I walked into my closet today and realized that all that I have been wearing
for the past few months is black.....well, black, gray and sometimes brown.
C-razy....I know...I'm a very boring winter dress-er.
So, as spring approaches, I start dreaming about color.
I recently even bought a t-shirt at JCPenney to refashion that was.....ORANGE!
I also start dreaming about new colors for my makeup.
A while ago I saw Kristie from blushing basics featured on tatortots and jello.
Since then I have really enjoyed following all of her hair and makeup tutorials.
In fact, I had my daughter's hair in a Lauren Conrad inspired braid
today after watching Kristie's tutorial!
I was thrilled when Kristie offered to give us some advice from
blushing basics for fresh spring lips.....
-------------------------------------
this spring, many makeup companies are introducing lots of bright colors to incorporate into our makeup routine. one of the easiest ways to incorporate a bright color is through lipstick because bright eyeshadow can be a bit intimidating.
here's an easy step-by-step makeup tutorial explaining how to best apply that bright shade to your lips.
 |
| for this tutorial i am using my Vincent Longo cosmetics |
start with your essential tools for lipcolor: a lipstain, a lipliner and a lipgloss.
- begin with your (exfoliated!) bare lips.
- apply lipstain. this ensures that your lips won't look wonky once your lipgloss or lipliner wear off. the stain will keep lips looking bright.
- follow with a lipliner. apply lipliner along outer edge of your lips (for fuller lips) and lightly smudge with your finger tip so that there are no harsh lines.
- finish with your bright lipgloss. break out your smile and enjoy!
here's a video tutorial if you're interested in achieving a more pouty lip.
xo,
kristie
www.blushingbasics.com
--------------------------
Thanks for sharing, Kristie!
Here are some of my other favorite tutorials....
Will you have bright lips this spring?
This is great information -- I am determined to incorporate Tangerine Tango (color of the year) into my wardrobe, jewelry and make up. I bought a pair of tangerine flip flops already -- how bold of me! I'll have to check out the tutorials -- can't wait for summer!
ReplyDeleteDid you post this as a hint to me??? I am so glad you did. I am following Kristie now and checking out those video tutorials. I NEVER change my makeup, just my lipstick. Three years ago I broke down and actually bought all new makeup, and now I do the exact same thing, day in, day out, just change the lipstick. I need some boosters!
ReplyDeletehi Nikki,
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the chance to guest post. hope we can work together again in the future!
xo