Since nobody is perfect, we all have what
we consider either minor or major flaws we'd rather not
have. Surgery is not your only option to achieve the look
you want. Makeup is indeed the best and cheapest way to
camouflage imperfections and cover flaws.
Fall and winter fashion trends carry over
into makeup to bring a whole new concept to grab attention.
Put away your lovely pastels for summer. Cosmetic companies
are bringing a burst of vibrant colors and dark earth tones.
Shimmer shades are on the way out with mattes taking
precedence. Forget overall bronze and place it only
sparingly in strategic places.
For a fresh, trendy look, military green
and dark plumb shadows compliment almost any skin tone while
models are showing smudgy, smoky eyes accented with blue and
charcoal -- in lieu of the basic frosts and shimmers we're
used to seeing. Blending is the trick for slept-in, sexy
bedroom eyes.
Eyeliner applied from the middle of the
upper eyelids extending just past the outer corners bring
back the classic, "cat-eye" look. Paris Hilton looks sexy
and mature in pictures with this method. Basic black opens
up the eyes while green and teal look trendy, yet
sophisticated.
Bold lipstick is needed to balance strong
colors. Don't make a fuss with matching shades too closely.
Simply choose from same-color families and apply lip gloss
as a final touch for eye-catching attraction.
Technique is important when applying
makeup. Today's trend is au-natural but there is a lot of
definition for the eyes, lips and cheeks. Common mistakes
include poor lighting and not choosing the proper colors for
your skin tone. Avoid shimmer and frosted makeup if you have
some fine lines and wrinkles to hide. Add a hint of good old-fashioned
rouge for a healthy, youthful glow.
