by Jessi | Jul 8, 2010 | Eyeliner, hairstyling, makeup, makeup history, makeup lessons, makeup tips and tricks, makeup tutorial, pinup, product suggestions, professional tips and tricks, Q and A's, retro corner, skincare, tips and tricks, Vintage Makeup
Q: I am pale as you can be & I love it, but when I put liquid base on, it looks shiny, won’t say on and too sheer, what is your favorite for base liquid & powder to give that perfected porcelain look? I want to have a skin finish like Dita Von Teese! ~...
by Jessi | Jul 3, 2010 | lipstick, makeup, makeup lessons, makeup tips and tricks, makeup tutorial, product suggestions, professional tips and tricks
When shopping by yourself for the perfect shade of red, there are two things to consider: what natural shape your lips are, and what your undertones are in your skin. LIP SHAPES BEWARE: If you have thinner lips you should stay within the lighter shades of red or...
by Jessi | Jun 13, 2010 | makeup, mascara, product suggestions
Q: I wear glasses. Is mascara even useful/noticeable when wearing glasses? What can I do to look nice and natural while being a four-eyes? Mascara is the icing on the cake. Without it, your eyes aren’t as well defined as they could be. With mascara, your eyes are...
by Jessi | Jun 10, 2010 | Austin, makeup, makeup history, retro corner, Vintage Makeup, Vintage Makeup Collection
Cosmetics were used throughout the middle ages, and in Renaissance periods. In the late eighteenth century, the use of cosmetics was so widespread that Parliament passed a law that made the use of cosmetics part of a seduction, which to them meant...
by Jessi | Dec 4, 2009 | eyeshadow, makeup, makeup lessons, makeup tips and tricks, makeup tutorial, professional tips and tricks, tips and tricks
Blue eyes are actually one of favorite eye colors, since I too have blue eyes! To specifically make your eyes dramatically bold, I suggest colors such ash browns, greys, golds, rusty peaches or plums. As we know, metallics are hot right now and they are...
