Some FUN Makeup Ideas for the Season...

This is the time of year where everyone has friends and family to see, work obligations, parties to attend and places to travel.
Why not make it fun and leave everyone with a great impression!

Try something different in your makeup routine!
LASHES are HOT!
Whether you go for the natural lush look of lash extensions for the season (they will last you through New Years! & if you are good Valentine's Day!) or play around with glued on false lashes - GO FOR IT!
I was just in ULTA yesterday and they have some wonderful glittery lashes from ARDEL. They are only $3.99 each and if you take care of them, you can use them all season. Just make sure you use good glue! My favorite is DUO.
Application takes alittle practice, but you can do it! Start by centering them in the middle of your eye and work your way out to the ends. You only need a toothpick's worth of glue on the lashes and you want to fit them right in the indentation on your lash line. Just start practicing and you'll be perfect by the party!

Glitter and shimmer!
Even the most natural non-makeup wearer can have fun with a little glitter and shimmer this holiday season. It is easy and when the light hits your face, you'll glisten.
The best thing to do is look for an eyeshadow that has glitter in it (although this usually irriates my eyes by the end of the evening because the pieces are too big but may work for you) or find a FINE powder shadow with shimmer!
Alot of the mineral makeup eyeshadows are GREAT for this! I am addicted to all the colors from BARE ID that are shimmery.
As you apply they will naturally fall on the tops of your cheekbones and there is your glisten! on your eyes and a light highlight on your cheeks.
You will be surprised at how many compliments you will receive!
You can also try glitter eyeliner (these are ALWAYS a showshopper!) right across your lash line like the products from URBAN DECAY. Or if liquid liner isn't your thing, many brands have eyeliner pencils with glitter in them too (MAC has some great ones). Have fun! and remember, a little goes a long way - don't over-do!

Lips that stay on!
Lips are fun - you can go glossy or slightly darker than normal around the holidays and you'll be the Belle of the Ball.
With all the talking, drinking and eating we do this time of year, it is hard to find a lipstick that actually lasts all evening.
First step is finding a great lip liner... when everything else wears off - at least you will still have the lip liner. I love the tried and true SPICE liner from MAC.
Line your entire lip - then fill in with lip liner... pick a long-wearing color, like my recent favorite REVELON COLOR STAY and appy over the liner. Then follow with a light gloss of your choice.
The long-wearing colors tend to dry out your lips a bit but I have worn them alot this fall with all my travelling and by putting on chapstick each night before bed, it hasn't been a problem - and I am REALLY dry.

So while standing at the check-out counter or waiting for your number to be called to pick out those holiday gifts, look through the beauty magazines (you don't have to buy them) and take a look at some fun ideas that you might like to try for the holidays!

Just a little change to your makeup routine, and you'll be surprised at how much fun it is. When you see the pictures from the parties, you won't believe your eyes! Compliments will definately come your way! Enjoy...

Please write to me with your success stories and tips... I look forward to hearing from you!
Happy Holidays!

Michelle