crest) are an amazing way to amp up your smile! These strips are quick, simple to use, and they work! Are you a coffee drinker, smoker or Mountain Dew drinker? If you want a brighter smile, using home whitening strips may be right for you. Talk with your dentist about options.
7. Change with the Seasons
During summer, you probably want to use a darker shade of tinted moisturizer/foundation/powder than what you use in the winter IF your skin is darker in the summer (usually because of more sun exposure) and lighter in the winter.
8. Youth in a Bottle
Always use moisturizer. If you have normal skin, consider using a lighter (oil-free) lotion in the summer and a heavier cream in the winter. Moisturizer is the key to healthy skin! Talk with your dermatologist to see which products work best for your skin type.
9. Tired of the Tired Circles
For dark under eye circles, apply a liquid or cream-to-powder concealer that is one shade LIGHTER than your skin, or use a yellow concealer to neutralize the blue circles.
10. Fabulous Hair, Fabulous You
Switch shampoo and conditioner brands every so often. I recommend sticking to your two favorite kinds and alternating between those every other month. I alternate between Paul Mitchell and Sunsilk Thermashine (formerly Thermasilk).
Always remember that you are beautiful and fabulous! You deserve to feel beautiful and fabulous as well! If you have any questions, please post a comment or email me at the address located at the top right corner of this blog. Thank you!
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