Quick And Easy Tips For Party Makeup

Heading out to a party but find yourself pressed for time to visit the salon? Worried that you won’t be able to make an impression on your outing considering the fact that you have very little time on your hands to get dressed for the same?

Well, not to worry! For here are somesimple, quick, easy and extremely effective tips that can make you look like a diva in no time at all. Follow these makeup and style tips to look dashing wherever you go without necessarily spending hours in a salon beforehand.

Easy Tips For Party Makeup

Makeup Helps

Considering the fact that you are headed out to a party, you would most probably need to opt for some makeup tricks that can hide your flaws and make you look gorgeous throughout the night. Here are some tips to help you with that.

The Blush

The top of the cheekbones are where you need to concentrate in order to get a quick, sexy look. By sweeping the blush and highlighter high upwards, you can make the look even more dazzling.

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This makeup trick would enable you to sport radiant looking cheekbones throughout the night.

Eyeliners

Nights are when you need to make your eyes stand out. And the best way to do that is to make them look as bright as possible (within the limit of course). This can be achieved by opting for colored eyeliners instead of the usual black, brown or blue ones.

Opt for liners that can accentuate the dress you wear but don’t end up looking hideous. For example, subtle colors like emerald green or velvety purple are good choices for a night time party.

Another trick to make your eyes look fantastic would be to opt for a winged look for eyeliners. Accordingly, after applying a thin coating of eye liner around the rims, you can choose to leave them winged (not touching each other) at the outer corners. This would give off a classic and yet chic look within minutes.

Pouty Lips

No matter what anyone says about pouty lips being a thing of the past; the trend would continue to hog the limelight for many more years to come.

And the best way to get pouty lips instantly is to match the color of your lipstick with your lip liner to enhance the pout. You can also try out complementing colors to show off your sexy pout in a more stylish manner.

Accessorizing

A fashion ensemble would surely go unnoticed if you don’t team it up withappropriate accessories. This goes for makeup and hairdos as well.

Hairstyling Tips

If you are in a rush, opt for a simple hairdo you can make interesting by adding on some jeweled hair pins, charms or pendants.

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Simple hairdos like braids can be made more attractive by decking them with stones, flirty hair pins or even leather extensions etc. If you opt to wear a ponytail to the party, try to decorate with feather extensions and plumes for added appeal.

Jewelry

Bold is in! And the best way to let everyone know that you have decided to embrace the look is by making an instant impression with some bold, statement accessories. These include chunky chains, large earrings, chic necklaces, and funky bracelets and watches. However, make sure that the accessories you opt for blend in with the outfit you plan to wear rather than appearing out of place and rather jarring in an otherwise simple ensemble.

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Essential Makeover Tips For Everyday Clothes

Don’t feel like looking at yourself in the mirror of late? Find yourself to be slipping into a monotonous fashion style that does nothing to enhance your looks and persona?

Then here are some vital tips on fashion sense and makeup that would help you get that dream makeover overnight!

Identify the Curves in your Body

One of the biggest fashion mistakes committed by many women today ismistaking their body size and frames; and opting for dresses that either don’t fit them at all or project their bodies in very bad light.

Learning to identify your prime assets is important. However, you would also need to identify the not so pleasant areas in your body that need to be camouflaged at all costs in order to avoid unwanted attention to these areas. And the only way to do that is to recognizing the basic curves present in your body and change your fashion sense accordingly.

Identifying the Hour Glass Figure

Of course, the coveted hour glass figure is very hard to achieve, and only a very few women are blessed with this body shape naturally. If you are one of those individuals blessed with a gorgeous hour glass figure, then you have the right to know that almost any kind of dress would work well for you.

You don’t need to worry about faux passes, wardrobe malfunctions or fashion disasters. So experiment all you want with dresses you have never tried on before until you zero in on the one that complements you best.

Identifying the Apple Shape

If you are blessed with an apple shaped body which essentially means that your shoulders are pretty broad and your torso is quite short.

The apple shaped body would not look flattering in layered chiffon tops with V-necks that tend to give off the impression of a longer upper body. An individual with an apple shaped body would also look well if he/she chooses to wear tops or dresses with Bohemian sleeves. You can also opt for wide cut jeans and trousers that are tailored to match your body shape.

What to Avoid

The worst way to flaunt an already full body is to squeeze it into a figure hugging dress that would make your body stand out unflatteringly in several places. Stay away from tight fitted jeans, trousers, or skirts, and knitted clothes.

Identifying the Pear Shape

Have extremely wide hips? Then you should understand the importance of distracting unwanted attention from them. And this you can do by opting for wrap dresses, long tops, A-line skirts, wide legged pants or tailor made straight pants; all of which would make your hips look narrow and petite.

What to Avoid

Stay away from dresses that seem to widen up below the waist. And so clothes like figure hugging pants, coats and any other ensemble with side pockets are strict ‘no-no’s.

Identifying the Banana Shape

Of course, like the hour glass, the banana shaped body would looks awesome in almost any kind of dress. But then again, you need to make sure you get the style right in order to flaunt those seemingly invisible curves.

So opt for chiffon and balloon dresses that help to show your curves in a subtle, feminine way. Shorts and slim trousers would look quite flattering on your legs. And if you team them up with a monochromatic look (possibly with a little vertical piping effect in between), you would no doubt look downright gorgeous.

Go for dresses with pleats and gathers; and opt for pointy shoes beneath those slim trousers to give off a neat, polished and extremely stylish look.

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Crossdressers 5'2 and below

Wow the cartoon is straight out of the book 'How to lie with statistics' visual propaganda illustrations - the tallest model is the only one with a proportional adult head and who is apparently tall enough to wear a dress and strut her stuff. (Would be fun to put head number 1 on model number 9). 

What the cartoon actually does is illustrate it's about proportionality (amazingly, shorter models tend to have heads in proportion...), style and overall look. 

Arguing from history/previous cultures is always dodgy; we're talking about now.  It would also be interesting to know what proportion of models here (or modelling jobs) are catwalk-type requiring a minimum height. 

At the moment, I'm getting ready for a couple of retro-themed shoots, and amongst the props are magazines from the 1900s-1930s full of diminuitive models.  Historically, there was more of a crossover between acting and modelling - the actresses modelling for perfume, cigarettes etc. 

This is Veronica Lake from 70 years ago.  She was 4' 11" 
 
 

Similarly with 5' 2" Eva Longoria: 
 


I'm not a fashion/catwalk photographer.  My images can end up in magazines, on book covers, CD albums.... etc.  Clients like the images or they don't.  Never been asked for a tape measure. 

This is a 5' 1" model.  Trust me, she is perfectly proportioned and quite a few taller models wish they looked like her. 

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How to Become More Masculine when Feminine

Becoming more masculine, women or men, can take some ingenuity, but it can be done, whether you want to transition or just like playing with gender!

 

1. Look at yourself in a full length mirror. (You don't have to be naked to do this.) Think about your body. Figure out what aspects of your body need to be played up or down in order to pass. Some helpful hints include:
2. For fuller chested folks who want to pass, very loose shirts help, as does a tank top. A lot of folks wear those these days. It gives you a good contour, and is much more comfortable than wearing Ace Bandages. If you're smaller chested, jerseys and hoodies are excellent clothing choices!
3. Hair: hair is really a cultural matter. Some folks recommend a short business cut, but look through some magazines first and try to pick a cut that matches your face. Be careful, a haircut too short can emphasize feminine features instead of play them down!
4. Clothes: Simple colors, nothing too flashy. Solids are good. Don't try to match your clothing too much, unless it's business wear. Sometimes passing is helped by simply taking advantage of women's naturally low expectations for men's fashion sense.
5. Watches: Get a men's watch, but try them on first! You don't want a large men's watch, it will draw more attention to the fact that your wrist is small, which makes folks look at the rest of you more carefully. Plus, really big watches look tacky.
6. Start shaving: It's easier to pass if you appear completely clean-shaven.
7. Mannerisms: Don't think too much about these, because when you're passing as a man, you still need to be you! Only include the really important ones.
8. Bathrooms: The first time you go into a men's room, do not wrinkle your nose in disgust at how filthy it is. Walk in confidently, not looking at anyone else, and head right into a stall. Just sit down and do your thing. Don't worry, plenty of guys who were born that way are what's called "piss-shy" and always use stalls. It's no big deal. If you have to wait for a stall, men do not chat while they wait like women do.
9. Sidewalks: Women move out of men's way on the sidewalks. Go to a high traffic area and watch people. Men walk forward, head up, and women move out of their way. You want to learn this anyway, because as you get better at passing, women react like you're targeting them if you try to step out of their way. If you and a woman end up bumping into each other because she can't read you, stop and say "excuse me, miss" and keep going. No apologies or long-winded discussions.
10. Manners: Learn the old fashioned ones. Hold open doors for women, let them get off/on elevators, busses, etc first. Brush up on all the old school guy things that guys used to do and do them. If a woman is uncertain about your gender, these kind of things are "cultural flags" of maleness that will convince her. Plus, you get a few smiles out of the whole thing. And that's nice. One of the bummers about passing full time is that women stop being nice to you. So enjoy the positive attention when it's there.
11. Don't let work or school slide. Just because you're acting manly doesn't mean act dumb. Act as intelligent as you are, no more no less.
12. You're not going to learn all the subtle rules of social interaction as a male right away, so when women doubt your gender presentation, take advantage of sexism. Some women seem threatened by a really talkative, emotional, responsive kind of guy. Society has taught them that talkative men want something, usually of a sexual nature. If they start to wonder about you (you'll know by the looks on their faces when it happens), simply smile big, say something like "girlfriend, please" or any other stereotypically gay phrase appropriate to the moment, and for good measure, throw in the limp wrist or swish a bit when you walk away. See, American society has programmed people to think of gay men as being very much like women, so when you do this, women know "where to put you" and will relax around you almost immediately. Your personal safety has to be taken into account before you decide to do this.
13. Your room or house says alot adout who you are. Men don't have Hello-Kitty wallpaper, rugs, bedding ext. So get rid of this stuff any way you can, donate it, give it to a young relative, or just sell is and make a few bucks. Now that the girly stuff is out, start decorating, try to make it look like you didn't put alot of effert into it. Camo is always an option.
14. Don't worry about others' opinions- what other people think of you is not anything to be extremely concerned about. Many people may assume that constantly worrying over others' opinions on themselves and trying to make everyone like them more is the key to seeming superior, but it is not. Many times, both girls and guys will mistakenly act nonchalant about school and work and seem like they are too bored to truly care about the tasks they need to complete in every day life. Truthfully, you must make sure that if this is a negative trait in your character, which will be explained in steps later on, try your hardest to eliminate it from your mind frame. Acting this way gives off the image of low intelligence, or detesting school work and work in general. To others, it makes them often feel that you, or others who do this, are stuck-up, snobby, uncaring about academics and work, or all three. You do not want that image.

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11 One-Ingredient DIY Face Masks

So here, we’re making healthy skin even easier for you–with one-ingredient, all-natural, DIY facials with common supplies you can easily find right out of your refrigerator shelf or kitchen cabinet.

If you want pretty and healthy skin, don’t skimp on the bare-bone basics. Be sure to always drink lots of water and wear sunscreen moisturizer.

1. Honey. Use a cloth damp with warm water and pat skin to open pores. Smear honey onto skin and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and pat skin dry with cloth damp with cold water to close pores.

2. Raw egg yolk. Spread on face and neck and leave on skin for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

3. Raw egg white. Beat egg white until frothy and spread on face. Wait until it dries and rinse off with warm water.

4. Grapes. Cut one grape in half and rub lightly all over face.

5. Banana. Mash one overripe banana and spread onto face. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes with warm water.

6. Plain yogurt. Apply on face after cleansing and leave on for 15 – 20 minutes.

7. Apple cider vinegar. Dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water and apply over face with a cotton ball as a toner after washing face every day and every night.

8. Olive oil. Dab on lips at bedtime if chapped or leave on face overnight.

9. Avocado. Mash avocado, leave on skin for ten minutes.

10. Baking soda. Use as exfoliant for face by adding to your regular cleanser.

11. Milk. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Swab on face with cotton ball, leave on until your skin feels tight. Rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel super-soft afterwards.



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12 Super Simple DIY Beauty Tips

Best kept beauty secrets that pass the test of time? Everyone hates being told, “I told you so,” and most women also hate thinking their mother was right. However, on stepping upon the threshold of thirty, and with my South Asian mother now in her early sixties, I can’t help but notice that on a good day, she looks not more than maybe only five or ten years older.

And with each wrinkle, thinned out skin or spot I notice, I hear her quite literally echoing voice telling me “I told you so.” So what was it exactly that she used to always harp on about while growing up?

Quite simply: endless beauty tips that at that time seemed to have been carved on stone tablets alongside Moses’ Ten Commandments. But these then-thought-of-as-primitive beauty routines now seem charming and simple in an age where we’re constantly fed a barrage of beauty ads and overly photo-shopped images of perfection.

In my own desperate attempt to look great, I have ventured down every possible winding road that ultimately lead me nowhere, pick-pocketing my hard earned dollars with daylight robbery rates and empty promises of youth and beauty. I finally decided to throw in the towel and revert to the “old ways” of doing things…

1. For smooth skin, crush four uncoated aspirins and mix 1 cup distilled water and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Use this 2-3 times a day for incredibly smooth skin and as an alternative to washing your face in the morning.

2. Once a week, use a natural honey face mask for softer skin and cleansed pores. Honey is a natural anti-bacterial and the best type to use is a raw honey, which usually has a sugary texture and doesn’t drip like processed honey.

3. If you have sensitive acne-prone skin, stay away from rich spicy foods, which only irritate and inflame your system.

4. Sleep. Staying up too late or not getting enough sleep wreaks havoc on your skin, causing it to look dull, tired, and likely leading to breakouts.

5. Use patchouli oil to quickly get rid of acne. Mix ten drops of this strong smelling oil with ten ounces of almond oil as a nightly moisturizer and anti-wrinkle treatment.

6. For soft hair, massage your head with rich coconut oil once a week, working it into your hair. Leave it in there for about three hours prior to washing it out with shampoo. Use just a dab of conditioner at the ends.

7. For shiny hair, mix one egg with a mashed up banana and apply it as a thick paste to your hair. Leave it on for 10-30 minutes, depending on your hair texture. Then, wash it out as usual and use conditioner only at the ends.

8. For natural hair dye, use henna and add in a bit of lemon to the paste. Leave it in your hair for about thirty minutes to one hair for a natural reddish/auburn tint.

9. To eliminate build up, rinse your hair with one cup of apple cider vinegar, followed by a minimal use of shampoo.

10. Washing your hair with boiled rice water is also a great alternative for shiny hair.

11. Use a mixture of pure olive oil with 1/2 parts sea salt as an in-shower body scrub. This combo completely eliminates the need for lotion and is great for winter weather.

12. Make sure you get in some sort of physical activity. Our mothers and grandmothers stayed in shape with simple stretches, and not grueling hours at the gym. Try reaping the benefits of yoga as a way to maintain your girlish figure.

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