Are you too OLD to model?

One of my viewers wrote in to ask if she’s too old to model. She’s over 40. I took some time to record a video to answer her question – WATCH THE VIDEO ON MY NEW BLOG HERE and let me know YOUR thoughts!

How to Get Younger Looking Eyes with Makeup

I think that my favorite part of the human body is the eyes. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and I absolutely believe that. If you want to catch someone’s attention, you do it with eye contact. So for this entry I really wanted to focus on applying makeup to the eyes. I think this is a topic that for older women isn’t talked about enough. We see plenty of products and tutorials geared towards the younger generations but I sit back and wonder, what about us? I have experimented and tried many different makeup brands and techniques and I found some that I think will really help women bring out not only natural beauty but also keep your eyes healthy and skin firm.

First let’s think about all of the latest trends out there….

You have the smokey eye, the cat eye, the natural eye, the sunkissed eye, the dramatic eye, yadda yadda yadda.

Jennifer Anniston

These looks are fabulous but the trend in makeup is really shifting towards a healthier, natural look. Now if you are like me you are into more coverage. I love the natural appearance, but I don’t want to feel like I have no makeup on what so ever.  Whatever your preference, you always want to start with a great foundation that is long lasting, you don’t want to get through half the day and have to reapply your makeup. Now that we are focusing on the eyes, you want to use a subtle blush that has a light pink tone to it. Something that shows up but isn’t going to overpower the eyes.

Next, you are going to start on your eyes. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART.

EYEBROWS: Make sure you have waxed, plucked, or trimmed eyebrows to the shape that you want. The eyebrows frame the face so go with a natural arch.

EYE SHADOW: Now you want to pick a very subtle brown shade and place in the crease of your eye. Blend the color in so it starts to fade to a lighter, more natural tone.

EYELINER: Use either a brown or black eyeliner but remember to use lightly.

The most important step in your eyes is the mascara. You want to use lengthening, NOT PLUMPING, mascara. Apply 2-3 coats of mascara and allow each coat to dry halfway before starting a new coat.

Finish off this look with either a nude or soft pink lip and you are natural and fabulous!

How to Get Rid of a Double Chin – with Makeup!

This is one of my most-requested tips, so I thought I’d do a video and show you exactly how to get rid of your double-chin with makeup alone!  The wonders of cosmetics, ladies – enjoy!

Tips for Looking Younger #4: Thicker Eyebrows

We all remember having some sort of eyebrow crisis in our lives.

Whether it was over plucking or having half of our eyebrow waxed off, we have all been there. But one way to really look younger is to keep your eyebrows a big thicker. Now I am not saying look like a caveman, but leave a little bit more on the arch and ends of your eyebrow. This will give your face a more dominant look and focus the attention on your eyes and avoid those fine lines and wrinkles.

Now I know some of you have the sparse eyebrows but there is a simple fix to that. You can fill in those spaces by using a brow pencil or a dark eye shadow that matches your eyebrow color. Now if you are unsure how to create a thicker, younger eyebrow visit a makeup artist to show you how to create this look. Remember that you are going for a natural look here so use short natural strokes and avoid overarching because this will only make you look older! THINK ELIZABETH TAYLOR! Complete this look and you are one young hot momma!

SLOW DOWN the Aging Process with these tips

Wouldn’t we ALL love it if we could stay young forever?!  Well, nobody lives forever, but these tips can help you slow down the aging process and retain a more youthful look. Enjoy the video – and please leave a comment if you like it!

How to Have LUSCIOUS Lips!

Are your lips chapped? Looking more like a desert wasteland than something your man would love to lock onto with HIS?   Watch this video for some GREAT tips on how to care for your lips and bring out the plump, luscious look that every man (and woman) loves!

Janet’s Makeover Transformation

This is Janet. She is my little 55 yr. old “Tom Boy”. She is extremely athletic and swims numerous times a week, and loves her football. Janet has an outrageous personality and loves a good time. Her figure is totally in shape and can wear anything, but straight lines in clothes are her thing. I wanted Janet to cut all of that hair as it was a bit too young at her age and she had the bangs of a 20 yr. old. She is a beautiful woman but wasn’t taking advantage of her looks. We shagged the hair, cut off 8 inches, highlights and lowlights and it gave her a warmer look next to her skin tone. Janet never wore any makeup to speak of, so we went a lot of MAC on her and brought out her beautiful eyes and gorgeous complexion. WOW! Now she looks sexy and feminine!

Janet BEFORE

Janet AFTER