Everyone knows that picking the right dress is just about as important as
anything. But if your makeup isn't just right, the evening could become
disastrous. The solution is to use makeup that will enhance the dress and
not take away form it. Because prom night if often a long one, you want to
be sure that your makeup will stay up as late as you do.
Applying Your Makeup
Makeup Styles
Tips to Remember:
Applying Your Makeup
FOUNDATION: When applying makeup, the first thing is to remove old makeup or
dirt. The night before, you might want to use a mask (one that you have used
before) so that you feel extra refreshed before the big evening. Getting
ready the day of will be stressful enough, so eliminate stress where you
can. After cleaning your face, apply an even coat of foundation - you want
it to match the color of your skin, and using a slightly tinted foundation
can
give those pale faces a more lively look. But try not to over apply - "The
Less, the Better." One of my personal peeves is foundation lines (i.e.,
around the neckline) - so make sure that everything is blended. It helps if
you use a well-lit room when you do your makeup. Use a concealer to blot out
any unwanted blemishes.
EYES: Once the foundation is applied, it's time for the eyes. You don't
want your shadow to necessarily match the dress because this will washout
those beautiful eyes. Instead, compliment the dress with contrasting color
eye shadow. If you are wearing a blue dress, try applying peach or pink
tones and if you are wearing a dark dress, you can compliment it with wine
or purple colors. Do some experimenting before the big night. Curl your
lashes before applying eye shadow and use mascara that will lengthen and
separate your lashes. To make your shadow last longer, first apply a small
coat of lotion to your lids.
BLUSH: Apply a blush that fits your fashion style as well as your skin
color. Keep it natural looking.
LIPSTICK: Use a gloss instead of a lipstick, if possible, - This season it
is all about the shine. Any color will do - just make sure that your
lip color doesn't wash your face out.
Makeup Styles
Prom night you will want to stand out, and the style this season is just
that...dramatic.
If you want to go GLAM try wearing fake eyelashes. When applying, cut them
into sections and use glue to apply evenly to the base of you natural
eyelashes.
Remember not to go overboard by applying a lot of shadow to your eye lids by
wearing a deep lipstick - the lashes will say enough. Coat your eyes with
natural beige and then use a dark liner along your lashes.
A TRENDY run way model style is to use shadow as a liner and smudge it
outward towards your crease. Do this all the way around your eyes (top and
bottom). The best colors to use are gold, purple, and turquoise. Use a very
thin dark liner at the tips of your eyes if you want to darken your eyes.
Stay away from dark lips; go for subtle pink to beige.
Since prom is your night to be all done up and girlie, you might want to
highlight your makeup with PINK tones. Use vanilla shadow on your brow bone
and put a pink shimmer around your lash line. Don't use too much pink - you
don't want to look like you have a case of pink eye. Blend the pink upward
toward the vanilla. The key to makeup is learning how to blend. Now outline
your eye with a pink pencil. Use a soft pink on the apple of your cheeks and
use a pixie pink on your lips.
If you want to put the focus on your LIPS, apply a red lip-gloss.
Keep your eyes a natural tone. Instead of using black eyeliner, substitute
it for brown eyeliner. Popular now is to use gloss, but if you use a
regular lipstick, make sure that you mix it with a clear gloss until you
have a load of shine.
