31 DAYS TO BEAUTY 2011

DAY #1

The holidays can be the best time to try something new. Use your face as an accessory, try using different colors that accent your overall look. This time go a little extreme.

NEW FALL 2010 PRODUCTS

NEW URBAN DECAY "NAKED' EYE SHADOW PALETTE

Urban Decay is pulling out all the stops this fall. The Urban Decay Naked Palette is what dreams are made of! This literally has everything I could ever want in a neutral palette. The Naked Palette by the numbers:  $44, 12 full-size eye shadows + 1 mini Primer Potion + 2 24/7 Glide-On Pencils = one fantastic deal!

I didn’t quite act fast enough though. It launched Tuesday on UrbanDecay.com and it’s already sold out. But have no fear, it will be back (permanently we think) and according to the Sephora blog, it’ll be available online July 8. Hopefully some of  you were able to snatch this up yesterday
SOURCE: www.product-girl.com

NEW MAC FALL 2010 "IN THE GROOVE"

MAC's given us all some time to relax after it’s latest hit To The Beach, but come July 8, MAC’s In The Groove collection will be hitting counters.  MAC tells us that In The Groove is a little bit of everything – modern with bold, kaleidoscopic color combined with boho charm and hot off the catwalk style. And that translates to an amazing array of products – nine NEW Mineralize Eye Shadows (with a matte/satin, non-glittery finish!), the return of four beloved Mineralize Skinfinish Powders, five NEW Mineralize Blush Duos and Cremesheen – both lipstick and glass. We’re loving it – here’s the official scoop!

Mineralize Blush Duo ($23)

• Happy Together – Satin caramel/Pearly beige
• A Little Bit of Sunshine – Satin light brown/Pearly beige
• Hang Loose – Satin bright pink/Pearly lavender
• Band of Roses – Satin blue pink/Pearly light plum
• New Vibe – Satin deep rose/Pearly bronze

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28)

• By Candlelight – Golden Pink
• Stereo Rose - Coral with golden bronzeshimmering nuances
• Comfort – Golden bronze
• Petticoat – Pale rose with gold and amber veining

Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio ($19.50)

• Love to Love – Satin beige/Pearly bronze/Satin brown
• In the Groove – Satin green/Pearly burgundy/Satin coral
• Making It Easy – Satin red brown/Pearly beige rose/Satin dark beige
• Togetherness -Satin Lavender/Pearly purple/Satin grey
• Style Influencer- Satin silver/Pearly deep blue/Satin mauve brown
• Soften the Mood - Satin light brown/Pearly rose/Satin light blue
• Fresh & Easy – Satin pink/Pearly burgundy/Satin grey
• Calm, Cool & Collected – Satin deep green/Pearly green/Satin beige
• Blue My Mind – Satin light blue/Pearly deep teal/Satin black

Cremesheen Lipstick ($14)

• Call My Bluff – Mid-tone creamy coffee
• Jazzed – Bright coral pink
• Crème d’Nude – Pale muted peach beige
• I Like It Like That – Deep blue pink
• All Styled Up – Bright yellow pink
• Go For It – Mid-tone blue purple

Cremesheen Glass ($18)

• On the Scene – Light coral beige
• You’ve Got It – Dirty silver grey
• Going Casual - Sheer lilac
• Fashion Whim – Light beige
• Right Image – Mid-tone blue pink
• Chillin’ – Light white blue

Powerpoint Eye Pencil (14.50)

• Stubborn Brown – Deep rich brown
• Permaplum – Deeply plum with pink shimmer
• Navy Stain – Royal blue with shimmer

MORE TIPS FOR MY MATURE READERS!!!

Here are some more tips for my mature readers, but you know even the ladies under 40 can learn what we need to do when we get to this point.

EYES
- Down play wrinkles by highlighting your eyes. Great eye make up will make your eyes pop and draw attraction to your eyes, which will draw attention away from your wrinkles
- The older you get the more droopy your eyes get (this will happen to all of us, its a law of nature). However, we can draw attention away from this by applying eye shadow correctly. Start with your lighter shade below the eyebrow and the medium shade should be applied to the eyelid.  This will make the eye appear larger and less droopy looking.  To make the eyes even larger add the medium color shadow to the outer side of the eyelid, all the way to the end of your eyebrow, this will open your eyes up even more.
- As you get older your eyebrows and lashes get thinner. Using mascara with a slightly bent brush will allow you to apply the mascara in the shad of your eyes. When your applying start at the base and move the wand sideways than outward.  This applies a thicker coat to the eyelid and makes eyelashes look thicker.  Eye brows should be filled in with a pencil or powder one shader lighter than your hair.  Also prior and after use of a pencil or powder brush eyeshadow with brush, this aids in blending and making brow look natural.

HIGHLIGHTER
- Use a highlighting color to counter the appearance of gravity.  Use a little highlighter above and below the eyebrow. This will lift, brighter and open up the eyes.
- Use your same highlighter to the top of your cheek bones to make it more prominent.
- Enhance your lip color. Do not over gloss, if using lipstick its nice to add just a touch of gloss to the center of your lips.

FOUNDATION
-Using a liquid or creme foundation over powder will enhance your look.  Powder gives a matte finish, which create a dull look on the face and makes you appear to look older.  Liquid and creme foundation give your face an instant glow which give your skin a younger look.