Red lipstick is extremely versatile and everyone can wear it. However, a lot of women do not feel comfortable wearing red lipstick. I must admit, some people just can’t pull it off, but they definitely could with these tips. Absolutely everyone can put on some red lipstick and look good, you just have to know how to pull it off.

When trying to incorporate some red lipstick into your look, you have to keep the lighting in mind. For instance, if you are going out, you should wear a soft or sheerer shade of red lipstick. If you are going out in the evening, you should go with a more bold color, so your features will stand out a lot more.

If you have thin lips, you should avoid wearing deep red colors. With deep red colors, your lips will appear to be more thin than what they actually are. If you have some strong colors, you should experiment with some intense shades of color. For instance, if you have light skin, black hair and blue eyes, you should play with some intense colors.

If you are going to wear some red lipstick, you should not play up your eyes. Red lipstick works well with light eye makeup. Consider applying just a little bit of mascara and some beige shadow. If you do that, your red lipstick is going to look much better.

Make sure you coordinate your style, as well. For instance, while wearing red lipstick, consider dotting a little bit of it on your cheeks. After that, you should blend that dot into your cheeks with your fingertips. This will give you a wonderful look and it will all flow together.

You should never apply red lipstick while you are in a moving car. If you want to be able to pull off red lipstick the right way, you will want to be precise. I don’t care how many movies you see with girls doing this, you should not be one of them.

If you are going to sport some red lipstick, you should avoid wearing red lip liner. Chances are, the lip liner you pick up is not going to match your red lipstick perfectly and that is going to give you that terrible two-tone effect that no one wants to be made a victim of. If you are going to use some lip liner, you should try finding a shade of lip liner that is close to the shade of your natural lip color. Next, use the lip liner to outline your lips and you should look fantastic.

Clinique lip gloss is basically a lip balm that is very high gloss. Basically, it is a lip balm that comes in a slew of different colors, unlike your typical lip balm that leaves you with one dull color and you hoping that you had more color options to choose from. Not only does Clinique lip gloss leave you with a beautiful high gloss look, but it also protects your lips and eliminates dryness.

Clinique lip gloss is a lip gloss that can be described as sheer, subtle and it is not sticky like other lip glosses you may have come across. Also, on another note, this lip gloss does not come with some sort of overpowering taste and that is extremely noteworthy. Most lip glosses have an extremely powerful taste that leaves you chugging a bottle of water down to eliminate it. Clinique lip gloss is not like that and it really makes a big difference.

If you want to wear a flavor on your lips, but not taste it, Clinique lip gloss is the lip gloss that you have been looking for. Also, a single tube of this lip gloss will go a long way. Even if you are one of those people that like to reapply your lip gloss every hour, you will still find that a single tube is going to last you a long time.

Are you a girl on the go and you need a little bit of advice on how you can keep up your appearance while you are out and about? If so, I am going to give you some tips that will keep you beautiful all day long. Read over these tips carefully and you will never get caught while not looking your best.

Oil blotters are something that you should always have on you. Have you ever been out and about when you begin to feel icky through-out your day? Have you noticed some unwanted shine appearing on your face that you would like to eliminate? This is where oil blotters come into play. Oil blotters will enable you to do a quick touch up while you are on the go. You don’t have to wash off your face or apply some more make up. If you are worried about messing up the makeup already on your face, get some oil blotting sheets and they will do the trick.

Mini make up is also something that you should keep on-hand while you’re out. Even though you just want to get them simply because they look cute, they can actually save the day for you. Mini makeup is easy to put into your purse or even your pocket, which makes them a great choice for a girl that is constantly on the go. Also, remember to keep a pair of mini sized nail clippers with you, so if you get a painful hangnail that is annoying you, you can get rid of it immediately.

Next, I think ever girl should learn how to do a fishtail braid. A fishtail braid is something that can take ordinary hair and make it extraordinary in a minimal amount of time. These types of braids are perfect for those mornings when you wake up and you need a hairstyle quickly.

Lastly, every girl out there knows what it is like to get puffy eyes in the morning. Unfortunately, for a lot of women, they just can’t sit around and schedule around their puffy eyes. Instead, they have to be on the go, so what do you do? A roll-on gel is perfect for these situations! With a roll-on gel, you will be able to eliminate your puffy eyes in a timely manner and you can go about your day.

If you are ready to go out for the night, you may want to apply a bit of eye makeup, so your eyes will look amazing while you are out on the town. If you are a little bit worried, I am going to give you some tips that should help you get your eyes looking amazing in no time. Don’t worry; everyone is going to fall in love with your beautiful eyes once you follow these very simple steps.

First of all, you are going to want to get your eyes ready with some concealer. That way, you will be able to cover up circles underneath your eyes or clear up some discoloration. If you have some dark circles under your eyes, you should apply three drops of concealer and pat it in, never rub it in.

Next, you should apply some eye base to your eyelid. You have to remember that eye base is going to be your best friend, because it will keep your shadow where it needs to be. If you skip this step, you are going to regret it because your eye shadow will probably become a big greasy line in the crease.

After that, you will want to follow up with some eyeliner. Keep in mind that dark eye shadow will work the best as eyeliners. You should start off by wetting a slanted rush and then dip that in some dark eye shadow. You should start off by applying some liner on the bottom eyes, but only start from the middle and go out. After that, you should smudge the line up with a q-tip or your finger, because you don’t want a straight line that sticks out like a soar thumb.

Next, you will want to begin to apply some eye shadow. Let me say that is it good to employ a three-toned eye shadow and then proceed to build from your eye lids to your eyebrow. You should try your best to get them to blend together like a beautiful rainbow and you will have one of the most beautiful effects ever. You should start with a color that is light and almost matched the color of your eye lid. After that, you should smudge that color up from your eye lid to your eyebrow. Next, you should follow up with a medium color that goes across your eye lid only. After that, begin working with a darker color on the crease and then blend the colors together.

Now, that should get you ready for a night out on the town and you will look as gorgeous as ever.

I think every lady out there needs to make a promise to herself right now: do not wear flip flops this summer unless you absolutely cannot get around it. In other words, you should only wear them while you are in a public shower or you are going to the beach. When going to the office or enjoying a night out on the town with your friends, you should leave the flip flops at home. Don’t take this the wrong way, because we definitely enjoy some open footwear on those torturous hot and humid days, but flip flops have the ability to almost instantly downgrade someone’s look. Not only that, but flip flops are extremely dangerous. I can’t tell you how many butts I have seen smack the ground because of flip flops.

Instead of sporting some flip flops this summer, why not wear T-strap sandals, instead? You will still have that open feeling that you love about flip flops, but you will have more support. Flip flops are unappealing, in my opinion, because it makes your foot look as if it has been cut in half. However, a T-strap sandal actually gives your foot a longer look and so do those nude-colored sandals.

If you want to be a little bit more covered, try wearing some gladiator type sandals. Those are perfect for just about any type of occasion you could imagine. Get rid of those boring flip flops and try something new.

Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84

Vidal Sassoon, founder of the hairstyling empire died Wednesday after battling leukemia at his home in Bel Air, California, according to his representatives.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his Wednesday death appeared natural, but no specific cause of death has been disclosed.

The famed British hairstylist rose to prominence in 1960s London where he made the “wedge” the must-have haircut.

The Vidal Sassoon brand is estimated to be worth about $150 million, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said.

Ann Romney with presidential candidate husband Mitt Romney

From Balenciaga and Helmut Lang to Michael Kors and Marchesa, the first lady has been known to wear some big name, and expensive designer fashions. Last week alone, Mrs. Obama was  scene in two different L’Wren Scott cardigans, with price tags between $2,000 and $3,000.

Last Thursday, Mrs. Obama wore the designer’s peach embroidered cardigan to a  White House event, Take Your Child To Work Day. The very next day she wore similar piece, this one white with red to greet troops at Fort Stewart, in Georgia, with the president.

It should be noted, however, that Mrs. Obama is also well-known for boosting sales at the more affordable J. Crew and has been seen shopping at the discount store Target.

Tampa Bay Fashion Week

Tampa Bay Fashion Week is now accepting applicants for Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2012, featuring 2013 Spring/Summer Collections.

The deadline for all applications is June 1, 2012.

If you are interested in showing your collection at Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2012, please e-mail designer@fashionweektampabay.com for application, registration and fees. Please be sure to provide your full name and website information so they may view your collection. Thank you!

ThePalatium Product Line

The founders of Palatium say their new bath line is fit for royalty. And we do suspect that these elegantly fragrant oils and replenishing foams for bath might indeed be the perfect gift for those interested in making Mom feel like an empress for a day. After all, the name does derive from the Palatine Hill—the seat of many famous and infamous ruling women.

Palatium aims to recapture certain luxury aspects of the ancient Romans and Etruscans, for whom bathing was paramount. And what mother does not agree that this should be a part of her own regular ritual? Olive oil played a key role in Roman bathing. So it is no surprise that this line is made with a high-grade organic choice from Tuscany, which region is renowned for the quality of the olive oil it produces. The quality of this particular ingredient in the line can be felt to the touch with long-lasting results for the skin post-bath.

The high-grade oil enhances the quality of the scents in the mixture beautifully. Palatium’s three inaugural fragrances are inspired by scents native to the Mediterranean and Classical Italy. They were carefully crafted by master New York-based artisanal perfumer Rayda Vega, and include:

Arancia Dolce—Inspired by the sweet citrus of the orange groves lining seaside retreats from Cinque Terre to Amalfi. Top Note: Effervescent orange, grapefruit and lime zest. Mid Note: Lily of the valley, jasmine and orange blossom. Bottom Note: Cedarwood and gentle musk. 

Fico Speziato—Based on the scent of fresh fig balanced by gentle spices from Jerusalem and Alexandria along the Eastern edges of the Mediterranean. Top Note: Fresh dew drops of rain and green notes from orange flower leaves. Mid Note: Magnolia, rose petals and jasmine. Bottom Note: Exotic woods and musk. 

Mare Myrteus—Blends the elemental zest of a refreshing trade wind with spirited notes of Tyrrhenian myrtle berries. Top Note: Refreshing bergamot, sparkling lemon and cool, ocean air breezes. Mid Note: Floral jasmine and muguet blended with tangy ginger. Bottom Note: Blonde woods, amber and musk. 

Palatium bath oil also includes other nourishing oils—such as organic soybean, jojoba and primrose—along with soothing vitamin E and organic green and white tea extracts. The replenishing foam was designed with a healthful combination of ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin C ester and flower extracts like soothing chamomile.

Palatium offers the gift of a luxurious experience for any mom who wishes to be treated to a royal experience. And through May 13, 2012, we are offering BeyondBeautyBasics readers a special discount of 40% off at www.thepalatium.com with the code “MDAYBBB,” courtesy of the brand. Enjoy!
 

Mix, mingle and make industry connections with fashion designers, boutique owners, store managers, models, stylists, hair & make-up artists, talent/modeling agents, fashion media and bloggers, photographers, fashion show producers and more!

Request your application online now by visiting FashionWeekTampaBay.com and clicking on the Designer tab.