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Real Women - Real Answers - #5
Beauty blunders... we all make them. Hopefully we learn and move on. Whether it's a dye-job gone awry or parachute pants, I know you've got one. What was your worst beauty blunder?
Mine? I've had a few. Bowl cuts, bad perms, clothes that were either way too big or way too small. But this may be the worst. My hubby and I were invited to a friend's Christmas Tacky Sweater Party. Instead of just a tacky sweater, I wore tacky hair, a tacky shirt and a tacky sweater. CJ didn't even want to be seen in the car with me on the way to the party. So when in doubt, scale back and remember that there are ALWAYS cameras present when you look your worst.
Beauty Tip - Contouring for Photography
This is THE best tip for photography. A photograph is simply the capture of light and shadow. A talented photographer will know how to sculpt your face with lighting. However, we don't all get to have a trusted photographer for every event. I use this technique every time I think I'll be photographed, because I hate nothing more than the unflattering effect of straight-on flash. (Cringe). For photographs, avoid using shimmering highlighters. You'll just look sweaty. Yuck, right? 1) Select a foundation that is one shade darker and one shade lighter than your natural tone. I like these ones by Mac.
2) Apply the darker foundation in the pattern below from Kevyn Aucoin's book, Making Faces.
3) Apply the lighter foundation where you see the white marks.
4) Blend very very very well.
5) Apply your perfect colored sheer to medium coverage foundation over the top of it.
Voila! Defined cheekbones, a slim nose, a stronger jawline and brighter eyes. Practice this before you debut it in public.
Real Women - Real Answers - #4
Cheesy lines... men love to use them. Some make you laugh with them and some (sadly) just make you laugh at them. What's the worst/funniest pick-up line you've ever heard?
