Everyone wants their makeup to look their best no matter what their makeup experience is. Follow these simple tips on how to achieve fun & fashion forward trends at either the Plain Jane or Fashionista level. You can create a whole new you with less time and money than it would take to buy a new dress. Now that’s fashionomical.
YOU WANT: Dewy Skin
Plain Jane: Use a moisturizer with an iridescent glow under your normal foundation.
Fashionista: On top of that, add a liquid or powder illuminator similar to your skin tone and lightly blended on the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, and right above your lips.
YOU WANT: False Lashes
Plain Jane: Apply corner lashes to add some emphasis on the eyes, and follow with mascara to blend your natural lashes in. Add a thin line of jet black gel or liquid liner on top.
Fashionista: Apply full length lashes on top of those corners to get a customized look. Add a thicker line of the gel or liquid liner, and wing out at the ends.
YOU WANT: Colored Eyeliner
Plain Jane: Opt for metallic navy or plum instead of the standard black or brown. If you usually go for pencil, try liquid, or vice-versa.
Fashionista: Layer the brighter colored eyeliners in strategic places (like in the inner corners or under the eye) on top of those deeper liners to create a bold and expressive look.
YOU WANT: Bold Lips
Plain Jane: Use a gem-toned lipstick to lightly stain moisturized lips. Blot color away with a tissue.
Fashionista: Using different gem-toned lipsticks in a similar shade, apply the lighter on the top lip, and the darker on the bottom lip. Add a clear lip gloss.
YOU WANT: Crimson Cheeks
Plain Jane: Apply a layer of a pink blush into the apple of the checks and buff into the skin, creating a wash of color.
Fashionista: Add a deeper blush on top of that and tap, rather than blend, into place.
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This post was written for the CRAVE company by Lauren Jaber, a freelance makeup artist and founder of Real Doll Makeup, a company that links girls in the DC area with only the top makeup artists. Check out Lauren’s website here.
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November 11th, 2010 at 10:27 am
LOVE how versatile the advice. Most days i like to go to the girl next door look, but on the weekends i like to step it up. thanks for the advice on how to glam up my look!
November 11th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Thanks! If you like this advice, there is more on my facebook fan page! http://www.facebook.com/realdollmakeup