Jessica Alba is a naturally gorgeous young woman with sweet full lips, flawless skin and large wide-set eyes. She has the look of an exotic beauty.  It’s easy to see why Jessica doesn’t need a lot of makeup. That’s why she maintains  her daily look light and natural. She uses neutrals and sheer colors to highlight her beautiful features. Celebrity makeup artist Shefton McLeod offers the following tips on how to get Jessica’s eyes and lips:

• Use a flat liner brush for this. Lightly moisten a dark-colored cake eye shadow and press the eye shadow into the eyelash base on top and bottom, beginning at the outer corner.

There are so many women getting permanent makeup in today’s society.  So, what is it and how does it work?  Permanent makeup is not really even makeup. It’s simply a tattoo on your skin that is meant resemble makeup. One of the perks of normal makeup is its ability to be removed. The possibilities are infinite with a blank canvas and the numerous types of looks you can create. Lucky for us, regular makeup is not permanent. If it were, we wouldn’t be as willing to try different looks and seasonal trends. We would not even dare to look at that hot pink eyeshadow if there was even a remote  chance that it wasn’t removable.
For those ladies who need reconstruction after mastectomy surgery to repair your facial features, or to minimize the appearance of scars and/or burns, permanent makeup might be a great solution. It is also beneficial for those who have a disorder such as Alopecia and need eyebrows from the loss of facial hair. Always remember that this procedure should be conducted by a licensed permanent cosmetics tech, as should any cosmetic procedure. Insist that you see pictures of procedures they’ve performed prior to your own, and know that even though it is said to be a permanent procedure, fading occurs in most cases and retouches will be needed over time in order to maintain the look, as with any tattoo.  So, is permanent makeup right for you?  Weigh the pros and cons and decide for yourself!

On your special day, one of the most important details of your preparation to start off the event is your makeup. Your bridal makeup needs to be flawless, clean and pure. The best color choices are warm tone colors such as” cream, gold, pastel green, peaches and browns. Also for a cooler look, colors such as lilacs, violets, plums and soft pinks will work. The overall application should be subtle and pearly with a lower consistency than evening or party makeup. Keep in mind that that neutral colors are a fabulous choice when you want to achieve an enhanced natural look for a sophisticated and glowing bride.

So many of us love blue eyeshadow, but not all of us can wear it!  First, a little fun fact.  Blue eyeshadow began in the Victorian Era when a blue tint on your eyelids was considered beautiful.  On the other hand, it was also a sign of weak and innocent heart.  I hate history so enough with the history lesson and on with the makeup lesson.

Aurelie Claudel was born August 7, 1980 in the small town of Saint-Mars-d’Autille, France. She is best known as the Wide-eyed French model of the 2000’s and are we surprised? Not at all! Aurelie’s dreams of life in the limelight were understandably met with some reservation, since she was part of a prominent family in France.  She was too determined to see the realization of her dreams. At the age of 13, Aurelie was approached about modeling and she decided to follow her heart.  She soon found herseld on the cover of a European edition of Cosmopolitan and later was featured in Marie Claire and Vogue, both in the European and American versions. She has modeled for fashion moguls such as Chloe, Emanuel Ungaro and Gucci, as well as Victoria’s Secret.

This is a wonderfully revolutionary beauty line.  They have things for your lips, your skin, and your lashes.  Try the Micro-Injected Collagen Color Shine.  It gives new meaning to revolutionary.  So many women are having collagen or silicone injected into their lips in order to achieve that full sexy look.  Why go through the trouble and risk the side-effects and potentially permanent damage to your face?  With this LipFusion, there are tiny little collagen microspheres that are absorbed by your lips and plumps them almost instantly.  The results can last up to 48 hours.  Its a bit on the pricey side, but not nearly as pricey as going under thedreaded knife.  For the holiday season, the have a special edition Bling Fusion.  The color is Velvet, which is a shimmery pink flush color and the tube is covered in little sparkly crystals.  Its so pretty! I love sparkly things.  For your skin?  Make it more luminous with Micro-Technology.  Its very lightweight and it stimulates collagen production in the face.  It also increases the absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and anti-oxidants.  It has an anti-aging ability and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.  This makeup is well worth the money.  As I’ve said in previous articles, I love natural looking makeup that’s good for your skin and is lighweight.  So should you!  Get surgical results minus the pain and recovery period!  What’s not to love?

Aishwarya Rai is celebrated by thousands of fans all around the world as the most beautiful woman in the world. She’s called “Ash” by her friends  and was once a part-time model.   She was a student of architecture but after she was crowned Miss World in 1994, her life changed. She began to live the life of a famous actress and was named the first Indian actress to be a member of the Cannes Film Festival jury. Her stunning beauty doesn’t  necessarily call for makeup. However, we can definitely be inspired by her use of honey and caramel makeup colors with  shimmering pinks and golds. Here’s how to get this look….

During this time of year, we all feel a little large.  Don’t show it in your face!  Here are some surefire ways to make your face look slimmer. 

Start with your eyes.  The bigger your eyes look, the slimmer the rest of your face appears.  This can be done by simply applying multiple coats of mascara or even some false lashes to the outer corners of your eyes.  Also, groom your brows.  This way, attention is focused on the center of your face rather than the perimeter. 

One of the hottest looks for this winter is the modern-day geisha.  For fashion designers Asia is a boundless source of inspiration and likewise for the makeup artists that must harmonize with the trends in fashion.  A professional makeup artist can create a dramatic look that is an astonishing blend of  East and West. This look can be extremely feminine and sensual.

This type of makeup is bold and highly contrasted. A light porcelain foundation that is applied smoothly and transparently is offset by flashing red lips. The eyes are outlined with distinctive of black, burgundy, mauve and violet. Pearly pink, plum and black tones  are blended on the face to give an air of mystery.

Want to add a little sparkle to your face for the holidays? First, apply your foundation and set it with your powder so that you get the best possible coverage. Then apply a shimmery gold powder like Grab Me Gold (Revlon Diamond Dust Sheer Shadow), available anywhere that cosmetics are sold. Then apply a lavender (or any pale shade of your choice) to your lid and then a pretty pink (or a shade of your choice) to your lower lash line for an amazing blend of beautiful colors! Then swipe on two coats of any dramatic black mascara and let it dry completely.