Did you know that you really should change your make-up with the seasons? It really does reflect on your appearance. Here’s a quick guide on how to do your make-up all year round.
Spring
You aren’t still wearing the same old makeup colors that you wore last winter are you? Spring is coming and there are some great new colors to check out.
For eye shadow,bright bold colors are IN. There are great pinks, deep purples and awesome blues, not to mention oranges, greens etc. to check out as well. Play up your eyes with these new shades.
There are great new mascaras that make eyelashes long and thicker. The look of false lashes can be obtained, creating that spiky look that is soooooooooooo popular. One end fortifies and lengthens the lashes and the other end coats the lashes with lush color. And when they say that is makes your lashes longer… it definitely works that way for me.
I challenge you to test out DivaGlam’s foundations they are definitely worth sharing. They have mineral pressed and loose powder foundations, jojoba liquid foundation as well as HD foundations that give you that airbrushed finish. Specializing in hard to find colors, custom blending different from what is on the market at the moment. And the best part, it offers flawless coverage, but to anyone else, it’s just you.
To blush for this season try a mixture of pink and peach, for lighter complexions, peach and bronze for medium skintones, and bronzer with golden tones for darker skintones. Two colors warm up complexions perfectly. Try mixing the shades that you have and see how it works for you.
Summer
Full face make-up is not really necessary any more (no matter what your age). And in the summer who wants full make-up on their face? Use a tinted moisturizer rather than a regular foundation. Also foundation applied to you t-zone is acceptable and add a sheer powder over entire face after will do very nicely. It will even out your skin tone and is so much lighter.
As far as fragrance goes, keep your summer fragrance light and fresh. A cologne or toilet water spray with some of the new aromatherapy scents is perfect. You can always go back to your regular or a heavier perfume at first frost. Overall, just think light, airy, sunny, and you can’t go wrong with less make-up in the summer.
Remember, “LESS IS MORE”, especially as you get older. Take what you see in magazines and on tv and make it YOUR own, those LOOKS are only guidelines for you to use. If you remember this then you will always be a FASHION DIVA!!!
I love this video and wanted to share it with my readers. I always stress the importance of skincare. It was my grandmother who first told me the secret to looking young later in life. She always cleansed her skin and used moisturizer daily. The other advice she gave me that was of great importance as well was never to go to bed with your makeup on. This one act alone will save you years off the face.
I was told that going to bed with makeup on can age the skin by 10 years!!!!!! WOW just think 10 years can be taken off you face just by following simple steps 1. cleanse morning and night. 2. moisturize morning and night.
Today we have so many products to choose from for this so just do your homework and find what works for YOU. My grandmother used Ponds cold cream and vasaline and nothing else. At the age of 104 she had barely any wrinkles at all.
Remember YOU only get ONE face, so treat it well.
At this time of year we justwant to send out a great big HAPPY HOLIDAYS to ALL of our customers and supporters. We pray each and everyone of you have a awesome Christmas and a blessed New Year.
For many of us this has been a year of trying and upheaval but we are still here. We here at DivaGlam are thankful for everything we have endured as a company and grateful that we are still here even though the economic climate has been tough.
So as we take this time to be thankful we just want to share our feelings of thankfulness to all of you and remind you to be thankful also, because no matter what happened this year YOU ARE STILL HERE!
Be sure to stop by and check out the "NEW NUDES", lipsticks and lipglaze colors. (4) four beautiful new shades and (7) seven new lipglaze colors that are creamy and shiney. The (4) colors of lipstick colors are: casino, jealous, dolce, halo (model is wearing dolce). Lipsticks are enriched with vitamin E which has soothing and healing properties.
Lip Glaze colors are: patty cakes, cat calls, oh jessica,peekaboo, fly away, doll, sweetie pie,. a hi shine glaze developed for women who do not want a tacky feel. This formula is more "slippery".Glides on sheer and glossy.
5 Solutions to Common Concerns About Natural Makeup
Natural and organic makeup can benefit both your skin and the Earth. But questions about things like cost, staying power, and shelf life might prevent you from giving these products a try. Here, makeup pro Tina Turnbow weighs in on the top 5 concerns about "natural" beauty.
By Elena Donovan Mauer
There are some excellent reasons to choose all-natural, mineral-based makeup. Because products labeled “natural” or “organic” are generally made with no artificial ingredients or potentially harmful chemicals, they can be less harsh on delicate or sensitive skin. In addition, many companies that make natural products put them in recyclable, biodegradable, or less wasteful packaging and/or support sustainable or energy-saving initiatives. However, there are some potential downsides to using natural and organic makeup. To address them, I turned to Tina Turnbow, a makeup artist who often uses natural and organic makeup on her celebrity clients. (Turnbow is such a fan of “green makeup” that she recently teamed up with Tarte Cosmetics to create a line of products for the ecofriendly beauty company.) Here are Turnbow’s solutions to common concerns about natural products:
Common Concern #1: Cryptic labels
Simple Solution: Know what to look for
Any company can use the words “natural” and “organic” on their packaging, even when it’s not completely true. To be sure that what you’re buying is truly organic, look for the official USDA Organic symbol, which means it received an official stamp of approval. If you’re looking for natural products that aren’t necessarily organic, simply check the label. Chances are, if you need a dictionary to decipher a product’s contents, then it’s not all natural. Once you start shopping around, you’ll figure out which brands to look for and where to find them. Turnbow likes scouting the beauty aisles at Whole Foods. In addition to Tarte, she likes the natural brands Aveda, ZuZu Luxe, and Dr. Hauschka.
Common Concern #2: Sticker shock
Simple Solution: Shop drugstores
Many people hesitate to use natural and organic makeup because it’s often pricier than conventional products — a direct result of organic farms being more costly to operate. But don’t write off using pure products altogether! There are some excellent, affordable options at your local drugstore. Turnbow sings the praises of Almay Pure Blends foundation and the organic makeup line from Physicians Formula; most of these products retail for $15 or less.
Common Concern #3: Subtle color
Simple Solution: Learn to layer
Mineral-based makeup’s biggest strength is giving you — yep — a natural look. But even if you’re in the mood to create some drama with bold makeup colors, you don’t have to skip natural products. To amp up the intensity of your makeup, Turnbow suggests using a cheek stain and then dusting powder blush on top, or creating a base for your lipstick with lip pencil, which will deepen the shade. She also recommends sampling different natural products — you’ll find some that actually are highly pigmented. For example, she says, “Kohl eyeliners are more intense than other eyeliners that aren’t as pure.”
Common Concern #4: Less staying power
Simple Solution: Reapply as needed
Turnbow admits that while they’re great for your skin and the environment, natural cosmetics can sometimes wear off quickly. “If you would normally touch up your makeup after three or four hours, you might want to check it in two hours,” she says. That said, some products have more staying power than others. For example, all-natural cheek stains can be long lasting, but eye shadows tend to settle in creases quickly. Just pay a little extra attention to your makeup (always keep a compact mirror handy for quick face checks), and you’ll be good to go.
Common Concern #5: Shorter shelf life
Simple Solution: Keep it clean
The lack of preservatives in natural and organic products can mean they are more likely to spoil than traditional cosmetics. However, Turnbow isn’t convinced the difference in shelf life between natural and conventional makeup is that significant. “In general, ecofriendly makeup has come a long way, and I don’t think most companies will put anything out there that’s going to go bad really quickly,” she says. To keep natural products (or any products, for that matter) fresh, Turnbow stresses the importance of keeping thembacteria free.Never share cosmetics with friends, and try not to transmit oils from your fingers into your makeup containers. Also, throw away makeup that smells “off” or has separated, says Turnbow.
Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Hope you enjoyed the information. I believe the more we are informed the better our choices will be. Have a DIVA-licious Day!!
I came across this article about a particular cosmetics line and the information in it is very valuable for anyone to use. Whether it is this line or DivaGlam, or any other line you want to use.
The thing about women is that we are very diversified when it comes to makeup and I know that, I myself have several items from several other lines that I enjoy and use as well as my own line. So please don't hesitate to try out different lines, what may work for this women and be good for her may not necessarily be good for you. So do try other things, by all means if it works then use it. Enjoy the article. DivaGlam Cosmetics
CREATING INDIVIDUALIZED LOOKS
Avant-garde or glamorous evening looks are created using more contrast in color tones. Colors chosen can contrast dramatically with each other or with personal coloring. At night, try highlights with shimmer and deep contour shadows. For a bold or playful look try using colors from both warm and cool families. One idea combines the golden Sunstone and Tigereye shades on the eyes with blue-basedGarnet applied to the lips.
FACE COLOR
CONCEALER glides on with the flat side and tip of the concealer-face brush or sponge. Apply to discolored areas. Blend away edges.
FOUNDATION can be applied with the concealer-face brush in a stroking motion or use a sponge with a patting motion. Foundation should be applied from the center of the face to the perimeter. This provides coverage where needed and less chance of a "lollipop look" when the face and neck do not match.
BLUSH should look like "pinched cheeks" with color along the cheekbone. This is accomplished with the contour-blush brush in a motion lifting color from under the bone, onto the bone. Work the brush from the mid-ear toward the apple of the cheek. The apple of the cheek is the raised pad of flesh seen when you smile. This lifting style of blush application enhances bone structure by framing the cheekbones.
BRIGHTENER applied with the contour-blush brush adds a glow as desired on the forehead, chin or eyelids. The brightener can be brushed along cheekbones to blend blush application or to use instead of blusher altogether.
BRONZER can be used as a contour to define bone structure or create a sun-kissed glow to the entire face. Contour the cheekbone by applying bronzer with the contour-blush brush horizontally under the cheekbone from mid-ear to the area below the outer brow. Lift the brush upward to blend. Contour the jaw line with bronzer under the jaw-bone. Start behind the ear and work toward the chin. The nose is contoured downward along the sides from the inner brow to the tip of the nose. Be sure to squeeze the brush between the thumb and forefinger to keep the shading narrow along the sides of the nose. Dusting bronzer across nose, cheek-bones, chin and forehead perimeter and into the hairline creates a healthy glow. Note: Blending with foundation before applying can soften the effects of any shade.
EYE COLOR
EYELID BASE fully covers eyelid from lash to brow. Base works to block any natural darkness and provide a surface over which any other shadow will glide. Use both sides of eye shadow brush to apply in "windshield wiper" strokes. (Crystal, Opal, Tigereye, Concealer*)
EYE HIGHLIGHT accents brow arch, but does not cover entire browbone. Apply with pointed tip of eye shadow brush pressing up into brow arch and blending in a one-inch wide arc. Too much light color on the browbone creates a detracting "awning effect." Your eyes should be the true stars of your makeup.
EYELID COLOR covers the area from the lash line to the socket and brow bone. A bright, light shadow (brightener*) can be applied to lid above the iris to accent a deep-set eye. A deep, taupe shade (Geode) can make a large, prominent lid appear less so. Apply with the flat side of the eye shadow brush in a pressing motion across the area holding the point toward the lashes and the handle upward.
EYE CONTOUR defines bone structure. Apply with the tapered side of the eye shadow brush. Stroke on shadow from the outer eye inward along the brow bone to an area above the inner iris. Blend upward and outward so there are no visible lines.
EYE LINER can be defined or smudged but should always connect to the base of the lashes. Special looks can be created by varying color and technique at top and bottom lash lines, but liner color should not be brighter than eye color. A smudged line is created with the tapered side or tip of eye shadow brush. A defined line is created with shadow on the tip of the eyeliner brush. This brush can be used damp or dry. The eyeliner brush is most effective when held like a pencil with the handle pointing downward. The brush can then press "hyphens" of color up into top and bottom lash lines. Work liner from the outer eyeinward, so liner never stops abruptly, but subtly. The more wet the brush, the more defined the effect and intense the color.
EYEBROW COLOR should frame and lift the eye with a groomed arch shape. Work color into the brow hairs or onto the skin with the eyeliner brush in a stroking motion. The color mixture should match or harmonize with hair color tone. (Geode or mixture)
DivaGlam Brush Set
Note: Remember to tap excess color off brushes first to avoid messy shadow and liner application. Never blow excess color off brushes. This may introduce bacteria into your brushes and shadows, causing eye infections. Any shadow that falls onto cheekbone is easily cleaned up using foundation on the concealer-foundation brush and gliding on under the eye and along the top of the cheekbone.
I received this article from one of my fashion sources and I decided to share. The article is about wearing Black fingernail polish, which believe it or not, I do happen to like the look. I am not especially fond of the look in the article but I did see an article with another model and her nails where short and square and she had black nail polish on it look very nice.
Of course I realize that the color black on the nails is not everyones cup of tea, and when we think of black nails we automatically think Goth. But it actually can look very classy and elegant if done correctly and worn at a length that is short. So if you have never tried this look maybe your should, my moto is nothing ventured nothing gained.Enjoy the article.
The truth is that it is a trend that I like, and favors me most of the time, but you have to be careful. It is a look that can be super elegant, but if you're not careful, it could be the opposite.
So in today's tip I will tell you some secrets so that you don't make any mistakes:
Wear your nails short and well filed.
If you have small hands, file your nails long to make the fingers appear finer.
If you are wearing dark nails, make sure that they are always impeccable; there is nothing less glamorous than wearing broken nails, especially if they are dark because it will be more noticeable.
Also dark matte colors, they favor less than the ones that are glossy, (you can apply a gloss layer on top).
Always apply nail protector, because dark colors can get your nails dirty.
If you are using dark nail polish, go changing the style with a lighter varnish, and let your nails rest a couple days per week
"HAVE A DIVA-licious DAY"
Okay so nude lips are diffently in and I was sent this article from one of my sources and thought you might enjoy the method that was used to create this look.DivaGlam has some fantastic nude colors for you to use without having to go though these steps used here but it is a very interesting article. Enjoy it, feel free to comment.
MeChelle,
Quick Experiment: Creating nude lips using concealer & gloss
By retail_therapy · December 30, 2009 · 10 Comments · 102 Views
Hi!
One reader was asking me if nude lips can be created using a foundation/concealer followed by a lipgloss... and I thought that would make a rather fun and useful blog post. I tried on two conealer shades in this experiment, and I will explain everything along the way!
Step One: This is my natural lip color without any products.
First I used NYX Concealer in a Jar (Porcelene) which is frankly too pale for me as a concealer. As you can see, this color erases my lip color completely, too pale and ghastly for my liking. It also looks drying, especially on the lower lip.
Then, I applied MAC's Underage lipglass over, for some definition and texture.
Still very pale, but I will show you the whole face to put things into perspective.
Then I tried another concealer, which is the peachy shades in the Ben Nye concealer wheel. These are darker in tone. Again, very drying on the lips. I don't think the difference is very obvious in the pictures.
The verdict?? I think if you like really nude lips, you can certainly try this out! Kind of drying on the lips though, and also, I guess you can do this as a last resort, if you want to explore the whole pale/ nude lips thingy, but not sure if you want to pay for a nude lipstick at MAC or something, because we know it is hard to find a nice nude lipstick at drugstore price range - though I highly recommmend NYX round lipsticks for cheap alternatives.
That's all, and happy holidays!
I am thinking my first entry for 2010 will be a product rave....and I guess you have a pretty good idea what that will be. :)
Nude lips are in and I know that you can find what you are looking for at DivaGlam Cosmetics, we have georgeous colors and excellent moisturizers for the lips to create that perfect nude look.
This makeup look is inspired by the 40s and 50s, bringing a very sophisticated and glamorous look. Those decades stood out for their sophisticated image of extreme femininity: immaculate complexions, deep eyes and looks, and very red lips.This look will suit all of you, so read on.
Skin
Complexion is key to this season's makeup. To create a clear complexion we must achieve a uniform surface without weighing the skin down with make up. The face must look as natural as possible.Caribbean tans and bright red cheeks are out. This season brings a healthy look, fresh healthy-looking faces. Choose the foundation closest to your skin color. The market offers a huge variety. Perfect Touch by Yves Saint Laurent is a very light foundation that offers amazing results. Its format, with a brush applicator, keeps you from getting dirty fingers. You won't need to use sponges again. Another option is Perfectly Real makeup in Shade by Clinique. Or don't forget DivaGlam Cosmetics as well.
Eyes
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Eyes are the focus of makeup - catty looks that create an almond-shape effect.Colors don't follow the trend of the 40s and 50s. You can choose the ones which suit you best, but keep in mind that this season we'll be seeing a lot of dark or navy blue, coffee, ochre, and browns in general. Remember to finish off your eyes' look and almond shape with a touch of black.Eyeliner is a strong trend this year. Automatic Eyeliner by Yves Saint Laurent is a good choice. Its incredible precision will make it your perfect ally for the season.
Add mystery to your eyes
To add mystery and glamour to your eyes, you mustn't forget to apply mascara. Choose the one that suits your style best. Black is an all-time favorite, but dark blue is also a good option this season.
Lips
This season's lips come in strong colors. Red tones are a fury, together with the whole range of plum, raspberry and Bordeaux colors. Don't forget to treat them before applying makeup. Remember that firm healthy skin will really improve the way their look. Don't forget to apply lip liner to keep the lipstick from smearing. This season's tones are dark or very defined, so your stroke must be perfect. The shape you give is up to you but a Cupid's bow will make your lips look very sensual.
Nails
When it comes to nails you must choose between two opposites: either bare or dark colored. The latest trend is wearing light colors, white or nearly transparent on your fingernails and black, red, Bordeaux or another very dark color on your toenails. This will create a contrast, giving you a very modern look. Try it out and you'll see how great it looks.
I hope you put this advice into practice so that this coming season your look will be more glamorous than ever.
So I did not write this article but I did get it from one of my sources and I love the red color ofthe lipstick and her comments on the product. RED is of course HOT for the Christmas Season and DivaGlam has some Great REDS FOR YOU. For this article we will review Chanel's Red lipstick. Enjoy the article and do go out and try a RED for yourself,either DivaGlam's or Chanel's!
The Scarlet Season: Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick
Chanel Passion Lipstick #1
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The Scarlet Season: Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick
Chanel Passion Rouge Allure Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a richly pigmented, medium bright red that leans only slightly blue, but otherwise reads fairly neutral on my lips. It applies easily and evenly (though it should be worn with a lip liner to keep it inside the lines so-to-speak) and has a glossy sheen. I like how hydrating the Rouge Allure formula is, and I can appreciate the high level of pigmentation that accompanies it, too.
What about you? Would you wear this red?
You can sure expect to see a lot of red this holiday season!
I hope you enjoyed this article and please expect more to come!
Have a DIVAlicious Day,
MeChelle
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