Posted in Hair, Make Up, nails, Skin, Style on 01/14/2012 08:41 am by Brooke
It’s finally here! Award season is upon us, and to me that means all new beauty and fashion trends.
Sure, Fashion Week gives us a heads up on what hair styles, makeup trends and fashion is to come in the next season. In reality it’s the celebrities who take the runways visions and spin them off into what’s really wearable.
There is so much to look out for when the celebs hit the red carpet. Glowing skin, and the foundation on top, dewy or matte finish? Lip shades, which of course go with the type of eye, smokey eye, or something more subdude? Hair color, hair texture, hair length and style. Don’t forget the manicure either!
The Golden Globes are this Sunday, and I will definitely be watching. So, don’t worry if you miss it, I’ll be taking notes and sharing with you in up coming posts!
Posted in Hair, Make Up, Skin, Style on 01/04/2009 08:16 pm by Brooke
Happy New Year!
Ahh, fresh beginnings for everyone. No matter how much you neglected your hair, nails, skin, wardrobe (you get the idea) in ’08, tis a new year and a new opportunity to take care of numero uno.
While you’re dreading every tasteless meal for the next few weeks and prepping for those grueling workout resolutions, treat yourself to a fresh new hair color, or a fresh pedicure. Even better, promise yourself this year to take better care of you. Simply wear SPF daily, and or take your locks in for a quarterly treatment. Add an antioxidant to your daily skin regimen, invest in a weekly at home masque for your tresses.
What are your New Year Beauty Resolutions?
Posted in Make Up on 11/14/2008 06:38 pm by Brooke
A common trend I have been spotting on celebs is this “retro” look. Bright, light colored shadow and bold black eyeliner, i.e. Cher circa 1970.
Madonna and Alicia Keys tried to play off the look as an everyday type trend by off setting it with Marilyn Monroe soft curls. However, to me it just looked unbalanced.
Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga on the other hand, played up the look with a coordinating retro hair style. In my opinion, this flows a little better…
Still, this is a bold look. If you are going to attempt this makeup trend may I suggest trying it at night? And don’t forget to play in your hair and overall style when going for the retro eyes. And maybe seeking a professional to show you how to apply the makeup correctly, without looking too clownish.
My tips:
- Start out with a light nude, or pastel shadow all over the eye lid. A cream base would suit best for this look, because they tend to deliver a higher concentration of pigment.
- (optional) For contrast use a slightly darker shade for depth in the outer lash line up into the crease, or your “V” area on the lid.
- Use a black liquid liner on the lash line starting out thin and building up as you go. Using the liner, raise the outer corner to avoid making your eyes appear too small.
- On the bottom lid, use a white eyeliner on the inner lash line to give your eye that retro “pop”.
- Line the bottom lashes below the lash line up to the inner corner and out to the edge of the eye. For more dramatic, Cleopatra-esque look drag out the liner past the lash line.
- Apply several coats of mascara, and false eyelashes are also an option.
