Archive for January, 2012

Learn to pick the right shade of liquid foundation for yourself

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Are you about to buy a liquid foundation? Well, make sure that it goes with your skin tone and does not appear as a mask when applied. Here are some viable tips in picking up the right shade of liquid foundation for you.

First of all, while testing the foundation you have to make sure you are completely make-up free and clean. Now, choose from a shade that looks the most similar to your facial complexion and test its compatibility. However, do not waste time by testing the shades on your wrist or hand as the result would be misleading. Your face tone is always lighter in comparison to any other parts of your body. Thus you have to verify the color with your face only.

It would be helpful to inform that yellow based liquid foundations would be apt for darker or medium light skins. In case somebody is very fair, she can settle for pink based ones.

How a concealer can work wonders with dark circles

Friday, January 13th, 2012

If you have got the unsightly dark circles under your eyes, then a concealer can work wonders for you. It will cover the dark pigmentation of your under-eye zone and blend it with the existing skin tone to get a clear and natural feel. But you have to make sure that you know how to apply it.

Firstly, moisturize the under-eye skin with a light cream before applying the concealer. Now, get a good concealer brush to spread the concealer to your hard-to-get areas like inner eye corners. Then, apply your concealer up to your lash line under the eyes but never put it on eyelids. Now, pat with ring finger to blend it with your original skin tone.

Apply foundation on concealer and that too in patting motion round the eyes. But be gentle so that the concealer does not get rubbed off. After that, put some powder to keep your foundation intact. Lastly, it’s good to mention that concealers with yellow tone work best for dark circles.

Boot it up ladies

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Boots make up one of the most classy and striking fashion statement for every woman. They are available in varied heel heights and can range from knee high to ankle length. Some of the trendy numbers are even thigh high.

Then, you are going to choose from a great selection of colors and materials when it comes to boots. The shoe manufacturers have displayed boots in almost every color found around but however, the dark brown and black ones have a timeless appeal. Besides, boots are available in diverse materials like leather, rubber and wool, plastic or even wood.

It’s good to state that boots can go perfectly well with almost any for of attire. The hiking boots are best for your camping adventures while the ankle length ones get you the desired tall stature. For an all-glam appearance, get a stiletto styled ladies’ boot to team up with your evening ensemble.

Bags and more

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Women have the liberty to pick up from a wide collection when it comes to bags, as per the occasion and event. The article here brings a short brief on the great range of bags available today.

On the first hand, you have the quintessential shoulder handbags which can be taken anywhere, shopping and office alike. These are usually large and capable of carrying your prime essentials like check books, umbrella, car keys, cell phones, notebooks and cosmetics. Then, there are the totes with open top and generally a single large compartment. Totes are ideal for beach holidays and shopping.

Handheld bags are another trendy option and are perfect for almost any outing or your official meets. These come with smaller handles and cannot be taken on your shoulder. Then you have the clutches which have to be taken by hand as there’s no handle. Clutches look very decorative and all glam and are suitable for your evening ball parties.

Designer glasses option for you

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Designer glasses are a must have for everybody these days irrespective of gender and age as these are not only a safeguard for the eyes but are regarded as some of the most striking fashion statements. There are various brands for designer glasses and the most esteemed names are Chanel, D&G, Ray Ban, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Fendi and Calvin Klein.

You have a great range of designer glasses for every face cut. People with a narrow and small face should go with light shaded lens and small frames. Otherwise try out the frameless pairs. The long faces look the best in thick frame and wide lenses with a lens shade according to your complexion.

People with wide forehead and wider chin must opt for the oversized glasses as these can camouflage your facial discrepancy. These oversized glasses might look a bit unappealing apparently but they are the perfect for an enigmatic profile.

Tips of matching the perfect jewelry with your evening ensemble

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Are you invited to an evening ball? That’s great since such an event is always a brilliant amalgamation of great crowd, sumptuous food, a grand ambience and exotic wining. But make sure that you are putting on the right evening ensemble with the most apt jewelry. Here are some tips on matching perfect jewelry for your glam evening look.

An evening ball is definitely a formal occasion and you should be decked up accordingly with a well-fitting beautiful evening dress. When it comes to jewelry, always go for an authentic piece, even if it’s a small one. If you are looking for a matching piece, the golden rule is to focus on a single heavy item with smaller accessories to accompany it.

Besides, the style or cut of your gown too plays a major part in deciding the jewelry. If your attire has an open and good looking neckline, get a heavy necklace. In case you prefer sleeveless apparels this time, focus on dainty bracelets. Crystal hairpins, on the other hand, would be perfect with an elegant chignon.

How can you make use of accessories to camouflage your flaws?

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Accessories are a great way to hide your figure flaws provided you opt for the right one. So if you are really worrying about your heavy frame here are some smart tips on the ideal accessories that help a lot of to camouflage your plush look.

Firstly, there are the jackets. The jackets look smart, would never go out of fashion and a long well fitted one works best to hide a large tummy or bottom. Besides, the jackets are flexible with any form of attire. Another good accessory here would be a nice shawl or stole. The oriental one looks the most elegant and would nicely disguise your much broader shoulders. Besides getting it wrapped and tucked around the hips or abdomen would easily conceal your plus size flaws.

Then, yes there are the belts. A nice regular belt would be perfect for folding tummies while the broad gladiator belts work wonders for those looking to restrain the stomach by pulling the waistline and locking it for a sleek look.

Red lipsticks: A must have in every makeup bag

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Red lipsticks are a timeless possession for every make up bag. It has an eternal appeal regardless of age and thus a favorite of every woman. Truly a red lipstick can never go out of fashion and looks stunning whatever the occasion is – a glam & glitz evening affair or a light Sunday brunch.

The color red comes with a strong statement. Thus a red lip shade is always considered to be rich, striking, elegant and flirty at the same time. You can use the red lipstick to highlight your signature sign or even can make it your staple look.

It’s good to state that red lipsticks come in various shades to choose from according to your skin tone and occasion. Women with cooler undertone can go for the effervescent bright red. But for the girls with warmer undertone, it’s better to opt for warm red shade with yellowish or gold undertone.

How to dress up for the winters yet look glamorous as ever

Friday, January 6th, 2012

The winter season has already set in and if you are sad to put your LBD and skirts under the closet here are some hot tips on how to look stylish even in the chilled months. It’s good to go for the chunky knits this season. You have the classy jackets, big knitted tops and large dresses to glam you up.

Focus most on the warmer colors now. The best shades for winter months are emerald green, royal purple and scarlet red. You can put on a bright vintage prom gown reaching to the knee or else team a dark corset top with bright skirts.

If you have a winter party, count on ribbed tights paired with cream or beige boyfriend sweater and great high heels. When it comes to accessories, hats would be the best bet for winters. Pair it up with long necklaces, big rings and great leather boots.

5 biggest fashion faux pas any one can make

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Dressing up with the right dress, perfect fit and compatible accessories are a must whenever you step out of the house. But many a times people are not aware of the right kind of dressing and thus here is a brief to warning to you about the most usual fashion faux pas anyone can make.

Firstly, many people have the tendency to go for oversized or undersized dressed to look fuller and trimmer respectively. This is a strict no since getting a dress beyond or below your size would only make you uncomfortable and unsmart. The next mistake is going for tacky color combos like green & red or hot pink with neon green. You would just end up looking like a clown.

The third one is over accessorizing; get a heavy piece and make it your focal point. The fourth one is wearing clothes mismatching with the event. The last usual fashion faux pas is teaming white shoes with dark socks; shoes must be darker to socks and not the vice versa.