Popping up on runways, sidewalks & in closets all over, white is definitely the go-to color for Spring/Summer 2010. With the neutral palette family having such a demanding presence on the spring runways, white has stood out as the leader of the neutral class by managing to translate on all skin tones & shades while being used in everything from everyday pieces such as tops & jeans, evening wear & even accessories like shoes & bags. White is definitely the hot shade you should be wearing to stay cool this summer!
White is one of those colors that will forever be incorporated into fashion. Certain colors might be the rage one year & out the next but the timeless appeal of white is one that manages to endure. The innocent glow that it brings looks great on pale skin by adding a fairytale-like appeal while the contrast on tanner skin allows the color to pop. No matter your complexion, adding a touch of white to your outfit is a great way to stand out regardless of what other colors you find yourself surrounded by.
If you’re not quite ready to make the big leap & go for an all white everything look, incorporate this hot trend into your wardrobe with touches of white by way of shoes or bags. A white oversized clutch is the perfect accessory to compliment a hot summer date outfit. Even white jewelry touches are sure to be a hit! If you are, however, ready to take it to the max with white, go for it! Try to keep the color scheme of your accessories neutral so that the focus remains on the white but a good combo is Denim & white; the harder contrasting affect of denim plays on the purity of white. However you decide to wear it, don’t be afraid to go for it with white; the fashionable possibilities are endless with this trend! Just try to remember to keep a Tide-to-Go pen handy if you’re clumsy like me!
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Each and every season we see some version of the traditional smokey eye on the runway, and this fall will be no different. Instead of a basic black smokey eyes, make way for softer, more subtle versions in shades like; pale grey, taupe, and dark brown. These sassy alternatives are extremely user friendly, while still managing to pack a powerful punch. This look is one that will turn heads, and help you stay ahead of the pack.
Try it out for yourself by sweeping a soft taupe all over your lid, making certain to blend all the way up to the crease. One imperative key to this look is blending; you want the shadow to look as seamless as possible, so blend belnd blend! Once you have created a sheer wash of color on the lid, making sure to concentrate the color around the lash line, you will want to line the eye. Use a yummy chocolate brown liner to add depth and definition, add a ton of mascara, and viola…you have the ultimate smokey eye! So go ahead, grab your products, and get Pretty Girl. : )
Lavender, Eggplant, Violet…nothing tops a plum pout this summer. The perfect purple lip can be found in textures ranging from sparkly gloss to matte lipstick. My current fave is a beautiful creamy lavender that packs an insane punch (try Go For It lipstick by MAC). When attempting to pull off this look, it’s important to remember that the lip color should take center stage, so rock it with a flesh tone liner for a subtle touch of definition. Note: You are trying to achieve a beautifully sculpted lip, so no overdrawn lip lines circa 1996 allowed! Kick the look up a notch by smudging a navy eyeliner into your upper and lower lash line, and finish with as much mascara as your heart desires! Step out of the box, don’t be afraid to play with plums, and as always…. get Pretty Girl!
Nothing frames the eyes better than perfectly groomed brows. They really can make or break the face. Let’s cease with the eyebrow butchering already. Over-plucking has to stop; this isn’t the 1920’s. Put the tweezers down and put your brows in the hand of a trained professional. There are many ways to get that “perfect” brow…razoring, tweezing, waxing, and my personal favorite threading. But if you must do it yourself; achieving great brows is simple; just follow the technique below.
1. Brows should be natural-flowing arches that look uniform and not “little squares with tails.”
2. Begin plucking the brow from the inside, close to the inside arch of the nose.
3. Draw an imaginary line from the tear duct up to the brow; that’s where a brow should begin. Anything in front of that imaginary line must be plucked.
4. To find the arch, find the center of the pupil and draw an imaginary line a bit diagonally up. That’s where it should arch.
5. Use the imaginary line to follow diagonally up from the outside corner of the eye. That’s where the brow should end.
6. With an old toothbrush or an eyebrow brush, brush the hairs straight up. If any hairs don’t naturally fall back into place, cut them with a small pair of mustache scissors.
7. Look for stray hairs around the brow–on top and underneath– and pluck them away.
8. Check for any sparse areas and fill them in with a brow corrector. You can use a pencil, liquid, powder or whatever you feel comfortable with, but remember that the color you choose should be a bit lighter than your hair color. And less is more, so don’t go overboard or you will look like Groucho Marx.
9. To keep the brow in place you can use a brow gel. MAC makes a great product for this!
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