Loving this look..find your beauty inspiration!

As soon as the seasons change, as a Makeup Artist..I tend to do an overhaul with my look!  Now, that doesn't mean completely changing everything about your look....just tweaking it! 


Currently I've been inspired by the pastel hair trend!  Absolutely in love with how fun, yet soft and romantic this look is!  For this post, I'm basing my inspiration off of this beautiful  look....






When some people think of purple, pink or blue hair...they tend to think old school punk rock.  That is so not the case when it comes to this look (http://www.forever21.com/) By keeping the bright colors soft, it creates almost a fantasy effect, very dreamy and romantic...Love!





For night time paired with hair like this, I love a bold, strong, dark lip.  Revlon Va Va Violet (http://www.revlon.com/) is the perfect shade of deep purple with a soft shine. 

Pairing the tint in your hair with either a deeper shade of that color, or lighter pastel creates an overall monochromatic glow.  I sometimes like to think of certain looks as a painting!  The colors you use can completely change the look, and feel of you! 





With the pastel hair, dark lip look...keeping the rest of the makeup soft and minimal is key.  I like to pair bold eyebrows and a soft lash.  Adding a pop of a brighter blush such as Nars Angelika Blush (http://www.narscosmetics.com/) pulls together the dark lip and soft hair. 

Nars Cosmetics blush in Angelika (http://www.narscosmetics.com/) is the perfect bright clean pink with a blue undertone.  You can control how intense the color is...a little swipe of it for a ethereal glow, or a bold application on temples and cheekbones to pop it up!


Lastly, topping off the look with a sheer, iridescent cream on cheekbones, bridge of nose, eyelids, temples and the collar bone look amazing!

Try Nars Cosmetics Multiple in Copacobana for a clean champagne shimmer, or luxor for a crisp iridescent shine! 

Apply the product directly onto your skin and blend with a tap of your fingers.  Again, you can control how intense you want the look too be, a little goes a long way!  At night, I like to apply on my collar bone, shoulders and legs as well, pretty amazing!




Now that is my fall inspiration!  The whole idea of beauty to me is about the freedom to play!  Embracing who we are is the most important key to being you, but also the freedom to play and create moods and feels with our looks is just so much fun! 

I encourage everyone to go out and play! 

xo

Fresh beauty for crispy fall nights....

Well hello, it has been a while!  As the new season fast approaches on us all, I have become inspired by an array of new, amazing beauty finds!

Like many other woman right now, I am dealing with the dry lips of the changing weather...I have been searching for the perfect lip balm/gloss with a hint of color...and I have found it!

Maybelline Baby Lips Spf 20 Lip Balm (http://www.maybelline.com/)
$3.79

Not only does this lip balm deliver amazing moisture, but the hint of color that it leaves behind is gorgeous!  Growing up as a teen in the 90's as well, I couldn't pass up the packaging!



Now, I have talked about this product for literally years, and after all of these years....still obsessed!  Soap and Glory Cosmetics (http://www.soapandglory.com/)  The best cosmetic line to come out of the UK in my book, is finally being sold at Sephora (http://www.sephora.com/)  I recommend any person who is a fan of lip plumpers to pick up Soap and Glory's Sexy Motherpucker lip plumper....it will change your lip's life!

Soap and Glory Cosmetics Sexy Motherpucker lip gloss
http://www.soapandglory.com/  http://www.sephora.com/  $15

No Doubt about it, and I have tried almost every plumper on the market...the best!  The texture is rich and creamy, the scent is delicious, shine is out of this world...and the feeling on your lips cannot be described...its just that good!  Buy this one!

Now, with the cooler temperatures, come the dry, parched skin.  St. Ives Purify Exfoliating Body Wash (http://www.stives.com/) is what your skin is craving.  With a light foam and gentle scrub thanks to sea salt...this scrub leaves your skin smooth, moisturized and glowing!

St. Ives Purify Exfoliating Body Wash (http://www.stives.com/) $3

I recommend using this in the shower, and immediately after exiting before drying off...apply your favorite body oil or lotion...silky, silky smooth skin follows!

There you go, a few of my favorite things!  I know I have been away for a while...I will be doing my regular posts now...stay tuned!

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xoxo