Makeup 101: Find Your “Tone”

makeupwarmskinWant to look absolutely perfect all the time like Hollywood’s biggest celebrities?

Get a makeup artist.

Makeup artists know that one of the keys to creating a perfect makeup look is to consider what a person already has.  Skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc. all have an effect on what colors look best on a person.  You’ve probably heard the ladies at the makeup counter talk about people being “seasons,” and what colors look best on a face.  But you may have never done the research to figure out exactly which colors are meant to consistently work best for you.

And that’s where I come in. Consider me your personal makeup artist for the day. I’ve checked out a couple of different sites and compiled a summary of what you should be looking for when shopping for staple makeup items.

In the past, makeup specialists used “seasons” to classify people’s skin tones and find the best color for them.  However, now most makeup rules classify people into either “warm” or “cool” tones.  Summer and winter tones are under the umbrella of “cool” and fall and spring are under “warm” tones.

A big key to figuring out if you are cool or warm is figuring out your skin’s natural undertones.   Take a look at the veins on your wrist.  If they are blue, you are probably “cool,” and if they are green you are probably “warm.”  Check out some detailed ways to find out your tone here, but I’ll give you a quick summary: Read More »


Spring Break Beach Bag Essentials

beach-bag-introduction.jpgSpring Break is right around the corner, and I’m hoping to escape from the freezing winter temperatures on a warm, sunny beach somewhere. If you’re headed to the beach like me, make sure you bring all the essentials with you:

1. Sunglasses - With the sun reflecting off the ocean and the sand, you need dark shades to protect your eyes. Plus, you can check out the hotties playing football down by the water without looking like a total creep.

2. A magazine or trashy novel – It’ll keep you entertained when you’re lounging in the sun, and it’s also a good way to look like you’re doing something else when you’re really staring at afore-mentioned hotties.

3. Sunblock – Again, seems totally obvious, but the LAST thing you want is to come back from your vacay looking like a lobster. Not to mention that you’re putting yourself in danger for skin cancer without it!

4. Beach-friendly makeup -If you can’t go out without makeup, even at the beach, know that your regular makeup routine isn’t going to hold up to the heat, sand, and water, so just keep it simple with some basics: tinted moisturizer (don’t forget the SPF!) and tinted lip balm or an all-over color stick to keep you looking fresh and naturally pretty all day (like this one from E.L.F.).

5. A cute cover-up – A tunic or minidress is perfect, because it’s small enough to fit into your bag, and you can throw on over your bathing suit if you and your friends decide to browse the beachside shops or grab some much needed margaritas. Read More »