Here are a few interesting facts and tips that we would like to share with you. If you have any makeup questions, please feel free to call us anytime.

• Why Bobbi Brown cosmetics? We love how the product is brown and yellow based. We can easily achieve a natural look. The products can be blended beautifully to create new shades and new looks. While most people like a soft, neutral look, the line also has colors in it to add drama, if so desired. The makeup brushes are also wonderful, professional tools that create a seamless and/or defined look.
• Emergency kits for the big event should include:
  1. Compact powder, preferably an oil-blotting one
  2. Lipstick and possibly liner
  3. Tissues or handkerchief for trapping tears
  4. Fragrance
• We use a special eye shadow base to keep shadow from creasing.
• We go over eye pencil with a coordinating shadow liner, in order to "set" the color and keep it from running.
• Wear a pretty blush the day of the event pink for fair skin, rose for dark skin.
• For pictures, makeup intensity should be slightly more than normal done like you are attending a black tie event, even if your event is during the day.
• For black and white pictures, a white shadow or creamy shimmer shadow is beautiful on the brow bone. A dab of lip-gloss is also great for black and white.
• Do not use powder to set lipstick it will get dry and cakey. Start with a lip pencil and fill in the entire lip if desired. Follow up with a couple layers of satin color or stain, blotting in between applications.
• Put moisturizer on at least one hour before makeup is done. You want it to soak into the skin and not conflict with foundation.
• Have eyebrows shaped a week to 4 days prior to the event any closer to the day may result in tender spots and the makeup may not be as smooth.
• We are used to covering blemishes and can practically make them "disappear", particularly if you try to keep your hands off of them prior to the event.
• Be sure to moisturize and exfoliate your skin, especially during dry winter months. Foundation and powder do not look great on dry, flaky skin.
• You may want to see a facialist months prior to the event and come up with a game plan for top-notch skin.
• Take care of your lips get in the habit of putting lip balm on every night.
• Nails are best when done in natural shades or sheer pinks. They will look fresh and pretty. Chipping will not show as much.
• Makeup colors are chosen, not necessarily to match flowers or clothing color we look at the client's overall coloring first and foremost.