The madness of metallics and how to make your eyes glitter!

 Who doesn’t love being complimented on their eyes!

The art of making your eyes pop comes down to playing a few tricks. No longer do we use safe, similar- toned shades, but instead bold, contrasting, colour-enhancing eye makeup, such as those wonderfully, crazy, metallic eye shadows that put a real ‘kapow’ in our eyes.

Metallic eye makeup comes in all intensities and colour pigments. Not all products are super frosty or a scary thought for women. Don’t freak out on metallics! Gone are the days of cheap glitter you once associated from art and crafts stores. Now you will find more refined, glamorous, products that are so user friendly, they last much longer and no mess to clean up afterwards.

Caution: Wearer beware!

Apply with precision and simplicity as metallic makeup has the ability to make or break your look. You could end up resembling a disco ball or worse, the headline act of Les Girls! OK Lets get physical...

The secret to wedding day beauty is to prepare in advance and plan well. I believe it’s really important to not only look very special, but also ‘feel’    special. Brides always look beautiful when they are glowing from within. Here are my top 10 considerations and little tricks to ensure your day goes smoothly and you maintain your beautiful look.

1. Start a skin care routine early and invest in regular facials as much as your budget allows.

2. Work out a little more than usual. There is nothing like exercise to get the circulation going and enhance the glow of your skin. There are added bonuses of improving your overall energy and a boost to your confidence.

3. Avoid too much suntanning without block out protection. Don’t want tan lines either ! You are better off faking it.

4. Go easy with makeup shimmers. In small doses shimmers will add a touch of radiance, but too much will create a ‘showgirl’ look. Keep it subtle and elegant.

5. Highlight the eyes, regardle...

The wrong makeup choices can pile on the years to your look. If this is not your intention, which I seriously doubt, then please, please take heed of these life changing tips. Follow these quick tricks to ensure you stay on top and looking as young as you should :

Allowing foundation, concealer or powder to settle into the fine lines.

Too much makeup can cake up into areas and often exaggerate fine lines even more. It also gives a flat, dull, lifeless appearance when the skin is covered in too much makeup. Once you have applied your foundation and concealer with a brush, take a cotton tip and remove the excess gathered in any fine lines . Then use a damp makeup sponge and pat it over the face to create a softer finish.

Eyebrows too heavily covered.

They look unnatural when pencilled in too dark and dense. Instead choose a colour that is close to your natural colour and using a fine slanted brush, dip into soft brow shadow and lightly stroke through your eyebrow.

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