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Before and After
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I busted out Photoshop this weekend and gave this pretty young lady a makeover. By manipulating the layers and lighting, and by airbrushing a little makup on her face, I gave her a whole new look. Whattaya think? I think I like it. Tweet This Post
Naturally Beautiful for Spring…Youth pt. 3 of 3
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under blush, lipgloss, makeover, mascara, perfect pores
To further contour and define the face, it’s time to add a touch of bronzer. Now I know what you’re thinking, ‘Bronzer makes me look orange…and I won’t wear it.’ Believe me, I used to say the same thing. Well, let me tell you a thing or two about today’s bronzers. Gone are the days [...]
I’m Addicted…Nail Down the Lid
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under hands, makeover, self-improvement
I admit it. I’m totally addicted. It all started innocently enough…just the one time, ya know, and then I’d stop. But now I can’t. It’s been months since I first started my habit. Now I’m up to twice a month, just like clockwork. Do I stop cold-turkey, do I ask for help, or do I [...]
Why do we wear makeup? Perfection…
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, cosmetics, face, makeover, makeup, perfect pores
The main goal of makeup is to emphasize your best features and minimize your “bad” ones. Since each of us has unique features, there is no one ideal way to apply makeup. However, applying cosmetics is an art. Anyone can put makeup on themselves and make the application look okay, but following are some tips [...]
Get the Look…Fabulous Eyes for New Years
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under eye liner, holidays, makeover, mascara
This past year, Christina Aguilera has really come into her own. Her voice is unquestionably one of the best in the biz, but her “look” has suffered some questionable periods over the years. Well she has so completely redeemed herself…and I decided to recreate this look–especially the “forties fabulous” eye. I started by using Paula [...]
Painted Face: Smokey
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeover, makeup
To achieve the smokey look, apply foundation as you normally would…make sure your skin looks as natural as possible. You will want to avoid glimmery, sparkly and shimmery colors on your face. Only the eyes and hints of highlight, here and there, will incur the wrath of glimmer. Careful color choice and blending are the [...]
Step-by-Step: The Perfect Bridal or Special Event Make Up Application in 13 Steps
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeover, makeup, perfect pores, skin care, wedding
1st. Cleanse face, neck and décolleté using gentle, skin-type appropriate cleanser Use JOEY NY make-up remover pads for “clingy” eye make up. Tone the skin to tighten pores and remove any traces of oil. My favorite toner for this is DDF’s Aloe Toning Complex 2nd. Moisturize…I recommend DDF Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew (allow 10 minutes before [...]
Painted Face: Kick up your Neutral Look
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeover, makeup, wedding
Are you used to a natural, neutral look? Well, here are some ideas to bump up your look for fall: On your eyes, try some of the newer caramel and camel shades out there (we love Z New York’s matte shades in Central Park, Brownstone and TKTS with Central Park in the crease) and cocoa [...]
Painted Face: Wedding or Special Event
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeover, makeup, wedding
The key to a beautiful wedding look is to look like yourself, only more beautiful, right? Your skin should be soft and glowing, your eyes bright and your cheeks flushed and healthy. To help you achieve this magic, be sure to drink 1 liter (32 oz.) of water every day for at least two weeks [...]
