With winter almost gone, we can start shedding some of those dark, depressing colors. No more blacks, dark blues, or any other dark color for anything including clothes, nails, and makeup. Once summer comes along, think of everything as showing its colors, and so should you. Take out anything bright and cheery and wear it, because that’s what it’s all about. This summer keep your makeup bright and simple. Start by applying a light moisturizer all over your face and neck. Rub gently in circular motions to get the blood flowing to your face. If you need to, apply a concealer under yo...

Get the sexiest, sultriest look with sexy, cat eyes. It’s extremely easy once you get the hang of it, and doesn’t take very long at all. Smoky cat eyes look best during the evening because they give off a mysterious vibe. Here are some simple how tos. Before starting, try to make a straight line across your eyelids with a black eye pencil. If you have a steady hand, you can upgrade to liquid eyeliners, as they’re harder to control. Start off by dotting along the roots of your lashes with a sharp black eye pencil going inwards to upwards following the natural line.Towards th...

When using strong colors such as blue and green, make sure to limit yourself to a single bold statement. For example, if you’ll be wearing green/blue eyeshadow, play down the rest of the color on your face. That said, always take into consideration your skin tone, your hair color, and whatever you’re wear that day. Here are some straightforward guidelines. Brunettes Brunettes can get away with beautiful colors such as emerald and turquoise. The contrast with neutral brown hair can be really sexy. Blondes Blondes with fair skin have to be a little cautious with brighter blues and gr...

Eyelash curlers are simply the best– if you know how to use them! Not only that, but they’re cheap and pretty easy to use. Once you get over the weird look of the curler, it’s a piece of cake! Step 1 Open the curler and position it directly over your open eye while looking down. Once the upper lashes are in place, close the curler and hold it carefully in place for about 5 seconds. Step 2 Gently open the curler and remove from the eye area. Repeat the procedure to the other eye. For an even more dramatic look, curl your lashes twice. Step 3 Apply mascara, working on the uppe...

Oranges and corals are some of the most difficult colors to wear. But if you find the right shade and apply it well, they can be some of the most flattering colors. These soft, spring colors can lift pale looks and add a little bit of fun to your complexion. Here’s a guide to the perfect shades for everyone! Blondes Fair-skinned blondes with pink tones can enhance their complexion and coloring by incorporating coral makeup in their routine, especially in the summer. These colors are fun to work with, and add a lot of brightness to your face. Warmer blondes look better in peach and golden...

This spring, pink will be a necessary color for your lips! It’s very feminine, bright, and cheery. It denotes happiness and youth, therefore pink will be a very popular color this spring and summer. To pick the perfect shade of pink for your lips, match the colors to your skin tone. First, determine if you have a darker skin tone, a light skin tone, or an olive skin tone. It’s very important to pick the right shades for a soft, natural look. The darker your skin, the more pigment you can wear. That means you should opt for darker pinks, more dramatic colors since the contrast betw...

Get the most kissable, luscious lips ever with these simple steps. Prepare your lips by defining the “V” in the center of the upper lip with a light rose colored lip pencil. Working from the outer corners of your mouth, follow the lip line using short strokes. Apply a good moisturizing lip balm with your fingertips. To get some volume in your lips, apply a lip plumper ( and don’t cheap out on lip plumpers, the good ones actually work wonders!). Apply by using gentle taps with your fingertips all over your lips. Add some color to your lips by filling them in with a cherry red ...

Makeup can do wonders for our skin today. It hides imperfections, enhances color, and adds personality. But with all that makeup does for our skin, there is nothing more pure and simple than a perfect, healthy looking complexion. It gives us a clear, matte look, and softens up our look. To cover these imperfections, start by brushing on with a good concealer to hide all the shadows and add light. Do this above the brow bone, at the top of the cheekbones, under the eyes, and at the corners of the mouth. Blend it softly with your fingertips for an even application. To unify your complexion, appl...