My Favourite Powder Foundation

Foundation is just what the name implies: the base (or foundation) for the rest of your makeup application.  It is available in liquid and powder and can range from sheer to full coverage.  Some leave a dewey look to your skin while others mattify.  The one you choose will depend on your skin's needs and your personal preference.

Basic Eyeshadow Tutorial

Applying eyeshadow can seem daunting, but it's not nearly as tricky as it may appear.  The key is blending.  In this post, I am  going to walk you through an easy, everyday eye look that will pair with any lip colour and any blush.  The technique can be used with any colour combination so once you get the technique down, experiment with blues and purples, etc.  Have fun with it!  Remember, it's just makeup; if you make a mistake you can literally just wipe it off and start all over.

5(ish) Minute Makeup

Okay.  Real talk.  We don't always have time in the morning to apply a full face of makeup.  Or we don't have the products.  Or we simply don't have the desire to fuss with liquid liner, blend out foundation, or line our lips.  In this video, I apply my makeup in roughly 5 minutes (a bit longer because of the sweet little pickle who came in to check out what I was doing).



This is the first makeup video I've ever done (like you couldn't tell).  I have no idea why it's such a narrow view but I was almost in tears simply trying to get the video from my phone to my computer so I'm just going to go with it.  I shot it using my Samsung Galaxy s6 Edge phone which was propped up between two rows of lipsticks.  I'm not always in frame and the angle is horribly unflattering, but hopefully you can all see past that and just focus on the products and application... not on my gajillion chins. :)



I made this video in response to a request from my friend, Andrea, who, by the way, designs amazing purses.  Seriously, check them out here.  Please feel free to leave any questions, suggestions, or requests in the comments,

Colour Theory 101

Today let's talk about first basics: colour theory.  Understanding how colours complement or contrast with each other will help you in determining what shades will work best for your particular colouring.  These are not rules that must be adhered to or the Makeup Police will drag you away; rather, these are guidelines for enhancing or concealing features as you see fit.

Is it a crime not to prime?

I've heard it said that it's a crime not to prime.  So let's talk about primers and see whether you really risk makeup persecution if you opt out of this step.

So many options!

There are a few reasons you may want to use a primer: a) to minimize the look of pores; b) to smooth your skin by filling in fine lines; c) to add radiance or to mattify your skin; and d) to help extend the wear time of your foundation.  Not all primers will accomplish all goals so you need to determine what your particular needs are and go from there.