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The air is refreshingly crisp and autumn is in full swing. We
can’t wait for you to try some of these top fall makeup trends.
Deep, dark shades are all the rage for lips, eyes and nails. You
will want to make sure and pair them with softer, more natural
shades for your face and cheeks. We also recommend playing up just
one or the other. Sophisticated, ladylike looks are a must-have
this season.
DARK LIPS
Deep plums, berry shades, dark reds and bright reds are all
great shades to rock this autumn. If using a lipstick, you’ll want
to keep your lips supple by applying a moisturizing lip balm
underneath. You should also use a more neutral lip liner to prevent
the color from bleeding and to avoid making your darker lips look
too harsh.
Keep in mind, if you have thin lips, you should skip this trend and
opt for the darker eye and nail looks by pairing them with a more
neutral lip. Dark lip shades will make thin lips look even thinner.
Warm beige and light caramel shades are always a flattering fall
classic.
Our favorite look: Dark berry shades
DARK NAILS
When going dark, remember one thing: keep nails shorter and
squared. A clean, shaped look will be the difference between
sophisticated and scary. Save long or pointy nails for Halloween
weekend.
Our favorite look: Chocolate brown shades
DARK EYES
Think either matte or metallic shades. Save glittery and
shimmery shadows for your upcoming winter holiday parties. Plums,
darker purples, and other jewel tones are in, as are classic blacks
and dark browns. The smoky eye is always great for fall, or a
slightly smudgy look will do the trick too.
Our favorite looks: Deep plum shadow in the crease or a
deep, chocolate brown smoky eye
FRESH, CREAMY SKIN
Nothing stands out against dark makeup trends more than fresh,
gorgeous skin. Warm, natural, creamy skin is an absolute MUST this
season. Skip the pink shimmery summer blushes this time around and
use warm, creamy/glowy products.
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Our website is an interactive website for (inner and outer) beauty
and makeup fans everywhere. We provide editor and customer
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products. (Check out our comprehensive MAC Cosmetics section! We have
complete details and reviews on every collection and product ever
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Typically, most of us are continually trying to figure out how
to look younger. This is an excellent video highlighting some of
Bobbi Brown’s philosophies regarding beauty and aging. Bobbi Brown
is an incredible inspiration when it comes to natural beauty,
looking your best and feeling your best regardless of your age. The
clips were taken from the AARP convention this past September where
Brown addressed numerous topics including beauty for women over 50,
natural
makeup, plastic surgery, finding your own style,
doing what works for you, and more. This is a great video that
really helps us to put things in perspective! You can be gorgeous
and feel wonderfully fabulous regardless of where you are at in
life.
We are thrilled to introduce our newest Featured Makeup Artist, Nicole
Palermo. Nicole has over 18 years of experience as a makeup
artist. She worked for MAC for seven years, and has also worked for
Estee
Lauder, Nina Ricci and numerous spas in the
Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas. Nicole has done everything
from print and
fashion to boudoir sessions, makeup instruction
and more. Nicole is especially talented in her exceptional use of
color and blending. She has tons of new and exciting ideas that
will be featured here on our site. For one, she will be doing a new
series of tutorials where she will be showing you a seasonal
creative makeup look each month! We are excited for you to get to
know her, and to see her work and upcoming tutorials. Her creative
ideas are endless!
In addition to makeup, Nicole is also talented in
jewelry design and painting. She started and runs
her own business, and she even created her own
skincare & bodycare line (Read
more about it here!) As if that weren’t enough to keep her busy
(!), Nicole also regularly offers makeup lessons,
spa parties, girls night out parties, children’s
parties and makeup artistry services for models seeking to add to
their portfolios. Nicole is definitely an extremely multi-talented
artist. We are so happy to have her and can’t wait to bring you
more from her!
NICOLE’S PHILOSOPHY AS A MAKEUP ARTIST:
As women, I feel we pick ourselves apart from head to toe, yet
we possess beauty in so many ways. I look at life as art and I am
constantly trying to create innovative ideas to bring that art to
life. When I work with women, I love being able to bring out beauty
that they usually never see… highlight their features and
collaborate with them in creating a look that embraces who they
are. My goal is to make them look at themselves in a different way
and to appreciate, themselves. Women make me feel good about what I
do, they make it possible for me to be passionate about my career.
I want us all to be able to feel better about ourselves, and admit
that we are HOT sometimes! There are no rules to makeup only
guidelines, no limitations. You must be open, and willing to
explore everything. You will be amazed what you find, and what you
learn about yourself.” - Nicole Palermo
We are thrilled to announce that we are now featuring a new
series of Makeup Artist Spotlights. Each spotlight will appear here
in SoKissandMakeup.com’s main news/makeup tips section.
In addition to being introduced here on our home page, each
artist will also have an artist profile on SoKissandMakeup.com. Here,
you’ll be able to learn all about each of our fabulous artists.
Find out what motivates them, how they got started, and what they
love most about their work. Hear all about their philosophies as
makeup artists, see more of their work, and access their personal
and professional websites!
These featured artists will also be sharing their own makeup
tips, tutorials, makeup ideas, trends,
beauty
tips, product reviews, recommendations, and more…
right here on SoKissandMakeup.com! Their posts are coming soon, and
we can hardly wait!
We are unbelievably excited for you to learn more about these
talented artists.
Start the New Year off fresh! This refreshing tutorial shows you
how to create a truly natural, barely-there daytime look. The “no
makeup”-makeup look tutorial is by makeup artist Jamie Melbourne.
This look is quick, and perfect for everyday activities like work,
running errands, working out, or even just hanging out.
Tanya, the model in this video is just darling and the natural
makeup gives her this amazingly perfect glow. She really does look
gorgeous, yet still looks like she isn’t wearing any makeup! It was
refreshing just to watch it. Many women are overly “done up” ALL
the time. This video was like a breath of fresh air. It reminds us
that natural beauty is always in, and that there’s a time and a
place for different makeup looks. It’s definitely a tutorial
everyone should see.
Looking for some exciting and dramatic new looks for your
upcoming New Years party? Just watching this video will really get
your creative wheels turning. The video is by Verdge (view
her profile on Youtube). She has some absolutely gorgeous
looks. Get some inspiration, and then create your own look. Fun,
colorful looks like these are oh-so-fun… especially for occasions
like ringing in the New Year!