Allure May 2013

The trend this month to try is “power pastels”

Eyes - Cream shadow and liners deliver the most intense dose of color. Use your finger to smudge a vivid lilac from your lashes to your brow bones. Or draw a thin line of mint green along your lashes.

Photo Credit -Make Up For Ever,  Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in 54

Photo Credit - Nars, Nars Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Bourbon Street

Nails - A sparkly finish can make these color feel juvenile, so stick to shimmer-free formulas. Avoid streaks, a common problem with pastel polish by painting on two thin layers.

Photo Credit - Macy's, Nails Inc in Royal Botanical Gardens

Photo Credit - Ulta, Sally Hansen Nail Color in Snappy Sorbet

Lips - Sheer pastels tend to disappear into lips, so layer like crazy.

6 Steps to a Better Shave:

“1. Shave after washing - shower or bathing in warm water for at least two or three minutes prior to shaving will prevent dirty and dead skin from jamming up a razor or causing ingrowns.

2. Dry off your razor  - wiping your razor clean and storing it someplace dry can ward off bacteria

3. Use a  fresh, sharp blade

4. Consider every angle

5. Apply lots of shaving cream

6. Watch your footing” -don’t want to end up with nasty nicks and bruises.

Spring is here! Add some twinkle in your eyes -

Photo Credit - MAC, MAC Glitter in Silver

Photo Credit - Chanel, Chanel Illusion D’ombre Eyeshadow in Epatant

Photo Credit - Ulta, NYX Roll On Shimmer in Platinum

Photo Credit - ELF, ELF Glitter Mascara in Silver

Allure did a”nude” issue..perhaps it was about body acceptance...I am not quite sure. Here is some makeup picks -

Photo Credit - Lancome, Lancome Color Design Infinite in Timeless Taupe

Photo Credit -  CVS, Maybelline New York Lipstick in Some Like It Taupe

Photo Credit - Essie, Essie in Sandy Beach

Photo Credit - Ulta, OPI Nail Lacquer in Samoan Sand