LoLus Fashion: 01/30/15

Friday, January 30, 2015

How to : Dark , Rich, Shinny Curls Hairstyle / Best LoLus Hairstyles Fashion

Choosing sides. For hair that is. The tousled side look is the ultimate one-shoulder .
Dark, rich, shiny curls are the main accessory here, adding texture, drama, and the right amount of ooh-la-laa. A spritz of hair spray will help tame frizz and keep your locks on lock down.

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How to : Apply RCMA Foundation Tutorials / LoLus Makeup Fashion

RCMA Makeup is best-known for its foundation, which is considered the best product of choice by professional artists—and for good reason. For starters, there are dozens of colors available, and one for every skin tone (for more on choosing ideal RCMA shades, read this). The enormous shade range, though, is just one reason RCMA is a favorite in the industry. There’s also the fact that the colors are so reliable from batch to batch; because everything is hand-mixed, you always know you’re going to get the exact shade you need when you restock your kit. Another thing pros love most about this foundation is its superior pigmentation—which means you can achieve flawless full-coverage looks that won’t budge. But the latter is the thing that sometimes throws off everyday makeup enthusiasts.

RCMA products are always made with at least a 50 percent pigment-to-filler ratio (the filler in this case is comprised of waxes and oils). To compare, most commercial liquid makeup products contain 18 to 23 percent of pigment-to-filler; typically, theatrical foundation brands have higher pigmentation, in the 35 to 40 percent range. What this means is, when you go to use RCMA—especially for the first time—it’s going to work differently than the foundations you’re use to. With this product, you only need a tiny bit, even for full coverage and serious lasting power.

And for that reason, you need to approach your application of RCMA differently than you would your average drug- or department-store foundation. But there’s no reason to be intimidated! As with learning to work with any new product, practice makes perfect. And we’ll walk you through it—follow our step-by-step instructions, including extra supplies you might want to have, and you’ll be a pro in no time. Trust us, once you perfect your RCMA application technique, there’s no going back!

You Will Need

Skin toner
Moisturizer
Cotton balls or pads
RCMA Foundation (a few shades: base color, under eye, & spot-coverage)
RCMA No-Color Powder
Foundation brush or makeup sponge
Concealer brush
Powder puff
optional: makeup mixing palette (like a Paw Palette)
optional: palette knife

1: Before you start, pour a bit of toner on a cotton ball or pad, and swipe it over your face to get rid of any excess oil. (We used Korres Pomegranate Toner.)

2: Next, massage in a pea-sized amount of moisturizer. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré always does the trick.

3: Using a palette knife, or the back of a brush, scoop a very small amount of the colors you want to work with (base, under eye, spot coverage) onto your palette or the back of your hand. Mix each shade around to emulsify and warm up the product, and make it easier to work with.

4: Swirl the tiniest amount of your base color onto your foundation brush or a small makeup sponge like the beautyblender. Apply lightly to your face, stippling it on in soft, light strokes. Work slowly and in small sections. You want the foundation to be an even sheer coat so it looks natural. Remember, you can always go back and layer on more if you need it—the key to RCMA is using a light hand. Here, our model is wearing Ivory (from VK Palette #11).

5: Next, use a concealer brush to apply under eye color to counteract any darkness. We used shade CS-2 (from VK Palette #11), which has a peachy-orange undertone perfect for concealing any blue-ish discoloration.

6: Check your face to see if there are any areas that need spot coverage. Either using a small concealer brush or one of your fingers, apply your concealer shade to cover any blemishes or discoloration. Our model is wearing Gena Beige.

7: As the final step, set your makeup. Pour a little of the No-Color Powder, which is totally translucent, into your palm, and lightly dip a powder puff into it. Use a light patting motion to apply the powder all over your face.

Expert tip!

Mix a bit of your base shade with each of the others: your under eye and spot coverage shades. “Straight colors—for highlighting, blush, concealing, etc.—will often look too bright or stark on skin. Getting a bit of base color into those neutralizes that effect,” according to Justin Raleigh, makeup artist and CEO of the special effects studio Fractured FX. That way, when you apply them, it’s easier to blend and achieve smoother transitions between different shades you’re working with.

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How to : Easy Galaxy Nails Tutorials / Best LoLus Nails Fashion

The galaxy nail trend is taking off right now, so why not join the fun? Creating this detailed glitter manicure may seem like it could take light years, but with a few colors and a little sparkle, you can have a vibrant nebula on your fingertips too!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Base Coat
Dark nail polish for base color
Light color for base of nebula
Two to three bright nail polish colors to create nebulae
Cosmetic sponge
Piece of paper
Glitter polish
Top coat

Step 1

APPLY BACKGROUND COLOR AND FIRST NEBULA'S HIGHLIGHT

Using a dark shade, preferably a deep blue or black, apply one or two coats of nail polish on top of your base coat to serve as the base color of your space design. Then sponge on your first layer of light color (we used a pale green) in thin layers and allow to dry. This serves as a starting highlight in the background of your nebula.

Step 2

CREATE THE NEBULAE

Use a sponge to lightly dab a thin layer of a bright color (we chose pink) onto the base of your nebula. If you get too much polish on the sponge, just dab it off on the paper. Wait one to two minutes between each application so that the colors can dry. When you put another coat on top of a color, the lacquers re-activate and are easier to blend because the layers are wet again. Repeat process with as many colors as you want.

Step 3

ADD GLITTER AND TOP COAT

Add stars by applying one or two coats of a glitter polish on top of your design. We suggest using a nail polish that contains different size glitter to give the illusion of dimension and distance. To make sure your new space-age manicure will last, apply a top coat and you’re ready to blast off!

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Gorgeous Tie Dye and Glitter Nail Tutorials / Best LoLus Makeup Fashion

What you needbasecoat
topcoat
neutral nail polish
three bright nail polish colors of your choice
toothpick
glitter
scrap of paper (to use as a palette)

Steps

1: Start with a layer of basecoat. We used Nubar Foundation Base Coat.

2: Two coats of neutral polish. We Used OPI Nail Lacquer in My Vampire is Buff.

3: Let that dry for a few minutes.

4: Then, using a color of your choice, add a few dots of polish across the nail. Dip small brush in acetone and then dab over the top of polish to create a watercolor effect. We used a pink, Nails Inc. London Nail Polish in Kensington Palace Gardens.

5: Repeat step 4 to layer on a new color. We did neon green, Floss Gloss LTD Pro Nail Lacquer in Con Limon.

6: Repeat step 4 with yet another layer of color. This time, we went with bright blue, Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer in Evolution.

7: For a touch of glitz, apply individual glitter pieces on nails. To do it, put a few dabs of topcoat on your slip of paper. Dip toothpick in topcoat, then use it to pick up a piece of glitter. You can add glitters randomly for a sparkle accent, or do an orderly stripe down the middle, as we did here. Removing glitter polish when you're done is easy.

8: Finish with topcoat like Seche Vite Dry Fast Topcoat.

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Wonderful 4 Ways to Deal with Makeup Fallout / Best LoLus Makeup Fashion

For years I avoided dramatic makeup for fear of making a mistake, with no means of correcting it. I love color, but the fallout from a bright pigment seemed unavoidable, always threatening to mess up all my hard work. So I always retreated back to safe neutrals.

The big change came while watching tutorials from Beautylish community members, as well as pros likeBilly B and James Vincent. I realized that everyone (even those who do this for a living everyday) makes makeup mistakes. All it takes is a little skill, and some fun tricks, to clean up and move forward. Becoming good at makeup application isn’t about doing things perfectly every time—it’s about knowing what to do when things don’t go as planned. Learn these easy techniques and tricks, and you'll be ready to tackle beauty risks and clean up unwanted blips and drips.

Do Your Eyes First

There are several ways to eradicate shadow fallout. The easiest is to do your eyes first, before doing the foundation or the concealer. This way you can easily clean the face after the eyes are done and move on from there. If you’re really worried about a ton of pigment falling, hold a tissue taught beneath the eye as you work.

Master the Drag Powder Trick

I learned my favorite trick from Billy B in this colorful eyeshadow tutorial—an old drag trick that’s great to know when using super-pigmented shadows. Dip a powder brush into colorless, loose powder. Gently tap the powder onto the cheeks so that it sits on top of the skin.

Now when you work on the eyes, the pigment will fall onto the powder instead of directly on the face.

Once you finish the eyes, take a clean brush and simply brush the powder away with a quick flick. Any pigment that may have gotten through to the skin should be minimal, and can be easily blended out.

Use The Right Tools

If you do get makeup in the wrong place there are some good products that can help make targeted cleanup a snap. You can always use a cotton swab dipped in a bit of makeup remover, but that can be cumbersome if you’re traveling or are out for the evening. One solution is Targeted Eye Remover Swabs from Sephora, which contain eye makeup remover right in the handle. You break one end off, and the liquid releases into the cotton tip from the inside, making it a quick, neat way to remove color from a targeted area of the face.

For a re-useable solution, try the Anna Sui Makeup Remover Pen. Twist the bottom until a bead of product appears on the tip and then use the pen to apply it to the cleanup area. The formula works well, even on stubborn pigment. Use a tissue to wipe away any excess and smooth over, blending the clean spot in with the rest of the face. Makeup wipes, like these from Korres, are also great to keep in your bag for a quick touchup.

Glitter is another fallout culprit. It’s so persistent that after a few loose particles appear, it can feel as if all hope is lost. But not to worry! Lit Cosmetics developed an ingenious little tool to help with stray particles that can’t be easily brushed away. Inside the Lit Kit (free if you buy three Lit Glitters from our shop!) you get the Spark-L Duster—a mesh pom pom that picks up glitter without disturbing the makeup underneath.

Grab Some Tape

If all else fails—or if you don't have another tool hand—try using regular scotch tape. It works well to lift unwanted glitter or larger specks of pignment without removing too much makeup, and you probably already have some on hand.

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Fabulous Easiest Eyeliner Trick / Best LoLus Makeup Fashion

Cat eyes are as crazy-hot now as they were back in the ’50s and ’60s. And for good reason: the timeless look makes your lashes look thicker and your eyes bigger, all while lending a distinct air of sophistication.

But for daytime, a black cat eye often feels too harsh on me, so I’ve developed a quick and easy trick to take it down a notch while still getting the eye-opening punch of a black line. Whenever I share my routine with even my makeup-savvy friends, I get an initial eyebrow raise. After all, it’s not exactly a difficult or off-the-wall technique.

Getting the hang of a cat eye can take some practice, but once it’s in your beauty arsenal, you’ll find yourself making use of the technique again and again. Begin with a thin (or thick, depending on your mood and eye shape) cat eye; see our how-to here. I use a liquid liner for precision and depth of color. My favorite right now is Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner in Trooper (a super dark black). The felt tip is fine, and the brush is flexible for a smooth line, but sturdy enough to be user-friendly (shaky hands rejoice!). It also lasts longer than other similar versions—no drying out within a month or two. If you’re still working on your liquid liner game, try an ergonomic version or Selena’s favorite $3.99 classic. The reason I prefer a liquid liner over a pencil or a gel is that a sharp, wet tip is able to fill in the space between lashes quickly and easily, and with less damage to the lashline.

Once you’ve got your lash-framing wings in place, grab your favorite brown pencil liner. I’m in love with Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow pencil in 2E Matte Brown. It’s chubby enough to use as a shadow or shadow base, but can also be sharpened into your desired thickness. It’s creamy, so you can smoke it out with fingers or a brush (my preferred technique), before it sets into a waterproof finish.

Using the cat eye line as a guide, follow along the top “swoop” all the way to the end. This softens the hard black line into a pretty, not-quite black, not-quite brown. The one-two punch of this two-second technique ensures that the dark black along the lashline opens up the eye and gives the lashes some drama, while the brown tames the hard line along the top and makes it look like you spent some time blending shadows into the perfect subtle, smokey eye. I always finish with some mascara, but it’s your call whether you want to follow suit.

And there you have it! Throw these two products into your makeup bag and give yourself, say, a few extra seconds in the morning. You can do your eyes on the train! Or in between stoplights if you’re brave enough. Not that I’ve ever done that.

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Love This Midnight Metallic Nails Tutorials / Best LoLus Makeup Fashion

What You'll Need

Rimmel Lasting Finish Professional Nail Polish in 420 Midnight Blue
Milani Jewel FX Nail Lacquer in 531 Gold
Milani Jewel FX Nail Lacquer in 533 Silver
Myface Cosmetics Lil'Bling Nail Chrome in Gilt-y
Myface Cosmetics Lil'Bling Nail Chrome in Silver Screen
Duri Rejuvacote Base Coat, Seche Vite Top Coat, a ballpoint sculpting tool, and toothpicks

Step 1

BASE AND BLUE

Apply your favorite base coat and wait for it to dry. Then apply two coats of creamy deep navy polish. Let dry completely.

Step 2

GET SPOTTY

When your nails are dry, pour a gold metallic nail polish onto a sheet of foil or plastic wrap. Dip your ballpoint sculpting tool into the gold hue. Press four to six polka dots randomly on each nail. Allow the dots to dry for three minutes.

Step 3

MAGNIFY THE METALLIC

Wipe off your ballpoint sculpting tool, then pour silver metallic polish onto the same sheet of foil or plastic wrap. Dip your tool into the silver color. Press silver polka dots into empty spots on the nail. Allow the silver dots to dry for three minutes.

Step 4

GO FOR GLITTER

When your metallic dots are dry, pour gold and silver glitter nail polishes onto the foil or plastic wrap. Use a toothpick (or a pair of fine-point tweezers) to pick up individual pieces of glitter and apply them randomly to the nail, overlapping some with metallic dots for a 3-D effect. Use as much—or as little—glitter as you want.

Step 5

GLOSS OVER

When nails are completely dry, give them a good glossy topcoat. This sparkling and artistic manicure is ready for the drama of fall.

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Wonderful Inspired Gold and Turquoise Makeup Tutorials / Best LoLus Makeup Fashion

Step by Step :

1. Start applying the make beige pencil below the well generously eyebrow, then spray it with your fingers.

2. Fill the mobile eyelid with a coppery golden shadow and shimmering. The kind that sticks to the eyelid, you know?

3. Outline all this gold with an opaque warm brown shade.

4. With a fluffy brush CLEAN esfume this brown it up just above the concave. Also esfumó at the outer corner leading tone "out".

5. Now strengthening the golden taking it a little pro concave and outer corner.

6. In the internal corner apply an illuminating shade.

7. Now do the black outlined.

8. Close to the lower lashes while a blue swimming pool shade and take the tone for up following the design of the black outlined.

9. This step is critical pro make the finish! Use concealer to smooth the blue route. Step across lookout and up, leaving this outline turquoise with a shaded beige background (get the idea? Lol).

Used Products :

Light Up the Contains 1g
Brush 239 MAC.
O13 of Maria Margarida brush
Sigma E47 brush.
I used the brush chafrado E65 Sigma
I used the Fludline Blacktrack MAC
Sigma E20 brush.
Shadow Poolside Makeup Geek
Concealer contains 1g of Velvet.
Sigma F65 Brush.

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