Pretty accessories to accompany pretty makeup

After learning a few makeup tricks, what better way to accentuate your looks than with pretty and beautiful accessories.

A well-matched earrings will indeed bring out the colors of your makeup so choose wisely and not end up like a Christmas Tree.

Check out this website that is giving out free earrings as part of their promotional campaign. Though earrings are free, they are really pretty and stylish.

How to Remove Shine?

Having 'Shiny' Problem even after Makeup?

A friend asked me today how to get rid or prevent shine even after makeup. It seems to be quite a common problem as I've heard the same question a few times.

Personally I do not have this 'shiny' situation so don't really have first hand experience to share. However based on what I know, blotting paper does help. You can still use it after you put on your makeup.

If you are those who are adverse to blotting paper, one other way is to use blot powder to set your makeup after your foundation. For instance, M.A.C Blot Powder which comes in three neutal tones (light, medium, and dark).

For small target area e.g. sides of your nose, you can use a small brush. For wider areas e.g. forehead, use a velour puff. Even after you use the velour puff to apply the powder, it is good to use the brush to brush off any loose powder.

Try this out and let me know how effective or ineffective it is for you... :)

Best Eyelash Curler

I've tried many brands of eyelash curler, both cheap and expensive ones.

I must say Shiseido Eyelash Curler is the best. It is easy to use and can reach my lashes as close to the roots as humanly possible...

Just to clarify, Shiseido did not pay me to advertise for them. Just want to share a good product I've found... and you can get it here at a good price!

Eye Makeup

Blue and Pink Eyeshadow

White Glitters/Shimmer

Black Eyeliner

Black Mascara

Cheeks

Light Pink Blusher

Lips

Pink plus clear lips gloss

tip: Go with brighter color blusher for darker color skin to 'lift up' the look so that the makeup doesn't look too heavy.

4 Steps to Enchanting Eyes

Step 1: Eyebrows
Tweese and groom your eyebrows. Define your brows with a shade as close to your natural brow colour as possible.
Following your natural brow line, use short and light strokes to fill in where needed with a brow pencil. This opens up your face.

Step 2: Eyeshadow
Use a palette of eyeshadow colours with darker shades around the inner corners and the lighter shades on the outer. Blending is key.

Step 3: Eyeliner
Eyeliner defines and opens up your eyes. Carefully guide your eyeliner along the upper lash line. For stronger look at night, can line your lower lash line. Remember to go as close to your lash line as possible.
I would go for pencil type for day look and liquid type for night look.

Step 4: Eyelashes
Curl your eyelashes, pressing it as close to the roots as possible. Then apply mascara from the roots of the lashes in a sligt zig-zag motions upwards towards the tips of the lashes.

Recommendation: Shishedo eyelash curler, Maybelline's range of mascara

4 Steps to Flawless Face

Learn to Do Your Own Naturally Flawless Face

Step 1: Concealer
Use concealer for under eye circles, dark spots or blemishes.
Dot these areas and blend them lightly with your fingertips until the areas look smooth.

Step 3: Foundation
Choose the right shade and foundation for your skin type. Ideally, the sade should disappear into your skin under normal lighting.
Apply small amounts on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Then blend outwards using a sponge.

Step 4: Loose Powder
Apply loose powder to set your face makeup. This gives your face a finished and polished look.

Step 5: Blush
Blush is always a good way to brighten up your face.
Smile and apply a touch of blush shade to the apples of your cheek and blend upwards and outwards to the corner of your eye and temple.

Night Makeup - Romance in the Air

Eye Makeup
Purple & Lilac Eyeshadow
Black Eyeliner
Black Mascara

Cheeks
Pink Blusher

Lips
Berry plus pink lips gloss

tip: Apply vasline on lips prior to applying lipstick for more luscious look. It also helps to lubricate and hydrate cracked lips.

Hair
Low bun near the neck, with slight locks hanging loose around the face.

This look is designed for a romantic night out with that special someone.