The Makeup Box

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Cyber Snow White by Mario Dedivanovic

http://blog.makeupbymario.com/

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Most people know him as one of the maestros who does Kim Kardashian’s face.

Not only is he cute, but he’s brilliant as well.

I’d love to wear this look, but I don’t have the porcelain skin to carry it off. :(

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10 Myths about “Sexy Makeup”(Photo source: lifestylemagazine.biz)

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 1.  ”No Makeup” is Sexiest.

(http://www.jenniferfabulous.blogspot.com)

Okay… sure. 

Now that we’re done being politically-correct; No, most guys do like makeup. They just like it when they don’t know it’s makeup.

Sexiness, ultimately, is about being touchable and inviting to who you’re trying to attract. And super-sticky glosses and heavy, powdered base makeup is NOT inviting to the touch. They don’t like seeing things caking, smearing, flaking, or clumping. And above all, they don’t want to FEEL it.

(Would you want to rub faces with a guy if you could see foundation and thick powder all over his face and neck?)

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2. The Longer and Fuller your False Lashes, the Better.

~Snort~ A lot of guys I know don’t actually like the look of visible false lashes and thick mascara (sorry, ladies) unless they are extremely natural and undetectable looking. 

You really don’t need to look like you have a pair of hairy aliens attacking your face.

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3. Glossy, wet-looking lips are sexy.

You see this.

(toothmingle.com) 

But they see this.

(http://www.myspace.com/visions_divine_makeup)

They sure aren’t thinking about how kissable that is.

I’ve known many guys to shy away from kissing someone simply because they dread the thought of having to feel her lipstick or lip gloss. Go figure.

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4. Red lips are sexy.

(http://www.mycrunkspace.com)

Now, I don’t know about you, but I have NEVER heard anyone say that who wasn’t:

1. Female
2. Gay
3. Trying to sell you red lipstick
4. All of the above

Now, don’t get me wrong! I LOVE the look of red, red lips myself, and a woman wearing striking crimson lips will always draw my eye. But then I AM considering wearing her lip color.

Your boyfriend won’t be.

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5. Dewy skin is sexy.

(wearesolesisters.com)

Hmm, this is a half-truth. Skin that looks bare (aka not powdery) looks inviting to the touch. But you don’t want people to wonder if they will come away with a film of grease on their hands either.

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6. Pastel makeup is girly and pretty.

(http://allrealbeauty.files.wordpress.com)

~Cough~ Ok, next myth.

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7. Conceal EVERYTHING.

(http://www.whyfame.com)

How ‘bout “conceal your concealer”, instead?

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8. Big Lips are Sexy. The bigger the better. 

(plasticcelebritysurgery.com)

Woweee… Thanks… but no thanks. 

I’m pretty sure he can live with the fact that you are not Angelina Jolie. 

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9. Chiseled, sculpted features are to die for.

(Kevyn Aucoin “Making Faces”)

Kids, don’t do this at home. Or in front of anyone.

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10. You can never be too tan.

(cheapwineandpantylines.com)

Oh, yes you can.

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AFTERWORD:

So now that all’s been said; am I going to stop wearing and playing with makeup?

Not in a million years.

It’s not just about feeling sexy after all. Makeup is exploration, experimentation, and expression. I will STILL ooh and aah at the next visual of Shu Uemura’s crazy lashes and the next gloss that promises glass-like shine.

And if your guy can’t put up with you committing these makeup crimes occasionally without wanting to pull out his crucifix, he’s probably not worth your lipstick.

(horrorphile.net)

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Kim Kardashian Pin-Up Look with Fuschia Lips

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I think this is by far my favorite Kim K. look in a very long time. She’s always looked fabulous wearing that heavy smoky eye and nude lips, but I love this strong purple-pink lip with the demi cat-eye and spiky lashes.

This look also reminds me of another, here, but is a cleaner and more “classic” look, with emphasis on strong contoured cheeks rather than a doll-like glow.

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Get The Look With:

1. Very full coverage on the skin, and very bright under eye area. Kim uses concealer lighter than her skin tone, but you don’t need to do so if you don’t like that sort of look.
2. Apply very soft brown-beige shadow along the socket line for subtle contouring. Then apply a sofy black kohl pencil to both lash lines and water lines. Be sure to reach right into the inner corner at the tear duct, as this emphasizes the cat-eye shape better.
3. To create the perfect kitten flick, follow the angle of your lower lid and extend outward. This might be tricky due to natural folds at the end of your eye, so the easiest way is to use a “stencil” by applying surgical tape as a guiding line. [Click here for photos on how to do it.] Apply spiky false lashes.
4. Kim has very chiseled cheeks, but if you don’t, I really don’t recommend that you lay on the bronzer to try to mimic it. Just a little on the underside of cheekbones will do. The emphasis should be on the intense rosy blush. Apply a purple-pink blush (Try MAC’s Coygirl or La Femme Mulberry for a less costly alternative) along the high points of cheekbones. Avoid bringing it too close towards your nose as the entire under-eye area down to her apples is very highlighted.
5. Apply MAC Up the Amp lipstick with a brush for extra definition, paying attention to emphasis your lip contours. If you don’t want to use a matching purple-pink liner. I suggest blotting gently with single-ply tissue, then reapplying for extra intensity and staying power.

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