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Jun 10, 2013

Makeup Wars Summer Eye Look

June 10, 2013 By Carleenp 12 Comments

For this Makeup Wars, I did a summer eye look using my new Tarte Aqualilies palette, a gorgeous collection waterproof makeup in neutral shades. I still need to swatch and review it, so watch for that coming soon. I was headed out for an outdoor beer tasting festival and figured an eye look with some sweatproof makeup would be a good idea!

The palette comes with a card that has two different looks. I did the light neutral look on the card, which was named the “Poolside Look.”

This look used the shimmery light shade Parasol on the entire eye area and then the matte taupe Sundeck (my favorite shade) on the outer half of the lid and into the crease. The blue shade, Poolside, was used as a liner. I did the look rather light since I was going to be outdoors and wanted a more natural eye look. Here it is.

On my lips is Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics lip tar in Strumpet, which I got as a set with a matching nail polish. I love this shade! It is great as a long wear product. I’ll have a full review of it soon.

I also used the blush mixed with a bit of bronzer from the palette. Here is the overall look.

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May 31, 2013

Dior Summer Makeup Look

May 31, 2013 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

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Here are two summer trends put together. Pair coral and pink makeup from Dior with this summer’s hot lime green for fashion and you get this great Dior look. For this makeup look, let the lips and nails stand out with coral color and go for a light and feminine eye look. Cheeks should be bare or barely tinted.

Pictured are Dior lips and nails in the shade Delice and eyes done with the light pinks of the Dior 5 Couleurs Cheri Bow palette. Dior cosmetics are among my favorites. The shades are always amazing and the shadow pigments are outstanding. It is one of my overall favorite brands and well worth the money in my opinion.

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May 17, 2013

Two Must Try Makeup Looks For Spring

May 17, 2013 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

Wearing makeup is one of the easiest, exciting ways to express inner creativity. Whether you prefer to emphasize the eyes or a bold lip look, makeup techniques can be incredibly diverse and easily customized depending on your mood or the occasion. This spring, try mixing things up a bit with one of these two new trends.

Beautiful, Bright Eyes

The purpose of wearing eye makeup is to accentuate the beautiful color of the iris and to make eyes appear larger. One spring eye makeup trend that'll make peepers pop is vibrant colored eye shadow. While fall entails a more sultry, smoldering smoky eye look, spring time makeup should reflect a fresh, bold appearance. Bight colors like teal, orange, lime, hot pink and amethyst shades will certainly hook onlookers and emphasize any eye color. If sporting a full lid of in-your-face color seems intimidating, simply line the eyes in one of the bold shades with a flat, angled eye liner brush. Avoid wearing lipstick, as that will promote a clownish appearance. Instead, wear a nude lip or sheer lip balm.

Prominent, Pastel-colored Lips

For the risk takers seeking another new spring look, bold colored lips is worth a try. A popular upcoming spring trend is pastel colored lips. With a plethora of blooming flowers accompanying the spring weather, pastel lip shades are certainly compatible with the natural scenery. Red lips made a statement last year, but 2013 is definitely the year of pastel shades like lilac, periwinkle, marigold, teal and violet. Wear minimal eye makeup to ensure the lips are the main focus, undoubtedly demanding a double-take. For the ideal fashion-forward look, pair the stunning pastel lipstick with only mascara on the eyes and rose-tinged cheeks.

With two striking looks growing in popularity this spring, choosing may be difficult. As long as the eyes or the lips are highlighted in bright hues, there's no denying how captivated others will be.