Find the Perfect Makeup Artist for Your Wedding Day

Tis' the season to get married, and many brides are gearing up for their perfect day. You have the dress, the caterer, the flowers and the perfect man, but do you have your BBF (bride's best friend)? Yes, finding the makeup artist is always a difficult task because you want to look absolutely perfect on your special day. Rightly so! Finding the right makeup artist is trial and error, and it may take some time to find someone who gets your vision. But the effort is so worth it. Don't risk it by waiting until the last minute either. I'm sure you have a friend who can "do makeup," but bridal makeup is very different from everyday makeup and should be done to your liking. You should just be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your moment.

Here are some tips on finding your BBF:

1. Go through some magazines and collect at least three looks you may want to try for your wedding. Make sure it's a classic look that you will admire when you look back in 30 years -- nothing trendy and nothing over the top. You want to look like you but better.

2. Take a picture of your dress and your bridesmaids' dresses so you have a canvas to work from. Your dress may have a colored sash or beading that's important for the makeup artist to see.

3. At the trial, be vocal and tell the makeup artist what you like and don't like. She is there to make you feel like the stunning bride you will be. Make sure she tells you what products she's using. Should you decide to book her, make sure it's at least two hours before your big "I do" moment. You don't want to feel rushed and must allow time for other important things like getting into your dress!

This is your big day and you want to look your best. Take your time and find someone who wants the same for you! Feel free to visit my online makeup portfolio to check out my bridal work!
Congratulations!

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When to Toss Your Beauty Products

Hello “If You Love Makeup & Beauty” readers. Here are a few makeup tips on when to toss out your makeup.

MASCARA: Replace every two to three months of if its gets dry. Makeup Tip: Don’t pump mascara. That forces air in, drying it out faster.
LIP COLOR: Lip products in a tube last up to a year because they’re not exposed to the germs on our hands, “says NYC dermatologist David Colbert, Potted gloss will last as long as nine months.

LIQUID MAKEUP: Eye primers, liquid foundations and glosses are for six to nine months.

DRY MAKEUP: Throw away eye shadows, pressed powers, blush and pencils after a year.

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How to Keep Eye Makeup Fresh During the Summer

Great Day! Thanks for stopping by. As the warm weather begin to roll in here’s a few more tips to keep your summer look fresh. Switch to products that can handle the heat. Look for long-wearing or waterproof mascara, choose eye pencils over liquid liners, and switch to shadows that harden to a cream once applied.

Go light. Line the upper lash line, or settle for a sweep of a light shadow. Shadow from lash line to brow is more likely to cake or crease in the heat, and darker colors will be more apparent if they bleed

Skip eyeliner and mascara on the lower lashes. It's likely to streak in the sweaty under-eye area.

Set eye makeup with a light dusting of loose powder. This will help absorb any moisture that may cause eye makeup to melt.

Use a non-powdered blotting paper to remove any under-eye perspiration when you do notice streaking. Wipe away any eye makeup with a clean cotton swab.

Summer Beauty Pick
Flori Roberts Oil Blotting Translucent Powder - Oil inhibiting formula that minimizes shine and creates a natural, matte finish. Convenient for touch ups…


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How to Get Even Skin in 30 Seconds

To get even skin in 30 seconds try a Cream-to-Powder foundation. Cream-to-Powder foundation is a cream and powder all in one makeup which should provide lightweight natural coverage, glide on like a cream with a velvety powder finish and have a soft, creamy consistency that blends easily.


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The Best Way to Apply Mascara

What’s the best way to apply mascara?
Of all the makeup you use, mascara is the one thing you can’t do without. Lashes naturally enhance the face, so even when you’re not wearing any other makeup, brush on some mascara to play them up. Black mascara in particular looks gorgeous on all women, regardless of hair or eye color. It immediately brings the focus to the eyes. For the fullest, lushest lashes, first blot the applicator on dry tissue that’s not too cottony, to avoid picking up tissue residue. Then, starting at the base of the lash, applicator a first coat, wiggling the applicator from side to side for thickness, and pulling it outward for length. Allow the first coat of mascara to dry, and finish the rest of your face. Then reapply mascara as before. Finally, curl and comb your lashes and you’re out the door.

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Summer Must Have Beauty Products

Get Excited! Get Excited! Summer is around the corner, have you thought about how you are going to take care of your skin during the summer months. Here’s a list of must have summer products: Cleansers, Toner, Moisturizer ,Exfoliator and Shea Butter

Flori Roberts Fresh Foaming Cleanser
This cleanser is a sudsy, deep cleansing gel that lathers away dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities. It thoroughly cleanses without over-drying. It is enhanced with natural botanicals and is 100% fragrance free.

Flori Roberts Papaya Cleanser
Foams on contact with the power of enzymes to cleanse and exfoliate, thoroughly removes dirt, oil and makeup without the drying quality of soap. Fruit-based cleansing ingredients refresh and revitalize skin.

Flori Roberts Double O Complex:
Refrigerate doing the summer months to wake up the skin and tighten pores. Toner created specifically for oily skin. Helps combat problems associated with excessive oiliness, enlarged or clogged pores, blackheads, blemishes, and excessive shine. Fragrance free


Flori Roberts Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 15
The Oil-Free SPF15 Moisturizer not only shields against burn-causing UVB rays but also protects against age-inducing UVA rays. Natural starches absorb excess oils. And a blend of botanicals including chamomile, marigold, cucumber and vitamins A, C and E combine for softer, smoother and younger-looking skin.”

Flori Roberts Facial Scrub and Primer
Gentle exfoliator sloughs off dead skin leaving skin radiant and refreshed. May be used daily.
• Natural properties sloughs away dead, dull surface skin cells
• Refines skin texture leaving skin smooth and vibrant looking
• Solves the problem of dry, flaky skin patches
• Primes skin for better moisture intake and retention
• Primes skin for a smooth foundation application

Flori Roberts Shea Nut Body Butter
Luxurious body cream made from shea butter, a natural extract. The scent is heavenly but does not interfere with other fragrances. Shea Nut Body Butter alleviates dryness, provides sun protection, and penetrates deep into the skin to nourish and soften. Extended use gradually fades out skin discoloration, burns, and cuts.

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Jennifer Hudson Great Hair Day's

Get Excited! Get Excited! Women with shorter hair show just how they can rock a different look with minimal effort. Witness J-Hud’s mid-length bob cut and the many ways she works it.

1. J-Hud’s mid-length bob cut

2. Mid-length with a slight wave

3. Straight with upturned flicks

Which Short Look Do You Prefer on Jennifer?
1: Straight?
2: Slight wave?
3: Straight with flicked ends?

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