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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Online make-up lessons


why not have a private make-up lesson? Victoria can teach
you the art of applying your make-up successfully! ....more here

the secret to flawless skin

i meet so many brides who ask me how they can get a

flawless complexion in time for their big day.

our skin reflects all that is happening in our minds and

bodies - so if you have some pre-wedding nerves you may

notice yourself breaking out in a few pimples.

the best way to deal with wedding nerves is to give yourself

time-out from all the preparations. this means taking time to

relax and 'switch off'. you've probably been organising your big

day for at least a year and you may have started to feel a bit

tired and emotional!

ask your partner to get involved a little and get your bridesmaids

to organise a few things - this all helps to take the pressure off you.

find time to go to a yoga class, try some meditation or simply go for

a stroll. why not treat yourself & your mum to a pamper day at

your local beauty salon - it's a great way to relax and also gives

you some mother-and-daughter quality time! all of these things

will give you a chance to energise and give your mind a break.

on a physical level, try to avoid coffee and alcohol, replacing

them with fruit smoothies, iced water or camomile tea.
cleanse your skin with a good exfoliating scrub - this literally

sloughs away dead skin cells leaving your skin feeling smooth

and vibrant. Use a good moisturiser - it doesn't need to be an

expensive one.

use a 30+ sun block when out in the sun - especially on your

nose and shoulders, there's nothing worse that red noses or

strap marks on your wedding day!

consider having a spray-tan instead of going to a solarium, spray

tans have improved immensely in the last few years and won't

mark your dress.

these steps will all help to perfect foundation

it's hard to achieve a flawless foundation with only 5 minutes to

spare each morning, but when you do get some extra time, try this:

Make-up: Victoria1. moisturise your skin at

least ten minutes beforehand - this

gives it time to soak into your skin.

2.if you have oily or combination skin,

apply an oil-control gel over the worst

areas, ie. nose, chin. to help make your

foundation last longer apply a primer

likeClarins 'Beauty Flash Balm'*or Laura Mercier 'Foundation Primer'.

3. opt for a foundation that is light in texture such as M.A.C Studio Finish

Foundation which gives a very natural finish, or'Ariane Poole Mineral Tint

Foundation'. always check the colour on your jaw line - it should match

the natural skin colour of your shoulder.



4.apply evenly with your finger tips or a foundation brush, going lightly

around the eye area. for creamier foundations, apply with a round

sponge with downward strokes. start from your forehead and work

down, leaving your eyes until last. when all the face is covered,

use a small brush to do the eyelids.



5. now cover up any dark under-eye circles using concealer - use

one that is very slightly lighter than your foundation with yellow

tones. i like MAC Studio Concealer as it really covers up

those circles!

only apply the concealer to the darkest areas using a small

brush and blend gently with your fingertips. use a medicated

concealer on spots such as Dermalogica.

6. if you have time, contour your face using a foundation two

shades darker than your skin. create depth and shadow in

areas such as the cheeks and jaw. use some highlighting

creme on the top of your cheek-bones to emphasise their

shape. (please see tips below).

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7. if you prefer a dewy finish stop here, or create a matt finish

by dabbing some cotton wool into loose translucent powder then

press onto the face, starting with the eyes. make sure there

are no creases in your foundation before you do this.

8. finally, use a large brush to dust off any excess powder.

your complexion and allow

your make-up to enhance your natural beauty.

good luck!

Other articles:

* perfect lips

* how make-up can make you look younger

contouring and highlighting

few of us have a perfect face shape, the most
desirable shape usually being oval.

darker foundation or bronzing powder help
recede some features while pearly highlighters
bring other features out. blusher helps to
accentuate and give you a healthy glow.

the following pictures give you a guide to where
to shade or highlight your face.
round face

round face

Contour: Sides of jaw,
temples and neck

Highlight: Centre of nose,
centre of cheeks, chin and forehead
Blush: Just under the cheekbones

heart face

Contour: Temples and chin

Highlight: Lower cheeks on jawline
Blush: On the cheekbones

l
ong face
Contour:
Forehead by hairline,
lower cheeks, chin
Highlight: Above cheekbones
and temples
Blush: On the cheekbones

o
blong face
Contour: Sides of jaw and
temples
Highlight: chin, temples and
above cheekbones
Blush:On the cheekbone

pear face

Contour: Sides of jaw
and neck
Highlight: Centre of nose,
centre of cheeks, temples
Blush: At the very side of the
cheekbones


square face
Contour: Sides of jaw and temples
Highlight: Centre of nose, centre

of cheeks and chin
Blush: On the sides of cheekbones




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