The Easy Ombré Lip

May 24, 2013

Filed in: Lips, Lipstick, Makeup

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Ombré lips…they look so great but seem so hard to do, right? Not true! Here’s a super easy way to achieve this trend. This can be done with any colors you want. You’ll need a dark lip liner, and two lipsticks. Make sure the lipsticks contrast: one very light and one deep.

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A Lilac Eye For The Blue-eyed Girl

March 19, 2013

Filed in: Eyes, Makeup, Tutorials

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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:

  1. 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…)
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How To Wear Black Eyeliner During The Day

March 18, 2013

Filed in: Eyeliner, Eyes, Makeup, Tutorials

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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!

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

March 4, 2013

Filed in: Braids, Hair, Styles

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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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Take the piece closest to the hairline and twist it over the second piece.
  4. 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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