Friday, May 7, 2010

Spring/Summer 2010 Make-up Trends


Hello All my Dollfaces,

So spring is here and summer is coming soon. It's time to start thinking about what make-up you will wear now and in the coming months, beauty trends from the runway are already hitting the stores. The make-up trends are feminine, romantic, and ultra pretty. I am excited to say we are seeing flawless skin with light waterproof foundation and super-long lashes.

Foundation:

So since flawless complexion skin is a major trend for this spring and summer. How do we accomplish this? Well to achieving flawless skin through make-up, even if your skin has imperfections, is to make your skin look untouched. Hydrate your skin, so a great moisturizer is the first step.

Cheeks:

Second, the popular trend is blush!!! With blush use ones that are sheer and contain a bit of shimmer. For blush try pink, pink, pink and even peach! Low on the bronzers and rich colored powders this 2010 season. But, pastel colors are going to be a hit. Try a soft rose, peach, light coral, or light plum.

Eyes:

As I mentioned before, the big trend in eyes are extra, extra long lashes. With or without adding false lashes! Try using a lengthening mascara that can create lashes that are dark, long and luscious lashes. No, I said no to black liquid liner, try going for a dark brown, dark blue, violet, or bluish gray. Eyeshadow, eyeshadow, eyeshadow!! Go light for a little glam or none at all. Go for a nude, soft coral, gold, or bronze with some light shimmer.

Lips:

Lips should be very light and natural. Nudes and light pastels are BIG this spring! Try pairing a bare lip with some sheer balm over any color. Lighten up on the super shiny gloss this year and instead try a lipstick/gloss combo or a nude cream gloss. Nude pinks and beiges are the top colors, with just a little bit of shine added. Say NO!!!!! to sparkly or glittery colors.

Keep in mind that keeping things soft and light this season is the key. make-up should have a natural dewy look that is fresh and not over done. Makeup is suppose to just enhanced your already natural beauty, not take over your face and be too fussy, so less is always more!!

Luv, Lydia

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Natural Day Look

Hello All,

So this was a natural judges interview look that I created for the 2010 Miss Teen DC International Pageant by using tinted moisturizer, two natural shades of eyeshadow, the darker on the eye lid and lighter as a highlighter under the brows. In addition, I used a dark eyeliner and clear lip gloss.

Lydia