"A smear of lip gloss and a bang-up haircut can have powerful results both inside and out." Rachel Zoe, Style A to Zoe.
Beauty Essentials
Concealer, lip gloss, brow gel, blusher, and shimmer sticks (for eye or lips, but never both!) are essential tools in any girl's arsenal, and make-up giant Sephora is a woman's best friend!
Recruit the staff to help you find the right foundation for your complexion (try to match your neck and chest,) and eyeliner and mascara that will not turn you into a raccoon at the stroke of midnight.
Get an eyelash curler – you'll be amazed at how alert and awake it can make you look, even after a long day! Invest in good make-up brushes, combs, and hair brushes. Try a round brush with natural boar bristles to imbue your mane with extra shine and pizzazz.
Treat yourself to quality shampoo and conditioner: spending just a little bit more on salon products will make you feel like a pampered princess between visits to your stylist!
Beauty Tips and Tricks
Develop your own beauty routine. Take the time to apply your make-up well, blend, blend, blend, and don't skip the sunscreen. Your skin will thank you, years down the line.
Visit a salon and get a professional to shape your brows. It will be easier for you to maintain your brows in good shape – literally – if a trained expert has determined what shape suits you best.
The same goes for haircuts. Finding a good stylist whom you trust, someone who understands your personal style and makes you look your best, can be a challenge. However, a quality cut is well worth the investment, and most stylists offer free bang trims.
Always take the time to get a mani-pedi when you need it. Bright, funky colours always look great on toes, and a French manicure is never out of place.
Quick Fixes
- A bit of lotion and a dash of white pencil under the nails makes hands look clean and polished
- A spot of gloss added to the centre of your bottom lip can give you quick kiss appeal
- Liquid liner stays put better than its pencil counterpart
- Try violet mascara for extra drama
- In a pinch, brown eye-shadow can stand in for brow pencil
- A touch of lipstick rubbed on your cheeks can act as a substitute for blush
- Dab perfume on pulse points – behind your ear, on your wrists – for subtle fragrance release throughout the day
Chin up. Stand tall. Be proud of what you've got!
Source
Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour, by Rachel Zoe with Rose Apodaca.
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