tips for eyes!

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The primary purpose of eye shadow is to make your eyes pop! It should enhance the color of your iris, highlight and accentuate the unique shape of your beautiful peepers. Eye shadow application, everyone says blend... don’t blend. Instead strategica
Start with eyes open as you look straight into the mirror. Often people close the eyes, lift and stretch the skin to apply eye shadow. These contortions will not allow you to precisely place your products. You need to see the natural creases and dime
I like the idea of a one color eyeshadow wash for those on the go. If this appeals to you choose a medium color, not too dark (dark definitely recedes) and not too light. Often people mistake lighter shadows for brightening and opening up the eye, w
Four colors of eye shadow is ideal, yes, four. Most important is the strategic placement of each shadow color, one shade transitioning into another, light into medium and dark, etc. Transition each color into the next by blurring or diffusing the ed
Mascara Success: Starting with a non- waterproof formula and followed by a second coat of a waterproof formula creates the best results for straight lashes. It helps to lift up the lashes. This combination will also ease the removal process. Saturate
Instead of pumping the tube of mascara (your inviting air into the tube to make it dry out faster) try rolling the wand into the tube. If you feel like the application is getting “goopy” take a tissue or piece of plastic wrap and wipe off the wand an
Upper eye liner 2 ways: Either apply two-thirds of the way, gradually stopping before reaching the inner corner or apply the full length of the eye. I tend to choose lining the full length of the eye while changing the thickness along the way, thi
The number one question I get asked: Should I line underneath of my eyes? My answer is usually no. A full swipe of dark liner actually closes the eyes. If you must, opt for a lighter color. Another option is placing small dashes in between the bott
Brushes! So many choices and so many prices! What to use? It’s like Cinderella’s shoes, you will know the perfect fit once you slip them in your hands! Here is the most important tip I can share: Always have an EXTRA CLEAN small fluffy eye shado
Pro-Trick and Tip Try bending your mascara wand 30 degrees. Reaching all your lashes is easier with this adaptation. Pull the wand out until the spoolie reaches the neck of the tube and carefully bend. Do not try to bend by hand.

A universal technique to open and lift the eyes

step one

Referencing the below images, use the lightest color to get an initial sweep over the lid to even out discoloration (color #1). For the initial contour (color #2), place it without moving or contorting your face. Define the shape by working the eye shadow a little above the crease and follow the natural shape of your eye.

step two

The darkest color (color #3) should be close to the lash line. Start by taking the liner and wiggle in between the lashes, follow with the dark shadow. When dark shadow is applied all the way and above the crease, this actually makes the eye look smaller and it becomes the focus. The dark shade needs to blend before the crease. The shadow should be blended upward and slightly outward, making the eye appear larger and lifted.

step three

Finally, (color #4) can be used in the middle of the eye, just above the iris to add a pop of light in the middle of the eye area, this color can also be used near the inner corner to add a bit of brightness.

let’s talk about those lashes…

1. Curl the right way: Instead of clamping down at the base of your lashes, gently close the curler two thirds the way down, pause for three seconds, release and move upward another third of the way using this gentle closure technique. Instead of upright lashes your lashes will have a soft curl with a more awoken appearance.

2. To avoid clumping: Use a swifter application approach. Instead of going back and forth applying to each eye, apply a few coats repeatedly on a single eye. When you allow too much time to dry in between that's when the mascara will tend to clump.

3. Wiggle your wand: Apply the wand as close to the base of the lashes as possible and give a little wiggle. This ensures you catch all your lashes, also, end in an outward direction, this will elongate and lift the eye area.

4. Mascara on the lower lashes: If smudging is an issue, use a waterproof formula on the bottom lashes. Pro tip: Use a regular formula first then follow with the waterproof formula for easier removal. Super pro tip: After applying, if your lashes appear clumpy run a cotton swab tip dipped in a makeup remover across the end of the lash tips.

5. Use color: Start with a colored mascara FIRST (the unique color closer to the eye makes a difference) then use a brown or black at the tips for a more natural look. The color navy blue is beautiful to start with, especially on warm eye colors , it will make the whites of your eyes brighter and burgundy will make cooler shades of eyes really pop!

6. Proper removal: Treat mascara removal as a step of its own. Saturate a cotton pad with an oil base makeup remover. Gently press it onto lashes for a minute before wiping and remove in a downward direction to avoid friction to the delicate skin around the eye.

false lashes… more to come!