Makeup Article: Holiday Makeup Tips

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Want to know how to wear your makeup for the holidays? Well, after countless views of more photographs than I can count I have found the most popular Celebrity Holiday Makeup. I chose my top three favorites and recreated them for your reading and viewing pleasure. Feel free to recreate your own version of these gorgeous styles for you own Holiday events.

 
 

The first look is the always in style cat-eye. This look is fun because it calls for a bit of a heavy hand with the eye-liner. First I used a soft shimmery champagne eye shadow color close to the lash line up into the crease of the upper lid. Then I blended a soft brown eye shadow into the crease for some definition. To create the actual cat eye effect I used black gel eyeliner and an ultra fine eyeliner brush by Bobbi Brown. The easiest way to get perfect liner is to start where the upper and lower eyelids meet and paint up towards the eyebrow following the natural arch of the lower lid. Next, start from the tip of the wing and paint in towards the inner eye gradually pointing the line downward towards the lash line till they merge.

Then simply fill in the space where skin is showing if there is any.

This technique will result in a perfect cat eye every time. Take the residual liner on the brush and work it into the lower lash line. I finished the eyes with a brown pencil eye liner on the lower water line to add a bit more depth and several coats of mascara. The cheeks should be subtle but noticeable, so I used a peach blush from Benefit and a touch of bronzer. Finally, I lined the lips in a nude liner and filled in with a beige lipstick with just a touch of gloss for shine.

It is important to keep the lips neutral with such heavy eye makeup; otherwise you could end up looking over done.

 
 

The second look is not only a celebrity favorite, but one of mine as well. Incorporating jewel tones into a smokey eye is a great way to make the eyes pop and show off a more fun side to makeup. Color seems to fade from many women’s color palettes as we are “growing wiser.”

This look is a fun and adult way to wear those colors you moved to the back of the makeup drawer. I started with my eyeliner. By laying the eyeliner down first I will still get definition of the eye shape without taking away from the shadow, plus gel liner will act as a primer and help to hold the shadow in place. I created a thick line of eyeliner all across my lid then applied a Laura Mercier wet to dry shadow as my jewel tone. Wet to dry shadows are the best when trying to achieve a vibrant color on the eyelids. Apply one layer wet then pack dry shadow on top until wanted vibrancy is achieved. I lightly blended a medium plum shade into the crease to soften the lines and create a smokey effect. Finish the eyes with tons of mascara. I kept the cheeks soft again with this look by using a rose blush blended with a touch of peach blush. The lips are a soft rose with lilac gloss on top.

 
 

Welcome to the land of class! Red lips are an absolute must for the holiday season. The trick to wearing red lips is to allow them to be the featured item. Always go easy on the eyes and cheeks, otherwise a clown may show up to the party instead of you. I started with a white shadow all over the lid and worked a soft grey into the crease for the slightest hint of definition. I blended the grey with a light warmer color for a bit more soft definition of the eyes. Then I used black gel liner to thinly line the eyes. It is fine to give yourself a little wing at the end, the ladies in the 50’s sure did! (That’s how long this look has been in style, Amazing!) I used a golden bronzer to add some warmth all over the face and added just a touch of a soft pink/coral blush. For the lips I began by lining them with red lip liner and coloring in the entire lips. Then I went back over them with “Red” by Bobbi Brown followed by a ruby sparkle gloss for shine and dimension. Filing in the brows with a soft color gives this look a nice finishing touch because the strong structure of the lips is balanced by the more defined brows.

Whether you are going to a party or to family’s house for dinner, any of these looks can be tweaked to appropriately fit the occasion. The Holiday’s are all about celebrating and remembering, so remember to wear your stunning Celebrity Inspired Holiday Makeup and enjoy every moment with your friends and family!

Images courtesy of http://www.holliejean.com

Hollie Jean is a professional Savannah makeup artist and a licensed esthetician. Her speciality is bridal makeup and all natural facials. When she isn’t working she is spending time with her four dogs and her incredible husband!

Hair Makeup Article: Simple Wedding Hair and Makeup Tips for Your Big Day

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If you’re bride on a budget, as so many of us have been, then you’re probably trying to save a little extra cash by doing your own hair and makeup on your wedding day. Luckily, with a few expert tips you can achieve professional results and look absolutely flawless when you walk down the aisle…

1. More isn’t always more. Piling on the hairspray on your big day may weigh your hair down and make it look more like a helmet. Make sure to test out your wedding hairstyle beforehand in different weather conditions, such as hot or windy weather, to make sure that you’re using just the right amount of hairspray to hold your ‘do – and no more than that.

2. Invest in some professional tattoo concealer. Whether you have an amazing tattoo on your shoulder blade that you’re proud of or a scary dragon tattoo on your shoulder from a phase in college, using a pro tattoo concealer from a makeup line like Kat Von D will work wonders for camouflage. Remember, practice makes perfect. Test out your tattoo concealer before your wedding day, set it with a spritz of hairspray, and make sure not to get any of your makeup on your dress!

3. Groom your eyebrows as the perfect final touch. Even if you’re worried about darkening your eyebrows, lightly touching up your eyebrows with a contour brush and an eyeshadow shade that matches your hair color will provide a groomed and polished final touch to your makeup look. Your eyebrows are the frames for your eye makeup, and your wedding makeup will look that much more professional when you give your eyebrows a little polish.

4. Focus on one feature at a time. Do you want to play up your baby blue eyes? Do you want to put the focus on your luscious lips? It’s got to be one or the other, not both! If you want dramatic eye makeup, go nude on your lips. If you want bold red or raspberry lips to attract attention, then use a more neutral eye makeup style. Anything more will be overkill.

5. Match your foundation shade exactly. We’ve all seen it before. A woman that chose the wrong shade of foundation and has a line of demarcation along her jaw. That’s an absolute no-no! Make sure to try out your foundation before your wedding day and check it out in natural light. Cover all of your bases by asking everyone you know if your foundation matches your skin tone exactly to avoid a heavy, mask-like look in your wedding pictures.

Image courtesy of http://www.moneycrashers.com/.

Bethany Ramos is a professional wedding makeup artist that co-owns her own website at The Coffee Bump.