hightlighting and contouring

To easily identify cheek bones make a “fish face” and brush bronzer under them starting by ear and sweeping down towards center of face.

Bronzer is a great way to warm up and shape the face. In this case, minimal blush color so as not to compete with her red lips.

Bronzer is a great way to warm up and shape the face. In this case, minimal blush color so as not to compete with her vibrant red lips.

A warm glow with neutral with neutral lipcolor has this model glowing on the runway.

I adore bronzer.. it not only adds warmth and color but most importantly, if used correctly, can add depth, change the shape, pop the cheek bones or even take pounds off of a round face.

Here are a few Image Insight tips for purchasing and using your bronzer:

For the face sculpting effects you will need a Flat (non-shimmer) bronzer. Choose one that is one to two shades darker than your skin. A powder will be the easiest to use and blend but there are also great creams available for more drama. I like Mary Kay’s Sandstone for a soft look, and use Mac’s Matte Bronze for camera ready face for most Ivory/Beige skin tones. Using a detailed cheek color brush apply this under the cheek bones, top of the forehead and under the chin…any area that you want to push back visually. See the diagram photo for exactly where to apply bronzer vs. hightlighter.

To achieve a simple summer glow find a shimmery warm bronzer. Use this on your cheek bones, forehead and chin to add color and shimmer and also as a quick eyeshadow choice. Warning…..even a slight shimmer can call attention to facial flaws like acne, excess oil and fine lines…..always stick to matte products in problem areas.

If you are diligently protecting your face from the damaging rays of the summer sun then there is a good chance that it will be a shade or 2 lighter than your chest and arms. Although it seems that your handy bronze powder may even things out if used all over, it will more than likely just make your face look dirty or streaky. The best way to correct the difference is by changing your foundation and powder colors and keep the bronze as an accessory.

Have fun…nothing says Summer like a beautiful bronze glow!!

Trish

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As you will read below Lauren wanted a high fashion bedroom. Her walls are painted in Brick Red and Khaki, the perfect complement to her black and white patterned bedspread and accessories and still within the color palette of our home. Her lounge chair was a find at the Lexington Restore. The khaki slip cover is soft and comfortable and makes the chair look and feel new again.

This Mom is so glad that her teenager has grown out of the lime green walls, pink stripes and black polka dots phase…I am all about letting my kids express themselves but that was sure hard to look at!

Trish

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Inspiration Room!

July 11th, 2013 . 1 Comment »

Moving might have been one of the hardest things I have ever done, but one of the best things that has come of it has been having the ability to have my dream room. In Gainesville my room was bright and cheerful with the typical teenage vibe of pictures and posters everywhere. Here I am keeping my room high fashion and very simple. Everything in it is black and white and my only pop of color is my one red wall. This room has a couple of things that I have never had in a room before, a walk in closet, an amazing view, and enough room for a reclining chair. There is nothing I love more than relaxing in that chair while drinking coffee and reading a good book. It is also nice to sit in it to look into my closet and at my room to get inspiration for outfits and blogs. I think I will be living at home for a little while longer, the idea of going from this to a little apartment room makes me very sad!