Spring’s Sexiest Makeup Tips
March 8, 2009 by Beth Bender
Filed under BEAUTY, BEAUTY TIPS, EYES, SMOKY & CREATING PERFECT LINER
Spring is almost here and with that comes all of the trends straight off the runways and into the pages of beauty magazines everywhere. We all know that a wash of a shimmery shadow on your top eyelids is pretty, and that’s all there is to it. But the latest trend that makeup pros are doing for spring is sweeping the same shade beneath the eyes for a look that is extremely feminine and glowy 24/7.
To create this look on yourself I suggest using your fingers for a sheer application especially on the lids, and for extra pigment an eyeshadow brush is perfect. You can use the same brush to sweep the color underneath the eye too. For a beautiful glow on the lids try using an eyeshadow in a light shimmer. Lavender is very pretty and looks great on both light and dark complexions. It’s also less messy and so gorgeous for spring, and yes, women in their 30’s and 40’s can wear colors like this. I do and have been for years.
I know what you’re thinking, I could never wear this at my age, but yes you can. You don’t have to use the exact colors as seen above but something fun for a night out with the girls. Why not? To get this stylin’ look start by adding a pink or purple shadow at your eye’s inner corner blending it up and slightly over the crease of eye. You can use pinks and purples in lighter shade if you prefer.
Next, swipe a shimmery gray or silver below your eye and extend to the outer corner blending up into the crease. A blender brush or medium sized eyeshadow brush is the easiest way to achieve this. For a softer line underneath the eyes smudge with a Q-tip, and get Rock Star lashes by applying a tight black gel liner on the top lids and two coats of mascara. Lash clusters on the ends of each eye are opptional:-)
For lips that scream to be noticed slick on a cream formula right from the tube and use a Q-tip dipped in a bit of face cream to wipe away any smudges. Brush on a pale pink gloss, and for those who desire a fuller lower lip add a touch of a light shimmer powder to the middle of lips. Much easier than a collagen injection, and just as sexy. Finish by applying a concealer with a concealer brush all around your mouth. It gives your lips great definition and perfection without using a lip pencil.
xx
Hello to Everyone at Aging fabulous
October 31, 2008 by Beth Bender
Filed under BEAUTY, BEAUTY TIPS, CELEBRITIES & RED CARPET BEAUTY
Hi everyone! My name is Beth Bender and I am the new blogger for Aging fabulous. I want to introduce myself to everyone out there who loves Aging Fabulous as much as I do and to say how happy I am to be a part of the b5 family. I am excited to share with you the latest in beauty products, and trends, as well as things I have learned as a make-up artist over the last fifteen years. I am always available to answer questions or give beauty advice to anyone who needs it and encourage those who do to email me personally.
As Teri mentioned I am also the face behind beth bender beauty and inventor of the Get in Line Eyeliner & Stencil kit. I am just as much a make-up junkie as the next gal and love, love, love, beauty products! Working on set and behind the scenes of editorial pages for some of the industry’s biggest beauty magazines has given me access to the latest beauty finds, tips and trends.
A native New Yorker now living in Los Angeles, whether I am working or not I am always connecting with Hollywood’s top experts for make-up, hair and skin care, and getting the buzz on celebrity beauty must haves. As a woman in her 40’s I celebrate beauty everyday and look forward to bringing you lots of new and exciting ways for Aging Fabulous.
Here’s to celebrating beauty at any age!
xo,
Beth
