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  • Seasonal Makeup: Warm and Cool Looks

    Makeup can be described in terms of warm and cool. This can cover foundations, powders and even blushes. It comes from a system introduced a few decades back that can be loosely described as color coding. It was, in basic terms, a system where a person could figure out how to choose their clothes and even makeup according to an individual’s skin complexion. Each skin complexion would match up with a particular season of the year. If a person had very fair skin tone, that person would be considered a “spring” and would match their clothes and even makeup to what was considered “spring” colors. If a person had a medium skin tone, that person would be considered a “summer” and would match their clothes and even makeup to what was considered “summer” colors. If a person had a more tan skin tone, that person would be considered a “fall” and would match their clothes and even makeup to what was considered “fall” colors. If a person had a more rich skin tone, that person would be considered a “winter” and would match their clothes and even makeup to what was considered “winter” colors.

    Books were written and home parties were hosted on this color coding technique. It was unique in that when a person thought they knew what “season” they were under, some people on a few occasion were surprised to find themselves under another “season”. It was assumed that people of an Ethnic background would automatically be classified as “winters“, but some Caucasian people quite often fell under this category as well. To give a general idea how this all worked, the season “winter” will be used in the following examples and suggestions.

    “Winters” would pick foundations under cool shades and with a rose base. Examples of cool foundation shades were rose and sand. Test a foundation on the jaw line to get the proper matching shade. Cover dark scars and blemishes with a cover stick in the cool shade category. Blushes were to be chosen in the cool shades particularly the rose family. Examples of cool blushes ranged from blue-pink to burgundy with the exception of clear red.

    Lipsticks were to be chosen in the cool shades particularly in rose tones. Examples of cool lipstick shades were pinks, plums, burgundies, (the plums and burgundies can also be brownish) blue-reds and clear reds. The reds could be used as a base for the other colors. If any of the lipstick colors turned blue; it was suggested to try a frosted lipstick. A lipstick brush or pencil was to be used to outline the lips. When buying a lipstick brush, one that a sable tip was suggested.

    Eyebrow pencils were to chosen in the cool shades. Examples of eyebrow pencils in the cool shades were charcoal brown, or the ones with grayish and/or taupe tones. Eye shadows were to be used in powder form. If using crayons, a creamy crayon was recommended.

    Here are some tips on how to put on eye shadows. Apply first to the under brow a highlighter color like a light neutral color. Apply from the brow to the lid. Examples of highlighter colors to be used on the under brow were pale taupe or gray. Next, apply a second color to the orbital bone like a dark or medium neutral. These colors can be brought halfway to the lid. Examples of colors to be used on the orbital bone were smoked plum, gray, or smoked navy.

    Apply a third color to the lid. These colors could be the same color as your eyes or a complimentary neutral. Examples of colors to be used on the lid were mushroom, taupe, mauve, cocoa, plum, grayed brown, smoked mauve, or navy.

    When it came to picking a mascara only people categorized as “winters”, with extremely dark eyes, were to wear black. Other “winters” would wear brown-black or brown according to the depth of their coloring. If eyeliner was used, a person was to use only a touch of crayon on the outer third of the upper lid.

    People categorized as “winters” were given guidelines when it came to hair coloring. “Winters” were to never to frost their hair, bleach their hair, or add red. If they used henna on their hair, it was to be natural or black. Hair colors they could dye their hair with were ash brown or blue-black.

    Suggestions were given on what “winters” could wear when it came to their clothes. “Winters” were to start their basic wardrobe with neutral and basic colors. White, black, navy and taupe were the neutral colors that could be used for skirts, pants, shoes and handbags. Burgundy, blue-red, true red, true blue, true green, emerald green and pine green were the basic colors that could be used for coats, suits, blazers and basic dresses. Accessories for “winters” were to be silver, platinum, or white gold. “Winters” were to pick perfumes and/or colognes with spicy scents.

    “Winters” were also given guidelines on which seasons to wear their colored clothes especially for them. For example, when it came to wintertime, “winters” were to wear black jackets, gray skirts, black pants, red dresses and magenta sweaters. Colors for casual blouses could be icy gray, purple, white paisley and black paisley. When it came to a dressy blouse, it was to be white. When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be black. Casual pants and skirts were to be navy. A causal top was to be red. Shoes were to be to be black, navy and burgundy. A regular coat was to be black and a trench coat was to be taupe. An evening wrap could be emerald green and made of velvet.

    When it came to summertime, “winters” were to wear white jackets and skirts. The color for pants were to be navy and the color for dresses were to be true green. For a dressy blouse, the color was to be purple. A summer sweater was to be a navy knit. Colors for a casual blouse could be a true red, navy and white stripe. When it came to a cocktail dress, pants, or skirt; it was to be white. Casual pants and skirts were to be were to be white as well. A casual top was to be shocking pink. Shoes were to be white, black and taupe. If summer outerwear is needed, it was to be an icy gray trench coat and a white shawl.

  • Makeup Techniques to Achieve a Natural Look

    If you want a look that is similarly like your favorite celebrity or movie star, but you don’t want to go to a professional makeup artist because they are expensive, then do it yourself. Sometimes, what it takes is not the skill of an artist, but the sense of style. If you don’t have the time and money to go regularly to the beauty salons to have your makeup done, then do it at home – with your hand and makeup gadgets. Don’t worry, you’ll achieve a great natural look if you imagine, blend, apply, and do it.

    Here are some makeup techniques that work – even when you are in the nick of time or with the limited makeup equipments you have. First, you have to visualize yourself on how you want to look – this is the most effective way to start your makeup. If you don’t know how you want to look or what you want to achieve, you’ll never go that far – even in life, this principle holds true. After visualizing, think of the facial features that need enhancing. Second, focus on your facial skin. Make it appear as clear, clean and flawless as your complexion would allow. Begin with the foundation – use products that can make your complexion look smooth and clear. Follow it by covering up blemishes and under eye circles using concealers that matches your skin color or foundation. Then, use loose powder with a large powder brush to remove any shine from your face. Third, add color to your cheeks by working on two tones for a natural-looking dimension on your face. The darker shade is brushed along the cheekbone – letting it fade as it approaches the side of your face – and the lighter shade is use on the apple of the cheek. Fourth, apply a classic-modern beauty eye makeup style for a natural effect that defines your eyes. Use earth tone shades for a neutral effect. Light shade as base, medium shade for the next, and a dark shade to emphasize the eye lash line. Dark-colored eyeliner must be used on the top eyelash line to make your eyelashes appear thick. Black or brown mascara must be applied so you would achieve naturally tapered eyelashes. Fifth, have a classic, clean, and polished lip color effect. Use a lip primer or base for lip moistening and protection, followed by a lip liner that has the same or close to your lip color, then a matte or sheer tone – apply a lip gloss for a last touch, if you desire.

    Remember, you don’t want to go around walking like a clown with those dark red circles on snow white-colored cheeks, so make sure that you still have that natural look. Use simple makeup techniques that will achieve great looks. Although professional makeup stylists have their own makeup techniques, you don’t really have to copy it, just learn the basics of makeup techniques, then you can start going.

  • Celebrity Makeup Secrets

    Almost everyday, from movies to TV, we all see our favorite celebrities parading their glamorous beauties all over the small and big screens. Oftentimes, we wonder how they’ve looked so young, flawless, and gorgeous. Most young ladies would love to have the same smooth and clear beauty they have. One thing though that distinguishes them from the rest of the populace is that they have beauty consultants, experts, and professionals that help them. They invest in their looks because that’s what makes them stars – and celebrity makeup techniques and styles are their main capital to achieve the looks that their fans admire.

    For those who want to look as glamorous and as beauteous as these Hollywood stars, you may think it’s impossible to do so, right? Well, it is and it is not. If you want the celebrity makeup artists as your resource to get these looks, then you have to have a good amount of savings to pay for them. They are well experienced and the top of their industry, so if you want their advice, skills, and time, you have to pay their price – and it doesn’t come cheap. For celebrities, it is not a problem because being beautiful and looking good is their livelihood and they have the financial means to get that star image. This, however, shouldn’t be a hindrance to your achieving a good look. There are simple and less expensive celebrity makeup tips that the stars use and apply everyday to keep that quality look.

    Just choose the celebrity makeup style that makes you feel good and at the same time, lets you look glamorous. One thing to do is, pay attention to your favorite celebrity – someone you can relate to because of her personality or her style or her charisma that draws you to her – then make note of how she keeps that beautiful look that makes her glow. Get inspiration from them. All of them have secret celebrity makeup tips that they use daily – at home or on set – and these are usually beauty products available in the market. You can search the Internet or your local beauty shops for these items. Some may be a little expensive but it’s not just a one-time use, so you can still save compared to going to the professional celebrity makeup experts.

    Here are some celebrity makeup products that you may buy and apply regularly – like your favorite celebrities. Amanda Peet and Jennifer Love Hewitt patronize Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream – a calming, moisturizing cream for heavily dried skin. Heather Locklear and Christina Applegate enjoy the Crème de la Mer – a prized night cream but quite expensive. Rachel Leigh Cook, Charlize Theron, Ashley Judd, Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum love Mario Badescu’s skin care products. Elle McPherson, Vanessa Williams, Jessica Simpson, and Selma Blair support the Proactive Skin Care items. These are some of the celebrity makeup tips that they have for themselves – which you can use anytime – so pamper yourself.