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Old Hollywood Makeup Part 2: Lips & Cheeks [VIDEO]

Welcome to Part 2 of a series I created for this Halloween when I went as Dottie Hinson from A League of Their Own – it’s all about OLD HOLLYWOOD makeup. But our lip makeup is also perfect for copying Emma Roberts’ American Horror Story look! (That’s my absolute favorite show on television.)

This part is all about lips and cheeks.  Here’s the video so you can see what’s what: Continue reading Old Hollywood Makeup Part 2: Lips & Cheeks [VIDEO]

How To Highlight & Contour Your Face with Makeup

How To Highlight And Contour Your Face with Makeup Alessandra AmbrosioEveryone has something they don’t like about their face. (OK, maybe not Alessandra Ambrosio.) Contouring is an excellent solution. By “contour”, I mean to change the visual impression of the shapes of your features. Many of us unwittingly contour every day: wing-tipped eyeliner creates the illusion of more angled, exotic eyes, bronzer suggests higher cheekbones, etc. Contouring is a daunting process that most makeup neophytes will probably shy away from, but it’s one of the most powerful tools available in makeup. Highlighting pairs neatly with contouring by drawing light and attention to more flattering areas. In this How-to, I’ll discuss how to cast the right light and shadow on your face.

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