Everyday ‘Casual Friday’ Makeup

Very rarely, more like never ever, will you catch me in public without some form of makeup on. It might be something very minimal, but unfortunately I was not blessed with flawless skin. I have skin concerns, just like the other 90% of women out there.  I would say most days, when I’m running around doing errands, I’ll just slap some tinted moisturizer on. There’s no reason to get glam to go to the post office. While most errand days only call for tinted moisturizer, there are some days where you want to look a bit more polished. For example, lunch with a friend or Casual Friday at the office.

When you’re meeting your friend for lunch, you don’t want to look like you just rolled out of bed, but maybe you’re in a time crunch and don’t have much time to spend getting ready. The two things that are very important when you want to look finished, but not overdone, are blush and lipstick. These two items pack a lot of punch when it comes to the finishing touches on your look.

My routine lately has been very low-key. The weather here has been sucky (to put it nicely), so things have been pretty easy-going. I’ve been sticking to using my NARS Chelsea Girls as a lip color because it gives you the perfect hint of color. You can read more about that here too. I highly recommend this color to everyone looking for a natural lip. Recently, a company called Charleston Naturally, a wonderful site that carries only organic beauty products, was kind enough to send me a gorgeous blush from 100% Pure. I only write about things I love, and this has quickly became one of my all-time favorite blushes. The blush is called 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Blush in Strawberry. I would describe it as a dusty rose color with a hint of plum. It’s the perfect blush if you’re wanting to achieve the perfectly polished look. It doesn’t give you too much color, just enough to enhance your cheekbones and give you a pretty, subtle wash of color. Here is a picture I snapped the other day when I was wearing this lip and blush combo:

I think I’ll call this look “Lunch in Laguna.” Wishful thinking

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NARS Chelsea Girls

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100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Blush in Strawberry

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What are your favorite everyday lip and blush colors?

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,

 

Are You Craving Oxblood?

Oxblood is the color of the season. Think deep maroon, a glass of Merlot, dark mahogany, deep brown/reddish. It’s in all the fashion mags and all over the runways. It’s oxblood everything: lips, clothing, shoes, hair. Here are some examples of the color scheme:

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Let’s be honest, besides my nail color, the closest I’m probably going to get to this trend is my wine.

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What are your thoughts on the trend? Will you be wearing oxblood lips this fall?

Fall Lipcolor Inspiration: Lauren Conrad November Allure Shoot

I just love Lauren Conrad. My love (and slight envy) for her stems all the way back to 2004 when I caught a glimpse of an MTV preview of the upcoming series, Laguna Beach. I remember looking at her and Stephen, and cosmetically speaking, they were the perfect couple– just way too easy on the eyes. Gag! She is stunning and she’s one of my coveted beauty inspirations. I have referred to her makeup in many of my past posts. She always looks polished, classic, yet trendy, but never overdone. She has once again knocked it out of the park with her cover shoot on the most recent issue of Allure Mag. I think this color she’s wearing is a perfect fall lip color. Gucci Westman, Makeup Artist for the shoot, describes the color as a “matte tomato red.” There are two great colors you can use to recreate this look. And the great news? One of them is super affordable!

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So, what can you use to recreate this look?

Maybelline “Are You Red-dy?” $4 on Amazon

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MAC Lady Danger, $15

Both of these colors are beautiful, show-stopping reds. The Maybelline is going to feel a bit creamier and nourishing, while the MAC will be a bit more matte. This is considered a bold lip color. For those of you who aren’t quite as daring, I will be following up with some great subdued options for fall!

What do you think of this look on Lauren? Are you brave enough to try this daring lip?

A Few New Additions To The Portfolio

Two of my wonderful brides have been kind enough to send these my way. These are some of the most recent additions to my portfolio. It’s always greatly appreciated when a bride lets me add a few of her photos to help build my portfolio.  They look stunning. Thank you Hannah and Meredith!

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