Blush Is Back

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For the past few years the trend has been a more toned down, barely there version of blush. Going as far as using a lightly colored powder as blush or a natural shade to complement your skin tone, we haven’t seen blush strike it big since the eighties.

With current fashion being influenced by everything from the glamorous 1940’s and 50’s to retro 60’s and 70’s, it’s no wonder blush is on the rise again. It’s back, it’s bold and it’s beautiful.

If you have a warm complexion that is on the light side, choose a bright peach shade. For warm complexions that are darker choose a rich apricot shade. If your coloring is more on the cool side and light, bright pink or rose shades will look best on you. Cool coloring with dark hair and eyes? Bright berry tones will look gorgeous on you.

If you want to create a look from a particular era, there are certain shades that reflect the trends of certain decades. In the 1940’s bright or deep apricot shade were the rage, brought on by memorable redheads of the day such as Rita Hayworth. Nothing says the 1950’s like red lips and red blush. You can also create a fifties look with bright pinks, think poodle skirts. For the 60’s it’s peach or pink and if you want that classic look from the disco era the color you’ll want to wear is a deep brownish brick red, this looks fabulous warmer complexions.

To create the new “blush is back” look, swirl the blush in a circular motion on the apple of your cheek and finish by sweeping up over the cheek bone. Build the look of your blush, rather than putting it all on at one time, layer it until you have the look you want. If you find you have a little to much on, the best thing to erase it is the backside of a towel.

Don’t forget, if you are wearing a smokey eye you should still keep the blush to a minimum. Your eye should be your focal point.

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Makeup To Wear With A Smokey Eye

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You’ve heard it at Sephora and read it in all the magazine’s, “you don’t need a full face of makeup when you wear a smokey eye”. It sounds like the great advice of a makeup artist, but what does it really mean?

When creating a smokey or dramatic eye the focal point of your face should be only that, your eyes. They should be smoldering and gorgeous with little else to distract. This means all other makeup should be minimal. It does not however mean you should go without makeup, what you need is gorgeous glowing skin that creates a beautiful backdrop for your centerpiece.

How then do you get this perfect backdrop and still look like you don’t have a full face of makeup on? With the right tools and shades!

Instead of liquid foundation, which can look heavy, use a loose foundation. Urban Decay’s Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup is a perfect choice. It will give your skin a healthy glow and smooth any imperfections. For blush, stay away from dark or bright shades since these will distract from your eyes. Try Benefit Cosmetics Georgia, a gorgeous light peach powder that doubles for a barely there blush.

Last, but not least, keep your lips nude but plump them up. This will give your look balance without being distracting. Clinique’s Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Glamour-full looks wonderful with a smokey eye. This product plumps to perfection and looks fabulous!

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Sexy Beauty

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A few months ago I told you how much I love the smell of Booty Parlor’s Don’t Stop Massage Oil and how I wished they had a perfume that smelled just like that very feminine scent. Well Booty Parlor has satisfied my desire! Nestled in their new Sex Bombs gift package are three tantalizing treasures of beauty, my favorite of which is Don’t Stop solid perfume!

This scent is so feminine I just can’t stop wearing it, scented with a sensual blend of plums, raspberries, jasmine, cedar and sandalwood, it comes complete with pheromones to create that irresistible lure. Along with this wonderful scent comes two other equally fun bombs. Booty Parlor’s famous Dust Up Kissable Body Shimmer in a gorgeous, flattering to everyone, pink tone and Get Flushed Sexy Lip and Cheek Tint.

If you think you may be needing some emergency touch ups this holiday season or you are looking for the perfect gift for the girls, this sexy little package has everything you want. Each piece comes in a round container, screws tightly shut and the cheek and lip tint even has it’s own mirror. Perfect for on the go primping.

These tantalizing bombs will have you feeling, looking and smelling sexy no matter what the occasion! You can even split them up and use them as the perfect stocking stuffers !

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Holiday Kaleidoscope Eye Palette

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Hard Candy’s holiday release for this year includes nine favorites from the fabulous Hard Candy Eye Shadow Quartets. From classic neutrals to bold bright colors, this palette has something for all your favorite looks.

If you haven’t tried Hard Candy’s wonderful eyeshadow, the thing that sets them apart from ordinary shadow is the level of pigment, which is much higher than what you will find elsewhere. The darker shades of these shadows are great for a heavier look and even better for a smudged smoky look, the more colorful shades are very easy to work with, provide great coverage, and blend beautifully.

Hard Candy has created a very sexy, chic package for these nine shadows making it a perfect gift for any woman who loves makeup and wants to mix and match her look. Better yet, grab one for yourself and one for your friend, once you see these gorgeous shadows you might not want to give them away!

Hard Candy Kaleidoscope Eye Palette: Fringe #4 (light gold), Disco 2000 #2 (metallic taupe with high frost), Suede #4 (shimmering beige), Drama Queen #2 (golden sage), Techno #1 (pitch black with silver micro-sparkles), Delusional #1 (super metallic silver), Star #4 (iridescent lavender), Suede #2 (electric blue), Pixie #2 (bright metallic pink)

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