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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Valentines makeup look ideas
Hi Ladies and welcome to this week’s special Valentine’s Edition of Ask Grace FaceQuizite. As Valentine’s day is just a couple of days away, I have come up with two different looks that will work for a special valentine’s day date with your special one. I understand that some of us struggle when it comes to how we wear our makeup when trying to impress someone we like very much, especially those in a new relationship. For some reason, we tend to get confused about the tiniest of things. Things that normally wouldn’t stress us out eg what do i wear, how should i wear my makeup, what do i do with my hair etc. Suddenly start to cause us unnecessary stress. So, to help alleviate at least one of these causes of stress, I am suggesting the two makeup looks below and giving you a step by step guide on how to recreate them.
Both looks are very suitable for Valentine’s day and very easy to re-create. I love them both though I never wear red lipstick but thought “why not? It’s valentine’s.
I am currently working on creating video tutorials for different looks so do watch out for these. I will also endeavour to include step by step pictures of each look in my future articles so please bear with me till then.
Once you have decided on which look to go for, follow the step by step guide below to recreate it .
Look 1 – Silver Ring
- Apply eyeshadow primer all over your eye lid
- Apply an eyeshadow base from lashline to crease preferably in black or charchoal
- Apply a gray eyeshadow colour on your lid, from lashline to crease
- Apply black eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye and blend
- Apply a colour close to your skin tone to the crease area in sweeping motions to blend out colour eg a light brown.
- Apply a silver eyeshadow or glitter to the inner corner of the eye to give it extra pop.
- Apply a light eyeshadow colour eg MAC’s Arena or Shroom to your browbone.
- Apply Eyeliner on your upper lid and your waterline
- Apply Mascara on both top and bottom lashes and finish off the look with false lashes for that extra Vava voom.
For this look i will recommend a light colour on your lips but you can wear it with a darker colour if you so desire.
Look 2 – Smoulder
- Apply eyeshadow primer all over your eye lid
- Apply a nude colour eyeshadow base all over the lid from lashline to browbone.
- Apply a light eyeshadow colour eg MAC pigment in Naked all over your lid from lashline to crease
- Apply a brown eyeshadow colour to your crease area in sweeping motions ensuring you don’t take the colour too high
- Blend, blend, blend.
- Apply a neutral colour to your browbone eg MAC eyeshadow pigment in Vanilla or eyeshadow colour in Arena.
- Apply eyeliner on your upper lid and your waterline
- Apply Mascara on both your top and bottom lashes and finish off the look with false lashes.
For this look I would recommend stronger lips eg red or plum but preferably red, to go with the Valentine season. I never wear red but I did just to show you how well it works with this look.
So there you have it. Two lovely looks to choose from for your valentine’s day date with your special one, or even a night out with your girls. Ensure you practice your preferred look prior to the special day, and whatever you do, make sure you look and feel fabulous.
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Valentine's Day Makeup Ideas 2013
Looking for a hot new makeup look for Valentine's Day 2013? Check out these fabulous makeup looks and put your skills to the test to create the most seductive makeup you've ever worn!
If you're looking to make Valentine's Day 2013 memorable, you have to pay more attention to details and treat yourself with a good old fashioned makeup session! Now, you don't have to be a pro to create some sizzling Valentine's Day makeup looks and to help you look mesmerizing we've put together an inspirational selection of Valentine's Day makeup ideas to recreate. Choose the one that you feel reflects a bit of your personality and run off to the nearest department store to stock up on any makeup products that you don't already have in your beauty kit.
The basic makeup products you'll need to create a fabulous makeup look are: sheer lip gloss, bright colored lipstick, foundation, blush, eyeliner and mascara! So, you beauty lovin' babes can use the above stated products to create one of the following looks:
The basic makeup products you'll need to create a fabulous makeup look are: sheer lip gloss, bright colored lipstick, foundation, blush, eyeliner and mascara! So, you beauty lovin' babes can use the above stated products to create one of the following looks:
The Seductress
The honeys that want to go for a sexy yet classic makeup look can easily do so by opting for subtly defined eyes and bold colored lips. Get your skin looking flawless by putting foundation on and continue with eye definition with a flicked line across the lashes with a quality gel line. Add lashings of mascara and a soft peachy blush applied strategically on the cheekbones, then finish the look with the perfect red lipstick. Channel your inner seductress with this classic winged eyeliner/red lip makeup look and make your beau fall in love all over again from first glimpse!The Romantic
A girly pink-based makeup never fails if you're looking for a look that packs naturalness, innocence and a romantic flare. Thankfully, there are plenty of pink based makeup products to choose from to meet the needs of your skin tone. After applying a lightweight foundation, blend two shades of pink eyeshadow across your eyelids. Use the light pink shade around the inner corner of the lid with the deeper pink into the crease and outer corner of the eyes to give the eyes depth and definition. Coat your upper and lower lashes with mascara and focus on creating the perfect pout using a berry pink tone lip color. Finish the look with a hint of pink blush on your cheeks which will help emphasize your features all while underlining your all-romantic mood!
The Mysterious
If you're not afraid to play with intense eyeshadow pigments, opt for a sultry, mysterious smokey eye makeup that creates an unforgettable piercing gaze. If you picture the perfect Valentine's Day as a candlelight dinner with just you and your man, this makeup look is perfect for you! Add depth and drama to your gaze with metallic earth tones, emerald, purple, you name it as any deep shade mix will give your peepers an intense, irresistible allure. Kohl eyeliner smudged across the upper eyelashes, intensely mascara coated lashes and beautifully sculpted cheekbones are the details that will make all the difference when it comes to this type of makeup. A sheer lip gloss is all that you need now to look amazing and to keep the look balanced and seductive, so gather your favorite pigments and start experimenting to get the perfect Valentine's date makeup!
Get a romantic makeup look for Valentine's Day
If you're going out for a romantic Valentine's Day date this Feb. 14, we suggest matching your makeup look to the loved-up mood of the day. No matter where you're heading, we have some expert tips for getting a fabulous, romantic look you and your Valentine are sure to love.
Romantic beauty must-dos
We turned to celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert Jemma Kidd for her makeup tips on creating the ultimate romantic look for Valentine's Day.
Romantic palettes by skin type
First things first! To create a romantic look, you need the right shades. Kidd provides some insight into what hues to look for based on your skin type.
Porcelain
If you have porcelain skin, look for a lipstick shade that is brownish pink or soft apricot, cheeks should be in a pale peach, apricot or very soft natural-blush pink and for eyes, stick to cool neutrals or soft pastels. Shades of gray can also work for an evening makeup look.
Fair
If you have fair skin, look for lipstick colors in warm neutrals like nudes and pinks, a pink shade for the cheeks (anything from brownish pink to fuchsia) and for eye makeup, you can wear almost any shade in the warm and cool tone range. Just avoid anything yellow or orange and keep the shades muted.
Medium to olive
Light olive skin should look for coral and peachy pinks or berry, plum and browns for lipsticks, coral pink and soft orange tones for blush and neutrals within the earthy brown and mossy green shades for eye makeup.
Olive
Dark olive skin tones look great with a dark, warm color to warm the lips, apricot and peachy pinks on the cheeks and warm gold, peach, olive or plum tones on the eyes.
Darker tones
Deep skin looks great with almost any deep shade (think berry, rose, coral, coffee) on the lip, plums and apricots on the cheeks and bronze, burnt orange, olive, sapphire and plum colors are flattering for eye makeup.
Getting started
The first thing Kidd stresses is that even though you want to look great, it's important not to go overboard. "The number one thing to avoid is thinking that you need to look like a completely different person. Your husband, boyfriend or partner wants to see the 'you' they love, so make sure you look like yourself, but your most gorgeous self," she says. "Generally, men aren't fans of too much makeup, so don't freak them out by using too much color. Save extreme makeup looks for another occasion and aim for natural, feminine beauty."
Use cream formulas rather than powders, but nothing too heavy. "If you pile on the foundation, you can end up accentuating rather than masking even the smallest imperfections," the makeup artist explains.
Getting the look
Taking good care of your skin is the first step towards successfully creating any desired makeup look. "The key to romantic makeup is flawless dewy skin, so be sure to keep the skin hydrated," says Kidd. She provides some simple steps for getting gorgeous for Valentine's Day.
1.Hydrate & correct

First, prepare the skin by moisturizing. Follow with a citrus-based color corrector to counteract undereye blue/purple undertones and neutralize any unwanted red tones, such as spots and blemishes. Use in conjunction with the apricot shade to further brighten and even the skin tone.
2.Apply foundation

Next, apply a light-reflecting sheer liquid foundation and use a concealer only where you need it most. If you have a particularly oily t-zone, dust with translucent powder to set.
3.Add cheek color

Apply a blend of sandy beige and pink powder blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend along the cheekbone. To add some extra warmth to skin, finish with a light dusting of bronzer along the edges of your face and gently across the bridge of the nose, where the sunlight would naturally fall.
4.Add eye makeup
rush on neutral beige eyeshadow and blend shimmery mocha eyeshadow on top, working it from the lash line to the socket crease. For a more sultry look, blend plum eyeshadow into the hollow of the socket focusing on the outer corners. Using a fine eyeliner brush, apply a thin line of shimmery mocha shadow just under the roots of the lower lashes and blend to touch in the inner corners to open up your eyes.
5.Enhance eyes
For added definition, draw along the upper lash line with a black eyeliner pencil and thicken the line gradually from the middle of the eyelid towards the outer corner of the eye, extending it slightly beyond the eye and curving it upwards to create a subtle flick. Draw along the inner rim of the lower lid to elongate the eye. Curl lashes and apply mascara.
6.Paint your pout
Apply silky lip gloss in shell pink for a touch of color and a glossy finish. Try JK Jemma Kidd Lip ID Color-Adapt Lip Gloss ($20 at Target) which changes color depending on pH balance to give a natural finish.
Monday, January 28, 2013
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