Scarlett Johannson is working the “sex-kitten-meets-bombshell” look to its fullest. The hair is perfect, the makeup is perfect, the dress is perfect. You can recreate this look with what you have. It’s classic and simplistic, yet stylish and sophisticated.
To achieve Scarlett’s soft, flowy curls, nothing but hot rollers will do. Hot rollers have made a come back and they are the perfect tool to create soft, sexy curls. Try Caruso steam rollers. (click on picture for info.) They are better for your hair than hot rollers because they work on steam, not heat. They produce the exact same results as hot rollers.
When it comes to red lips, I’m certainly an aficionado. I adore the “red lip” look. It’s classic and ultra sexy. I have tried (literally) thousands of brands and styles. Beautique (click on picture for details) is my all-time favorite red. I use the pencil all over my lips, as it goes on great as a lipstick, then use thison top. It produces the best red lip ever! The kicker… it’s way inexpensive!
There’s an unwritten rule..or, perhaps it’s written somewhere, that if you opt for a bold lip color, like the red above, you should go with a soft eye look. When you have too much eye and too much lip going on at the same time, your look can go from sophisticated to theatrical in seconds. Scarlett’s top eyelids are lined with a brown liquid liner. If you are a blonde, opt for brown instead of black. It’s less harsh and more flattering to your skintone.
Maybellene’s Great Lash is a long time favorite of makeup artists everywhere (certainly my fav!) But mascara reviews are like food reviews. Honestly, it’s all relative to what you, you, like. Most people, however, like it. It’s ultra-popular with the masses, and often times sold out at stores. Personal fav…brownish black Great Lash with the curved brush. *swoon*
Again, if you are blonde, opt for brownish black Great Lash. It softens your look and is super feminine.
I am love, love, loving the new Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base by Loreal. My normal makeup routine has never consisted of a primer…not even a concealer. But it caught my eye in the makeup aisle and curiosity got the best of me and it’s now in my makeup bag!
It retails for $12.99 per 0.5 ounce. Pricey for the amout of product you receive? Maybe, but the plus side of that argument is that very, very little product is needed to be effective. It’s a bit like Chinese food in that you feel you’ll never get to the bottom of the container.
The texture is almost sponge-like, although the overall consistency is a cream. The jar can be tricky if you have long nails like I do, but you can use a small makeup spatula or makeup brush to get the product from the jar.
Rub a very small amount on your face in areas that need some TLC. It minimizes the appearance of pores instantly. And I really mean instantly. The fine lines on your forehead…kiss them goodbye. It smooths uneven surfaces on the face and leaves your face feeling velvety soft.
It can be worn alone or under your makeup for a flawless appearance. What I love about this product is that it’s immediately effective. There’s no waiting “over time” to watch the product develop. It’s instantly apparent. It makes your skin look younger, and keeps that oily T zone at bay.
It also gives you a perfect velvety base in which to apply foundation. It’s fantastic if you want your skin to look 20 years younger, but want to skip makeup for the day. It blends into the skin crystal clear and plumps out imperfections.
The one caveat I have is that this product is not all natural, and I’ve grown accustom to using organic and natural products (think Supernatural Botanicals), but beyond that, this product, in my book, gets Five Stars across the board! Love, love, love it!
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Experience acne as an adult? It could be your mineral makeup. Talc-containing power makeup is made up of tiny crystals that can clog pores. If you are experiencing acne, check out the ingredients label on your mineral makeup to be sure your makeup is talc-free.
Cover Girl has done an excellent job of letting their customers know exactly how to use their products via video clips by professional makeup artists on their website. There are plenty of makeup tutorials for looks from casual to smokey eyes that are easy to understand and apply.
They also provide informative general information, like these simple five rules about mascara. Check out Cover Girl for practical applications on how to look sensational!
Mascara 101
Never, ever pump the wand – this adds air to the mascara container, which will only make your mascara dry out faster.
As a general rule, brown or soft black are best for daytime; black works best for night.
Use less mascara on lower lashes than on top lashes. Or forego mascara on lower lashes for a more casual look.
If your mascara smells funny or is more than six months old, chuck it. The eyes are very sensitive to bacteria.
After you’ve coated lashes with mascara, add just one more layer to the outer corners. The extra coat will make your lashes look especially long.
This is my absolute favorite makeup look, soft eyes and bold lips. It works for me, but play up your best feature. My favorite lip look is wearing a lip pencil over the entire lips. You can follow this with a tiny bit of lip balm or gloss if it feels too dry. The advantage of this is that it “stains” the lip with color, as if you’re not wearing wearing lipstick at all. You have all the color, but none of the glossy/sticky mess. And it’s completely kiss-proof. Pencils have great staying power, too. You’ll apply the lip pencil to your lips far less often than you would a lipstick or gloss. Best of all, they are less expensive than lipsticks. It’s a win/win.
According to New York Fashion Week, reddish/brown eye shadows, along with nude lips, will be all the rage for the 2010 Fall season. Feeling completely underwhelmed by that statement? Me too! Nude lips have been around for too many seasons. I’d never want to play down my lips…they are my best feature!
I do agree with the general rule that if you are going to do a heavy eye shadow, you should keep your lips more neutral. At the core, it’s good advice. However, barely noticeable nude lips are so boring. They bring nothing to the party. It makes your teeth look yellow. And so many women, in an attempt to do the nude lip, have gone ultra-shimmery in color, looking like a bad Bon Jovi flashback to the 80s.
Conversely, red lips have been around since Cleopatra and will always be in fashion. For more thoughts on Red Lips, see here.
What do you think about Fall’s projected look in cosmetics? Love it or lose it? I’m on Team Lose It when it comes to this look.
If you are anywhere near Cincinnati (or Washington, DC, for that matter), you know that the blistering-cold temperatures can wreak havoc on your lips. If you aren’t a fan of lipstick, be sure you are at least applying a great lip balm to protect your lips. Don’t let your kids walk out the door without sending them off with heavily balmed lips. And if you plan on keeping your spouse kissable, make sure they are protecting their lips as well. Nothing is worse than seeing cracked, dry lips.
In the Cold and Flu season, you should replace your mascara and lipstick once a month to avoid germs that can take you, and your immune system, down for the count. Head germs off at the pass and avoid getting sick by having good makeup hygiene. If anything (at all) has been in your makeup bag longer than three months, toss it. Wash makeup brushes with shampoo and conditioner and let air dry to keep all makeup tools clean and free of germs.
To achieve Scarlett’s soft, flowy curls, nothing but hot rollers will do. Hot rollers have made a come back and they are the perfect tool to create soft, sexy curls. Try Caruso steam rollers. (click on picture for info.) They are better for your hair than hot rollers because they work on steam, not heat. They produce the exact same results as hot rollers. 
There’s an unwritten rule..or, perhaps it’s written somewhere, that if you opt for a bold lip color, like the red above, you should go with a soft eye look. When you have too much eye and too much lip going on at the same time, your look can go from sophisticated to theatrical in seconds. Scarlett’s top eyelids are lined with a brown liquid liner. If you are a blonde, opt for brown instead of black. It’s less harsh and more flattering to your skintone. 
Maybellene’s Great Lash is a long time favorite of makeup artists everywhere (certainly my fav!) But mascara reviews are like food reviews. Honestly, it’s all relative to what you, you, like. Most people, however, like it. It’s ultra-popular with the masses, and often times sold out at stores. Personal fav…brownish black Great Lash with the curved brush. *swoon*
