You're fired!

Looking to make a bold statement? Try the power color called red.

This look requires a lot of confidence. It's definitely for the risk takers. Red shadow will show everyone your unconventional side.


Get Dolled Up in 4 steps:

1. As usual, I used a bit of red cream base on the entire lid and crease before...

2. ...patting the powder eye shadow on top of the cream color. Red is a strong color and a little bit goes a long way, so use it sparingly. Gradually build the color to how you like it. The one I used here is listed below and has a delicate red and gold shimmer in it.

3. Some matte purple shadow on the outside corners adds a hint of smokiness without being too dark, because the priority here is the pop of red not the smoke. Blend the colors out so that they peek out at your crease while your eyes are open.

4. A heavy stroke of black liner on your upper lash line is the secret to pulling off a red shadow look. You will see a dramatic difference once your eyes are lined!


Keep the rest of your face neutral (maybe just a touch of bronzer if you really must) and finish it off with clear gloss.

You'll have people wishing they could have the confidence you have for hot fiery eyes!

*Recommended products:

FACE Stockholm Eye Dust in "Ego"
FACE Stockholm Matte Eye Shadow in "Dynamic"
Make Up For Ever Flash Color in "Red 17"

Simply Orange

Spring is here!

Orange is THE perfect color for spring time lips. I guarantee that spring collections everywhere have an orange lip color in their line up. It's flattering when you wear it sheer or even in a deep brownish-orange. You will get tons of compliments on this one. Everyone always stops to ask me about what I'm wearing when I do this look.

This is just orange lip stain with a clear sparkly gloss over top. So simple!

I love felt tipped lip stain pens/markers because they are so easy to use. They go on quickly and precisely and are soooo long lasting. Just make sure your lips are completely dry before applying. This will allow your skin to absorb the stain properly. if you need a lip conditioner, apply it after the stain. Since it's a stain, it will allow the color of your natural lip color to come through, so don't think the color will be too orangey. Trust me, you'll wonder why you haven't tried it sooner!

Just try it at least once and remember it's just makeup!









*3 markers to try:
1. Sephora Lip Marker in "Apricot" (soft orange) (FYI:--This one might have been discontinued),
2. Stila Lip Rouge in "Baci" (a peachy brown), or
3. CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in "Coy Coral" (coral brown)

Maroon in 5...4...3...2...1...

While crazy posing on the subway platform (or your house, a club, etc. I had actually just gone to see an off-Broadway musical called "Kingdom")...

...why not try a shimmery Maroon eyeshadow?
It's a totally unexpected color that's more wearable than you'd think. Using a cream base in a similar color first, I applied the shadow over my entire lid almost all the way to the brow. Use whatever is left on your brush and bring the color through the bottom lashes making sure to connect the color at the corners so you have a nice shape of color surrounding your eyes.

Add black eye liner to your lash lines and your rims to finish your smokey eyes.

Keep the rest of your makeup neutral for a modern look. I just used a little bronzer and a nude lip color.




*product to try: M.A.C. Pigment in "Maroon"