Beauty On A Budget By BajanLibra

Pixie Princess

2012-06-01T02:40:00.000-04:00

So recently I colored my hair "Fire Red" and it is so dramatic, that I wanted to create a softer look. So I looked through the different pigments that I have (My Beauty Addiction) and this is what I came up with.

The soft look is all the rave for the summer!!!! This look just screams a day in Central Park

Face: Maybelline Liquid Dream Mousse (Dark 2 Carmel), COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder (Golden Q410), Estee Lauder Perfect Matte Primer, Pink Stiletto Blush (Blush A Bit)

Brows: Lizette Cosmetics Mineral Eyebrow Powder (Dark Brown)

Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, My Beauty Addiction Pigments: Aged Gold, Solar Power, Sun Bronze and Driftwood, Estee Lauder Double Wear Liquid Eyeliner (Black), Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara (Black)

Lips: Estee Lauder Hydro Lip Conditioner, My Beauty Addiction: Drama Queen

Shop:

My Beauty Addiction: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mybeautyaddiction or http://www.mybeautyaddiction.com/

Estee Lauder: www.esteelauder.com

Lizette Cosmetics: http://www.lizettecosmetics.com/

My Daily Facial Regiment-----Estee Lauder

2012-02-20T12:30:00.001-05:00

You're skin is your most important part of you, especially your face. You should take very good care of it and keep it youth and hydrated always. Here are the products I use from Estee Lauder to keep my skin looking youthful and hydrated.

Here are the products that I use for my Facial/Skin Care:

Perfectly Clean Cleanser (Normal/Combination Skin)

For my cleanser I use Perfectly Clean (Splash away foaming cleanser) for normal/combination skin. I absolutely love this cleanser it doesn't leave any soapy film or impurities on your skin, it also helps to rebalance your skin. All you need is a amount the size of a dime and use warm water to wash away all the days impurities that have come across your face during the day. I use this cleanser AM & PM.

BALANCE FOR NORMAL/COMBINATION SKIN

Lightly hydrates and conditions as it cleanses
Gently massages oily zones while smoothing dry areas
Leaves skin feeling renewed, comfortable and healthy

For those of you who have sensitive skin and want to know what the conditioning extracts are:

White water lily
Senega
Barberry

The price of this product is $20.00.

Perfectly Clean Fresh Balancing Lotion (Toner) Normal Combination Skin

For my toner I use the Perfectly Clean (Fresh balancing lotion) for normal/combination skin. This toner helps to rebalance your skin at the same time prepping it for the remainder of your skin care regiment. I have to say I've been using this product for about a month and my skin has never been smoother. This comes in two sizes 6.7 oz for $21.50 or the 13.5 oz for $32.00. I use this product AM & PM. After washing your face with the cleanser (Perfectly Clean) use a cotton ball and sweep the Balancing Lotion (Toner) all over your face.

Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator (All Skintypes)

The next product i use is the Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator. (for all skin types) I think from the time I purchased this product I was going to be happy with it. I have had some dark spots on my cheeks that I've been trying for months to get to fade away, but every product I tried didn't show me any results. I have to say after purchasing this product I'm extremely happy with the results I've seen within a month. The dark spots on my cheeks have started to fade and I'm really happy about that. This product dramatically reduces the look of:

Redness
Acne Marks
Dark Spots
Sun Spots
Discoloration

For maximum even skintone results, use AM and PM for the first 12 weeks, then continue with your regular Estée Lauder regimen, using Even Skintone Illuminator every AM. This comes in three different sizes:

3.4 oz $135.00
1.7 oz $85.00
1.0 oz $58.00

This product is also

Oil-free
Dermatologist-tested
Ophthalmologist-tested
Non-acnegenic

You will be happy that you purchased it!!!

Advance Night Repair (All Skintypes)

I have to say this is my favorite product I've purchased from Estee Lauder so far!!! I can't live with out the Advance Night Repair.....I would purchase too bottles just to ensure I don't run out of anything. This product is great at keeping your skin so hydrated. This comprehensive, high-performance anti-aging serum-inspired by groundbreaking DNA research-brings your skin a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging. Use it every day to help continuously repair the appearance of past damage, prevent future damage and deliver high levels of hydration. If you want younger, healthier-looking skin now and in the future, don't go a night without it.

How to use:

Apply every PM on clean skin. Follow with your moisturizer.
Use several drops.
Smooth in gently all over face and throat.

This product is never greasy and you don't have to use a lot of it either all it take is five drops every night to improve your complexion, decrease the look of fine lines or wrinkles and also keeps you skin well hydrated once used with your moisturizer. I guarantee by your next birthday you will look one year younger and your skin will be radiant.
There are three sizes to this product:

3.4 oz $135.00
1.7 oz $80.00
1.0 oz $52.00

Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment (All Skintypes)

This product I use once a week. The Idealist (Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment) All Skin Types. I use this to exfoliate my skin once a week from all the make-up I have to wear daily.

Ultra gentle, all-in-one treatment delivers the instant, skin-renewing benefits of both Micro‑Dermabrasion and a 30% glycolic acid peel. With just one application, it dramatically resurfaces skin to reveal the radiant look you want:

Smooth and polished.
Virtually poreless.
Clearer and brighter.

Deep, Thermal Action

Releases a warm sensation that opens and purifies pores.
Minimizes the look of pores by helping dissolve impurities that can push them open-making them appear larger.

Dramatic Refinishing

Instantly smooths rough, dry patches with our exclusive MicroSphere Refinishing System.
Helps skin continuously renew itself by activating surface enzymes.

The only size for this is 2.5 oz $45.00. You would be happy you purchased this, the best facial you can give yourself without having to spend so much money at the spas.


DayWear Moisturizer Normal/Combination Skin

It's the most important thing you'll put on today. An advanced moisturizer to defend against signs of premature aging-and diminish their appearance. DayWear helps safeguard skin with advanced broad-spectrum sunscreen. Visibly reduces the first signs of aging, like dullness and fine, dry lines.
Wear DayWear and feel confident in your beautiful skin.

Prevent with Super Anti-Oxidant Complex

The all-day Super Anti-Oxidant Complex is so powerful, no anti-oxidant we've researched comes close.*
This proprietary complex of skin-essential anti-oxidants-including Vitamins C and E, Eukarion and EGT-is proven to fight free radical damage that can lead to visible aging.
Helps neutralize every key type of skin-damaging free radical-before the damage is done to your appearance.
Innovative technology allows the Super Anti-Oxidant Complex to be "recycled" all day long, providing continuous anti-oxidant protection long after it would normally be used up.

Protect with Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen

DayWear helps safeguard skin with advanced broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Meets the most advanced standards around the world for UVA protection.
By helping defend against damaging UV rays, it helps protect skin to keep it looking younger, longer.

Diminish the First Signs of Aging

Works to diminish the appearance of the first signs of aging-the dullness and fine, dry lines you're starting to see.
Helps bring out the healthy radiance of youthful skin.

Enjoy Lasting, Refreshing Moisture

Since dryness can also cause skin to look older faster, DayWear refreshes your skin with deep, long-lasting hydration.

2 CREMES TO CHOOSE FROM
Choose the DayWear creme right for your skintype:

Normal/Combination Skin creme is lightweight and silky, with just the right balance of richness and refreshment.
Dry Skin creme comforts and cushions with soothing emollients and a luscious texture. Also ideal for colder, drier climates.
Both are infused with a crisp cucumber scent-an instant pick-me-up.

The best thing about this product is that you can use it AM & PM. You will be happy to see how hydrated your skin will be after using this product.

AM Regiment

Using the Perfectly Clean Cleanser to wash my face thoroughly

Then apply the Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator all over my face (you can also just apply it over the areas that are red, or only the problematic areas on your face.)

Next apply the DayWear moisturizer

Your face will be hydrated for the entire day no need to worry.

PM Regiment

Using the Perfectly Clean Cleanser wash your face thoroughly

Then apply the Advance Night Repair, you only need five drops and smooth it all over your face and throat.

Next apply the DayWear moisturizer all over your face and throat.

Your face will be well hydrated through out the night.

This is my daily regiment and I hope you enjoyed it. If you have any questions concerning the products that I use feel free to leave me a comment or question I would be glad to assist you with it. Also all products have been Dermatologist-tested and Non-acnegenic.

How to Choose Eyeshadow to Your Skin Color

2010-11-09T18:42:00.000-05:00

This is the question that is asked by many of us on a daily basis. "What eyeshadow color goes best for my skin tone?"

Eye shadows add a depth to the eyes of a woman and its right application can make the eyes look smaller, bigger, set closely together or set apart.

All we need is to choose the right color and shade and know how to apply it perfectly. The shape of your eyes, the brow bone and shape of your eyebrows, your eyelid and the corner of your eyes all play a role in the right application of the eyeshadow. Here are some tips to choose the right eyeshadow for your eyes based on your skin color :

Fair skin You can wear most eyeshadow colors, but keep them in the lighter shades, especially for daytime wear. If your hair is dark, you can go with slightly darker eyeshadow colors. Medium plums, purples, lavenders, greens or blues all work, but line your eyes with the same color as your shadow.

Olive-toned skin
Colors in the brown family work well for a subtle look. Choose the ones that are slightly darker than your skin tone, or try a gold that really glimmers and shines. Other colors to try include greens, aquas, purples and blues. Use an off-white, shiny shadow on your brow bone to make your eyes really stand out.

Light brown skin
Brown shadow with a shimmer works beautifully, but don’t shy away form vibrant shades like greens, blues or purples. Keep the shadow sheer, and use one that sparkles.

Dark skin
Try eyeshadow that is one shade lighter than your skin tone. Try using a shadow with gold or silver flecks of shine. If you prefer a little more color, use deep shades of purple or burgundy and line the eye with dark colors.

Check out these links for all your eyeshadow needs. I hope this helps!!!!!

Glamour Doll Eyes
E.L.F
Coastal Scents

Purple Glam Glitz

2010-11-05T07:02:00.000-04:00

I got a request to do a birthday look by one of my fans (Ivory LuvinMe) for her 21st Birthday. So I came up with a Silver and Purple look with a touch of Brown. I think this look would be perfect for any outing. I also did a tutorial so you can see how to achieve this look.

Products Used:

Eyes: Glam Girl (Purple), Sterling Glitz (Silver) by Glamour Doll Eyes Glamour Doll Eyes
120 Palette Purple, White and Brown
E.L.F Liquid EyeLiner (Black) E.L.F
E.L.F Eyelid Primer
EyeLashes from Beauty Supply Store

Face: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation 370 Toast

Lips: Glazewear Shine Lipgloss AVON Iced Pink

Sunset Eyez!!!

2010-11-05T06:46:00.000-04:00

So I was just sitting at home and started to remember the sunsets I saw while I was home in Barbados during the summer. So I just did my rendition of sunset eyes. I'm happy to say it came out great. So I did a tutorial on how to achieve this look and pictures are posted.

Products Used

Eyes: Electric Lemonade (Glamour Doll Eyes)
120 Palette---Purple, red and Orange
ELF Liquid Eyeliner (black)
Lash Blast Mascara (Cover Girl)
ELF Eyelid Primer

Face: Revlon ColorStay Foundation 370 Toast

Lips: Maybelline Lip Gloss ---Nude Reflection

Requested Look By Reesey: Cheetah Eyes

2010-10-29T22:59:00.000-04:00

So I had a request from a friend: Reesey!!! who wanted a Cheetah look. So I came up with Cheetah Eyes!!!!

PRODUCTS USED:
120 Manly Palette: Colors: Browns, Gold and Tan
Wet Seal Eye Definition Marker (Black) Eyeliner
Revlon Color Stay Liquid Foundation: 370 Toast
Maybelline Palette: Chai Latte
E.L.F Duo EyeLiner and LipLiner Pencil (Brown)
E.L.F Lip Plumper Lip Gloss (Clear)

Here's The Tutorial on how to accomplish this look:

This would be the perfect look for Halloween!! The sexy Cheetah, have heads turning!!!!!

If you want to buy the brushes I used for this look, click here:

Selecting the Right Wig and Hair Style based on your Face Shape

2010-10-28T08:40:00.000-04:00

Here's how to find the hair styles that work best for you. Styles should accentuate your best facial features
while minimizing your less-than-best features.

To find your face shape:

1. Pull hair back and secure so hair is totally off the face.

2. Stand 12" from a mirror and look straight into it. -- Or, use a picture of yourself facing straight into the camera with your hairline showing.

3. Outline your face with a marker on the mirror, with drawing paper or on the photo itself.

4. Now look at your face shape in the mirror or the photo drawing. At first there may appear to be more than one shape. Though your face may not be an exact duplicate of any single shape, it will more closely resemble one shape over all other shapes shown. Pick the shape most closely resembling your own.

Oval Shaped Face ----Oval is considered by many to be the loveliest and most versatile face shape since nearly every style looks sensational on this face with perfect symmetry. Hair pulled back shows off the oval face the most. In long styles, a great classic look is a center or side part with hair touching shoulders. The short-layered looks with curls and a close extended nape focus on this oval.

**Clothing tip: Wide-open necklines or close-necked collars emphasize the oval face.**

Round Shaped Face ----This shape is round at the cheeks and a has a circular form. There is more of the face near the ears and gradually less curving upward and downward. The goal: to slim your face. Hair below the chin line should be worn with a face-lengthening center part; for hair above chin line, wear an off-center part to interrupt the roundness. Height at the crown and a bare forehead lengthen and slim the face. It's best to avoid short and sleeked-back hairstyles. In short-angled styles, you are best seen with hair brushed away from the face, building extra crown height to narrow the roundness of your features. Though bangs shorten the face, you can wear curly, tousled side bangs. Always avoid straight-falling bangs. Wear longer styles closer to the face to give length.

**Clothing tip: Avoid rounded, scoop necklines. Use vertical clothing lines and v-neck lines to add angles to the roundness.**

Square Face ---- This face is characterized by an angular jaw and square brow, with jaw and brow being nearly the same width. The goal: soften the sharp angle of jawline and minimize squared-off brow. Hairstyles that emphasize the cheekbones mid-line of the face are most flattering. Bangs and waves at the temple also soften the square. Wear your best styles with hair swinging forward onto the face to reduce the angles. Hair length is best about 1-1/2" below the chin, or extending to shoulder length to reduce and soften the squareness of your jaw. Hair worn on the forehead is always perfect for you, as long as it is wispy or fringed. Never wear straight bangs. Hair turned under at the bottom also will narrow the width of the jaw. Styles in loose curls and waves add extra dimension to the square face.

** Makeup tip: Makeup that emphasizes the cheekbones softens the square. Darken the outer corner of the jaw to soften the lines and make them recede.**

Triangular Shaped Face ----This shape has a wide chin and a narrow forehead. The goal: narrow the chin and widen the forehead. Wear your hair wide and full at the top of the head and temples, brushed away from the face and up toward the ear to widen forehead; from the ear, angle hair forward toward the chin to soften and narrow a strong jaw. Do not wear styles that are full at the jawline however. Your best hair length: chin length or longer.

**Clothing tip: Avoid ruffled necklines, which add fullness tot he lower face. Closed-neck collars and necklines are best.**
**Makeup tip: Highlight the forehead and temples to add width to the upper half of your face.**

Heart Shaped Face ---- This is an upside down triangle face. There is very little of your face at the jaw line, much more at the eye line, cheek bones and even more at the brow line. The goal: diminish forehead width and create a wider, fuller jaw effect.If you want bangs, wear them full and curly if possible. Wear a side part with soft three-quarter bangs swept over one side to balance your forehead width. The styles should be fuller at the top than at the jaw line. Upswept at the sides and off the forehead further emphasize your feminine appeal . A medium length to mid-neck is your best look. Fullness at the bottom, with hair directed forward onto the cheeks gives you the appearance of a wide chin. Curls or loose waves, shaped from the ears down, add width and fullness to your chin.

**Clothing tip: Use V-neck and "Sweetheart" neck lines to repeat and emphasize the heart shape.**
**Makeup tip: Highlight the temples if you are not wearing bangs to, broaden the forehead.**

Oblong Face ----This shape is long and thin, often with a chin that tends to look pointed. There is very little difference in width between the top, middle or bottom of your face but it is more rounded than the square face. Hairstyles should add width and fullness to the sides of the face and around the eyes, cheekbones and ears. This shape benefits from a low side part, with a sweep of hair brushed across the forehead and secured with a comb. The look of volume with an asymmetric flow of hair to one side widens your face and reduces length. Straight-falling bangs or bangs blended with the sides of your hair shorten the overall face length. Your best hair length reaches to the middle of the neck. Favor volume with curly or wavy styles that are very becoming, giving you the illusion of balanced width.
**Clothing tip: Avoid long v-necked and vertical lines at the neckline. Use high necklines to shorten the length of the face.**
**Makeup tip: To shorten the face a bit,. use darker foundation, powder or blusher to darken the chin.**

Hello Kitty Kat---Halloween Look

2010-10-28T08:07:00.000-04:00

So I decided to do a cat look, since I love cats. This look would be perfect for this Halloween. It's very easy and simple to create.

MMMMMEEEEOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

PRODUCTS USED:

Eyes: E.L.F Eyelid Primer, 120 Manly Palette, AVON black eyeliner pencil, E.L.F Liquid Eyeliner (Black), Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara, E.L.F Liquid Eyeliner (Brown).

Face: E.L.F Liquid Eyeliner (Black), AVON Black eyeliner pencil, Revlon Color Stay Liquid Foundation 370 Toast.

Lips: AVON's Black Lip pencil, NYX Lip smacking lipstick (Fire)

Click here to check out the brushes that were used:

Hello Kitty Kat

2010-10-28T07:41:00.001-04:00

Arabian Eyes

2010-10-28T07:36:00.000-04:00

So I decided to do an Arabian look. I use green and black to create this look have to say it came out very nice. The eyes are so dramatic, you'll have everyone mesmerized.

Products Used:

Eyes: E.L.F Eyelid Primer, 120 Manly Palette, Lash Blast Mascara by Cover Girl, E.L.F Liquid Eye Liner (Black)

Face: Revlon Color Stay Liquid Foundation 370 Toast

Lips: NYC Brown Lip Liner, E.L.F Hypershine Lipgloss (Cloud)

If you are interested in the brushes that were used to create this look click here:

We Are The 80s

2010-10-26T13:59:00.000-04:00

So I'm so in love with the 80s that I decided to create an 80s look, with the bright vibrant blues. It was great. So I did a tutorial on how I did my 80s look. Hope you guys enjoy!!!!

Products Used:

Eyes: I used my 88 Coastal Scents palette and also my BSC (Bitch Slap Cosmetics) paint wheel called Keep Hating Bitch
used mostly blues, with yellow, orange and pink to achieve the eye look. I also used the color black from my 120 Manly Palette to line my eyes (works just as good as any liquid or pencil eyeliner) then I applied my Cover Girl LashBlast mascara.I used E.L.F eyelid primer first before I applied the eyeshadow.

Face: I used Revlon Color Stay Liquid foundation 370 Toast

Lips: I used E.L.F Lip primer first, then I lined my lips using fuschia color from the 88 Palette to line my lips then used a Very Fuschia pigment and applied it to my lips to get the color.

If you want to know the brushes that I used click the link to check the website out:

How to Make Your Eyes Look Big!!!!!!!

2010-10-19T16:13:00.000-04:00

Some of us are worried that when we do make-up (eyes) that they don't look big, and everything will all blend together. Well I decided to post this blog to show you how you can achieve your eyes looking bigger.

1) Select eye cosmetics that flatter your skin tone in 3 different shades. You will need a light, dark, and medium eye shadow of the same color. There are eye cosmetics kits that do this for you. For the purpose of this article, I will be using three shades of the same brown. The dark shade, a medium shade, and the lightest shade of this brown is peach colored.
2) Apply the lightest shade to your whole eye area. Start in the corner (near your tear duct and sweep it across to the outer part of your lid. Then start back in the inner corner and sweep up to your eyebrow and across to the outer part of your lid again. Work in front of a mirror and tilt your head back so you are looking down as you work. This will increase the surface area of your eyelids so you there's less of a crease.
3) Trace the crease of your eye with the dark shade. Carefully draw a dark line in the natural crease of your eye. The crease is the part that folds when you open your eyelids.
4) Apply the medium shade to the outer corner of your eyelid. This will create a shadow effect. Make sure you only apply it to the very corner. Imagine your eyelid divided up into lengthwise into fourths. Start in the outer corner and sweep inward, but only as far that outer fourth. Don't go all the way to the center of your eyelid.
5) Repeat this process in reverse from the inner corner of your eyelid. Use the medium shade, sweep toward the center of your lid, but only as far as one fourth of the length of your eyelid. Don't go all the way to the center.
6) Apply eyeliner. Start at the outer corner of your bottom lid. To have maximum control, put your finger beside the outer corner of your bottom eyelid and pull it toward your temple slightly, just enough to pull it taut. In the space between your eyelashes and your eye (NOT below your eyelashes) trace inward to just beyond the center of your eye. Make the line thinner as you approach the center of your eye. The eyeliner does not need to go all the way to the inner corner of your eye; it should go just slightly past the center. You do not need to add eyeliner to the top lid; this would make your eye appear smaller because it will have less light surface area. Blinking will naturally make some of the liner from the bottom rub off on the top, and that will be plenty.
7) Blend the shades gently.

Had a fun time creating this look, I did you four different kinds of brown, using my Coastal Scents 88 Palette. I also added a little black to define it more.

Dressing To Compliment Your Figure

2010-10-19T03:08:00.000-04:00

When it comes to clothes, finding something you like and trying it on, to discover that it doesn't look any good on you...Well it can be heartbreaking sometimes, and can take a massive blow to your self-esteem. You can avoid this by identifying what shape you are, what you can get away with and what you should avoid. Finding clothes that fit properly and suit you can be a mission, but it can also be easy once you get into the swing of things.

First of all, decipher what colours you should go for to suit your skin tone. There's only 2 colors that EVERYONE can wear and that's black and white. If you have pale skin, pastel shades and neutral shades will suit you best. Avoid bright and bold colors, as they will make you look washed out. There might be some bright colors you can get away with, depending on the tinge of your skin, which will either be pink, yellow, snow white, or blue. Examine your bare face in the mirror, and decide what tinge is most prominent. Once you decide what tinge the color of your skin has to it, try contrasting shades when selecting clothing. Ie: your tinge is yellow, try blue brights, your skin has pink tinge, try green bright shades.

If your skin colour is medium-tan, you can wear MOST colours, but there might be a few you should avoid. Decipher your skin tone to find out what colour is best for you.suit

If your skin color is dark, dark, light, and rich colours are best for you. Avoid pastel shades and the color yellow! The rich colors that suit dark skin best are royal purple and red.

Body Types: Pear, column, apple, hour-glass.

Pear: Pear shaped body's are bottom heavy, having a large bottom, and sometimes larger legs also. The torso is small- medium build.

Choose trousers over jeans. Black pants will always look best on you, but nice tidy black pants will always look best on just about anyone! If you like to wear jeans, go for a wide-leg hipster, preferably a dark wash. Avoid jeans that have detail or designs on bum pockets.

When it comes to skirts, go for a low rise waist, knee-ankle length, and try to select a skirt that goes out at the bottom, like an upside-down funnel. (Not quite as prominent as a funnel of course, but you get the idea?) As for mini-skirts, the pear shape should avoid them, opting for shorts instead. But if you have nice legs and feel comfortable in a mini-skirt, then go for gold.

If you don't have much of a belly, wear medium-tight fitting tops. Avoid baby-doll style tops, as they will make you look shapeless. Whether you've got boobs or not, and your a pear shape, go for low-cut tops. Low-cut tops will make your body look more balanced and in proportion. Try a fabric belt under your bust, or around out waist to make your body look more balanced.

Column: Columns are a boyish figure type body. Straight up and down, none- minimal curves, and usually a small bust. Usually the column is slim-medium build.

Although a lot of column body types will wish they had more womanly curves, they are the most versatile shapes, and can wear a larger selection of clothing than the other body types.

Only skinny people can really get away with light-wash color jeans, and most other jean shades for that matter! Go for either flare bottom jeans or skinnies. If your tall, wide-leg pants will probably look good on you too, if your not tall, then don't ever wear wide-leg style pants, no matter what shape you are. When it comes to trousers, go for tight- medium loose fitting. You can wear both high-waist and hipster jeans. You could also try chunky belts with hipster jeans, to create more dimension.

Providing your not heavily over-weight, you can wear skirts or dresses of any length. Go for full, flowing maxi dresses and skirts, or something with pleats. For mini-skirts, go for something with frills, pleats or detail. Avoid pencil line skirts and dresses, as these may make you look like a stick.

The store is your oyster when is comes to selecting tops. You will be able to wear just about any and every style of tops.

Apple: Apple body shapes are top heavy, having larger shoulders and bust, and sometimes a bit of a belly. Usually the legs are long and slim.

Go for flared bottom jeans, or a wide-leg jean. If you don't have much of a tummy, you can also wear boot-cut and skinnies. If you do have a tummy, or are considerably top-heavy, then avoid those 2 styles. Choose a medium- high-waisted pant, unless you don't have a tummy, then you can wear hipsters too.

Opt for medium- loose fitting tops, avoiding tight fitting tops. Baby-doll tops were made for the apple shape, so select those styles and other similar floaty styles. Opt low cut, but be careful about it, as if you get it right, it will make you look more in proportion. Don't go too low though, if your tits are hanging out, it will make you look more top heavy than you are. Also avoid tops that have a lot of detail.

Hour-glass: The hour glass is usually evenly proportioned, with broad shoulders and hips and a small waist.

Any cut of jean will look good on this body type, except wide-leg if your a short ass hour-glass like me! Flared bottom jeans and skinnies are best.
If your slim, you can wear light-wash shades, if not, then go for a dark blue or black. Hipsters suit you best, and you will probably like a twat in high-waisted pants, that's even if you can get them over your hips! Choose tight-medium fitting trousers, make sure their snug around the bum.

Tight fitting tops will look most flattering on the hour-glass. Loose fitting tops can be worn in some instances, but they probably won't do you an justice. Any cut of the neck of the top is fine for hour-glass shapes.

Simple styles will suit you best, like jeans and singlet. Avoid a lot of detail on clothing, especially on tops, but a pattern stitched on bum pockets of jeans is detail you want.

Tropical Paradise

2010-10-19T02:00:00.000-04:00

So lately I've been stuck in the summer looks, yea I know I know it's fall (well it feels like winter), but I can't help but choose bright, joyful colors. So I did a look and I called it Tropical Paradise, consist mostly of purple, blues and yellows. It was very summery atleast I think it was. Here's a video of the look and what I used to create it.

Tropical Paradise Video

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I used my Manly 120 Palette to create this look, which is a very good palette to have, if you want to create the ultimate look.

Eyecolor Dilemma

2010-10-19T01:40:00.000-04:00

FOR BLUE EYES

1. A darker shade than your eye color can make your eyes look really blue. So try taupe, gray, violet, purple, deep blue. If you use black eyeshadow mix it with some bright blue shade for smoky effect.

2. Reddish shades such as light pink, peach and coral are contrast with your blue eyes, therefore will make your eyes pop.

FOR BROWN EYES

1. Try copper, bronze, champagne (soft pink with a touch of apricot), brown, beige, and khaki-green. Use lighter shades add highlight.

2. Other new shades that you can try are tangerine, royal blue, hot pink or lime-green (the contrast adds punch to brown)

FOR GREEN or HAZEL EYES

1. Use same shades from the greenish family to brighten your green eyes. Try brown, apricot, purple, plum, deep khaki or forest green.

2. To try something different use gold, lime-green, really light green and bright purple. Shades like light lilac, deep plum and bold violet are contrasting colors which will brighten your green eyes.

3 For Hazel eyes warm shades like bronzy gold and shimmery ambers can highlight your eyes.

FOR ALL EYES

1. Classic shades: navy or charcoal base to define and a powder-blue shadow for highlighting. Highlighting brightens your brow bone so any eye color pops.
2. Funky shades that you can try are silver-sparkle shadow makes all eyes look edgy.

Pin Up Looks

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Betty Page is all the rage. Pin Up girls have bodies, full-figured bodies with actual breasts and curvy hips. They paint their lips a luscious red and sculpt their hair into timeless waves.

How can you get the look that will make men pant?

I found this fun Web site when I was researching Pin Up Girl Clothing

They have the most adorable rockabilly-inspired clothes and the cutest shoes imaginable. You know you want a naughty tattoo-print tee shirt or a vintagey retro-looking bikini.

You can shop online or if you live in Southern California, you can visit their retail store in Pasadena.

Release your inner bombshell.

Here's my take on a simple Pin Up Look

Me talking about a Simple Pin Up Look

Dita Von Teese Pin-Up Tutorial

Pin-Up is a way to express your inner sexy bombshell looks!!!!!!

How to Apply False Eyelashes

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Applying false eyelashes requires a little patience and practice. It is an art that every makeup lover should master. False eyelashes can make your eyes look fuller and larger. Picking the right false eyelashes is the first lesson you need to learn. There are numerous types of false eyelashes in the market full and flare to simple to ultra dramatic. Pick one that fit the occasion.

Second you must know that you don't have to use the entire false eyelashes in the package. Shorten it if you need to. Customize it to the length that fits your eye is important.

Third, give yourself enough time. Don't try it five minutes before leaving to a big party. Sounds easy but somehow we always forget.

Forth, prep your lids. Lashes stick better to clean lids so wash your eye area with oil free makeup remover.

You must have these tools ready before applying false eyelashes.

Tweezer, False Eyelahes (of course), Adhesive (DUO Lash Adhesive is my favorite) and Fine Tipped Eyeliner Brush.

Now you are ready to apply the false eyelashes.

1. Using a Tweezer and remove the false eyelashes from the packaging.
2. Trim the band to fit the width of your eye.
3. Dip a skinny eyeliner brush in lash glue and lightly paint the back of the strip. The glue dries in about three minutes so speed it up or lash won't stick.
4. Starting at the outer corner of your eye, apply the last close to your lash line and press down across your eye to the inner corner.
5. Let the glue dry, and then apply dark eyeliner to camouflage the line of the fake lashes and then apply your mascara. The mascara will help blend your own lashes with the fake ones.

You can purchase your lashes from your local beauty supply store or from these online sites.

E.L.F Cosmetics

M.A.C Cosmetics

N.Y.X Cosmetics

There are many more sites you can look into about eyelashes.

Any questions feel free to contact my at bajanlibra@vzw.blackberry.net

How to apply the PERFECT EYELINER

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When eyeliner is correctly applied it can brighten your eyes and make you looks energetic. But when it is not correctly applied, it can make you look like you just got punched.

How to apply eyeliner perfectly is the single most important skill all girls must learn.

1. Use your finger to hold the end of your eye upward. This creates a flatter surface to apply the liner.

2. Apply a thin line close to the lashes on the eyelid. (DON'T draw a curve or anything weird.) A straight line is all you need. This line needs to stop right at the end of your eyes. To create a more dramatic look you can draw a little more over the length of your eyes.

3. you must remember to apply the liner as close to your eye lash as possible. Leaving a gap can make you look like you have double eyes. To do this the type of eye liner you pick is the key. Thin and pointy pencil eye liners are best to help you draw a thin line over your eye lid.

Liquid Eyeliner Yes or No?

* If you are a beginner, try pencil eyeliners, they are easier to apply.
* If you do use liquid eye liner, make sure you leave it to dry before you open you eyes all the way.

When to apply eyeliner?

* Apply eyeliner after you have defined your eyes with eyeshadow and before you apply mascara.

EYELINER

Now that you have applied the eyeliner, the question is Which Brand is the best? Now lets go through some eyeliner pencil, gel and liquid.

The first eyeliner brand that is up is E.L.F's (eyes lips and face)

E.L.F's Essential Liquid Eyeliner

No more tugging or pulling on your eyelids with this easy glide liquid eyeliner. The smudge-proof liner is rich in color, creating a long lasting defined look. The fine tip brush creates easy and precise definition for natural or dramatic effects. You also can't beat the price of a $1.00, they also come in eight different colors: coffee, midnight, ash, plum, black, silver, stardust and cooper.

Bitchslap Eyeliner Pencils

They come in an array of colors, and are very easy for newbies to apply. Bitchslap has the color eyepencils, that you can use to create any look whether it me simple or very dramatic.

Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner

Smashbox has a very good selection of eyeliner whether it be liquid or pencils. I enjoy using them to create my dramatic looks and also my simple everyday looks.

M.A.C Fluidline Eyeliner

have all but one shade of this liner, and all of them are very rich and beautiful. They apply and dry/set exactly as the color shown, and the product doesn't oxidize in any way. This product is extremely long-wearing, but still easily removed. Also, once set/dryed, this product won't run or smear unless you get it significantly wet. I typically use this product as an eye liner or eye shadow base. The ONLY negative about this product is that it is very pressure sensitive. In other words, when you apply it (with a thin liner/angled brush) the first time the line is clear. But if you try to back over it before it has dryed or if you press to hard, you won't get a solid line. This is the only reason I didin't give this product 5 stars. Overall, this is a GREAT

Those are the eyeliners that I would recommend, so far I have enjoyed using all of them.

Tropical Days

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Tropical Days!!! Seem to be stuck in the summer look. So I wanted to show a colorful look I did, using oranges, yellow, greens and purples.

Foundation
Revlon ColorStay Liquid 370 Toast

Eyes
Manly 120 Palette on sale for 20.97 with free shipping.

Face
E.L.F Black liquid eyeliner

Lips
Avon's glazewear lipgloss brown sugar