SUMMER TIME............
is almost here! Let me give away some of my secrets on how to look tan without sacrificing your complexion. First is protection. I have found this wonderful SPF product, Science Pro "Sunforgettable". It's a mineral face powder with color that has spf 30. It's hypoallergenic and the best part....dry! I have enough stickiness with my moisturizer, foundation, and our Florida 98% humidity factor. I bought a shade that was a little darker than my skin tone and use it as a bronzer. I brush it all over my face, neck, and decollete. It comes in a variety of shades. Now for my favorite self tanner, "Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning". It's really good on us fair skinned girls. When applied correctly, it gives you that nice glow without making you look orange. And for you ladies out there with darker skin tones, it enhances what mother nature has already blessed you with. This product should only be used on the face, neck and chest areas. Next is makeup! One of my favorite shades of lipstick is "Hot VooDoo", by Nars. It gives your lips that sun kissed glow, and just add a little of that "Orgasm" lipgloss I suggested in my other blog and you will have one sizzling set of summer lips. For eyes, Covergirl has some wonderful bronze shadows. It's inexpensive and has great pigment. Please keep the shimmer to a minimum, concentrate on just three features, such as eyes, cheeks, and lips or face, lips, and cheekbones. Too much shine either makes your complexion look puffy, oily or flat...three horrible words in the female dictionary!

RED LIPS!!!

There is nothing sexier and more classic than beautiful red lips. Ladies, don't be afraid of it. The trick to keeping it looking sophisticated, is to make sure your eye makeup stays light and simple. I like to use "All About Eve" from Nars for the lid and brow bone area, and "Omega" from M.A.C., for the crease. A beautiful espresso or black color liquid eyeliner right along your upper lash line, will give your eyes that pop they need. There is no need to line the bottom lids! Follow it with your favorite thickening mascara, or have some fun and add false eyelashes. My favorite false eyelashes that aren't so over the top, but give you that extra oomph, is "Babies" by Ardell. Now back to those blazing lips! Red lipstick come in all kinds of different shades. The important ingredient is a matte lip color. Make sure you use a lipliner that matches your color, to keep it looking polished. For those of you with lips that are too big, line your lip just inside your lip line. And for those who have thin lips, line them just outside your lip line, but be careful not to make it too over drawn. Once you have mastered this look, it can be worn in any setting, from the office to the dance floor!

Dear Bloggers,

I've recently been getting more and more request for makeup tips, especially when it comes to lip gloss. So here are some of mine. We all love the way lipgloss looks, but hate the way it feels. My favorites happen to be, "Nymphette", by M.A.C. and "Orgasm", by NARS. These glosses add the shimmer and not so much stickiness. The trick is not to use too much, just a dab on the center of your pout is enough. For some reason, young women nowadays refuse to use lipstick. Ladies.... lipstick is fabulous as a moisturizer for your lips, not to mention it gives you a fuller, more polished look. For those ladies who love the look of glosses but can't use them anymore because of fine lines, I like to use on my clients Rimmel "1000 Kisses" Stay On Lipliner Pencil. They offer an array of colors and it does last a long time, without the runny mess. I use it on my clients as a lipstick and then add a dab of lipgloss on top. Now go and have some fun!!!!