Europe is more the edgier geometric, bold , striking make-ups. While the U.S is going for natural, bronzed and relaxed make-ups.
MY FAVOURITE BY FAR ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. BOLD BROWS
By far my favourite! Sexy, dark, volumised brows are seen walking the ramps and streets. While the fashion trend is a straight, thick brow, the everyday woman cant always recreate this look. So for all the ladies out there with thick brows celebrate them . If you have thinner brows you can either pencil them in slightly thicker or use a eyeshadow shade slightly darker than your natural brows (i mean SLIGHTLY) and brush it on using an angled brow brush. ALWAYS remember a good eyebrow gel to tame those unruly hairs or if you're on a tight budget hair gel is a good alternative ( BONUS= cost effective (",) )
2. EYELINER
MORE is more in this look. The more you use the better. Thick liner, slightly winged out to open up the eyes and give the illusion of slightly wider almond shaped eyes is your goal. The key applying winged liner is to first pencil in the black line around the eye , as close to the lash line as possible and holing you eyelid taut while looking into a mirror. once you have your basic outline you can make it as thick as you desire ( I always try keep it thin in the inner lid and as I bring it out get thicker thus giving a doe eye look) . THEN.. the part most girls find hard.. the flick..
look straight into your mirror, and mark where you want to see your flicks (making sure to keep them symmetrical) draw your flicks with a kohl pencil. Close your eye and perfect the line , so there are no "gaps" or ridges. Take a fluid or liquid liner and go over the flicks to keep them in place all day. For a more natural day look you could always skip the fluid liner and smudge the kohl liner slightly.
3. GOLD ,BRONZED ,NATURAL BEAUTY
Think Peachy blush, Golden eyeshadows, Browns, Minimal Liner, Thick Mascara and a nice glossy nude lip. The best part about this make-up is taking it off. I always take off one eye to see the difference, this make-up makes you feel less guilty as it highlights your natural look without the possibility of making it look over done or fake.
Tie this in with structured brows and you have a sure winner for day OR night. the best part? Use you bronzer as blush and eyeshadow.. this helps with the natural contouring and gives the extra feel of NATURAL. Use a pencil liner full on the top lashes (between the lashes making them look fuller) quarter on the bottom (blend with a ear bud to half way) and how i add extra oomph.. use an illuminating cream like MAC strobe cream on your cheeckbones, push it into your temples in a rolling motion , in the cupids bow above your lips , use it down the centre of your nose and apply it to your collar bones. Lastly take a teeny tiny drop of foundation and rub it over your lips 9DO NOT block them out) mix a nude gloss like MAC jellybabe and a tiny bit of a pink or peach lipstick to make a custom nude gloss. Think Eva Longoria and J.Lo.
Remember lipliner is important, make sure it matches the lipstick you are using or the glosses you are mixing.
4. BOLD GEMOETRIC DESIGNS
Dior is known for their way-out funky make-up. Now dont go out doing your make-up like that... but experiment with colour and design. The K.I.S.S rule does NOT apply. (Keep. It. Simple. Stupid). These types of make-ups dont happen in 10minuets... as a professional my advice is practice practice practice.
5 BOLD COLOURFUL LIPS
Red is a massive trend. It's elegant, sexy and classy... and has that playful edge. Bright fuscia pink (or porn pink as some girls call it) lips are also very hot right now. Other gorgeous colours to try are Burgundy, Aubergine, Coral and Baby doll pink. Black is quite hot on the ramps and very effective in photo's but not very street friendly ;)
The Trick to preventing lipstick bleeding is to firstly have smooth , exfoliated lips. Condition your lips and leave it to settle into your lips while doing your eyes and other make-up. Line your lips with a good liner making sure the line is perfectly on the lip line. Colour in the entire lip area with the liner. Use a lipstick brush to apply your lipstick, apply it from the middle out. Once you get the the outer lip line, slightly blend the lipstick with the line being careful not to go out of the lips and onto the surrounding area ( you will be suprised how often you see women with smudged red lines around the lips). Blot and apply again.
When choosing the colour always ask the make-up consultants help...as there are warm and cool tones, dependant on your skin tone. They are trained professionals and will save you from a bad purchase. :)
