Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Posted in personal
Honestly, I don’t watch the Oscars for the awards. I mean, they are really awesome and all, but I am so far behind on movies I haven’t seen most of the nominated ones anyways. But I do watch the Oscars for the BEAUTY. So here are my favorite hair and makeup looks from the red carpet this year.
Viola Davis went natural with her hair do. I love when African American women allow those gorgeous tight curls to show.
Tina Fey had a chic, but fun bun. Buns were all over the heads of celebrities on the red carpet, but her’s was my fav.
Mara Rooney donned those red lips and a strong brow. It was so sharp and worked well with the hard line of her heavy bang.
Stacey Keibler had a great hair/makeup combo. Metallic shimmer eyes and a bronze glow with super loose soft, side swept curls.
Milla Jovovich proudly wore HOT red lips. Her crystal blue/green eyes really grab you. But I love the highlight on her cheeks.
Shailene Woodley is young and her fresh makeup with golden eyes, a natural lip & brow suited her so well.
A smokey eye is probably the most talked about look in makeup. It comes in so many variations, colors, depths, and shapes. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to do a simple smokey eye, that will sex up your look for any night out!
Valentines Day is here! Unfortunately, Vday falls in one of the coldest months of the year. And cold weather can lead to some unsightly chapped lips. *GASP!* You can’t give away all your smoochy love to your Valentine with a crusty pucker. Yuck. So in order to ensure your lovely lips are kissable you have to take simple steps to get rid of that wintertime roughness.
*Warning: the following images are some pretty serious close ups of my face. Viewer discretion is advised*
Exfoliate! No need to buy an expensive lip exfoliator. Just use sugar and water.
Add just enough water to form a sticky paste.
Scrub it between your lips and all over, rubbing the sugar grit to buff off that ugly dry skin.
Rinse it clean, and apply a lot of juicy lip balm. I use Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil.
It’s best to do this at night, so the balm can really soak in and heal. Lips that are free from dry skin hold lip color better and look more full. You’ll be left with a super smoochable kisser! Bye bye crusty crusts!
Friday, January 27, 2012 Posted in tutorial
Winter time got you longing for a sunshiny glow? Here’s how to apply bronzer to give your skin some natural warmth through this cold weather.
Every now and then a product is released that pushes me to rethink my own makeup routine. Even the makeup artist can get in a makeup rut at times! The NAKED palette has totally revamped my morning face time. Urban Decay has put together twelve universally flattering neutrals in various textures ranging from glittery to matte. The shades begin with a soft cream and end up with a sultry black, and everything in between. All the shades work well together or on their own and they blend seamlessly. The NAKED palette comes with a fun case complete with inside mirror, eyeshadow brush, and travel size Eyeshadow Primer Potion. It’s nearly impossible to snag this palette since it is in such high demand, so if you see one on Sephora’s shelf or on UrbanDecay.com, grab it quick!
*The NAKED Palette does not come with the 24/7 eye pencil shown, but instead with the Good Karma eye brush
I always like to ask my clients about their normal, everyday makeup routine before I get started making their faces super fab. Majority of the time, the women I work with are used to choosing their products from Target or Walgreens and are easily sold on CoverGirl ads of Taylor Swift. I believe that when you find a product you love, you should stick to it, regardless of where it came from or how much it costs. But I do want to make mention of a few cosmetic lines you may be overlooking.
Tarte- Beauty products that pack a punch, but are still green, safe & healthy. Available online or at Sephora, you won’t be disappointment in their performance for your everyday makeup. Intro product: LipSurgence
Urban Decay- Makeup with spunk. UD has some unique items that will open new doors for your morning routine. Also available online or at Sephora, they are high pigment colors with pizzaz and products that address everyday issues such as eyecolor creasing. Intro product: The Naked Palette. A palette so fantastic, I’m devoting an entire blog post to it next week.
Dior- When you think luxury, you think Dior. These products are amazing quality and prefect for the girl who wants a couture look, even when she’s just going grocery shopping. Found online, at Sephora, or at department stores, this is a brand that oozes lavishness and boasts products that merge beauty and fashion. Intro product: DiorShow mascara
So step out of the Maybelline box ladies and start exploring other lines that may have your next all time fav waiting for you!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Posted in weddings
We all have one of THOSE ladies in our life. The lady who has everything. She’s impossible to buy for because anything she wants, she buys herself. But I can promise you there are a few beauty items that she doesn’t have, or can’t possibly have too many of.
Lip balm- Everyone needs several lip balms. One will either get lost, melt in the car, or run through the washing machine. If you only own one, you are left without protection for your pretty pucker. And with this cold, protection is mandatory. So multiple lip balms are great to stash various places. I love Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. It’s simple, slightly minty, and keeps lips soft. Another favorite is Rosebud Salve in minted rose. A little glossy, with a fresh scent.
Mascara- Considering you switch out mascara every three months, you really can never have a big enough stock. And this year, Sephora has come up with a brilliant gift set to allow for trying several mascaras in 2012. The Sephora Lashstash includes TEN mascaras from various lines so that lovely lady can try them all and pick a favorite!
Glam Sessions- I saved the best for last. Everyone needs a cosmetic revamp now and then. Glam Sessions are one-on-one makeup lessons to teach you how to create the look you’re seeking. We begin a Glam Session by examining the cosmetics you already have and determining if they are the best fit for your needs. We then discuss adding new products that will benefit your personal kit. I teach you step by step how to apply cosmetics in the way best suited for you to achieve your own unique look. You leave your Glam Session with a customized face chart, a cosmetics shopping list, and a new sense of confidence! Time: 1-1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available!
Here are some images from Glam Sessions past. Each person had different makeup goals and each left with a clear understanding of how to achieve them.
To book one for that hard to buy for lady, or for yourself, email info@amylynnlarwig.com or call 615-210-2861.
Happy Holidays Friends!
by Amy Lynn
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