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Spring Style with Quick How To Videos from Target

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As most of you know, I am a big proponent of discovering the quickest, easiest ways to look your best. We all have less than five min in the morning to get ready, so finding ways to speed up that routine makes life so much easier.

I also love a great how-to video, and scour YouTube for the latest tips and tricks (even us makeup artists love to continue learning from our fellow trainers!). The videos below demonstrate some of my favorite techniques for fast, glowing beauty.

Video #1 shows you how to recreate the Spring/Summer bronze look, that is an all time favorite of mine. Nothing is faster, or easier than giving yourself a speedy all over glow with a bronzer. You will look healthy, awake, and sexy. Pronto.

My two favorite steps from the video are the stunning universal bronzer by Pixi (I bought it, and Looooooved it), and her primer which left a stunning glow.

TIPS: Use the bronzer is circular motions across the temples, the cheekbones, the tip of the nose, and the tip of the chin for a natural look.

The next video I loved because it shows a speedy alternative to your everyday ponytail. This sexy, boho braids! I tried it myself on a day when my hair was blah, but I needed something more than a bun.

Bright and Vivid Lips for Spring

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For springtime everyone tends to want to go brighter in all aspects of their beauty routine. Floral nails, sparkling highlights for the hair, and especially bright and beautiful lips. For some, the thought of vivid and bright lipstick can be intimidating or too shocking for comfort....but fear not! I have some helpful tips that will make it easier to rock the bold lip. Trust me, if I can sashay around town with a fuschia lip, than so can you.

MAKEUP ARTIST TIPS:

Just like the two gorgeous celebrities above, when you wear a vivid lipcolor you want to keep the rest of the makeup clean and classic.
EYES: Focus on the lashes, and a simple black or brown liner. You want the lips to be center stage, but don't want to overwhelm your face with too much color. Define the eyes on the top only (this keeps it subtle, and avoids a smokey eye look, which can be too harsh with such a bold lip).
CHEEKS: Keep the tone in the same color family as your vivid lip color of choice. For fuschia lips, stick with a subtle soft pink. For a bright orange, go for a bronzed cheek.

The key to my own personal success with a shocking lip was the product I chose. For me and my clients I like to keep the look romantic and soft. Because the colors are so potent, I like the formula to be sheer and glossy. This especially is true during the spring, when you want a bright and healthy glow after the dreary winter. My personal choice has been Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor because of it's stunning brights, yet soft color playoff. Even the biggest bright color lipstick fearing woman will feel comfortable with these shades. My two favorites have been Fuschia Flash, and Electric Orange (and the names just slay me. I feel like a superhero every time I put them on!).

It's Time For Springtime!!

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Easy At Home Nail Art For Spring!

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Nail art is a beauty skill that I have alot of respect for. It has always seemed like such an impossible obstacle to tackle. A little mini portrait on each finger! They call it nail art for a reason, right? Well, thanks to the newest products it is actually very easy to attempt a Picasso on your nails. Whether or not you design them yourself or try out a stick on, you can very easily let your inner artist free.

Here are some tips, and some products (all found at my favorite shopping mecca, Target):

1) Look into updating your nail wardrobe for Spring. I love bright pinks, purples, and pastels.

2) Have you tried glitter on your nails yet? You must! Revlon makes a great new product called Nail Art Moon Candy that gives you the polish and the glitter all in one package.

3) Try stenciling, or drawing on some flowers. Flower nail art is huge for spring, and one of the easiest designs. Simply use a white nail pen and draw four "petels" and then finish with a pink dot in the middle. Presto!

4) If doing the nail art yourself seems overwhelming, then why not try a press on pattern! I found and fell in love with the Essie sleek sticks. These press on patterns are gorgeous and ridiculously easy. It looked incredibly professional and was a great way to change up my look.

5) Try polka dots! I used the Sonia Kashuk new spring shade in hot pink and then made little dots with my nail art pen in white. Once again, super easy and such a great payoff.

Now tell me.....what is your inspiration for Spring? How will you be bringing out your inner nail artist?

Editor Polyvore

It’s Time for Springtime

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Bright Eye Makeup Inspiration

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Now that the clocks have blasted forward one hour, it means that Spring is right around the corner. For makeup artists, and beauty lovers everywhere, that means that it is time to brighten up the makeup routine and add some color to your normal makeup look.

One of my favorite ways to incorporate color is to create a bright eyed makeup look, with gorgeous pastels, guilded bronzes, or bright blues. These pops of color always make me feel refreshed and ready for Spring. But, before you run out and swipe that bright burst of color on your eyelids, here are some tips to keep your colorful look ready for any occasion:

STEP 1)

Always start with a neutral eyeshadow base. You want the color to be a gorgeous pop....not to take over your entire eyelid. Think enhancement...not overload
Use a cream color eyeshadow all over the eye
Add a neutral taupe, camel, or soft brown in the crease
Use a subtle deep brown to line the eye.
Try Sonia Kashuk or Pixi palettes as your base. Both make stunning neutral palettes that are anything but boring, and have all the colors you need in one kit!

STEP 2)

Now have fun with your color! I love to add a purple to inner corner for an unexpected burst of bright color. Miliani is one of my go-to eyeshadow brands for brighter colors.
If you want to add multiple colors, I suggest using a cream. They blend together seamlessly. I personally love the way CoverGirl ShadowBlast wands work together. My personal blend is the baby blue and pink. I blend these near the upper lash line for a soft, yet sexy glow.

STEP 3)

Not yet ready for color? Then try a sultry, sparkly bronze or bright gold. These colors still add an unexpected pop, but are more subtle than a burst of color.
For these colors, I personally love creams, or deeply pigmented shadows. These tend to give the look of liquid gold.
With bronze, I love to pat the color in the middle of the lid. Letting it enhance your neutral browns, and draw attention to the eye. Currently, I mix Maybelline Color Tattoo, or Milani Diamond Dazzle.

So tell me, what is your favorite color for spring? How do you make your eyes pop!

It’s Time for Springtime.

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TARGET Spring Beauty Products

Now that the groundhog has said we will have an early Spring, it is time to revamp your makeup. When I think of Spring I instantly think of fresh, rosy, and bright colors. My favorite look to get you out of the winter doldrums is a simple neutral smokey eye, with a soft (yet bright!) pink lip. Wake up pale winter skin with a subtle bronzer, preferably one with a bit of sheen. Although it is not time to break out the full on tan, it is still a great way to add some color to your complexion. And last, but not least, enhance your lashes with a dark mascara that makes your eyes pop. These four simple steps will easily brighten up your look, and get you ready for some nicer weather. The great thing? You don't have to break the bank to get a stunning look. And my favorite place to find great makeup at a phenomenal price? Do you even have to ask? Target of course!

Here are my top picks:

Lips: Pixie Tinted Brilliance Balm in Baby Bare

Bronzer:Sonia Kashuk Bare Illuminating Bronzer

Eyeshadow: L'Oreal Color Riche Shadow Quad in Cuppa Joe

Mascara: CoverGirl Lash Blast Clump Crusher

It’s Time for Springtime.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

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Spring Style with Quick How To Videos from Target