Expressing the Authentic You: Show them who you really are
"When how you appear reflects who you are, you are beautiful." - Christopher Hopkins
Not long after my second appearance on Oprah, a woman flew to Minneapolis from Virginia for a makeover. She was a 54-year-old pastor’s wife who had grown her hair for six months to “give me something to work with.” We didn’t click at first.
She seemed...... >Read More
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This Old House: Laughing at age and gravity
A few years ago, make-up was something I wore just because I was old enough to get away with it. A hint of color here, a splash of flair there. These days, make-up is a necessity. And it takes time. What used to be a light touchup has now become more like a major sheet rock repair. Fill this.... >Read More
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Beauty and Health Tips
Many of you have asked and Julaine has answered:
A whiter smile
The new craze for whitening strips and gels can leave a dent in your wallet, but there is a way to give the illusion of a whiter smile without breaking the bank. [Getting] the look of whiter teeth is simple -- just change your lipstick color. For... >Read More
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Fabulous, Kissable Red Lips
All reds are not created equal, finding the right one for you and wearing it properly will make all the difference. You too can have fabulous, kissable lips.
The most important thing to consider when wearing red lipstick is picking the right shade.
Knowing whether to choose a warm red or cool red is an important first step and cuts... >Read More
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Why Doesn't This Lipstick Look Right On Me?
Why doesn't lipstick look the same way on as it does in the tube? It's usually not the color in the tube that looks bad (otherwise, you wouldn't have bought it!), but the underlying or undertone color in the lipstick can show it's true colors after you've applied it.
How can you tell what your undertone color is? Run a... >Read More
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Easy Evening Make-up
Is your make-up ready for a night out? With a few simple tricks you can add flare and drama to your evening make-up.
Colour
Stick to colours that occur in nature. You're trying to enhance your natural beauty, to highlight and add focus without being overtly obvious, so look for colours that work with your natural colouring.
Avoid blue...... >Read More
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5 Make-up Mistakes to Avoid
You've seen them, make-up looks gone bad. Horribly bad. So in my attempt to rid the beauty world of the overly extreme makeover, here are my all-time make-up 'please don't do this!' tips. As a makeup artist, I've seen every one. Don't let these looks happen to you!
1. WAAAYYYY too much blush - Blush is... >Read More
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