Bronzy Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial

This look is great for summer. Its a Bronzy smoky eye with golden bronzer to give a nice glow to the skin and peach lips and cheeks.

Products Used
Eyes
Make Up For Ever Pearly waterproof pencil #13p
Mac Texture e/s (alternatives: Mac Softbrown e/s)
Mac Brown Down e/s (alternatives: Mac Courdroy or Swiss Choclate e/s)
Mac Woodwinked e/s (alternative: Mac Patina e/s)
Mac Carbon e/s
Make Up For Ever Aquablack cream liner
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash mascara

Face
Chanel Lumiere Foundation #30
Make Up For Ever Lift concealer #3
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Mac Enough Said blush

Lips
Make Up For Ever #438 lipstick
Make Up For Ever #3 Glossyfull

Have fun trying it out!

Demi #2

LoVeD doing this look!!!! I spray tanned....not that you can tell with my lovely computer, and wa able to bust out my NW 25!!!! It made me so happy =). I want a "perma-tan" like NObodies business!!! Have you guys found black and white pictures to send? Remember to comment and tell me what yo think =).

Sweat Proof/ Water Proof

Don't Sweat It...please!!!

Let's be honest ladies, most of us don't want to leave home without the extra coverage, or safety, of a foundation. Something to even out your skin making it look effortlessly and beautifully smooth and silky. But in the beautiful yet rather warm summertime, because of the humidity and high temperatures, the foundation does not really last and it just feels heavy. I want to sweat just thinking about my skin gasping for air through a thick layer of makeup on my face when it's hot outside. I just received a text this morning from my friend Summer at Tres Chic Boutique wondering about waterproof/sweat proof makeup. She was going to be going to a youth camp out and wanted to be ready. Could I EVER relate. I had gone to a young women's camp as a counselor during that awful breakout just about a month ago. So fun but didn't want to go anywhere without makeup....which I hated because had I not had that reaction I would have gone the whole week makeup and carefree. Alas that wasn't on the menu so I had to switch up the routine a bit. Here are some of the things that I have learned through the years..I gotcha covered =) ( pun intended). Feel free to click on any of the links for suggestions on products described.

For Starters:

Wear a primer. Should I repeat? WEAR A PRIMER! Don't skip this cuz it makes a big difference!!! Choose a lightweight, oil-free formula and apply after your moisturizer and/or sunscreen and before the rest of your makeup. A pea-size amount should be enough (don't get crazy). This step is essential for your foundation and color to last all day.

Concealer:

Less is more when it comes to makeup in the summer but if you feel you need coverage, like I did and occasionally still do, be picky!!! Choose a sheer silicone-based formula for your concealer because it acts as a barrier from humidity. Avoid liquids as much as possible, choose a cream concealer and spot treat dark circles and blemishes using your ring finger to pat and blend the color onto skin. To avoid a shiny complexion make sure and look for oil-free products always, summer or not.

So Many Choices:

Makeup has come a looong way from one general formula for the entire face. Thanks to stains, tints, gels, balms, and creams designed for the lips, eyes, and cheeks you can achieve the look you want with the same color pay off and even better staying power. Not to mention a lovely sheen finish that will give your skin that coveted glow. These formulas work wonders in the summer and are great alternatives to powder because they won’t mix with sweat, smear, or run. Avoid kohl liners that will smear, powder blush that will fade, and chalky powders that will cake when you sweat. But if you tend to be oily and need the security of a powder, choose a talc-free

translucent formula and apply lightly with a large fluffy brush to the t-zone. The talc-free, color-free formula stops shine and sets makeup with out appearing dry or changing colors.

Water-proof=Melt-proof:

Don’t underestimate the power of water-proof mascara and eyeliner. It’s great for daily use when you need to go from work to dinner to a night out and there’s no exception when it comes to swimming, sweating, or working out. Choose a water-proof mascara with a creamy, smudge-resistant formula that won’t flake off or make lashes brittle. As for eyeliner go with a smooth, smudge-proof gel formula that glides on easily, sets quickly and lasts all day. These two products, which come in tons of different colors, are enough to play up the eyes so it can cut your makeup time in half by not having to do shadows.

Don’t leave home without it:

*Sunscreen. It’s so important to start the day off with sunscreen for several reasons. Sunscreen (choose a broad spectrum one that protects against both UVB and UVA rays) is the best way to prevent skin from aging, wrinkles and sunspots caused by UVA rays, how could we pass on that?? Along with ranging in SPF (15-70) there are formulas that include antioxidants that work double-time by protecting from free radicals and UV damage, while others come in a wipe form that make it quick and easy to freshen up as it protects. Luckily most are designed with different skin types in mind (from acne-prone, sensitive, to normal, and oily) so there’s no excuse, girls! In the past it was hard to reach for the sunscreen because of its tell-tale smell and the way it felt on the skin but now most formulas on the market are so lightweight and fresh smelling that you won’t even know it’s there.

*Oil-absorbing sheets. These thin little papers absorb surface oil without smudging makeup, rendering the mid-day compact touch up useless and avoiding all that product build-up, yuck.

*Tinted lip balm with SPF. Choose your favorite color in a wax formula to avoid it melting on your lips. I love the ones from MAC.

Here are some ideas for products:

FACE

Product: Era Face Spray on Foundation by Classified Cosmetics ($55)

• Water-resistant, sweat-proof, oil-free aerosol foundation
  
• Mists a wash of color onto the skin for a "airbrush" finish with no blending required
  
• Many surgeons recommend this product for people that might have newly healing skin, gives everyone the opportunity to remain covered up
  
• Can help freckles, moles,birthmarks,scars,tattoos,varicose veins,stretch marks, skin discoloration to remain under cover
  
• Comes in 10 shades for all skin types
  
• Included is cosmetic puff and headwrap
  
• Found in Fred Segal, Bendels, on Amazon, specialty stores & exclusive department stores

Product: Clinique Almost Makeup ($17.50)

• Waterproof, sweatproof, streak-proof - its not going anywhere
  
• Good for ANY activity including swimming
  
• Ultra-sheer
  
• Won't clog pores
  
• Comes in 4 shades
  
• SPF 15 as an added incentive!

Product: Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Protective Under eye Concealer ($21)

• Blends in completely and is crease resistant
  
• Has soothing chamomile extract and honey to hydrate and condition your eye area which is a very delicate area especially in older skin
  
• Crease resistant. As we get older and eyes get heavier and more wrinkles appear, this product is great at adding a softer look to the fine lines that might start to see.

EYES

Product: L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara ($8)

• Thickens your eyelashes up to four times their normal size
  
• ONLY $8!

Product: Cynthia Rowley Natural Long Mascara water resistant ($16)

• Comes in a spectrum of brighter and not your typical colors like bright blue and burgundy.

Product: Clarins Fix Mascara ($16.50)

• For people that are so attached to their regular mascara that they don’t want to make the switch -this product waterproofs your mascara!
  
• Waterproof sealant for use over your favorite non water proof mascara
  
• It is a transparent microseal that is long-lasting and resistant to water, heat, and oily substances

EYEBROWS

Product: Clinique Brow Keeper ($14.50)

• Brow-grooming tool
  
• Water resistant, smudge resistant, and long-wearing
  
• Deposits a sheer, subtle layer of color that can be built on coats to make it darker or more intense looking
  
• The tapered brush on the other end of the pencil allows for easy definition, blending, and control

Eyeliner

Product: Christian Dior Aquadior Waterproof Eyeliner ($21)Product: MAC Fluidline ($15)

I really prefer the fluid line by MAC. It comes in so many different colors and won't smudge or run. It can be put on with a super tiny angled brush.

Eye shadow

Product: Trish McEvoy Waterstix ($20)

• Applying eye color in seconds
  
• Portable easy to use swivel stick designed for women on the go
  
• To apply just draw across eyelids and blend it in
  
• 6 colors

Product: Finish Line or Benefit Shelaq ($15)

• Water-proofing elixir that converts your non water proof eye color and makes it waterproof
  
• Pour one or two drops into bottle cap, dampen eye liner brush in liquid, then fill brush with color stroking along outer edge of pressed eye shadow

LIPS

Product: Max Factor Lipfinity ($12.75)

• 2 step process: "paint for lips" that last eight hours which goes on first. Then there is the "moisturizing top coat" that keeps lips feeling moist, smooth, and keeps lips looking shiny
  
• Has PermaTone, which is a semi-permanent color
  
• The paint is waterproof and to restore the glossy look you can apply the top coat through out the day
  
• 25 flattering shades

Product: Clarins "Sun-Kissed" Colour Gloss

• Long lasting and water resistant, very glossy
  
• A comfortable texture that will not run
  
• Perfect for the summer and being outdoors

BLUSH

Product: Nars Color Wash ($24)

• This will not come off without soap and water
  
• Makes it look like the color is really coming from within
  
• Gives you a very natural glow
  
• Since it is so sheer it is good for all skin tones
  
• Paint it on with the brush in the cap and blend it in with fingers and then wash your finger b.c it will dye!
  
• It will not come off of your face once it dries on your face

Product: Loreal Sheer Gel Blush

• Long wearing and water repellant
  
• Convenient, fits into pocket
  
• Casual and subtle look
  
• Available in 5 shades

Product: Stila Sport Color Push-Ups ($20)

• Activity proof
  
• Simple as a glide of a stick
  
• Gel based and oil free
  
• They are hydrating, they are great for dry or flaky skin
  
• 3 colors
  
• Portable and small

Product: Stila Color Courier ($20)

• Activity proof, water repellant, great for working out!
  
• Simple to use: Just pencil it on your face and blend it with fingers or sponge

MAKEUP REMOVERS

Product: Nivea visage eye make-up remover ($5.19)

• A greaseless formula
  
• Formulated for your eyes but can also work on lips and face
  
• Don't even have to rinse - wipes off with tissue
  
• Feels really clean after use

Product: Mary Kay Eye Makeup Remover ($15)I am SUCH a fan of this makeup remover. It takes everything off so completely and it leaves a non-greasy fresh clean feel on your eyes. To make the product last longer I use Q-Tips as opposed to cotton balls or pads. To order from a GREAT girl click here. Lindsay and I have been friends forever and she goes WAY out of her way to make sure you get what you want. Tell her I sent you and she'll take even bEtTeR care of you!!!

What's Your Favorite Bronzer?

As I start to contemplate the end of summer I am finding ANY reason to get out into the sun. To feel the warmth and lounge by the pool with my boys. What will I miss? What are the staples of summer for me? #1 Summer activities: swimming class, picnics, park dates, BBQs, and lounging at the pool (face FULLY covered of course!) #2 The food: Watermelon, cherries, corn on the cob, avocados perfectly ripe, summer salads...oh the list could go on and on and on =). #3 Bronzer for that sun kissed glow! There is nothing like a healthy glow in your skin and bronzer is JUST that! What is your favorite bronzer?

Now I know that all of us have seen the effects of bronzer overload. Oompa Loompas among us, if you will. There is nothing worse...well, few things worse than over application of something as drastic as bronzer. When applied correctly it can enhance your face, sculpt and chisel and give you a healthy "no sun" glow. Remember our three? I talk about that a lot when dealing with bronzer. If not, check out this video. It's packed with loads of tips and tricks when contouring your face. Some people are what I like to call, bronzer deficient, or bronzed and confused when knowing how to pick out just the right one for you. DON'T BE ASHAMED or even embarrassed. We ALL have gone through it, myself included, but there is help without going to group meetings =). Make sure to pick out a bronzer with as little to no sparkle as possible. Sparkle attracts the sun and therefore is "pulled out". A matte bronzer in the hollows or sunken in parts of your face will deepen them ever so slightly giving you dimension and killer "curves". If you crave that sparkle then choose a highlighter or shimmer powder to dust just above said bronzer. Just remember that less is more and more = oompa loompa. Happy bronzing while we still can =).

The Style Spy - Beach Bag Essentials

Heading to the beach? Check out my latest article on TheStyleSpy.com to read about my list of beauty essentials to pack your beach bag with for your day of fun in the sun.

http://thestylespy.com/2011/08/beach-bag-essentials/

xo Eman

Summer Look For Blue Eyes

Sunscreen & Avoiding "Makeup Meltdown"

Here's a double dose from the dailyglow.com since I have missed a few Mondays...I know SLACKER!!! I thought these two issues where SO relevant to us right now that I though I would share them first. Enjoy!

Have you ever stood in the sunscreen aisle at your local drugstore, staring at the shelves full of tubes and bottles until your eyes glazed over? Help may be on the way. This month, for the first time in 33 years, the FDA released new guidelines that are designed to simplify the confusing and often misleading labels on sunscreens. Most manufacturers have a year to comply, so it should be easier to pick one next summer. Here’s the lowdown:

• The word “sunblock” will no longer be allowed on labels, since this implies that the product blocks out all UV rays.
• Only sunscreens that protect equally against UVA (aging) rays and UVB (burning) rays can be labeled “broad spectrum.”
• Sunscreens with SPF of 15 or higher can claim that they prevent sunburn, sun damage, and skin cancer. Sunscreens with SPF less than 15 will be required to carry a warning that they haven’t been shown to prevent skin cancer or aging.
• Sunscreens will not be able to call themselves waterproof or sweatproof. This is because no sunscreen can be completely budge-proof under water. They can be labeled as water-resistant; if so, they’ll need to indicate how long (40 or 80 minutes) you can swim or sweat before the protection wears off.
• In addition, the FDA is proposing a maximum SPF of 50. Sunscreens that have SPF values higher than 50 would be labeled as SPF 50+. This is because there’s no scientific proof that a higher SPF provides more protection from skin cancer and aging compared to products with SPF 50. The agency is also taking a closer look at sunscreen sprays to evaluate how well they protect, as well as the safety of inhaling the mist.

While these guidelines are a step in the right direction, the labeling is still not as informative and helpful as labels in Europe and Asia, which have rating systems that help sunscreen users compare the degree of UVA protection between products. The FDA should also take a closer look at the safety of current sunscreen ingredients, and speed up their review and approval of newer ingredients with better UVA protection as well as less irritation and potential toxicity.
For more information on the change in sunscreen labeling, visit the American Academy of Dermatology.

Here is how to avoid a "makeup meltdown" =):

Q: I want to schedule more sessions with the cute new trainer at my gym, but I need to figure out how to keep my makeup from dripping all over my face during the workout. How do I pull off a polished look while exercising?

A: Dripping makeup is messy, and it can be a real turnoff — even at the gym. But don’t sweat it! Here are some tips that’ll help you avoid makeup melt and show off your natural glow instead:

1. Wear less makeup. The gym is one place where you can get away with this, so go for it. Instead of full foundation, just dab on a little concealer wherever you need it.
2. If you need more coverage, add some tinted moisturizer to help even out your complexion. For oily or acne-prone skin, try Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Enhancer, which is oil free and noncomedogenic. Bobbi Brown’s Tinted Moisturizing Balm works well for dry skin. (Or mix some of your usual foundation with a bit of moisturizer to make your own.)
3. Skip the blush — your workout will give you a natural glow.
4. Use waterproof liner and mascara to avoid raccoon eyes. For a clean, natural look, I like Maybelline Unstoppable Smudgeproof Waterproof Eyeliner and L’Oréal’s Panoramic Curl Waterproof Mascara because they add definition and won’t run down your face.
5. Use a tinted lip balm instead of lipstick, and skip the lip liner so you don’t end up with an odd-looking outline around your mouth by the end of your workout. And no goopy gloss, either — it’ll just get all over your teeth and water bottle.

       6.   Carry a towel for blotting the sweat from your face — pat, don’t wipe! 

Hot Smokey Summer Eye

Turn up the heat with this smoldery eye! I haven't been feeling all that great this past week but inspiration struck and now I give you the silent movie era of makeup tutorials =). The music makes me want to do a 1920's flapper look...and I think I just might!!! My fav part is that it took my husband this long to show me how to speed up videos and change transitions. I feel like I am BURSTING with new ideas now!!! This video normally would have been 8 min long but since I sped it up to match the theme it's HALF that! Also, I hold up a brown shadow toward the beginning and don't tell you the name is Embark from MAC.

Well, I am off to bed for more sleep. I need it since my son's birthday party is coming up and I want to kick this sickness to the CuRb! Get this, he asked for a Halloween Birthday Bash in June =). I am beYOND excited since that is one of my FAVORITE holidays. Can I share the invites with you?

 We made a mold of his finger, roughed it up, tied a reminder ribbon around it and laid it on a soft bed of reindeer moss. I was DYING when I saw how cute and little his fingers were =). Thank you Martha!!!

TheStyleSpy.com Nars Summer 2011 Collection

One of my favourite things is playing around with the new makeup collections that come out each season. The summer 2011 collection for Nars Cosmetics is no exception. Check out my full review of the collection on TheStyleSpy.com and make sure to head in to your nearest Sephora to see the collection yourself.

http://thestylespy.com/2011/05/summer-with-nars/

xo Eman

Givenchy...Color Me Colorful!

Givenchy just came out with an amazing line to break through the icy winter that we have been enduring. Look at those warm oranges melting under her eyes into the pink blush. I think it is so fresh and makes me want to have summer sunny days right NOW!!! For those of you with blue and green eyes these hues would be fanTASTIC on you. Am I asking you to sport them down the grocery aisle in the exact way you see them below? No, but try them...pretty please??? Step outside that comfort zone and apply a coral lightly to those cheeks and just "swish" some on your lids. You will LOVE it!!!

 Here is more from the collection:

 Blush Gelée in Candide Pink

 Le Prisme Eye Quad in Candide Garden

 Magic Khôl Eyeliner in Coffee 15

 Rouge Interdit Lipstick in Candide Tangerine 50

 Rouge Inerdit Shine Lipstick in Candide Nude 27

 Gloss Interdit in Candide Tanderine 30,

 Vernis Please in Candide Peach 173

Re-promoted items from the permanent collection 

Requested Soft Look From Brooklyn

So I was in where all my videos "lay" and realized that I had never posted this awesome request from Brooklyn (thanks for being patient!). I even had to edit me saying that you had till November 5th to get in your Halloween entries =D. Terrible! So here it is and hope you enjoy =).