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27 Makeup Tips

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  With a few tips and tricks, you don’t have to be a professional to have fabulous looking makeup. It has taken me years to learn my face shape, what colors flatter me, how much to apply, and how to apply it so that it looks beautiful and natural. But, I think I’ve finally perfected my morning routine! You don’t have to spend hours doing it, either. Once you have the know-how, you’ll see just how much makeup can accentuate your best features and hide those that aren’t as favorable. Here are a few makeup tips and tricks that you’ll wish you had known a long, long time ago! If you like this post, you might also like this list of 20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making. 1. REPURPOSED PLASTIC SPOON Use a plastic spoon to easily apply mascara on your bottom lashes without getting any on the skin under your eyes. It also helps you to accomplish a much thicker coat. Or, if you find your under eyes to be a complete mess after applying eyeshadow and mascara, try ...

Types of Makeup

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There are three kinds of makeup artists: straight makeup, sometimes called "street," which enhances an actor's features using cosmetics and corrective makeup; character makeup, which transforms an actor through facial prosthesis and other devices; and  special effects  (FX) makeup, employing mechanical devices such as robotic inserts. All three work closely with the director, cinematographer, and costume designer. Incorporating these three divisions, makeup's complex work can be loosely broken into the two categories of cosmetics and  special effects . The former also radicalized the cosmetics industry. Often the two merge, but the makeup industry began with the need to accentuate the face and to deal with the drastic differences between stage and cinema. Straight Makeup Stage and studio lighting tend to be stronger than natural light and comes from several angles. This tends to erase the natural shadows and flatten out the face. With make up, facial highligh...

Most Popular Hair Cuts 2019

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The Most Popular Haircuts Around the Country Whether you're scoping out fresh haircut ideas or curious to see the new styles on the rise, you've come to the right place. Because while we love the classic lob as much as the next person, we need a little variety—and what better way to get inspired than with the coolest hairstyles from around the U.S.? Starring cool shags in Chicago, layered lobs in Seattle, and curly bobs in Atlanta, we bring you the most popular haircuts of 2019 from every corner of the country. Scroll on for all the inspiration you need. Honolulu: Chandelier Layers The 2019 version of beach waves? Chandelier layers. "It's perfect for long to medium-length hair, works with all hair types, and can be easily adjusted for your face shape," says Alan Vuong, owner of   Salon Blanc   in Honolulu. It has layers that fall freely and precisely, which adds volume that won't be weighed down or flattened. "Ask your s...

Summer's Fashion

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  While the runway showcases what’s coming next in fashion, the streets display not only the future but also what’s on-trend right now. So, if you’re looking to keep your wardrobe up-to-date, the world’s top street style stars have the inspiration you need. Every season, these stylish ladies debut the latest and greatest fashion looks, and Spring/Summer 2019 was no exception. From Paris and Milan to London and New York, every fashion week from the month featured outstanding outfits and lust-worthy looks. Here, we’ve rounded up the top  street style  trends from the season for you to add to your shopping list. 1. Bike Shorts with Blazers Athleisure is the trend that keeps giving, and its latest offering is as unexpected as it is stylish. The bike shorts were worn with blazers by many style-savvy showgoers this fashion month. Offering a fresh blend of sportswear and tailoring, the look was both striking and chic. Of course, while it may not be appropriate for e...