Even though there is no snow on the ground (might be a good thing) there is no denying that the 2011 holiday season is inching closer. With all the holiday events that will undoubtedly fill up you calendar dates, you might not be able to buy a new cocktail dress for every event but at least you can switch up your make-up routine! Really, all it takes is some fresh colour, some shimmer and a nice berry lip to spiffy up that little black dress.

The hottest trends this holiday season are inspired by the glamour of the 1950′s movie stars. Bold lip colors coupled with a more simplified smokey eye in a grey/gunmetal or golden palettes. Give your black eyeshadows a break this season. Don’t be shy about shimmer, use a golden/peach toned highlighter along your brow bone (highlight those fantastic arches!) and cheekbones. Even a light dusting of shimmery powder along your collar bone will make your holiday beauty look very alluring.

If you need some extra tips, advice or just how to gain some make-up artist secrets make sure to book an appointment with one of our wonderfully, talented make-up artists and get your kit geared for this holiday season. You can even bring in your own eyeshadow palettes for an updated look created just for you!

- Amy Maria
(Lead Brow Designer, Professional MUA)

It is a given that women spend a good amount of time perfecting their eyebrow shape and for good reason. Your eyebrow shape needs to complement the shape of your eyes and face to enhance or being out your true beauty. Eyebrows that are too bushy or thick will give others the impression that you are not grooming as you should and not taking better care of yourself. Overplucked brows will also make your face appear harsh and unfriendly. Either case is most likely not acceptable especially if you are in the type of work environment that requires meeting with people on a regular basis.

Aside from taking the time and effort to shape eyebrows, you can also look into pumping up your eye lashes. Some women may be naturally blessed with thick, luscious-looking eyelashes, but those who do not need to despair. Thickening your eyelashes can be easily done by a couple of swipes of mascara. Those who are used to applying mascara as part of their makeup regimen will, however, tell you that it is almost always necessary to include that extra step of curling your eyelashes first before reaching for that mascara tube. Using the eye curler may seem easy but you ought to know that if you are heavy-handed with it and press on your eyelashes too long, you will risk breaking them or pulling them out. Not squeezing the eye curler enough will not also give you that curl you are looking for that opens your eyes and makes you look more doe-eyed and pretty.

One solution to take out the guesswork on curling eyelashes is the curling mascara. By incorporating the curling part into its wand design, you can eliminate having to prep your lashes first. The mascara wand has been curved in such a way that with the correct use, it can distribute the mascara on your lashes and curl them while doing so. The formula is also lighter so it takes out the clumping that is a common issue when using mascara. The blend also contains special ingredients that will hold the curl you have created by wiggling in the wand. Because of the reformulation, the application is smoother and is less conducive to flaking. Those having sensitive eyes will rejoice because of it being hypoallergenic. These little improvements in your mascara can certainly save you precious time in your morning ritual.

Source: http://www.bakmansblog.com/2010/07/high-impact-curling-mascara-for-full-lashes/

When trying to create that flawless but dramatic look at night and sporting those best eyebrows Toronto ladies can opt to just drop by any salon for tips or learn the tricks at home. For the latter, you will need to arm yourself with a reliable set of brushes and a well-lighted mirror. Since, as compared to the more neutral daytime look, the nighttime makeup is all about enhancing your eyes, you will need more pigmented eye shadow colors in black, charcoal, and dark gray, a tube of eyeliner, and mascara.

To achieve that smoky eyes look that celebrity make up artists rely on to make their clients look glamorous on the red carpet, you first need to prep your eye lids and put on the eyeliner to define the shape of your eyes.

Using a brush, the next step is to sweep the dark gray over your whole lid under the brow bone. This should be the lighter shade in your eyeshadow palette. You can then dip your brush into the darker colors and apply it from the outer corners of your eye towards the center and keeping it only within your crease.

The key to getting the perfect smoky eyes is to blend well to the point that you would not detect any harsh lines between the colors and you can only see a soft graduation of the shades. Thick eyelashes will add more drama so pile on a couple of coats of mascara or put on fake lashes. You can also line the bottom of your eyes and smudge it to make your eyes look rounder. To avoid looking like a raccoon, be clean up any loose shadow powder that might have settled underneath your eyes.

Another favorite dramatic eye makeup look is the cat eye, and while this may not need that much shadow, you will have to practice putting it on with steady hands. You can have your pick on what shadow color you want as long as the focus remains on your eyeliner. The cat eye is that signature flick at the outer corner of your eyelid that adds a flirtatious touch to your eye.

Liquid eyeliner will allow you a smoother, more seamless outcome, but if you want more control, you can try the gel or cream formula. The least favorite to use is the pencil eyeliner because aside from the tugging, you will need to go over your lids a few times to get that deep color that the liquid ones will give you in a single sweep.

Source:  http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/tips-for-creating-dramatic-eye-makeup-2853431.html

Every red carpet event in Hollywood showcases not only the current fashion trends and styles of celebrities, but it looks into celebrity make up as well. With the number of photographers covering these events and the likehood of the celebrities’ photos being sold to and plastered all over magazine pages and popular websites, most stars work with their personal make up artists to give them that flawless look.

They are also aware that there is a chance for a bad angle or poor lighting to ruin an otherwise impeccably made up face so every tiny detail, like their eyebrow shape and the shadows they use to bring out their eye color, has to be exact.

Since celebrity eyebrows contribute a lot to frame their famous owners’ faces, many celebrities, with or without the help of their expert artists, groom this feature well. While certain Hollywood denizens like Brook Shields, Martin Scorcese, and Jennifer Connelly are known for, among their many achievements and talents, their memorable eyebrows, most actors and actresses sport their brows in a way that works with their other features like their eyes and facial shape.

If you want to achieve your favorite celebrity’s signature looks, you have to pick someone whose face closely resembles yours. This way, when you apply their beauty tricks, they will work well with your face.

Beyonce’s eyebrows, for instance, have been expertly arched to play up her gorgeous eyes and oval face. They are also not distracting you from the colors she chooses for her hair. If you want copy her glamorous face, start by having your brows shaped at the salon and keep them groomed at home. Katy Perry’s brows, on the other hand, complement her favorite blunt-cut bangs and striking eyes. They also work well with the retro pin-up girl vibe that she effortlessly presents as her unique  brand. Taylor Swift is also another singer whose eyebrows are so shaped that they blend with her blond curls and cat-like eyes to complete her ethereal goddess trademark.

If you are the type to experiment with different looks and are spunky enough to change your beauty routine every so often, you can take heed from Rihanna’s arches. No matter how dark or blond her hair color becomes, her eyebrow color remains that soft brown that anchors her playful style well. You can do the same so your brows will not compete with whatever style you are in the mood for the moment.

Source:  http://hayriayakkabi.net/2010/07/be-the-celebrity-make-up-artist/

The stars have the clear advantage over the regular folks like us. They have more money than we do, and they have beauty experts to make them look attractive all the time. But there are many famous actresses though, that also subscribe to super cheap beauty products—because it works. These alternatives are surprisingly readily available in most homes and will not cost you that much to become beautiful.

Here are your alternatives to celebrity make up and beauty products:

Have you ever thought of cold cream for lines? There are actresses who previously used botox, but now choose cold cream because it really works and can make a difference for them. If this can work for them, this may work for others as well. You must definitely try this one and see for yourself.

Do you want in on Julia Robert’s secret for her beautiful, soft hands? She soaks them in olive oil mixed with warm water. Let it soak for a few minutes. Around ten minutes is fine. You can do this for your feet as well. With this, you get the same benefits Julia gets for her hands and feet.

Now we go to a supermodel’s secret to removing make up: baby lotion. Using a cotton wool pad with this, instead of regular cotton balls will remove make up quickly. You won’t ever have a problem removing make up that seem to just take a long time.

Have you heard of honey and salt for exfoliation? Well, no less than Catherine Zeta-Jones uses this to keep her skin soft and glowing. Honestly, who doesn’t want to look like her? So try this the next time. You can wash this off and you will see your skin becoming amazingly gorgeous.

But that’s not all. Catherine also uses beer to condition her hair. If you have seen her hair, it’s nothing short of gorgeous. And there’s one more beauty secret from her—her secret to sparkling white teeth: crushed strawberries. Now, those are a few but easily doable beauty tips we can learn from her.

All these celebrity beauty secrets can quickly move you to the right direction in taking care of yourself like a celebrity does—with little to no cost, of course. The next time you visit a Toronto spa, ask their staff about these tips—and find out what they have to say about these celebrity beauty secrets.

Source:  http://www.nextbigspace.net/celebritys-cheap-beauty-secrets/8200/

In parties, one needs to look pretty and confident. The confidence part comes easily if you know you are coming in with a beautiful dress and makeup. So choose a dress that makes you feel good – the one that you are comfortable wearing while looking stunningly beautiful. Then, make sure you are giving yourself the best makeup including eyebrow reshaping if necessary.

You should come in confident and ready to party – that’s what you are there for after all. Your whole package: dress, accessories, makeup, footwear and attitude make all the difference in the world.

Your dress and footwear can easily be matched; the accessories are what they are, accessories – so this shouldn’t be that big a problem. Your confidence – you either have it or don’t – the best you can do is look confident at the very least.

The makeup part is a bit of a challenge than most of these. To do this right, make sure to wash your face with warm water and then rub some ice afterwards. This will help your makeup last long because it will provide for a good base. Your lipstick should match the dress you will wear, and finish it off with a lip gloss. You can play a little bit with this by mixing the lip gloss you have with glitter dust. Also, your mascara color should match your eyebrow color. And if you have to, shape your eyebrows to a sexy, seductive form. Then, put some blusher on your cheeks and the sides of your forehead. Lastly, you can achieve a sexy look with smokey eyes – it’s your choice.

After all these preparations, you can put on your best you – by being confident about yourself, about how beautiful you are. Behind all those makeup and dress, your confidence will show. So, bring with you the right attitude. Don’t allow negative thinking and low self-esteem ruin the fun you will have. Your friends will surely appreciate the happy and confident attitude you will be bringing with you.

Go to the party and have fun. Enjoy the night with your friends. With your eye-catching dress, beautiful makeup and happy attitude, you can’t go wrong. So go out there and make it an unforgettable party.

Source:  http://howtomakeup.tk/907504-Tips-for-Best-party-makeup.html

The main thing that you need to get those smoky eyes that look incredibly sexy is an eyeliner. You can opt for the liquid kind or the pencil one. You can start by creating a thin line using the brown or black color. The line should go above the eyelashes. You can also put on the eyeliner from the inner part of the eye to the outer corner on top. It depends on what look you prefer. Do not forget to put some eyeliner below your eye on the outer part. Do not surround the entire eye with eyeliner because it can lead to the eyes looking smaller, unless of course that is what you are going for.

There is one important makeup tip that you need to know. Colors that are light make you look fuller and they draw attention to a part that you want to highlight. A darker color will give you more definition.

The next thing that you can use to get sexy smoky eyes is eye shadow. You can for a medium-colored one and put that on your lids. Get a darker tone and place it on the outer part of the eyelid. Apply it too on the eyelid crease below your brow bone and by the colors below the eye. Remember that the eye shadow should be placed over the eye liner. You can use a light colored shadow to highlight the eyebrow shaping.

The medium-colored eye shadow can be applied along with two other darker-colored ones.

Another way that you can highlight your eyes is by curling the eyelashes. After this, put on some eyelash conditioner and let it dry. The mascara should be applied next. You may apply several layers of mascara as long as each one is allowed to dry enough before the next coat is put on. This will help you prevent clumping. If you wish to add drama to your eyes, use some false eyelashes.

You can go to more online resources to show you how to shape eyebrows. You might have to be a member before you can access several areas such as tips and secrets of makeup application. But most of the memberships on these sites are free. Just follow the techniques and enjoy professional-looking makeup!

“source: http://www.ardyss-bodymagic.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/23/sexy-smoky-eye-makeup-for-big-eyes/”

Every year, makeup trends change and you are stuck trying to keep up. But no matter what changes come around, as long as you know how to apply makeup you should be able to keep your face fresh and looking good.

Before you ever get started you need to make sure that your face is clean. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of applying makeup. It is best to use a facial cleanser such as one from Aveeno or Neutrogena.

Now that your face is clean, you can get started with the fun stuff. First things first, check the shape of your eyebrows. If you need to do any maintenance, now is the time. Any stray hairs should be removed before you continue forward. The way that you shape your eyebrows is your decision. Some of the most common options include angular, sweeping, and round. The shape that you choose should be based on your face, including whether you have close set or wide set eyes.

After the foundation has been applied, you can move forward with bronzers and blush. Blush is meant to be applied to your “smile.” Bronzer, on the other hand, is meant for the larger portions of your face. While using both is a great idea, make sure you do so sparingly. This is one area where you can easily go overboard if you are not careful.

What about eye shadow? Before applying, make sure you consider all your colors and which one will look best on your face. Apply with a brush to ensure that you get the shape that matches your eyes. After eye shadow comes the application of eyeliner and mascara.

These makeup application tips should help you apply makeup like a pro!

source: http://beautytips.wp-mu.assurancenetwork.net/2010/08/05/learn-how-to-apply-makeup-tips/

Some women make the same beauty related mistakes, time and time again. Do you know what some of the most common mistakes are? Once you find out, you may be mortified to learn that you have been a victim many times in the past.

Have you ever gone for the drawn on eyebrow look in the past? With this, you are not doing yourself any favors. Rather than drawing on your eyebrows you should consider adding a bit of eye makeup or visiting a salon for some shaping.

Dark lip liner is a look that many women enjoy. That being said, many feel that this is one of the biggest beauty mistakes you can make. The main purpose of lip liner is to keep your lipstick in form. Along with this, you want it to appear 100 percent natural. When applying lip liner, keep this in mind: you want it to be the same color as your lipstick, or better yet, the same as your natural color.

Do you cake on your makeup? Do you think this looks good for one reason or the next? Many women make the mistake of hiding their natural beauty with entirely too much makeup. When you cake on foundation, one layer after the next, you are beginning to greatly alter your appearance – and not in a good way.

Finally, don’t because a mainstay at the tanning salon. Not only does over-tanning make you look bad, but it is also bad for your health.

No matter who you are, chances are that you have experimented with one of the beauty mistakes listed above. Now that you know better, you can avoid these mistakes in the future.

Do you ever look at celebrities and wonder how they create such attention grabbing details on their face? Believe it or not, creating dramatic eye makeup is not as difficult as it appears on the surface. Let’s put it this way: anybody can do it, you do not have to be a celebrity. Sure, they have professional help, day after day, but this does not mean that you are stuck on the outside looking in. Not only can you create dramatic eye makeup on your own.

If you are ready to hit the town for a night of fun, you may want to consider what many refer to as the smoky eye look. To get this look you need all the right colors, including gray, white, silver, and black. On top of this, black pencil eyeliner will make it easier to achieve the desired results.

What about the cat eye look? Have you ever seen celebrities sporting this look on their face? If you are interested in this, you need plenty of liquid eyeliner at your disposal. Along with this, you need several colors of eye shadow including white, black, beige, light brown, and a touch of pink.

Creating dramatic eye makeup is something that takes practice. The first time you attempt to achieve the smoky eye or cat eye look you may come up short. But with enough makeup remover available, you should be able to reach your desired result in no time at all.

Who cares if you are a celebrity – you can still create dramatic eye makeup. With the tips above, you will be well on your way to making this reality!

source: http://www.moreyoung.com/beauty/cosmetics/tips-for-creating-dramatic-eye-makeup/