Best makeup at the 2012 Golden Globes.

 I just loved staring and all the beautiful people (well almost all) and all their stunning makeup.

Below are my top 5 in no particular order…..way too hard to choose!

Angelina Jolie.
GLAMOUR! GLAMOUR! GLAMOUR!

Reese Witherspoon.
Im surprised she made the cut as traditionally Im not a fan of her style but I thought she looked stunning here. Her beach sexy hair and after sex glow is to die for.

Charlize Theron.
She rocked the natural romantic look.

Kate Beckinsale.
She truly looked beautiful. Her subtle bronzed cheeks and eyes suited her perfectly.

Zooey Dechanel. Not only was her makeup cute but her nails were even cuter!!

When does your makeup expire?

We've all been there - you've pulled out your mascara from the bottom of your bag, twisted the lid, pulled the brush out, only to find it smelling a little strange and looking dry. Or, you're down to the last centimetre of your favourite lip liner and when you go to glide it on your lips it almost slices them off! Right!?!


Well, just like most things cosmetics do have a shelf life and what a better time to cull all your old makeup then the New Year! Continuing to use old makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria and germs (eek!!), not to mention the loss of quality and change of colour.


As a guide, the below will give you an indication of when its time to cut the umbilical cord and toss:

• Foundations/Concealers: Depending on the amount of air they're exposed to and whether you're shoving your fingers in the bottle, its safe to say these they can last up to 1 year. If there is a bad odour or colour change bin it.
• Mascara: Remember I mentioned breeding ground for bacteria, well this is king of it. In very rare cases the infection can cause temporary blindness so please don't risk it. After 3 - 6 months throw it out!
• Eye liner/ Lip liner: These are great for longevity and hopefully you'd have used them before its time to chuck. These colourful pencils can last you up to 3 years. Ensure you sharpen them before each use.
• Face Powders/Eyeshadow: As this product doesn't contain any water, save your powder puff (but wash it!) cause you can hold onto powders for up to 3 years.
• Lipstick/Gloss: If looked after and you don't double dip from your lips to your lip brush, lipsticks can last a while. I would recommend 2 years but if smells……you know what to do.
• Creams/Gel Cleansers: 1 year but really whose cleanser lasts over that?
• Makeup Brushes: If its a quality brush you can get up to 15 years. Just remember to frequently wash them with warm water and mild detergent.

Obviously depending on how frequently you use the products the time may be more or less so just keep a nose and an eye out for signs.

Unruly Eyebrows?

Not everyone is blessed with picture perfect eyebrows - well not many actually! It's true they do frame your face and should be groomed frequently.


If you happen to have those unruly caterpillars that have a mind of their own here's a quick tip : Take a clean old mascara wand, spray it with some hairspray and brush your brows into place. It's that simple!!

Megan Fox gets it right!

True or False - will spritzing your face with water keep it hydrated?

Aesop

On a hot day like today (Melbourne, 34 degrees C), will spritzing your face with water keep it hydrated? FALSE


What you're actually doing is assisting in the DEHYDRATION of your skin! Apparently, 'as the water evaporates off your skin it takes moisture with it'. I know….who would have thought!


So you need to find a spritzing product that contains humectants to keep the moisture in the skin. And to get the full affect try spritzing just before you moisturise.


Humectants (or moisturizers) are important cosmetic ingredients allowing to prevent loss of moisture thereby retaining the skin's natural moisture. Some compounds also have the ability to actively attract moisture.


As this year ends, I hope you all have a fabulous New Year and thank you for all your support! Keep watching this space for some exciting news ahead…..

Part 3 - GREEN EYED BEAUTIES………..

Well, I know this post has taken a while but I purposely held back. It was my sisters birthday yesterday (a fellow hazel eye) so I thought I'd dedicate this to her. Happy Birthday Anna!

We can thank hotties such as Miranda Kerr, Katy Perry and Tyra Banks for perfecting the green eye look and despite the fact they have quite different tones they certainly know how to make them POP!

Green/Hazel eyes are best matched with:

• Gold
• Various shades of green - grey, bronze, brown.
• Peach
• Pinks
• Mauve
• Brown Grey

Ok, yes you are lucky and these colours are just so wearable BUT avoid bright heavy greens at all costs! Instead opt for a a variation of green such a turquoise and when applying it don't pack it on jut give it a light wash.

Miranda Kerr

Katy Perry

Tyra Banks

Part 2 - Brown eyed girls!

Van Morrison knew a thing or two when he sung his famous song 'Brown Eyed Girl'!

Having brown eyes myself, I can relate to those who think they're boring but rest assured they're a great colour to have and we're lucky because we are able to wear a lot of colours which complement the different shades of browns. Kim Kardashian really knows how to make her brown eyes look so exotic and who can ever go past Beyonce or J Lo's peepers.

So for all you brown eyed girlies out there start playing with:

• Mauve
• Light Pink girlies
• Peach
• Navy Blue
• Black
• Chocolate Brown
• Gray
• Neutral Browns
• Bronze 
• Gold
• Eggplant
• Green

If you have olive skin it may be best to avoid brown tones such as Taupe, Khaki and yellow browns as it may emphasise the yellow undertone in your skin……who wants to look they're suffering from jaundice! 

Kim Kardashian's famous immaculately made up eyes!

J Lo's sultry peepers.

Beyonce's cleverly done eye makeup…...

PART 1 - Blue eyed hotties read this!

What makes make-up so much fun and something you should never forget….there are no rules to it! Use the colours you  love, experiment with different tones and shades!

With all that said, there are certain colours that bring out your natural eye colour - fact! 

In part 1 we'll focus on blue eyes. Obviously there are hundreds of different blue tones - some that can even look green depending on what your wearing but generally the below eyeshadow colours will enhance all blue eyes. If you're a lucky blue eyed sparkler you'll notice already that you're probably using these colours now:

image: shenewfashions.com - Felicia Yong

• Beige Pink
• Fleshy Pink
• Mauve
• Gray
• Bronzey Golds
• Black
• All Browns
• Light Dusty Blue
• Slate
• Turquoise

Now, off you go and try - don't forget BLEND BLEND AND BLEND some more!