In light of the 50 Shades of Fun Event I am participating in with local Radio Station, Pop Crush 105.7, we decided to give you all a sneak peak of what the MUAH Booth is offering, Red Carpet Ready Mini Makeovers. Our first Victim; Amy from Pop Crush 105.7.
Smokey Eye = Nude Lip. That’s always been the “rule” when it comes to pairing a lip colour. Since most celebrities wear that sultry smokey eye either a nude or red lip accompanies it, and most go with the nude. Whenever a bright color is applied, it draws attention directly to that area. Most women prefer the focus to be on their eyes, not just celebrities but all kinds of women, especially when they hate their teeth or lips. It’s a comfort thing as well.
For years now, since at least 2003, Nude has been “the it color”. That’s 10 years of the same thing. The same habit, same comfort zone and it takes a lot to step outside that. We see celebrities wearing nude lips quite often. Take Kim Kardashian for example. She’s pouting a nude lip in 99% of any images of her or on the big screen.
A nude lip can really be worn any time of day, any function, work or play, that’s the beauty of it. Anyone can wear a nude lip, there are so many different shades of nude that it can suit any skin color or tone. There are a few different ways to achieve a nude lip and a few different finishes. You can go with any combination of lip liner, lipstick and lipgloss. I would recommend lining the natural line of the lip, apply lipstick, followed by lipgloss using the following products;
It cosmetics Waterproof lip liner stain in light medium
Mac Cosmetics Freckletone is a good peachy nude that’s great for tan skin
MAC Cosmetics Frou Lipstick is a great light beige great for pale white skin
For troubleshooting
Redness in lips that shows too much through lip colors, they can use a product like MAC Lip Erase
As a MUAH (MakeUp And Hair) stylist I know getting your hair and makeup done for an event can be expensive. If you’re on a budget, plan a makeup and hair house party. Get a stylist that comes to you, And one that offers discounted rates for groups. If you’re really on a shoestring budget, look into beauty schools that have a student salon and offer makeup and hair services.
If you can’t afford any services, look online for makeup tutorials, get your friends together and help each other out. You can even reach out to artists like me on Facebook and ask questions on how to do things and what products you should use.
For saving money on dresses and accessories;
Look into consignment shops like Fifi’s or La Moda Lisa or online places like Poshmark for your gowns and shoes. Most were worn once and in great condition. You can get a designer dress or gown that you’d never be able to afford for a fraction of the cost.
Poshmark you can even trade people for things in your closet and all you pay is shipping. Or you can trade things with friends who wore stuff to other dances, even ones who don’t go to your school if you’re worried about someone knowing its theirs.
Protect yourself from scammers though and always go through Poshmark for every transaction. Never go through your personal email or Paypal, anyone who asks you to do so should be a red flag.
Knowing your size is a little challenging when ordering online. Go to a dress store, try some on in similar styles and different sizes, make sure you like the general style your looking at. Get out a measuring tape, measure under your breasts, around your chest, waist and hips if its tight down there. Ask for measurements and make sure to add an inch or so to make sure it will fit.
*Gown Photo credit: Courtesy of Fifi’s Frocks and Frills. This is an example of some dresses they carry.
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