Makeup Dilemmas – Monday on CBC Steven & Chris
March 21, 11
Catch me today – Monday March 21st at 2:00pm – on CBC – The Steven & Chris Show – as we look at some common makeup dilemmas: How-to properly remove & re-use false lashes – plus highlighting and contouring.
I hope you enjoy :)
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Kiehl’s Whipped Body Butter – Wow!
March 18, 11
OMG – Can not live without! Me and husband are literally fighting over it! ;) lol
Take a Look at the Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter! I LOVE it!! Yiipppeeee!
“This luxuriously scented cream is light on skin yet rich in 24-hour hydration. This formula is quickly absorbed to deliver deep moisturization with an addictive scent.” (Kiehl’s)
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New! DOVE Ultimate VisiblySmooth Anti-Perspirant
March 16, 11
Take a look at the New! DOVE Ultimate VisiblySmooth Anti-Perspirant – A refreshingly moisturizing new anti-perspirant! A Definite Must-Try!
“This unique anti-perspirant formula contains Pro-Epil Complex – with naturally sourced extracts, 24 hour wetness protection and Dove 1/4 moisturizers that help minimize the look and feel of underarm hair over time, while smoothing and softening your delicate underarm skin” (Dove)
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As Seen On TV: Beauty Trends
March 14, 11
On my latest appearance on CBC – Steven and Chris we talked about some of the hottest Beauty Trends for Spring: Orange & Coral Lips, Vibrant Colourful Eyeshadow and Natural Barely There Makeup.
Here is a list of the products I used as well as some quick tips to get these looks!
TREND #1: SHADES OF ORANGE
- Orange, Coral and Peach are some of the hottest shades right now.
- The easiest way to wear this colour is on your lips.
- However, when wearing such a bright bold shade – there are a few things you want to consider:
- #1 – Exfoliate
- Orange and Coral are shades that are extremely unforgiving and will not look good on dry chapped lips – so it is super important to exfoliate them first to create a smooth base. And, you can do that with a toothbrush or a little bit of honey and sugar.
- #2 – Make A Statement
- As you can see this look is not about being subtle or shy – it’s sexy, dramatic and it’s all about the pigment.
- So, to get the true shade of the lipstick to really show through – start by applying a little bit of foundation on your lips first to help neutralize and get rid of the natural redness in your lips – that if not concealed could easily change the colour of your lipstick.
- #3 – Definition & Precision
- You want to make sure your lips look nice and defined
- Use a nude lip pencil – and line all the way around your lips first – this will create almost like a stencil – to help you stay within the lines and create that perfect shape.
- Then, use a lip brush instead of the tube when applying your lipstick – and start from the middle of the lip working outwards. Then, when you get to the outside edges – use small baby strokes and take your time.
- #4 – Less Is More
- Since this look is all about the lips – you’re going to want to keep the rest of your face makeup to a minimum.
- So, for the eye’s – a few coats of Mascara is all you need.
- And for Blush – choose a shade that’s in the same tonal family as your lipstick. So for example, a peach blush would look great with an orange or coral lipstick – cause it’s in the same tonal family.
- But, if you don’t have one that works – or you don’t want to buy a new blush – you could always use your lipstick – and use it as a cream blush. So, all you would have to do is take a clean blush brush – run it along your lipstick – and then apply it on the apples of your cheeks. It’s soft, subtle and looks amazing!
PRODUCTS USED:
- Coral Lipstick: NARS in Casablanca
- Blush: Chanel in Tweed Coral
TREND #2: VIBRANT COLOURFUL EYESHADOW
- This look is all about having fun, wearing your favourite eyeshadows and expressing your own mood and personality through colour.
- #1 – Eyes
- To get your eyeshadow to look bold and bright – start by applying a creamy eyeliner in the same shade as your eyeshadow, all over the lid – and along the bottom lash line.
- Then layer the eyeshadow on top of that – to really intensify the colour.
- #2 – Matte Lips
- Because the eye’s are so bold – I kept everything else really natural – and I finished the look with a nice soft neutral matte lip.
- A quick tip to make any of your lipsticks at home matte, in seconds – is to take a sponge – dip it in translucent powder and then press and pat it into your lips.
PRODUCTS USED:
- Eyeliner: Yves Saint Laurent #12
- Eyeshadow: COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers in Sombra Realzadora
- Lipstick: GOSH #146 in Cappuccino
TREND #3: THE NATURAL BARELY THERE MAKEUP LOOK
- The key to the ‘au natural’ look is a flawless base.
- #1 – Exfoliate & Moisturize
- So, to get that look – you’re going to want to start by exfoliating the skin first – to brighten and smooth out your complexion – followed by a good moisturizer.
- #2 – Even Skin Tone
- To even out the skin tone and get rid of redness – I mixed together foundation with concealer – and applied it all over – including under the eye’s and on top of the eyelids.
- #3 – Bronzer
- To give the skin a healthy fresh sun-kissed glow – I applied a light dusting of Bronzer everywhere. Working from the forehead, downwards.
- #4 – Shimmer Brick
- Then to add radiance and luminosity to the skin – which is what this look is really all about – I used the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beige – and I used it on the face, eye’s and lips.
- I started by highlighting the face with a fan brush – and I applied it on the forehead, on top of the cheekbones, down the centre of the nose and chin.
- Then, I used the gold shade as eyeshadow – and with my finger – I applied it all over the lid to give the eye’s a soft subtle pop of colour.
- Then, lastly for the lips – I kept it really simple and finished the look with some lip balm and a little bit of shimmer down the centre of the lips to make them look full and irresistible.
PRODUCTS USED:
- Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
- Concealer: Maybelline Mineral Power
- Bronzer: Laura Mercier in Dune Bronze
- Shimmer: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Beige
Click Here to watch this segment on CBC – Steven and Chris!
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(Image Credit – www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris)
Beauty Trends – Friday on CBC Steven & Chris
March 10, 11
Catch me tomorrow – Friday March 11 at 2:00pm – on CBC – The Steven & Chris Show – as we look at some of the hottest beauty trends: Orange & Coral Lips, Vibrant Colourful Eyeshadow and the Natural Barely There Makeup Look!
I hope you enjoy :)
And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
Yiippeeeee!