"Holiday-ify" Your Make Up Fast

I FINALLY was able to film today and a few people on Facebook seemed "excited" about a Holiday party look so...here it is! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqKseavX8qo

Christmas/New Years Party Look

Those of you who see me on a fairly regular basis know that I tend to wear a full face of make up pretty much every day.  I've been doing so since I was a teenager and is just what I like to do.  So this may look "normal" for me but I know a lot of people don't do that.  Here is a small list of things you can do to "amp" up your make up for a party/event:


1. Be sure your eyebrows are filled in nicely to frame the face and eyes. (go about %20 darker than normal if you're anticipating being in photos)

2. Powder those oily spots but don't over powder.  You don't want to look powdery, just less shiny. Also, if you don't want to wear actual foundation you don't have to but I suggest covering any blemishes/discoloration with either a concealer of the same color as your skin and powder or using a tinted moisturizer which is a lot lighter than a full foundation and will give you enough coverage if your skin is mostly good.

3. Lashes and Lash line. If you're "upping" your make up you want to be sure your lashes and lash line don't disappear.  Use a darker color eyeliner right on the lash line.  Curl those lashes! False lashes really say "PARTY" and are fairly inexpensive.

4. Lips-it doesn't have to be bright red lipstick for it to say "Christmas" but be sure to put at least a little color there.  Even if it's just a colored lip balm. Nothing at all on the lips makes you look pale and like you're not feeling well.

5. All over glow-a nice light dusting of something shimmery or even something with superfine glitter in it looks pretty but if you're anticipating pictures be sure to concentrate anything shimmery/glitter to natural highlight areas such as the top of the cheek bones, brow bone and inner corner of the eyes.  Never shimmer up your oily zones.  Just makes it worse.  BE SURE TO ADD BLUSH to the apples of your cheekers so you don't look washed out.

6. Make up setting spray if you'll be out for a long time.  (over 4 hours) or for dancing etc.

7. Jewelery is always a nice addition even if you're not super dressed up.  You can dress up any outfit with a few nice pieces of jewelery like earrings and a bracelet or necklace.

 Please excuse the crazy hair today....

I know, I know...I said the eyeshadow was black in the tutorial but it's actually BLUE.  Epic fail..