Even the lightest application of eye makeup can have the most dramatic effect if it is done well. Eye shadow defines the eyes. It can add depth or make the eye appear to be larger. There are different ways to apply eye shadow; all are based on the shape of the eye.

Ladies with large eyes would apply dark color to the eyelids, don’t forget the crease and highlight with a muted color under the eyebrow. This will give the eyes a smaller appearance. Women with small eyes would use less eye shadow for the same reason. Always highlight under the eyebrow.

Often, many women do not know how their eyebrows should look. Only the rare few have perfectly shaped brows, the rest of us have to shape them ourselves. This is crucial step before applying eye makeup, lip stick, or cheek color. It adds symmetry and balance to your face. Be prepared, when you first start to shape your eyebrows, your face may look awkward. Remember, you are used to seeing your face the old way. Now is the time for the new you, baby.

Premiere makeup artists work from the belief that eye brow shaping is the most important feature in makeup artistry. It brings out the shapes of the eyes and brightens the look of the face. If done well, eye brow shaping will make the eyes appear bigger, creating a more luxurious look. Eyebrows that are a mess or have no shape to them will destroy any look you are going for. Long, clean eyes make for the most exquisite look.
 
Define the shape or your eyebrow. If you have an idea of what look you are going for, you can get them waxed, or you can pluck hairs that don’t fit the shape of your ideal. Go easy for that natural look. Use a makeup pencil to define and emphasize the desired shape. Apply makeup to your brows if necessary for that complete look.
 
Shape your eyebrows before applying foundation. Then define them. Stylishly shaped eyebrows, a little cheek color, and a well thought out lipstick make for a hot combination. Go out and shine, you look great.

Like DaVinci or Monet, we use our brushes and paint to create a thing of beauty. With makeup, it’s all about complementing and enhancing our features - bringing out our very best. The proper use of blush will do just that to enhance your face. It will warm up your skin, add color, define and contour, enhance or tone down your cheekbones. It can create the slimmer appearance or the illusion of a rounder face. It’s your choice how to use blush. Study your face, what do you want to enhance? Do you need more color? Do you need more shape? You are the artist.
 
Blush is extremely versatile, but use lightly, it will darken as your body temperature rises. Choose your blush based on the pigment of your skin. If your skin undertone is cool, use blush colors that are mauve or pink. If your skin undertone is warm, use orange or yellow blush colors. Experiment with your skin to bring out your best tones.
 
Blush comes in creams or compacts. It is available in pink, brown, or peach. Natural colors are excellent. Cream blush is great for those with dry skin; they contain moisturizers for your skin. Powder compacts are the easiest to apply. Apply your foundation and blend blush to it. Be subtle and blend the edges well. Choose a high quality brush for application. You want to radiate a healthy glow. Paint the image of natural beauty.
 

OK,  all you chameleons out there, let’s have some fun! We’re talkng lipstick here. You create the rules. Best of all, every color choice changes your appearance… dramatically.   Lipstick adds color, defines and highlights your lips, and brings harmony to your face. You can tweak your lip color to embody the effect you desire to create. Why curb your look to a particular image when you can choose a different color to bring out your best. From soothing pinks to fiery reds, your look changes in a breathtaking fashion. Remember to balance with your blusher for the best results.
 
Your choice of lip color should augment and accent the clothing you will be wearing. A general rule of thumb is style of dress. If a formal engagement, deeper more rich colors are very appropriate, like dark reds. If tonight is casual, a natural tone would be complimentary. But remember, you make the rules. Top makeup artists test their color choices in natural light, canned light can alter your look and cancel out what you are going for. Try it on your kisser and check out its effects. You should look fabulous, darling.
 

Eye love you, eye want you, eye need you… the first feature we focus on the face say it all. The eyes are our communicators; we express our emotions through them. Eye shadow done well should enhance the shape and color of your eyes. Be careful not to use too much, it will be ugly and brings unwanted attention. This is not your goal

Eye makeup can create an image of depth, adding dimension to your face. Eye shadows are available in textures, compacts, creams, and pencils.

Named Esquire’s Most Beautiful Woman of the year, Charlize Theron never fails to please. The elegance and beauty that this superstar emanates is intoxicating. On film, as well as real life, they are the mirrors of the soul. Charlize’s sensual green eyes can stop a rampaging bull. When you look at her face, her wide eyes pop out at you. Her eyes are rather wide on her face. She wears her makeup to accent this.
 
Charlene wears her eye makeup to enhance her look in a way that is breathtaking and dramatic. She carefully applies three shades of eye shadow. Mid tone for her eyelids. Below her eyebrows, she applies contour. And she applies highlight to her crease. Charlize creates an expressive yet dreamy appearance without the help of famous Hollywood makeup artists. Take the time to create yourself beginning with your eyes, you’ll dazzle the world.

Eyebrow threading is becoming more and more popular nowadays.  It is said to be more precise than waxing and less time consuming than tweezing.  Originated in India, this technique may seem simple but actually requires quite a bit of skill.  This techniques is best suited for those of us with thick or bushy eyebrows or noticeable facial hair.  If you do not suffer from the embarrassing problems, threading, although still a great option, isn’t as necessary for you.

Every woman loves to paint her nails.  It just makes you feel more feminine and womanly to have a set of beautifully manicured nails.  You can choose a soft pink to fell nostalgic about when you were a little girl.  There’s also the ever classy red for that elegant and timeless look.  Then there’s black.  Wait a minute!  Black?  That’s right.  Next time you go for that manicure, tell ‘em to paint your nails a nice shimmery black. 

Have you ever noticed how all the models’ and  spokes-celebrities’ for certain cosmetic brands lashes always look so annoyingly perfect?  I have too.  The truth be told, they have to sit through hours upon hours of fixing and perfecting in order for them to look that way.  I’m sure most have been poked in the eye a time or two.  Most makeup artists on the set of a commercial or a photo shoot use anywhere from three to five different types of mascara, along side toothpick, a lash comb,  and tweezers to make sure each individual lash looks its absolute best and stands up straight!  If we all had that kind of time to sit around and fix ourselves up, we would all look perfect all the time.  The truth is- the vast majority of us don’t!  Here are some ways to make the best out of the product you have at hand.