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2012 beauty plan part 2 | amp it up!

by Lauren Napier on January 27, 2012 · 2 comments

Welcome back to Makeup 101. Today’s topic, how to amp up your makeup. We’ve got the basics covered in parts 1 and 1.1 [be sure to check them out if you have not just yet] but now it’s time to bring it all home and take it from day to night. Take your natural makeup from the office to hours de vours in a few quick steps!

You’ve started the day with a great moisturizer, primer foundation, blush and mascara now it’s time to boost your radiance with a sultry smoky eye, liquid eyeliner and a flattering pair of falsies.

Use a stiff haired, eyeshadow brush to create contrast throughout your eyelids. Apply a deep, warm, matte shade of [click to continue…]

2012 beauty plan part 1: pretty is as pretty does

by Lauren Napier on January 14, 2012 · 4 comments

in makeup

It is the second week of 2012. You’ve proclaimed that this is your year in love, life, career and beauty and made the New Year’s resolution to get fit, eat a salad a day and wear makeup to work every single morning. Renewing your beauty routine could be the motivation to keep your complete self-improvement overhaul’s momentum through the year.

If you need a little bit of motivation or guidance, have no fear, I have some affordable products to get you started or to help you get back on track with your beauty resolutions in this first part of our 2012 Beauty Plan. With these simple steps you’ll be the belle of the ball (or your Chem 201 class or work cubicle) in no time! [click to continue…]

blue eyed beauty

by Kurly Bella on September 7, 2010 · 2 comments

in BEAUTÉ

blue has been the new black for a while now when it comes to highlighting the eyes and blue eyeliner was big on the runways this spring.

it’s an 80s look that has come (back?) into our lives and is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon.

if you want lined eyes, but want to skip the harshness that can sometimes come with black liner or want something stronger than brown, then blue eyeliner can give you that. [click to continue…]