Individualism

Makeup is individualistic. Choose your favorite color and create your own shade. This time I chose one of my favorite colors--blue. Some people believe that it is a difficult color for subtle use while still keeping its brightness. The dress I chose is a Peter Som dress. It has a mixture of blues and white. This is a great example of the different shades that can be used to blend a new one.

Makeovers are for experimentation. Whether from head to toe, fashion to face, makeup can be a release from the tethers that bound us in life. We are bound by so much--family, technology, society. This is just another way for individual experimentation. Acting as makeup artist, a connection is developed not only to the model, but to yourself. You are finding ways of uncovering characteristics and utilizing those in your art.

Choose your favorite shade and work in other colors to balance it produces shadows and highlights. If you choose blue, you can work in purple and light pinks (almost the shade of white). If you work with greens, you can use teals, blues, and even a splash of a different color--purple or pink. When mixing your shades, blend the colors. Create a marbling affect by using a smudging technique. 

Tip of the Day:

Brighten your eyes with white! Use either a white shadow or eye pencil in the corner of your eye. This reflects light in a certain way as to make your eyes look wider. If white is a bit to harsh on your skin, choose a light pink shade. This will have the same affect.