The world of makeup can be a somewhat hard and confusing place. Sometimes whatever you’re trying to do works, and sometimes you fail miserably. Either way, it’s all with trial and error that you learn to perfect your makeup techniques. Now that summer’s upon us, we can start experimenting with an array of different colors and styles. One of my favorite things to do is to combine two different colored eyeshadows together. I’m not talking about blending in different shades of the same color, but actually using two distinct colors that can be seen as two different colors ...

Cream shadows are very fun to play with, and they look fabulous on anyone. They glitter, and they give you that perfect, polished look. In other words, cream shadows don’t even compare to regular, powder shadows because they don’t give the same effect. Having said that though, cream shadows are also difficult to use and to maintain. Because the shadow is cream based it is obviously bound to leave a crease or to wear off easily. There is a way to get around this, but you will still need to carry your cream shadow with you just in case you need a touch-up or two because even with a l...

Mascara is the ultimate tool in makeup application. It tops everything off, because it makes a huge difference when you apply it. It opens up your eyes, and makes your lashes look absolutely fabulous. Without mascara…all the eyeshadow wouldn’t even matter. Here are some excellent mascara tips that you can use to maximize its usage. To make your eyes look bigger, try applying the mascara in a different way. When applying your mascara, try wiggling it at the bottom of your lashes. This will give them volume as the mascara is put on the roots of the lashes as opposed to the tips. Try ...

Blue eyeshadow is one of the hardest makeup colors to pull off because it’s bright, prominent, and very noticeable. Unfortunately, not everyone can get away with it. Colors like brown and beige, are easier to wear and complement all women of all skin types, but blue can be a little tricky to wear, so follow these tips on how to wear blue eyeshadow. Blue eyeshadow looks best on fair skin and dark hair accompanied by brown eyes, but dark skinned girls can get away with it as well as those with blond hair and blue eyes. Redheads should stay away from blue. The most important rule when weari...

This spring it is all about color and femininity starting from makeup all the way to clothes. You will see a lot of bright, sunny colors as well as more subtle, pastel colors. A lot of glitz and glitter will also be making its way during the night of course, as well as lots of pink and rose colors. For the eyes, go with a bright color other than your ordinary eyeshadow. Stay away from dreary colors such as gray, dark brown, etc. Try something new like turquoise, teal, peach, yellow undertones, greens, and pinks. Make sure any one of these colors go with your skin tone as well as with your hair...

It’s hard at times to make your small, or deep-set eyes appear larger, but with these simple tips you’ll be able to do it in no time at all. Start off by applying an eye cream all around the eye area. This will smooth and plump up the skin around the area. To even out the skin tone around the eye area, apply a little foundation. A lot of people’s eye areas are actually darker than their skin tone, which casts a shadow making deep-set eyes look smaller. Apply a light colored eye shadow to your lids (all the way up to the brow bone). Use a color such as a peach, taupe, or bo...

We all want to have those big, beautiful eyes, and those long, amazing lashes. In every picture they take, celebrities seem to have those big, illuminated eyes that make their entire face appear to glow. So what’s the easiest way you can get your eyes too look bigger? Follow these tips and find out. First and foremost remember to use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. This will open up your eyes a lot and give you beautiful eyelashes. One of the things that a lot of people neglect, is their bottom eyelashes. You always curl the top, but forget the bottom. Well the bottom lashes m...

Get ready to glow this summer because some of the hottest lipstick shades are coming right to you! Because red was so popular all throughout the winter, we will see a lot of hot fuschias, magentas, and frosted pinks. Also, a lot of neutrals with just a hint of gloss. The fuschia colors will go great on anyone that can also wear bright red shades as well. It will accentuate the lips, making them look full, vibrant and youthful. Make sure that when you wear fuschia lipstick, you minimize your eye makeup as much as possible as to not over do it. The magenta colors will be all over the place this ...