As a make-up artist I have been called many things over the years, from mom, to beauty expert, to “I don’t know, do what you think” and just recently my friends Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadel of Whyhasnthe called me a beauty guru. That was awful sweet, and I kind of take those things to heart since I care so much about helping people with their beauty needs.

I am gearing up for the Golden Globes and all of the beauty do’s and dont’s that will be making their way down the red carpet on Sunday. Usually I love most of what I see and try to report back as quickly as I can. In the meantime I have a few beauty secrets to share with you that I call my “mini miracles”.

Have you tried this? Give your eyes a lift when you opt for a softer palette instead of the usual dark smoky eyes. Try a soft pale shimmer in beige or champagne and apply to the lid. It gives the eyes an instant pop and looks beautiful.

Champagne Shimmer Wash from Bobbi Brown

How about this…Didn’t get enough sleep the night before? No problem, using a flesh toned pencil trace your lower lash line and wake up those eyes. You’ll look like you had eight hours of sleep. Who knew?

The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil From Kevyn Aucoin

Get fuller looking lips instantly…A bit of gloss applied to the center of your lower lip and cupid’s bow gives the appearance of fullness.Try a dusky pink or soft nude hue.

You may not have been born with chiseled cheekbones but you can certainly fake them and give your face a lift. Add contour by using two tones of cream blush to your cheeks. Start by applying a rosy hue on the apples, and then finish by blending a bit of bronze cream blush below the cheekbones. The result is very pretty definition and a youthful fullness.

Jemma Kidd Contour & Flush Creme Blush Duo

There you have it. Four easy tips for looking and feeling Fabulous. Look for my reviews on the Golden Globes early next week. I’ll be sharing the scoop on my favorite celebrities, aging fabulously of course, and how they got ready to walk the red carpet.

Kisses from Hollywood 2009,

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image credits: Kevyn Aucoin, Bobbi Brown, beth bender beauty,, Jemma Kidd for Bergdorf Goodman

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