Hey everyone! I know that sometimes when we don’t get enough sleep it shows under our eyes. So that is why concealer was invented and thank goodness it was. Make sure when you are shopping for a good concealer that it is the same color or a shade lighter than your skin tone. Do not go too light or too dark. If you go too light then it doesn’t look natural and if you go too dark than it looks like you’ve been in a fight. So really take the time to find the right color for you. Some great concealers are from Cle de Peau (http://www. cledepeau-beaute.com) or the infamous touche eclat from YSL (http://www.YSLBeautyUS.com).  What I love about the touche eclat from YSL is that it comes in a tube that is really easy to use. It also is small enough to keep in your purse for touch-ups. Both of these products are on the expensive side, but are worth it. Let me also say that a good eye cream can also help with those dark areas under the eye. Be patient because you have to use the eye cream on a daily basis to get the results you are looking for. So don’t forget that eye cream at night and in the morning and drink lots of water and get lots of sleep.  Drink up and sleep tight!

I know the makeup counters in the big department stores are sometimes more of an intimidation factor than anything else. I want to let you know that it is completely okay to say no thanks to those never ending artists that are dying for you to sit down and let them do your makeup. However, many times this experience can be wonderful and useful. I know that when I was with Trish McEvoy many of my clients became my friends because of the incredible encounter that we experienced together. I always made sure that my clients only bought what they really needed or really wanted. Most of the time artists don’t have the same mindset that I did so keep your eyes open for those who don’t listen to what your needs are. When you come in just for one lipstick and walk out with 20 different products that you really don’t need this is a sign that you were tricked. A lot of the time we feel that if we sit down with an artist that we must buy everything he/she puts on our face. Well I am here to tell you that you don’t have to go broke just because you feel that you can’t say no. It is perfectly fine to sit down with an artist and just buy what you need to buy. Once you feel comfortable with that artist and feel a connection then feel free to try other products. Sometimes this might be initially buying a few things and seeing how helpful that artist is and then coming back to see them at a later date to try more. Because any artist at any makeup counter has a selling goal for that day and sometimes they just want to sell, sell, sell. So stand up for yourself and don’t be afraid to say no.

Well it is that time of year again. The time where you and that special someone enjoys a Valentine’s dinner or event together. I know that the first thing on our minds is looking sexy and hot for your Valentine. So here is a tip! Don’t worry so much with over doing your makeup. Sometimes just a simple red sheer lipgloss can do the trick. So next time you are at the makeup counter or even at the drugstore grab a simple red lipgloss and you are ready for your sweetheart! But be careful! You don’t want a very thick or matte lipstick or lipgloss. These usually are too heavy and can be too much for this soft natural look. Have fun and Happy Valentine’s Day.