How do I wear that trend…nude and pale lip color

In keeping up with the current makeup trend of nude makeup, nude and pale lip color is a great way to top off a nude face. The easiest way to wear a nude or pale lip color is to wear a lip gloss. Typically pale lip glosses go on shiny with just a hint of color. If you’ve never experimented with the pale lip color before, I would suggest visiting the local drug store and picking up some Wet N’ Wild or other low cost makeup. You could also order some from www.elf.com.

The secret to a nude lip is to wear it lightly. Don’t apply it too heavily. It won’t look like darker colors when you put it on so if you’re used to wearing dark lipstick, it may take some getting used to. Once you master the nude lip color, you will have a wider variety of looks at your disposal.

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Cleaning your makeup brushes

Happy Holidays!

I heard my official Christmas song on the radio the other day so now in my mind it is officially the holidays.  For anyone who’s curious, the song is “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway.  Once I hear that song, it truly feels like Christmas for me.  Ok, back to the blog subject at hand.

I’ve started to talk about makeup brushes and featured a video or two about how to choose one or using one in applying your makeup.  As a makeup brush newbie, I am quickly learning how much easier it is to get the most desired results when you use a makeup brush rather than what is typically provided for you in the makeup packaging.  Now if you typically buy your makeup from a counter or store like Mac or Lancome, you may not get the applicators that can come with the drug store makeup like CoverGirl or Wet N Wild (don’t knock it.  They make some good products.  You just have to try them out but at those low prices, it’s worth the gamble.  I have sensitive skin and have never broken out using their products either).  However, as someone who uses Mac for some things but drug store brands for others, I typically used the applicator provided to apply my makeup.  I have recently started using brushes and the blending and coverage control is much better with a brush.  With that being said, brushes are typically something you would keep long term (at least 3 months, if not longer) and they need to be cleaned regularly.  I found a great video about how to properly clean your makeup brushes from the lovely, xteener on youtube.  I’ve posted a few of her videos and I like how thorough she is with spelling things out.  Even if you don’t think you need to, check out this video.  It’s only 7:37 long so it won’t take much time out of your day and it’s very helpful.  I figured I was doing everything OK with my brush cleaning and I learned a helpful tip.

If you’d like to check out more of her videos, visit her page on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/xteeener. Happy brush washing!

Makeup is key!

Now we all know that clothes are a big part of being more fashionable and hot to trot, however if you have on a great outfit but your makeup is nonexistent, it can ruin the total package.  Now I know that makeup is often a sticking point for those of us but there are some easy ways to step things up in that department.  Some people may have the false belief that in order for makeup to look good, it must be expensive.

Oh no!  This is SO not true.  Now that you’ve gotten your copy of the Budget Fashionista (you have gotten it haven’t you?), you can check out this website and score some great makeup deals.  www.eyeslipsface.com also known as E.L.F. is a great makeup line and everything costs $1!  Isn’t that just awesome!  Now you can go online and really dabble in different makeup colors without having to pay a lot of money to do it.  Don’t worry about the quality because I will not steer you wrong.  I’ve tried several of the E.L.F. products and they’re wonderful.  I’m a huge lip gloss fan and the E.L.F. lipgloss has great shine and consistency.

Now go!  Wear makeup!  Now you have absolutely no excuses not to.