orange-lipped

I love when a bold lip colour can be the focus of a fresh make up look. Here is an idea on how to wear orange lips:

1. Start with good skincare and a touch of coverage from something like the new Clinique BB Cream. BB  (Beauty Balm) creams have been huge in Asia and are finally making their way over here. They are much like tinted moisturizers.
2. Apply a creamy shimmer product, like this one from Urban Decay or MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl or Shell. Apply all over eye lids and tops of cheekbones.
3. Apply a cream blush, like Maybelline Dream Bouncy or Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge.
4. Curl lashes, for extra drama place a few individual lashes on and apply a dark brown mascara.
5. Last, apply an lipstick such as MAC Neon Orange or Morange, or Make Up Forever Rouge Intense #40.

Maybelline Dreamy Bouncy Blush : Target
$50 - target.com

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara, Very Black 860
$2.50 - drugstore.com

Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 Shade 01 One Size
$37 - nordstrom.com

Amazon.com: MAC Pro Amplified Creme Lipstick -- Neon Orange (Boxed):...
$25 - amazon.com

Buy Urban Decay Urbanglow Cream Highlight, Sin & More | Beauty.com
$24 - drugstore.com

Rhinestone Eye Lash Curler
$2.80 - forever21.com

Going Solo Lash
$15 - benefitcosmetics.com

bronze-babe

I think I am wishing it was summer already, so I'm currently craving a bronzey/soft makeup look.

Here's one go-to look I love:

- Use a tinted moisturizer or even skip and just apply moisturizer and concealer where needed. Keep skin as fresh and natural as possible
- Apply Bronzer on the higher planes of your face, then smile and apply a shimmery, peachy blush on your cheeks. Apply a little highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones, chin, forehead, eyes and cupids bow. This Trio palette from Nars containing Orgasm Blush, Albatross highlighter and Laguna bronzer ($55 at Sephora) is perfect for all three!
- Apply a soft, shimmering, bronze eyeshadow, one of my faves is Woodwinked from MAC ($18).
- Apply a thin line of brown eyeliner, such as Maybelline Master Drama in Bold Brown.
- Curl lashes well and apply several coats of a waterproof mascara. Try Rimmel MAX Volume Flash.
- Use a nude lipstick like Revlon Colorburst in Soft Nude, blot and add a touch of clear or peachy gloss if you like.

Done! This is a great look for travel and vacations since it doesn't require many different products, is quick and easy to apply, and neutral enough to wear with many different outfits. Add some loose waves, a braid or messy updo to your hair keep the look effortless and beachy.

Here's an example of how it might turn out:

Quick Holiday Look

Here's a super-quick and simple idea for a Holiday look:
1. apply a dewy foundation such as Maybelline Fit, use concealer where needed.
2. sweep a golden eyeshadow all over eyes, from lids to brow bone.
3. add black eyeliner and smudge slightly
4. apply red lipstick and blot off any excess
5. rub your finger on the red lipstick, wipe off excess and apply to the apples of your cheeks
6. finish off with a good coat or two of mascara
Voila! Party-ready in 10 minutes or less.

NARS Duo Eyeshadow Indian Summer One Size
$33

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation | Walgreens
$7.99

Lip Color :: COVERGIRL LipPerfection™ Lipcolor
covergirl.com

L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes, approx $8.99

Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Definer - Noir