How To Achieve Taylor Swift’s Stunning People’s Choice Makeup

I gotta say it, I’m really sick of hearing all the Taylor Swift jokes. We all know the girl has changed boyfriends more than I’ve washed my face this week, but come on! She’s a 23-year-old millionaire who might just want to play the field. It’s Hollywood. If you had the dreadful task of choosing between dating Ryan Gosling, John Mayer, Justin Beiber, or Gerard Butler, I might be a tad confused too. It’s kind of like being at Disney World, but only being allowed to go on Space Mountain. What about the Tea Cups? I think I made my point.

Anyways, Taylor looked absolutely fabulous at the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday. She had a copper-toned smokey eye with a very light, nude lip. I love that she has been steering away from her go-to red lip lately and trying something new. In my opinion, she looks the best she ever has.

After seeing her on the awards, I knew I had to show all of you how you can achieve this look at home. Here are some of the products you can use to recreate her look:

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Eyes:

MAC Indianwood Paint Pot

I love, love this Paint Pot. It’s the perfect coppery, metallic bronze. Paint Pots are one of my favorite things to use as an eyeshadow base. You can also use this alone, but it will really intensify if you put an eyeshadow on top of it.

 

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Laura Mercier Eyeshadow in Terracotta

This eyeshadow is stunning. It has a great pigment to it and you can also apply it wet– to add more intensity. This looks amazing alone, or layered on top of the MAC Paint Pot.

CoverGirl Copper Penny

This would be a fantastic option that you could pick up at the drugstore!

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Lips:

NARS Lip Laquer in Chelsea Girls

I fell in love with this lip color after reading about it here and then getting to try it over Christmas! It’s now one of my favorite nude lip colors. It’s in a pot, which is a feature I usually steer from, but I can make sacrifices here. This is the perfect nude shade, with a hint of peach, to recreate Taylor’s look.

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Do you think you will try this look? Who do you think Taylor should date next?

xo,

Top 4 Beauty Anywhere Posts on Pinterest in 2012

As we enter a new year, I thought I’d share with you the most popular pins from Beauty Anywhere on Pinterest. They are numbered in order, starting with the most popular. Here are the Top 4 Beauty Anywhere Posts on Pinterest in 2012. If you’re not already following Beauty Anywhere on Pinterest, you can follow all of my boards here.

1. How Often Do You Clean Your Makeup Brushes?

This was by FAR the most popular of the year with over 200,000 views in less than 6 months! This pin was like wildfire on Pinterest! SO exciting! I hope everyone has squeaky clean brushes!

2. How To Wear Makeup Without Looking Like It

3. My Favorite Bridal Looks of Spring & Summer 2012

4. What’s the secret to great makeup? Great Skin.

And in a very, very close 5th place was Emily Maynard’s Beauty Secrets. This was one of my personal fave’s because she’s stunning, and who wouldn’t want to look like her?!

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Can’t wait to see what you love in 2013!

xo,

Glam NYE Party Looks

If you haven’t yet decided what makeup look you’re going to rock on NYE, I have some stunning looks to share with you. New Years Eve is a night to pull out all the stops and go super glam. I don’t know about you, but I think that sparkles are a must on this night. When choosing your look, I suggest that you pick something to feature on (eyes or lips). You can find out more about that here.

While I will be ringing in the new year with my loves at home (and good chance I’ll be asleep by 11:00 #momlife), I will be living vicariously through you pretty party-goers out on the town. I’ve included looks for everyone from the simplistic novice to the daring diva. Here are my favorite looks to bring in 2013.

The Minimalist

This is a classic, yet subdued look. Anyone can pull this off. This is perfect for those that are still a bit skeptical of their makeup skills, or just want a simple look.

Shimmery shadow used as a liner paired with a nude lip.

The pop of champagne shadow in the inner corner kicks this look up a notch.

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The Red Lip

We all know that nothing screams ‘party’ like a red lip. These will definitely make a statement.

Matte red lips.

Dramatic lashes & lips.

Minimal eyes with a bold lip. This look is one of my all-time faves.

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Glimmer & Glam

Sparkle is essential on NYE. It’s the biggest party night of the year, so if you’re going to wear glitter, this is the night to do it.

Gold glitter will make your eyes pop, especially those with green eyes.

This sparkly taupe smokey eye is a twist on the classic smokey.

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Happy New Years to all of you! A big thank you to each of you that have supported my business and my blog this year. 2012 was such a wonderful year. Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013! Cheers!

What are your NYE plans? What look will you be wearing to ring in the new year?

xo,

Festive & Fun Holiday Lip Balm Giveaway

If you know me, you know I’m OBSESSED with Christmas. Like, I want to be one of Santa’s little helpers obsessed. I’m giving two lucky ladies another chance to win a Long Winter Farm Lip Balm! This time they are festive holiday flavors. Yummy! This is another extremely easy contest. Here’s all you have to do:

1. Make sure you already ‘Like’ Beauty Anywhere on Facebook. (If you don’t, you can like my page by clicking the link on the right hand side of this page.)

2. ‘Like’ the picture of the lip balms.

3. Comment and tell me if you would like to win an eggnog or gingerbread lip balm.

I will be choosing two winners at random tomorrow at noon (12/19), so make sure you go enter! These will be mailed out tomorrow, so you will receive just in time for Christmas! These are a perfect stocking stuffer, or a yummy little treat for yourself. Good luck!

Here’s hoping you have the happiest holidays,

How To Coordinate Your Lips With Your Eye Look

I think deciding how to match your lip and eye look is a common struggle among women. I get a lot of questions from my clients about what lip color they should wear to compliment their eye look. Should they go matchy-matchy? Use a plum-toned lipstick with a plum eye? I have broken it down and created these simple illustrations for you. I’ve chosen 3 common looks to help you achieve makeup perfection. These are all great looks that you can also wear at your holiday parties!

1. Sexy Sophisticate

This is a very sultry look that will really draw attention to your eyes. Make sure you keep the focus on your smoked out eyes and pair this look with a nude lip. One of my favorite lipsticks to recreate this look can be found here. You will definitely be turning heads with this glamorous look!

2. Classic Beauty

This retro look is perfect for making a statement. Wing out your liner and pair it with a matte red lip for that old Hollywood glamour look. This lipstick on Lauren Conrad is perfect for emulating this look.

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.3. Romantic Drama

You typically want to choose one focus point, but with a plum-colored eye, you can definitely incorporate a lip color that has a plum-toned base. Personally, I would choose a bit lighter shade than what is shown in the picture. If you’re going for a more dramatic, or a nighttime look, it would work great. Otherwise, pair this look with a nude, toned-down lip.

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What’s your favorite go-to look? How do you pair your lips & eyes?

Portfolio Additions

It’s time for another portfolio update! I always get so excited to add more brides to the portfolio. Here are some photos I’ve gotten back from some of the weddings I’ve done this bridal season. These ladies were all stunning. A special thank you to the photographers. As you can see, they did such an amazing job as well. I hope you enjoy them!

Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Kiera Photo

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Photo Credit: Kiera Photo

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Photo Credit: Alana Sheets Photography

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Photo Credit: Bowersock Photography

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Photo Credit: Cory + Jackie

Being able to share in someone’s special day is such an honor. A big thank you to each of my brides. You were all wonderful and such a pleasure! xo

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A Huge Thank You

I’m so happy to say that I had my busiest wedding season yet this year! I had the pleasure of working with some of the sweetest, beautiful brides and extremely talented photographers. Thank you so much to everyone who continues to refer me. I’m so grateful for each of you! A huge thanks to Cory + Jackie, the Indianapolis based (and phenomenal) wedding photographers who featured me on their blog this month. I was able to work with them for a wedding at the Indiana Statehouse and can’t wait to work with them again this coming year. Ladies, if you’re still looking for the perfect photographer, do yourself a favor and check them out. They do fab work. You can check out the featured post here.

With this being the month we celebrate thankfulness, I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you and let you know how much I appreciate your support. Thank you to those of you that follow my blog and my Facebook page. It means so much to me that you take the time to read anything that I write. When I first started my blog, I didn’t write anything for a year because I thought no one would care to read anything I wrote. I still have a long way to go, but each of my 1,108 followers is near & dear to my heart. I love getting your comments, emails and questions. Keep them coming. You’re the best!

A super HUGE thank you to my family, friends, clients, photographers, etc. I couldn’t be more thankful for each time one of you mentions my name when someone is looking for a makeup artist. I couldn’t grow without you. Your continued support means the world to me.

I can’t wait to make 2013 the best year ever. Thank you.

xo,