Make your own mixing medium(elf lock and seal)

       Ok guys , yesterday some dear ladies rembered me about a tip i know and i haven't shared with you.So i thought of doing a post exaplinig how you can get your own mixing medium like elf's Studio Lock and Seal or MAC Mixing Medium.
         You can use it with your eyeshadows , dip the brush into the mixing medium and then into a loose eyeshadow or in pigments , or an eyeshadow that that it's not that pigmented ,and then apply it to your eyes.It helps making the colour more alive , helps applying it without getting it all over your face , and locks it into the skin so that it lasts much more longer.
So the easiest way to make a mixing medium is by using two substances :glycerine and water.You can use normal glcerine or vegetable one , but it both should be in liquid form.Glycerine is basicly a humectant.That means  it captures moisture from the air and seals it into the skin.
      You need to  put one part glycerine and three parts water , but you should do it in little quantities ,because it doesn't have the additives that keep it good for a looong time  , so you shouldnt use it more than two three weeks.Remember to shake well before you use it , and there you have your mixing medium... xoxo.

Make up for : BLUE EYES

`Hello dollies.


Today's stop is blue eyes.People with blue eyes usually run up against the problem of choosing the right color that can accentuate the color of their eyes. Choose the right color and the brilliance of your blue eyes will knock people off their feet; but, choose the wrong one and your eyes could look pale and watery. 
So, what are the colors that can be used for eye makeup for blue eyes? There are a whole range of colors that you can safely experiment with, and a lot also depends on what kind of look you are trying to achieve – natural, dramatic, or classic.


Eyeshadow for blue eyes:


Colours:  use shades that contrast with the natural color of your eyes. Therefore, colors like gray, taupe, camel, browns, charcoal, blacks, pink, fuschia, copper, lilac, violet, silver, and gold would be your best bet. Unless you have really dark blue eyes, do not apply blue eye shadow. They are bound to make the colors of your eyes pale in comparison.

Suggestions:
The mascara for blue eyes should be limited to the basic black. If you feel the need to be a little bolder and experiment, then go in for dark blue mascara. For blue eyes, make up is primarily dependent on the eye shadow and eyeliner. These two together create the maximum effect. The mascara complements blue eyes better when you are opting for a nude look with some shimmer or glitter on the eyes.

Eyeliner for brown eyes:

Colours: When it comes to eye makeup for blue eyes there is one very simple and easy to remember rule – the darker the shade of the eyeliner, the more brilliant your eyes are going to look. For this reason, go in for eyeliners in shades of dark blue, shades of brown and black, and dark green. Lavenders, pale purples and pinks also work really well with blue eyes

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Suggestions: If you are too scared to try any color whatsoever, use some shimmer or a liquid white sparkle eye pencil. It may be more of a stark effect but the sparkle they lend to your eyes will be interesting.

Towards the end, I’d like to say that these are simply general guidelines and suggestions . The best kind of eye makeup for blue eyes has come out of people who wished to experiment with different colors and shades. While there are some rules to applying makeup, they shouldn’t stop you from playing with colors occasionally. If you try a certain color or look and you feel that you are able to carry it off well and it looks good on you, let nobody tell you anything different. At the end of the day, it’s about you feeling good about yourself. That’s what real beauty is about.


MAKE UP FOR GREEN EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-green-eyes.html

MAKE UO FOR BROWN EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-brown-eyes.html

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Make up for: GREEN EYES

               It  has come the time to discuss about those gorgeous green eyes.I love green eyes.I find them unique.They re not rare , but they re not that often met as brown or blue .So YOU should celebrate your green eyes with lots of fun , appropriate make-up to make them pop even more !



Eyeshadow for green eyes:



Eye shadow plays a very important role in makeup for green eyes


Colours:   Warm colors complement green eyes really well. Therefore colors like plums, deep purples, lilacs, mauves, bronzes, golds, coppers, deep greens, and browns would be great. Avoid shades of blue, while, gray, and pink, since they don’t go too well with green eyes.(generally speaking , but there are exceptions , shades of green that it could go super good with , so try them and see)


For subtle , natural look: use shades of bronze , light browns 
For dramatic look: use darker shades like deep plums , chocolates , deep greens.
Suggestions:
Brown mascara does wonders on green eyes.Brights or shimmery shades of mascara don't go to well.

Eyeliner for green eyes:

Colours: Eyeliner of all kinds – be they liquid or pencil – help to define eyes really well and enhance the eye shadow application. The typical black eyeliner may be too hash for green eyes. Try experimenting with colors like dark gray, golden, shades of browns and bronzes, and plums and violets. 

For a dramatic look: use dark colours , and for the most dramatic look , use a smoky eye with eyeliner.

Suggestions:  For lipsticks, colors that would look great with green eyes are shades of browns, mauves, rose, plums and burgundy. For blush, choose peach, brown, or rose to complement your beautiful eyes.

Towards the end, I’d like to say that these are simply general guidelines and suggestions for women with green eyes. As you experiment with various colors and combinations, you will see for yourself what suits you and what doesn’t. And if you really like a certain style of makeup and think that it looks good on you, let nobody else tell you anything different.

At the end of the day, makeup is a very personal thing and if you are comfortable with a certain style, look or combination of colors, and you are able to carry it off with confidence, what else do you need?

MAKE UR FOR BROWN EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-brown-eyes.html

MAKE UP FOR BLUE EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-blue-eyes.html

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Make up for : BROWN EYES

Hello dollies.

Today I want to start a series of blogposts in which I will be talking about different types of makeup for different types of skin or colour of the eyes etc.

First stop will be brown eyes.You don't have brown eyes?Don't worry , the post related to your color of the eyes will be up soon.

Ok beauties , so , I want to start by saying that girls with brown eyes are kind of lucky because make-up for brown eyes is very variable.They can experiment with all kinds of looks and colors and there are very few no-no’s that they have to keep in mind. Both light and dark make up for brown eyes looks good. Several looks that may be considered too severe on other colored eyes suit women with brown eyes. Like I said before, you are really lucky!


Eyeshadow for brown eyes:


Colours:  brown, blue, plum, gold, blue gray, vanilla, purple and violet.Even eye shadows that have metallic brown overtones, such as gold and bronze, and you would think they make your eyes fade out , THEY DON'T , they help to bring out the color of your eyes. 


For subtle , natural look: use shades that are lighter than your eye colour


For dramatic look: use shades that are darker than you eye colour.


Suggestions:
Use light shades like peach, taupes, champagne, light pink, and browns to open up your eyes.

• Choose shimmery colors of eye shadow to make your eyes look alive and bright.

Eyeliner for brown eyes:

Colours: Women with brown eyes can experiment with eyeliners of different colors. Try on different shades like bronze, golden browns, dark grays, navy blue, black.

For a natural look: eyeliner application needs to be minimal , you can try and apply eyeshadow as liner.

For a dramatic look: use dark colours , and for the most dramatic look , use a smoky eye with eyeliner.

Suggestions: When applying makeup for brown eyes remember that light eyeliner will make your eyes appear larger while dark liners will contour your eyes and make them appear smaller. Depending on the look that you are trying to achieve, choose your colors carefully.

Towards the end, I’d like to say that these are simply general guidelines and suggestions for women with brown eyes. As you experiment with various colors and combinations, you will see for yourself what suits you and what doesn’t. And if you really like a certain style of makeup and think that it looks good on you, let nobody else tell you anything different.

At the end of the day, makeup is a very personal thing and if you are comfortable with a certain style, look or combination of colors, and you are able to carry it off with confidence, what else do you need?

MAKE UP FOR BLUE EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-blue-eyes.html

MAKE UP FOR GREEN EYES : http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-up-for-green-eyes.html

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3 nightime make up looks using e.l.f

I thought of doing a post in which i talk about night make up.So , we all know there are some looks that are not appropriate for day time , but they would go great in night time , whether you are going out to a party , or just to dinner , I found three looks from which you can choose.And , again , I took the libery to look through e.l.f 's products , and for every look i will list you the products you can use from e.l.f ,and i will tell you some tips for some of the proudcts  so you can get the perfect make up for night time.For all three looks the foundation routine is the same so:
1.The Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer.I don't reccomend this product for oily skin , because it's very oily , and even for the other types of skin , I recomend just half a pump and blend it well into the skin.If you have oily skin just do not use it.

2.The Complete Coverage Concelaer Palette in the colour that best suits you , apply it under your eyes . and on your blemishes.
3.The Studio Complexion Perfection , apply it on your redness , if you have any , or on any discoloration , it evens your skin , and it makes it ready for foundation.

3.The Mineral Foundation(if you have dry and maybe normal  skin you can use the Studio Flawless Finish Foundation,but i wouldn't reccomend it for people with oily skin) , in the colour that best suits you.
4.If you used the Studio Foundation , set it with the Studio High Deffinition Powder ,and if you used the Mineral Foundation set it with the Mineral Booster.It's not a rule , you can set it with whatever you have actually , it's just my personal opinion.

And now it's time to start the eye , cheeks , and lips make up.

1.The first look is a gorgeous brown smokey eye , with dark brownish redish looking lips , and with very flattering bronzed cheeks.This look works great for persons who don't want to over do it with colours , it's neutral but dramatic in the same time . it would look great for a late night dinner  , and combined with a chocolaty nail colour , and with an up do for the hair.
The products you need to use are:
EYES
From the Beauty Encyclopedia the Basic Eye edition , you can take the four colors from the first line , and create a classic smokey eye.Don't forget to take the first colour and put it into the inner corner , tear ducts and onto the browbone(under your eyebrows).Use the third colour and place it onto your lower lash line , use a black pencil into your water line and use the Black Studio Cream Eyeliner on your upper lash line .Use mascara on both your lower and upper lashes and for an intesified look you could apply Dramatic False Eyelashes.
CHEEKS
I got to tell you , this cheek make up looks just lovely , it's so glowy and bronzy and perfect for the look.
Take the Studio Golden/Warm Bronzer, swirl a Blush Brush into all the four colors ,tap off any excess and apply it as you would apply blush.Then with an ANGLED blush brush take only the fourth colour from the bronzer (the darkest)and work it underneath your cheek bones , contouring  for the slimmering effect of your cheeks.Without taking bronzer form the palette again , just with what you have left on your brush ,apply a little on the outer sides of your  forehead.Don't forget to blend well the colour into your skin .Blending is the first rule!Now tap off any excess or for a better application take a clean blush brush and take only the third colour (lightest) from the bronzer and apply it as a highlight on your cheeck bone , on your nose , on your chin and on your middle part of your forehead.Now take a big fluffy brush or a stippling brush and spray some mist&set on it , just a bit , and go with the brush and blend all of your bronzer , and highlight,This way you can set it AND get rid of that cakey powdery excess.There , gorgeous shimmery look!
I think the cheeks are THE thing in this look.Amazing!
LIPS
For your lips we want to achiece a brown/reddish colour so use a brown lipstick like The mineral Lipstick in Prime Plum and top it off with a  reddish gloss like the Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Ruby Slipper.












2.Second look we got is THE smokey eyes! It's dramatic , it's classic , and i would rock it with a sexy black dress and some burgundy or neutral or black or red pumps and some dark red nails and straightened hair.
EYES:
As you can see for the eyes we need black , and ladies we need a lot of black!My favourite product to use for a black smokey eye is The Brightening Eye colour quad in Drama , it has all the four colours you need.So using that quad , take the silver and apply it all over the lid , take the white and apply it into your inner corners , tear ducts and browbone , and take the black or the glittery black(your choice) and create the smokey eye effect .Use a greyish bluish eyeshadow on your lower lashline , I would reccomend  the dark blue from the Blue Moon quad , and a black liner in your water line.Top it off with the Studio Cream Eyeliner in Black and mascara.
Cheeks:
Because of the dramatic eyes and soon to be dramatic lips you need to keep it low with your cheeks , I would apply a rosy or coraly blush like The Radiance Blush in Innocence or the Studio Blush in Tickled Pink or Peachy Keen or even the blush from the Studio Blush&Bronzer Palette , but I wouldn't over do it.Some highlight on your cheeck bones , like the Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance , or any shimmery highlight and you're good to go.
Lips:
O MY GOD! Isn't that  lip colour just amazing? I would pick the Mineral Lipstick in Cheerful Cherry or the  Lipstick from the normal line in Posh.
I think the lips are THE thing in this look , they re just gorgeous.



3.Third look is the cherry on the cake.This look is for those crazy girls out there , at the crazy parties , with the crazy attitude.Crazy eyes , crazy lips , gorgeous colours !
It's just perfect if you want to get out of the ordinary It would go best with a crazy nail colour like hot pink or light blue , and with wavy or even curly hair , and a colourfoulf head band , and some metallic earings.

EYES:
Ahhhh!We've got to love a pop of colour.And what pop! And what colour....Ok so for these eyes we need a crazy blue.I would reccomend The Mineral Eyeshadow in  Partier as a base and then on top of it lightly dust The Mineral Eyeshadow in Dreamy.Blend the colours..blend blend and blend .Put some shimerry white in the inner corner and on the browbone and blend it in the blue.Take a black liner and line your water line and use one coat of mascara.
I think the eyes are THE thing for this look.They are exactly what a girl need when she wants to stand out!
Cheecks:
For the cheecks apply a coraly peachy shimerry blush or bronzer.You can use The Studio Golden/Warm Bronzer , The Blush from the Studio Blush&Bronzer Palette , The Radiance Blush in Glow,  the Studio Blush in Candid Coral or the Mineral Blush in Coral.
Lips:
These lips are awesome.They look like bubble gum.You can use either the Mineral Lipstick in Runaway Pink , Nicely Nude or Party Pink , and top it off with a clear or glittery gloss like the Studio Minty Lipgloss in Seattle or Nashville , or any other lipgloss like that and you're good to go!




Ok dolls , I hope this wasn't too long , i hope you learnd something new , and i hope you re gonna use sometimes one of these looks !Please leave a comment telling me what you think.

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Steps for a complete begginers make up

Hy dolls , this is a post for those persons out there that are beggining to use make up , and have somehow of a no idea what and where to use  , or for any one that wants to know the basics in a complete face /eyes makeup.So here we go:
1.The first step you need to do is to clean up your face , you need a fresh skin to apply correctly make up , you can use make up remover , or just a wet cloth if you already removed your make up some time before.
2.The next step is to use a moisturiser on your face skin , and be careful , you should choose a moisturiser that suits your skin and not breaks you out or dries your face.
3.Now you can move on to foundation.Foundation is the cosmetic you put on your whole face and sometimes on the upper parts of you kneck so you can even your skin tone and cover up all of those blemishes , pimples redness and other things we dont want anybody to see.You can choose from a liquid foundation or a powder one , depending on what suits you best,In my previous post i talked about my favourite foundation http://iamwoman18.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-favourite-foundation.html.To apply foundation you can choose from a variety of methods :you can use a sponge , a flat top powder brush , a stippling brush , a normal foundation brush , and of course when you are in a hurry your useful fingers .
4.After you applied foundation , covered up all of youR imeprfections , and blend it well into your skin(we dont want to look like we just painted our face ) , you need to set it , so it stays on as long as you need it.For that you can use either a loose setting powder or a pressed one.They come in a variety of colours i would advise you though to choose a translucent one.The brushes you could choose would be the big fluffy powder brush , the flat top powder brush , or if you don't want to splurge on brushes you can use that sponge that the majority of the powders come with.You apply the powder on your whole face , or if you re afraid  not to look too cakey , you can apply it on the areas you think  need setting , like your t zone.
5.So now that we have a nice even skin , we can go on with the blush .Using an angled blush brush , or a fluffy brush , use your favourite colour of blush , and apply it on your cheeks lightly and take it up a little so that it looks more natural.
6.Your eyes are next , for your eyes to be ready to receive eyeshadow , you need to first apply an eyelid primer and optional a base colour.Then ,using a eyeshadow brush , use your favourtie eyeshadow and apply it gently to your eyelid.If you are a little more experienced with make up you can use anoher colour on your crease , a darker one i would advise and blend that in with a blending eye brush.Now , if you want to get rid of the sleepy look , especially in the morning , use a white , matte or shimery eyeshadow , depends on your taste , and put it right into the inner corner of you eye and that will help your eyes pop and stand out.If you want you can take the white you used and apply it to you breabone(the area under your eyebrows) and blend it in with you other eyeshadow , and that will make you eyebrows look better and your eyeshadow too..Next thing is optional , eyeliner .Eyeliner can be found in a large variety , from the normal pencil , to the liquid eyeliner or gel eyeliner.I certainly know that at the beggining it is kind of hard to apply it , but keep practicing and i can assure you practice makes perfect.Now that you are finished with you eyeshadow you can use mascara .I know that many of you think many coats of mascara will help make your eyelashes pop more , but believe me , if you apply just one coat , carrefully , and applying it to all your lashes , includin you inner and outer ones , the effect will be stunning , they will appear long and separated and never cakey.
I could go on and on with the talking and start guiding you through bronzing , highlighting you face , sculPting and contouring your face , filling in your eyebrows , etc etc , but i think i will stop here and leave that for a following post becuz this post is for begginers and i really don't want to mess with what they already learnd.


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