Ombre Lips

Whether it be in fashion, hair color, or nail art...OMBRE is EVERYWHERE. & it's now making its way into makeup! The newest trend hitting the streets is the "ombre lip". It actually creates a 3D effect & can help lips look fuller.

Find two contrasting lip colors that are in the same hue family, such as:

• Red & Pink
• Red & Orange
• Orange & Pink
• Purple & Pink
• Purple & Red
• Wine & Red
• Burgundy & Red

Fill in your entire lip with the darker shade. FYI, this is not the 90′s look of a dark lip liner. You must fill in the entire lip.  Matte finishes work best, so try a matte lipstick or a lipliner. As with any time you use a matte finish, make sure your lips are in the best condition possible & not chapped or scaly by using a lip scrub such as Lush's Mint Julips I mentioned here.

Then add the pop of color in the center of the lip with the lighter shade. You can use a lip brush or your finger. A matte finish in the lighter shade looks gorgeous, but you absolutely can use a shimmer or slightly metallic finish (this actually will add even more dimension & make your lips look even fuller).

As always, when doing a statement & bold lip, keep the rest of your makeup minimal..especially your eye makeup. A nicely lined eye plus a few coats of mascara is perfect for this look!

Here are a few pics of the trend:

Will you be rocking this new trend this fall??

Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Fall 2011 Makeup

The ultimate makeup look is the one that accentuates the facial features while still maintaining a high dose of naturalness, so peep Bobbi Brown's new fall 2011 makeup collection titled Marrakesh Chic and learn how to get a feminine, season-chic look perfect for every occasion this fall!

Bobbi Brown seems to have turned towards the beauty of Morocco for inspiration and the result is absolutely gorgeous! The new line brings back beauty through gorgeous deep, rich hues that create the perfect blend of color on every skin tone.

The fall 2011 makeup trends place a heavy accent on natural beauty, so if you're all about subtly enhancing it, you will LOVE this collection!! It really has an amazing oriental feel which draws the eye from first glimpse. In the new collection, a perfect blend of rich hues which deliver soft, sensual and feminine results perfect for every occasion are featured. What do you think of the new line?

Deal Alert: 50% on ELF Cosmetics! Now till Aug 29th

Hey everyone :) if you didn't already know, elf Makeup & Cosmetics has a great sale going on now! 50% off their Studio line. You only have a few days left to take advantage of this great offer because it ends August 29! So be sure to hit up the site soon. At check, out be sure to use the promotion code: STUDIO
I made my purchase today & picked up a little bit of everything lol. The elf (eyes lips & face) line has the most affordable, great quality makeup I've used in a long time! So far, everything I've tried from them..I have LOVED. When I receive my shipment, I'll be sure to do a post & review on all of my purchases :)

Perfectly Pink Combination

I've just recently started to use lipstick a lot more now than I ever have.  I love to layer it with a similar lipgloss on top.  So I'm constantly looking for good combinations to work together.  Here's my latest find (sorry the picture quality isn't great..I used my Blackberry to take this pic) 



The lipstick is Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine in Pink Freeze.  This is honestly one of my favorite lipsticks I've ever purchased!  Even compared to some of my higher-end brands. It goes on so smooth & smells/tastes good too (like Fruity Pebbles....lol). The shade is a medium pink with tons of shine!
On top, I layer it with Bonnebell LIPLITES in Strawberry Parfait.  Everyone raves over this lipgloss for a reason..it's a great lipgloss & so cheap too!  The shade is a very creamy light pink & goes perfectly over the Maybelline lipstick.

If you love pink pouts as much I do, I highly recommend this duo! It's the perfect combination of lipstick & lipgloss.  What are some of your favorite duos you suggest??

♥Natalie

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