Who knew red lips could be this simple (and gorgeous)?

This is your holiday go-to item.  I am OBSESSED!  Here are 3 reasons why I love it:

1.  I knew this was a winner when my husband, who never comments on my ever changing makeup, stopped me at 7:15am the other morning and dipped me in the kitchen and kissed me after he noticed it.  Our mornings rarely allow the time to look at each other (we have a 2 year old boy and a 5 week old daughter that consume our morning routine), much less notice the lipstick I am wearing.
2.  It was $7.99.  Who doesn't love a good deal?
3.  No lipliner required (lipliner is much to fussy for me).

Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon $7.99
Rosey Nude 10








Now stop reading this and go get it before it is gone!

Brow Raising Idea

If you were born with big, beautiful eyebrows than you are in luck this season (if you weren't born with them, I am going to teach you how to pretend you were).  Fall/Winter 2011 is all about a big and beautiful brow.  Of course, this doesn't mean a messy brow so you still need to shape them.  Here is a step-by-step guide to the perfect brow.

1.  Maintenance- tweeze, wax, whatever you prefer and are comfortable with.
2.  Brush- Smooth brow hairs with a brow brush to identify areas that need filled in.
3.  Fill & Define- Fill in brows with short light strokes starting from the center of your face working toward your arch.  Tip:  Choose a color one shade lighter than your natural brow hair.
4.  Hold Shape- You can do this two ways.  Either with your brow brush or with a clear brow gel.  Brush through brow to maintain desired shape and soften color.
5.  Highlight-  Choose a light shimmery eyeshadow (NOT white) to place under your brow.  Focus color just underneath the arch and blend in each direction.

Full, natural brows frame the face and eyes.  A beautiful brow is to the face what a great frame is to a piece of artwork.  Get framing!!!

Secret Weapon: Navy eyeliner

I've decided to start a new series of blog posts called Secret Weapon.  This comes from the barrage of questions I am constantly being asked by my grandmother, friends and strangers about makeup and skincare tips.  This series will give you an idea of absolute must haves, trends, makeup tips and more!

So the first secret weapon is my favorite beauty product and makeup tip....navy eyeliner.  EVERY woman, and I mean EVERY woman, should have one!  3 reasons I say this:
1.  It is more interesting than black or brown, but still dark.
2.  It brightens your eye color (any color).
3.  It can by glamorous or an everyday look.

Important to keep in mind:  I said navy, not blue.  Navy eyeliner will work for anyone because it is deep in color and understated.  Blue eyeliner will not work for everyone and is a trickier application.  When choosing a liner choose a matte color for your everyday look and one with a touch of shimmer for a more dramatic look.

Jennifer Aniston often wears navy eyeliner, this is a great example of an everyday look.

Here is an example of how to use navy eyeliner in a glamorous and more dramatic way.