Chic and understated makeup is ultra modern. To look fresh, young and natural, create a flawless complexion with foundation and concealer, and then sweep neutral tones around the eye. Finish the look with a flick of black mascara, a lick of natural lip color and a flattering flush of blush.
To recreate the Dare to Bare look, watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step instructions below:
INTRODUCING … Natural Beauty!
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE LOOK.
The “au naturel” look dominated the runway in the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion shows. In the Erdem, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein, Philip Lim and Donna Karan shows there was a strong “nude” theme. The models sported fresh skin, neutral eyelids, bare cheeks and lightly balmed lips. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Versace and Chanel continued the natural trend but opted for a more polished overall feel. The models stepped out looking sexy and sophisticated, with emphasized lashes, defined eyes, groomed brows, contoured cheeks and accentuated lips. This season’s key colors are brown, bronze, beige, taupe, nude-pink, soft peach and lilac.
To recreate the Natural Beauty look, watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step instructions below:
The Look . . .
Gothic makeup with a modern twist. Known as soft goth makeup on the catwalk. Smoldering eyes, sizzling lips—quick, somebody call the fire department!
Want to recreate this look? Watch the video tutorial below:
For step-by-step written instructions and the product list, click on the adjacent thumbnail to download a free copy of the Gothic Glamor eBook. The eBook is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader. If you don’t already have this software installed, click on the icon below to download it:
Dewy makeup is the latest fashion for the face!
SUMMER SIMPLICITY!
This look was inspired by the Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Balmain, Isabel Marant, Chloé and Gucci Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows. The key trends were dewy skin; soft, neutral eyes; and sheer lips.
To recreate this catwalk-inspired look, watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step instructions below:
“My favorite look of the season is a red lip paired with a nude face, as seen on the runway in the Yves Saint Laurent and House of Holland shows. To get the look, team groomed brows with a wash of light-brown matte eyeshadow and a slick of black mascara. Add a touch of beige to the cheekbones, and to create a bold lip, paint on a rich creamy red lipstick.”
Rock out in red lips!
To achieve perfect red smackers:
1). Start by exfoliating your lips to remove any dry, flaky skin.
Makeup artist tip: Want a quick and easy exfoliation technique? Rub a dry, soft-bristled baby’s toothbrush over your lips.
2). To hydrate your lips, apply a good lip balm (I love The Lip Balm by Crème De La Mer and the Carmex range).
Makeup artist tip: Ensure you tissue off any excess lip balm before you apply your lipliner. If you don’t, your lipliner is likely to smear everywhere! (more…)
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