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The Side Fishtail Braid

Posted on April 10, 2013

Filed in: Braids, Hair, Styles, Tutorials

— Eye Color: Blue — Hair Color: Blonde — Skin Type: Normal — Skin Color: Light — Hair Length: Long — Hair Texture: Naturally Wavy

Kouturekiss - The Side Fishtail Braid

The fishtail braid may look elaborate but—here’s a secret—it’s surprisingly easy to do! Follow these simple steps to achieve the perfect go-to on rushed mornings:

Steps 1 & 2: Start by brushing your hair—for a messier braid, opt for using your fingers, instead of a brush, to detangle hair while preserving hair’s natural texture.
Step 3: Create a ponytail with an elastic (Psst! This is the secret that makes this braid simple to do).
Step 4: Separate the pony tail into two sections. (more…)

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Cheek Perfection! Get The Perfect Cheek With 3 Easy-to-Master Products

Posted on April 10, 2013

Filed in: Blush, Bronzer, Face, Makeup

— Eye Color: Light Brown — Hair Color: Blonde — Skin Type: Normal — Skin Color: Light — Hair Length: Medium — Hair Texture: Naturally Wavy — Undertones: Yellow

Kouturekiss - Cheek Perfection

Between contouring, highlighting, and other beauty buzzwords right now it can seem a bit confusing when it comes to cheeks! Pulling out all the stops is fun for special occasions but on a daily basis it’s nice to simplify. Here are 3 products to add to your routine to get that perfectly sculpted cheek everyday!

To start, you’ll need a matte bronzer, a shimmery highlighting powder, a blush, and an angled brush and a blush brush.
Start with your angled brush, swirl it into your matte bronzer and apply in a line to the hollows of your cheeks. Sweep it back and forth so it’s blended.
Dust off your same brush and sweep your highlighting powder on the tops of your cheekbones.
Take your blush brush and apply your colour starting on the high point of the “apple” of your cheek. Don’t know where the apple of your cheeks are? Just smile! That round higher “cheeky” part that goes up when you smile? That’s the apple! The majority of your blush goes here.
Now blend your blush back towards your temples. Don’t reload your brush, just use the remainder for this. This will blend everything together!
Voilá! The perfectly sculpted cheek!

Brands: Christian Dior, e.l.f., Hard Candy, NYC

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A Lilac Eye For The Blue-eyed Girl

Posted on March 19, 2013

Filed in: Eyes, Makeup, Tutorials

— Eye Color: Blue — Hair Color: Blonde — Skin Type: Oily — Skin Color: Light — Hair Length: Long — Hair Texture: Naturally Wavy — Undertones: Blue

Kouturekiss - A Lilac Eye For The Blue Eyed Girl

Think purple shadows only compliment green eyes? False! Blue-eyed gals can pull them off too. Shades of lilac atop blue eyes create an analogous color scheme perfect for spring—here’s how to create a soft smokey eye with purple hues:

Apply a primer to bare lids using your ring finger to create a smooth surface and to help eye shadows stay in place, remain true to color and be crease-free. Using a large eye brush, apply the second-lightest shadow in your palette to your lid and brow bone. (more…)

Brands: Covergirl, Ecotools, Merle Norman, Rimmel

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How To Wear Black Eyeliner During The Day

Posted on March 18, 2013

Filed in: Eyeliner, Eyes, Makeup, Tutorials

— Eye Color: Dark Brown — Hair Color: Blonde — Skin Type: Oily — Skin Color: Light — Hair Length: Long — Hair Texture: Naturally Wavy — Undertones: Yellow

Kouturekiss - Eyeliner During The Day

Black eyeliner can be a bit jarring during the day sometimes. Especially for those with light hair or fair skin. But black eyeliner also gives the most definition to the eyes! What’s a girl to do?! Here’s a fool-proof way to make sure your eyes are nicely defined but not over done during the day!

Load up your brush. Make sure you don’t overload it, we want the edge sharp!
Your brush should look “flat” and loaded evenly with product like this! (more…)

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The Waterfall Twist Braid, Revisited!

Posted on March 4, 2013

Filed in: Braids, Hair, Styles

— Eye Color: Blue — Hair Color: Blonde — Skin Type: Oily — Skin Color: Light — Hair Length: Long — Hair Texture: Naturally Wavy — Undertones: Blue

Kouturekiss - The Waterfall Twist

Add an unexpected twist to your everyday tresses! The waterfall twist braid is perfect for amplifying a simple hairstyle. With practice, this easy-to-wear braid can become a go-to style for the upcoming summer months.

Start by applying a pea-size amount of a finishing serum, like Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Dry Styling Oil, to dry locks; this will make braiding dry hair easier by taming any flyaways.
Gather a two inch section of hair near the part—you can start at the hairline or behind bangs—and separate that section into two equal pieces.
Take the piece closest to the hairline and twist it over the second piece.
Holding the two pieces of hair in one hand, grab a small piece of hair from above the twisted section in your other hand and place it between the first and second pieces. Let the new piece hang loosely—you will never add hair to the two original sections. (more…)

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All That Glitters Is Golden Yellow Around The Eyes

Posted on April 19, 2012

Filed in: Makeup

— Eye Color: Blue — Hair Color: Blonde, Light Brown

Kouturekiss - All That Glitters Is Golden Yellow Around The Eyes

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Leelee Sobeski & Dakota Fanning glittering in golden yellow glitter liner.

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