Give Yourself a French Manicure

Great Day! I gave myself a French Manicure...Get Excited!!  Did you know that beautiful nails don't have to cost you a fortune?  All you really need is an artificial nail kit and some time.

Nail kits usually include artificial nails, nail glue, an emery board and a cuticle stick. You can find these kits at any drugstore, beauty supply store or online.

Before applying the artificial nails, match them to your natural nails so that they fit perfectly.

Place enough glue on the surface of your natural nail to cover the entire surface. Place the press-on nail firmly over your natural nail, and hold it in place for about a minute while the glue sets. If any excess glue comes out on the edges of the nail, promptly remove it with the cuticle stick for a clean finish.

Here's my French Manicure…

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WEDDING DAY LASTING LIP COLOR

Great Day! Wedding season is around the corner. Get Excited!!!  Lipstick is a must for any bride, regardless of how much other makeup she wears. It is a good idea to wear long-lasting lipstick so that the bride won't have to worry about when to re-touch or re-apply. Many different brands offer lasting lip color in a variety of shades  With that being said here are a few ideas to get your lip color to last on your wedding day:

1. Conceal the entire lip area, everthing from the natural lip line to the actual lip. This will create a more perfect edge for photos by hiding any discoloration you might have just outside your lip line, as well as creating the perfect canvas on which to apply your lip color.

2. Line the outer edges of the lips with lip liner, then fill in the entire lip area with liner. This is the first line of defense in getting your lip color to last. Lip liner has a drier texture than lipstick, so it lasts longer.

3. Next, apply a soft pretty lipstick that looks natural yet still defines the lips. Then, take a tissue and gently blot your lips. This will remove the moisture from this layer yet leave you with a deposit of pigment. Next, reapply your lipstick; this time, do not blot. Layering color like this will give you double the pigment deposit, thus increasing how long the color will last.

4. Finish with a dot of lip gloss in the center of the lips to attract light and hightlight your smile for photographs.


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Create Your Own Silver Black Glitter Eye

Great Day! Thanks for reading my blog.  I'm so EXCITED! Can you get excited about learning how to create a glitter eye look? If so keep reading... Glittery eye make-up is a great way to get in on the glamour of glitter without making your face and outfit look like a disco ball. Glitter eye shadow can be applied in cream or powdered form, depending on the desired intensity of the sparkle.  Many people have trouble applying it and with that being said, I’m going to show you how to create quick glitter eye.  Watch the below video to find out how...

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How to Apply Cream Blush

Great Day! Get Excited!!  Did you know that cream blush is definitely making a comeback? It’s especially great for mature women and women with drier skin. It adds another layer of protection from the elements as well as another moisturizing compound to the face. Women with oily skin may want to stay away from creams, as they could possibly cause more problems for you if put on too heavy.  Read on to learn how to apply cream blush…

Choose a cream blush color that will look natural. Do this by matching it to your lip color. Usually the more expensive the product, the longer it will last. Also, visit a department store makeup counter for a complimentary makeup session if you're having trouble picking the best color for your skin tone.

Put a small amount of cream blush on your fingers then blend your fingers together. The heat from your hand will melt the blush a bit, making it easier to apply.

Apply cream blush to the "apples" of your cheeks blending upward and outward. The apple of your cheek is the top part of your cheek bone on either side.

Now it is time to blend! Starting back at the apple of your cheek, you will gently blend in the cream, covering the apple and the cheekbone. The color should be more vivid on the apple and lighten as it goes towards the temple. This gives you a natural look instead of the streak.

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Black History Month Contest (Afro Hairstyle)

Black History Month Contest

Great Day! It's Black History Month...Get Excited! To celebrate Black History I'm having a contest New You Hairstyle Afros...Afros where the hottest hairstyle in the 70's. For this contest all you have to do is to create an Afro look.

The winner will receive a Coastal Scent 88 Eyeshadow Palette...

The contest starts Sunday, 2/6 and ends Monday, 2/28 at 11:59pm.

To enter the contest submit your New You Afro Hairstyle photo on this event page.

You must subscribe or follow my beauty blog: http://luvmakeupandbeauty.blogspot.com/

Also you must be a member of Beauty Talk on Facebook: http://m.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_164718876882412&refid=7

To create a modern Afro look think big. Have fun and be creative!


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Eye Shadow Creasing Concern (Product Review)

Great Day! Get Excited! I’m so excited about this product review, if your eyelids have seen better days, bring them back with a smoothing gel, introducing Lierac DioptiLissi Lifting Instant Smoothing Gel. Lierac Paris has blessed US stateside with its presence in our Duane Reade drugstores. The line of anti-aging skin care products that developed a following across the pond (Paris) has brought forth a new series of eye products. A few weeks ago I was introduce to this amazing eye product, it lifts, moisturize and firm. This instant smoothing gel improves makeup hold when use as a base, prevent creasing, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and provides an immediate lifting effect.


FACTS: 94% Eyelids appear lifted…


Thumbs up must have beauty product, here are my results.

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Jennifer Hudson Weight Watcher Hair/Makeup Look

Great Day If  You Luv Makeup & Beauty Followers! Get Excited!! Last year Jennifer Hudson announced on “Good Morning America” that she will be the new spokeswoman for Weight Watcher. The Oscar and Grammy winner and new mom say her life changed when she joined the weight-loss program. Hudson also stated that her recent weight loss isn't about fitting into a Hollywood mold of what size a woman should be. Weight Watchers has helped her balance working and parenting with a healthy lifestyle, she said, because she can eat what she wants as long as she stays within her plan's point limits…

A few years ago I’ve joined Weight Watcher and was very impressed with their program, believe me it works. With that being said I’ve decide to create hair/makeup look on Jennifer new Weight Watcher look.

Makeup Products Used:

Flori Roberts Splendor (Brown) Eye Shadow

NYX Jumbo Stick (Milky)

Black Mascara

Black Opal Stick Foundation

Flori Roberts Medium Bronzer Powder

Bronze Lip Gloss

Red Cherry Lashes #62

To create Jennifer Hudson new hairstyle view my "Jennifer Hudson Weight Watchers Hair Tutorial" and tell me what you think. In this video I will show you how to revamp your old wig(s). Get Excited!

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