Makeup Styles & Tips

How to Apply Face Makeup Before Performing

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, every performer knows that regular makeup just isn’t going to cut it when it comes to shining on stage. Before your appearance in the spotlight, it’s essential to...

Ways to Wear Gold, Silver & Black Makeup

When you need to shake up your makeup routine, trying out some cute new colors is a sure-fire way to revamp your look. Gold and silver are sassy and sparkly, making them perfect for nights out and parties. Throw some vampy black liner into the mix...

How to Apply Makeup to Create a Smaller Face

So your parents didn't exactly gift you with incredibly sculpted cheekbones or a perfectly sleek jawline -- not to worry. Thanks to the magic of contouring makeup, you can create the most gorgeous ever version of your own face with a makeup brush...

Tips on Applying Bobbi Brown Smoldering Eye Colors

You love the look of smoky eyes, but it’s tricky to pick the right shades that will darken at the crease and highlight at the brow bone. If art and shading weren’t your thing at school, the Smoldering Eye Palette from makeup artist...

What Eye Makeup Is Best for a Black & Silver Dress?

Pairing basic black with sultry silver in one dress gives you a show-stopping evening look for any occasion. So, of course, you'll want your eye makeup to complement this stunning look without overwhelming it. Whether you go neutral or bold,...

Ideas for Nautical Inspired Outfits

It’s easy to fall for nautically-inspired fashion. It’s been around forever, ebbing and flowing on the fashion scene like waves on an ocean -- and frankly, women of all ages can wear the look without appearing as though their fashion...

Five Expert Tips for Hiding Holiday Weight Gain With Makeup

The holidays are one of the most loved and dreaded times of the year. Just the thought of gingerbread men, eggnog, chocolate truffles, cookie exchanges and your grandma’s famous Christmas pudding makes you gain weight. Pull out your beauty...

How to Do Fierce Makeup

Certain occasions and times of the year warrant makeup that stands out from your usual beauty routine. Whether you're on your way to a festive New Year's Eve party or celebrating a milestone birthday, go fierce. While this often means...

How to Get Boho Makeup

If you thought artistic, earthy "boho" babes skipped cosmetics, think again. Boho makeup is about striking a balance between a natural glow and eye-catching elements. Leave those neon lipsticks and eye shadows back in the '80s where they...

Natural Rosy Glow Makeup Styles

A natural rosy glow on your cheeks will brighten your look and give it a touch of fresh-faced innocence. Forget the dramatic eyeliner and blood red lips. The naturally healthy glow of this look is charming, with little more than a sweep of neutral...

How to: Natural but Dramatic Makeup

Going for a natural makeup look doesn't mean you can't add any drama to your face. You don't want to go out looking totally plain or, heaven forbid, washed out. But that doesn't mean you have to pile on the makeup until you look like you've got a...

Makeup Ideas to Look Girly

Girly makeup gives you a gentle feminine flush with a look that appears low maintenance and simple. You don’t need to look like Barbie to embody gentle, warm womanhood. In fact, bold colors or heavy details like black eyeliner are too harsh...

How to Do Film Noir Makeup

Hollywood's film noir era of the '40s and '50s not only gave us some fantastic movies, it also introduced the world to a very particular type of leading lady. The screen sirens and femme fatales of the era had a distinctive style that became a...

Biker Chic Makeup Ideas

Not every woman wants to look like the girl next door. Forgo your subtle brown eyeliner and light peachy blush; if you want to amp up your bad girl factor, go bold. Deep blacks, thick pigmented lines and ultra long lashes can transform everyday...

How to Do Hipster Makeup

Hipsters have that too-cool-for-school attitude and an effortlessly chic look to match. The subculture started in the 1940s and has been going against the societal grain in an fashionable way ever since. Though the look of hipsters can vary, some...

Nautical Fashion Makeup Ideas

Whether you’re spending the day on the beach, lounging on a boat or just enjoying a sea-inspired soiree, a little nautical inspiration can take your makeup look from flat to fabulous. You don’t need to adorn your features with stripes,...

Beauty Tips to Make My Nose Look Sexy

When you’re listing your favorite features, your nose probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. That’s a real shame, mademoiselle, because your nose is much more than just a shelf for propping up those Ray-Bans –...

Bobbi Brown Makeup Techniques

Bobbi Brown is one of the most well-known names in makeup. A respected professional makeup artist, Brown works with glamorous celebrities, but with her eponymous cosmetics brand, strives to help every woman emphasize her natural beauty and feel...

How to Apply Rockabilly Makeup

Whether you're heading for a classic car show, cupcakes with the girls or a concert, a rockabilly makeup look can give you a pinup perfect style. It takes more than red lips to go rockabilly, but this is an accessible look that can be dressed up...

How to Apply Couture Makeup

The looks that grace couture catwalks range greatly, from fresh faces to downright theatrical, depending on the designer. French-based couturier Chanel was all about a bronzed glow in its spring 2010 runway, while Christian Dior went wild with an...

How to Do Makeup Like a Rock Star

When you're ready to rock the stage -- or if you just want to look the part to head out with your friends to see someone else rock out -- your makeup has to be bold and glamorous. Channeling a rock star means having all eyes on you, so no simple,...

Winter's Beauty: Makeup Trends and Tips

The shift to winter may involve coats, gloves and scarves, but that doesn’t mean that you should toss glamour into storage along with your sundresses. “Winter makeup is high glam. … This is the season of dressing up for the...

Spooktacular Makeup Looks for 5 Top Halloween Costumes

Trick or treat! Halloween is just days away, and it's time to carve that pumpkin and ramp up a costume to look your maximum cool. You say you've looked in your costume box and you don't have a thing to wear? Several costumes are easy to create...

How to Do Your Makeup Like a Burlesque Dancer

Dramatic and saucy, burlesque makeup is the perfect blend between glamour and coquettish. The look stems from the 1940s pinup, so there are certain elements that are must-haves -- such as a winged eye and blood red lipstick. Popular burlesque icon...

How to Do Bling Makeup

There's a time for sweet and subtle, and there's a time for bling. Show off your star power with bling makeup. The key to doing makeup that stands out from the crowd is going bold with color, contrast, design and finishes. Look to musicians and...

How to Fix Your Makeup Like a Hippie

Forget the notion that hippie girls never wear makeup. Your trick to fixing your makeup like a hippie is to keep your makeup application light and more natural. Go for the sun-kissed and the subtle glow rather than painting on neon colors. For a...

Mod Makeup Ideas

If the groovy look of the women in the "Austin Powers" movies rocks your socks, consider going mod with your makeup. Mod makeup is the antithesis of the fresh-faced hippie style and the dour beatnik aesthetic. It pumps up the volume in...

How to Create Edgy Makeup

If your makeup needs a shake-up, catwalk trends are a great place to gain inspiration. Each season designers find new ways to make models look fresh, new and edgy. When it comes to giving your makeup a fashion edge, less is definitely more. Pick...

Bronze Makeup Ideas

There's a reason bronze rules on the runways and the red carpets. The sultry metallic shade packs show-stopping glamour. It's also super-versatile and flattering on almost every skin tone. If your idea of bronze makeup is to pat on some faux...

Cheap Ways to Do Geisha Makeup

The geisha is a traditional Japanese hostess and entertainer, characterized by her full formal dress and stark makeup. Time may have clouded how geisha makeup originated, but its unmistakable snow white faces, dark eyebrows and stark red lips have...

Makeup for Snowboarding

When you're ready to hit the slopes, you don't have to head out bare-faced. Sure, your main focus is doing some really rad tricks and avoiding that cluster of tress to the right, but you can still look your best. Piling on a ton of makeup isn't...

How to: Makeup Tips to Diminish Laugh Lines

If you were Howdy Doody sitting on a ventriloquist's lap, you might not mind rocking marionette lines -- aka laugh lines -- you know, the deep cut lines that frame a dummy's mouth. But what's hilarious on a dummy may be distressing to a diva who...

Punk Makeup Ideas

The punk image has always been an outlet for girls with an edge. Punk fashion gives you permission to mix tartan plaid with combat boots, smear your eyes with kohl and sport just a bit of attitude. This is just one of the reasons punk's...

How to Make Eye Glitter Makeup Stay On

When you want to kick up your smokey eye a notch for a special occasion, night out on the town or costume party, add some serious sparkle with eye glitter. Glitter makeup is super sparkly glitter powder that usually comes in a loose powder form....

5 Minute Makeup Tips

Whether a modest plain Jane or a perpetual glamour goddess, every woman wants to look her best. Make-up application can seem time-consuming, complicated and intimidating, but once you demystify the process, you can give yourself a mini-makeover in...

Traditional Kabuki Makeup Tutorial

Kabuki is a traditional type of Japanese theater known for its distinct makeup and dramatic styling. The makeup worn for Kabuki theater is called "kumadori." Kumadori is a vital part of Kabuki because the makeup represents different aspects of the...

Rave Makeup Ideas

While most raves don't have specific dress codes, the idea is to stand out and make an impression. Raves are the perfect excuse to dress as seductively and outrageously as you like, but your makeup shouldn't pale in comparison. Rave makeup should...

How Do I Do Grinch Makeup?

You're a mean one, Ms. Grinch. With the right face makeup, outfit and bad attitude, you can turn yourself into this classic Dr. Seuss character for a birthday party, masquerade ball or other special event. Changing into the Grinch takes a...

Step-by-Step Gothic Makeup

Women who dress in gothic styles can be all kinds of scary, but with the right balance between clothing and makeup, you can look stylish instead of moody. Gothic styles were inspired by the "Twilight" movies, which are filled with gorgeous,...

Goth Red & Black Makeup Tutorial

Gothic makeup looks are dramatic. They feature deep, dark colors set against the palest skin. Red and black colors create a terrific contrast against each other and really stand out with a light, pale foundation application. With a little know...

5 Simple Tips to Freshen Up Makeup

Not all makeup will last you all day. And sometimes your days are so crazy that you go from day to night without having a chance to run home to fix your face. If you're dealing with such a makeup dilemma, learn a few simple tips to freshen up your...

"Allure" Makeup Tips

"Allure" has a reputation for bringing its readers the best makeup tips whether it be for summer, fashion week or weddings. Even celebrities such as Taylor Swift have been able to give their makeup advice for readers of the magazine. They are...

How to Do Henna Makeup

Henna is an herbal powder which is mixed with water to create designs on the skin. When the henna dries, it flakes off, leaving rich orange-brown permanent tattoos. Indian brides love to adorn their hands and feet with henna makeup before their...

How to Do Eye Makeup Like Cleopatra

From paintings on cave walls to the stunning Elizabeth Taylor portrayal, one woman who definitely made her mark in history was Cleopatra. Not only was she super confident and regal, but she was undeniably gorgeous too. If you want to get a...

How to Wear Scene Makeup

The scene -- or emo -- style is one which is seen all over on all sorts of people, from musicians like Avril Lavigne and The Veronicas to women in the modeling world and beyond. The style tends to be especially popular among teenagers and young...

Step-by-Step Geisha Girl Makeup

The Japanese geisha is a cultural icon. Every move they make is defined by grace, whether it's making conversation, walking, dancing or simply pouring a cup of tea for guests. Geisha wardrobe and makeup has become even more popular due to their...

What Kind of Makeup to Wear to a Funeral?

Sure, a woman wants to look her best at all times, but there are some times where tact and practicality are at least as important as beauty. A funeral is just such an occasion if ever there was one; when going to pay your last respects, plan your...

How to Do Fantasy Eye Makeup

The eyes are the windows to the soul, so why not dress them up with as beautifully as possible? Fantasy eye makeup brings out the dazzle in your eyes' color and highlights their natural shape. The best part is that you can play around with it...

Gold Makeup Ideas

Gold makeup has long been misunderstood as a look for disco-era dolls, stage performers and New Year's Eve revelers. Cast those notions aside; applied the right way, gold makeup can be subtly stunning or seriously seductive. It's perfect for...

How to Put on Light Cute Makeup

Sometimes less is more. Case in point: light, cute makeup that lets your natural glow shine through. Think radiantly rosy cheeks, bright eyes and a soft shiny pucker. Subtly pretty makeup may be low-key and low-maintenance, but make no mistake:...