10 Best Tips from Makeup School

One editor goes to makeup school and comes back with a notepad full of professional makeup techniques — steal her tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Makeup school is not only time-consuming, but it can cost up to $6,000 for just one introductory course. Becoming a professional makeup artist is no small feat, which is why we sent one beauty editor to three different makeup academies for you. Now you can learn how to apply your own makeup like a pro without spending the time or the cash yourself. You can thank us later. See cheat sheet

Hi all!
I’m excited to watch the People’s Choice Awards show hosted by Kaley Cuoco of The Big Bang Theory because I think the show is a good measure of what people really like and are really watching.

So I’m a big fan of Person of Interest with Jim Caviezel but on accident I started watching Once Upon A Time with Ginnifer Goodwin. I’m really liking the show and plan to tune in again.

I created this short how to video to get a Snow White in the forest look as seen on the show. Enjoy!

Foundation: Borghese Summer Glow spf 20
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Eyes: Makeup Designory shadows in Honeysuckle and Brownstone
Eyeliner: Milani Liquifeye eye in purple
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
Cheeks: Makeup Designory Glow
Lips: Aubrey Organics Natural Lips in Sheer Pink

Your Special Occasion Makeover

See what our experts suggest for three women with three very big events

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article You know when you’ve got that special occasion coming up — maybe it’s a date, or a job interview, or you’re hosting a party — and you want to look your best but don’t know how to make that happen? We gave three women a gorgeous makeover fitting for their special occasion needs. See each woman’s before and after looks — then steal the hair and makeup tips for yourself. See transformations

Hello Gorgeous!
The American Music Awards-or AMA’s for short were on and the looks were interesting, but nobody stood out until Katy Perry took the stage in a dress that was vintage in design pattern but neoprene like a wetsuit mixed with pleathery pink bodice and rhinestone studded spandex-or so it looked to me.
I love the dress design minus the big cleavage spot-too distracting.
Her hair and makeup is perfect-and so retro, and so gorgeous!
Now-I’ve done a makeup tutorial, and though I know how to roll my own hair, I suggest you watch a You Tube tutorial on how to do your own.
Enjoy this short video-and the products used in it are:
Foundation: Murad Skin Perfecting Primer in dewy finish
Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink
Eyeshadows: Smashbox In Bloom Palette
Eyebrows: GloMinerals Sable shadow
Eyeliner: Sheer Cover Cream Eyeliner in Espresso
Lip liner: NYC #954
Lipstick: Milani: 112 Vivacious Fuschia

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Change Up Your Fall Workout Routine

Just because swimsuit season is over doesn’t mean you get to start camping out on the couch with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Find out how to stay motivated here

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article With the weather cooling down, it’s easy to find reasons to skip the gym. So, to keep you motivated, we found ways to change up your go-to routine. You know, so you don’t pile on the pounds even though you’re piling on the warm layers. See tips

Hello Gorgeous! Are you getting your costume party looks together? I’m going with my son to his karate school costume party and I’m dressing up as Jessie J-on the party night, I think I’m going to pop on some fake lashes and also some Violent Lips lip tattoos, though I will be going from work to the party-so this video illustrates how to go to work looking like Jessie J light- and then add some drama for the party! Enjoy!

Makeup products used:
Skin: Tara Walker’s Dream moisturizing cream
Foundation: Avon Extra Lasting in Creamy Natural
Eyeshadow: Everyday Minerals Floating Feathers and Smashbox Smokebox
Blush: Everyday Minerals blush in Pink ribbon
Mascara: Rimmel MAX Volume Flash ( don’t like it! too thin!)
Lips: Everyday Minerals dusting of Pink Ribbon blush for day with lip balm, and then Milani Advanced Lip Color in Vivacious Fuschia.
Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray to seal the whole look for the day
Party lips-Violent Lips in Union Jack
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9 Best Timesaving Beauty Products

These amazing, multi-tasking beauty products will save you from wasting precious minutes in the morning

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article We know — with everything you’ve got to do in the morning, you don’t have time to futz with a complicated get-ready routine. That’s why we talked to top makeup artists and got them to dish about the best multi-tasking products that are guaranteed to shorten your morning makeup routine. You know, so you can hit that luxurious snooze button just one more time. See products

Hello Gorgeous! I’ve been watching the show, but the opening red carpet photos interested me more? So on a commercial I made this video-and honestly, being dressed up has made watching more fun! Enjoy!

Hair: big hot rollers on the ends for 5 minutes, head turned upside down and a serious spritzing of WEN sweet almond mint volumizing spray, then finger loosen the curls and schmear in WEN texture balm for shine

Makeup:
YBF perfect prep face primer
Sheer Cover mineral foundation in Nude-but apply with a sponge to get very full coverage, then dust and blend with a large domed powder brush
Milani Baked Blush in Bellissimo Bronze
Eyeliner/eyebrows Sheer Cover Espresso pot creme eyeliner-I lined the top of my eyes with this in a wide cat eye look and then used a slant tip brush to draw in my eyebrows with it also
Eyeshadow: Borghese Amalfi Coastal plum
Eyelashes: Ardell #111
Lips:Milani Lip Flash in #5 Hot Flash

Getting an Emmy look is easy! Just watch the short video on follow along! Enjoy!

Hi Gorgeous! Argghhh! Matey!
Welcome my model Teddy who in a few short photos is going to get his Captain Jack Sparrow look on and be ready for the premeire of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.
In this first photo, the face is clean and moisturized.

Next I apply ‘sunburn’ to his cheeks using Milani baked eyeshadow in “I Heart You”.
Captain Jack Sparrow photos seem to always show him with a bit of flush to his cheeks and it’s either a sunburn or the rum!

Next I use Luminess Airbrush tanning system to brown and bronze over the sunburn of the cheeks and just give the fair skin a very sun kissed tan look.
*Note* This Luminess Airbrush tanning system is so easy to use! Stay tuned for a how to video!

I begin to apply Captain Jack Sparrow’s defining facial hair. I mention it in the video-I bought at the last minute from a party shop a “Jack” facial hair kit-but it has the consistency of a rug!
To do it over, I suggest and plan to visit the real costume shop/theatre makeup place and get some spirit gum and a moustache, soul patch, and goatee.

While the glue is setting-sort of-but not very well-I begin to apply the trademark eyeshadow/eyeliner of Captain Jack Sparrow. It at first appears messy and smudgey but it is actually very precise!
1. I rim the eye with Makeup Designory Moss shadow
2. I use Ardell black matte shadow to ‘line’ over the Moss shadow which is a green gold fleck shadow. In the still photos of Johnny Depp it sometimes

brown? Sometimes purple? I just happened to have this gorgeous green on hand! Use the color you feel best in!
3. I take Sheercover Espresso Shot creme eyeliner and make the defined line around the eye.

Now! Half way there! I have one eye made up
and the other is being done in the how to video.
I add on the hair extensions. I am using my dark brown Dancing with the Stars pieces. There are two layers of Go!Go! on him. I did some braids and added a few pieces. I can’t seem to tell in the photos what that bone/defeathered looking feather is that hangs off the top of Capt. Jack’s bandana.
Now, the look is complete and Teddy is ready
for a Pirates of the Caribbean 4 movie premiere party!
On a side note-getting your pirate on is for any age, race, size, shape, or gender!
Here is my Mancub-in full Captain Jack Sparrow HMU!
No rum for the kid though!
Enjoy the how to video and I’ve also posted the funny trailer for the movie. I like that it’s not the traditional scene by scene trailer. Enjoy!

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The Worst Beauty Blunders of All Time

Even beauty professionals miss the mark sometimes and to prove it, we’ve compiled the worst beauty blunders of the industry

This is a TotalBeauty.com bad hair article Whether it was the fashion of the time that led us astray or just a lack of good judgment, bad hair and makeup moments have happened to everyone. To prove it (in a good natured way) some of today’s most knowledgeable and fashion-forward beauty experts have shared their worst beauty moments from the past. See looks

Hello Gorgeous!
Get ready to watch Dancing With The Stars tonight and see one of the youngest dancers-Chelsea Kane compete with her partner Mark Ballas for the mirror ball trophy!
I love her fresh, youthful makeup look that she wears from week to week!
I’ve created a short tutorial on how to do a DWTS Chesea Kane “Disney Kid” modified smokey eye-so you can wear it to work or school without getting sideways glances. Enjoy!

Product list:
Foundation: Koh Gen Do
Powder: Makeup Forever HD
Eyes/Lips/Cheeks: Sheercover face palette in Sophisticate
Eyeliner: Sheercover cream liner in Espresso Shot
Lipstick: Milani 112 Vivacious Fuchhsia OR Borghese Primale Pink ( depends on your budget!)
Hair: WEN volumizing spray and texture balm in the Sweet Almond Mint line

Want Healthy Skin? Eat This

Want great skin? Then you need to not only eat well, but also eat the right types of foods — see what they are

This is a TotalBeauty.com healthy skin article You need food. But in the same way that certain foods can ruin your figure, some foods will ruin your skin — and, conversely, adopting a healthy skin diet can make all the difference in your face. See foods

Hello Gorgeous! Enjoy this short video tutorial on how to get a bronzed Dancing with the Stars Kirstie Alley look using Milani baked bronzer and eye pencil, plus some Borghese, Makeup Forever and more!

Here’s one of my favorite DWTS Kirstie Alley videos!

My foundation: Koh Gen Do High Definition Makeup 023
Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Bellisimo Bronze
Eyes: I have the Belisimo Bronze on my lids too, plus the Milani Liquifi Eye in Purple for liner
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous
Lips: Borghese Pinkissima
DWTS Hair Extension in GoGo! 18″ in Dark Brown
Headband by Goody
Earrings by Claires

How to Ditch the Side Effects of Stress

See how stress affects your skin and learn how to reverse the damage

This is a TotalBeauty.com stress and women article According to New York City dermatologist David Goldberg, MD, when a person becomes stressed, the hormone cortisol rises causing skin to become oily, red and aged. So what can you do about it? Check out these easy lifestyle tricks that’ll keep you looking good no matter what your stress level. De-stress

Hello Gorgeous! Kate Middleton is getting married in a few hours!

Here is a short photo tutorial of a simple bridal look for going from commoner at one moment to
a royal princess in the other!
I’m using primarily all Borghese products in the photos.
The foundation is a mineral powder called Milano in Light by Borghese.

Next I apply my brows with Sophia by Brow Diva.
Then it’s onto eyes with Borghese Amalfi Coastal Plums.
The colors are rich and wear really well-plus take great pictures!

The lightest shade in the center is all over the eye and on the brow bone.
Then the right shade, which is a taupe tone is all over the lid and I contour with the left shade which is the darkest.

I’m using my own brushes which are a mix of Smashbox, Arbonne and of course, Brow Diva!

Now, I do not know who is doing Kate Middleton’s makeup and hair for the wedding. Let alone what products are being applied-but I’m sure all of the details will come out tomorrow after the ceremony!

Now here is the kicker! I’m using the Milani eyeliner in purple to bring out my green eyes. Kate’s eyes look like a sparkly green/blue hazel, soa
purple shade will make them appear more so!

I’m finishing my face with simple blush contouring using Borghese Blush Milano in Rosa Billante.
Of course, I have dusted my face with Makeup Forever HD powder to set everything.
Now if I was truly walking down the aisle at this moment I would reset my makeup with Skindinavia heat proof makeup spray.

I line my lips with a nude liner, and then finish the entire look with Borghese B Moisture lipstick in Pinkissima.
In my opinion, you can never have enough shades of pink lipstick or lipgloss.
The photo you don’t see is I have applied a set of false lashes and sealed it with L’Oreal Voluminous
mascara.
So there it is ! The look of or possibly, a bride to be going from commoner to royal in a day!
It reminds me of the Bible story of a nation, Israel, being built in a day! Miracles really do happen! All the time!
Now, the real question is-now that I have all this makeup on-and I pick up Mancub from school…what to do and wear to go?
Enjoy the royal wedding coverage. There is a link at
bottom of this post. It starts at 3 a.m. in the United States. I’m not staying up or getting up for it-but plan to catch it once the coffee is ready at 6.
If you have created your own Kate Middleton bride to be makeup look-share the link to your pics!

http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/04/tv_coverage_of_royal_wedding_b.html
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Quiz: Do You Have the Totally Wrong Hair Color?

Find out if you’re actually a blonde trapped in a redhead’s body

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article If you feel like you’ve been dealt a bum hand when it comes to the color of your strands, change it. But, first, take this quiz to see what color is best suited to you. Find out

Hey gorgeous! There are 3 simple items in this beauty review video that will help get your spring break from the snow to the beach-beauty ready! Enjoy!

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