Go jewel-toned like Hayden Panettiere!

As summer turns to autumn, eyes are getting smoky and dusty with metallics and deep gem-tone shades and with layers of lashes and defined brows.

Jewel toned eye shadow is one of the hottest beauty trends this season that will make heads turn. Although it’s best suited at night, it can also be worn during the day if applied minimally. This polished look opens the eyes and lights up the face and is the perfect makeup match for dark or neutral clothes.

It is best to pick colors that can be found on jewelry, such as blues, purples and greens. You can also achieve this look by mixing and matching different shades of bold colors. It’s all about having fun and playing with shades that bring out your features in the best possible way.

Hayden Panettiere is a perfect example of a girl who isn’t afraid of a little color. The actress paired her vivid orange-red dress with purple shadow which lined her lower lids. The best way to apply is to smudge eyeshadow on the eyelids from the corners to the crease and towards the arches of the eyebrows. Also, you can apply color to the lower lash line with colored eyeliner or eyeshadow.

Everyone is always looking for more tips about how to freshen and brighten the eyes. The fact is that you have to take a few steps on a daily basis the keep the eyes bright, then you can apply a few clever tricks for fresh looking eyes.

Beyond getting lots of rest, eating right, and drinking lots of water, here are a few tips that will help you keep your eyes sparkling. Read more »

Eyebrow tips from Jewel's celebrity makeup artist

Jewel has a beautiful and elegant look. While her features are generally understated, her overall appearance is nearly angelic.

When we look at celebrities we may not think specifically about the role that their eyebrows may take in their celebrity look. We tend to think generally of makeup application.

But as we are about to find out, the eyebrow acts as part of the canvas to the face. Read more »

Smooth lips in the winter time can be a real challenge. The cold, dry air can wreak havoc on that cute pucker of yours.

If this has every been a problem for you, one of our featured celebrity makeup artists can certainly help you.

Mikaela Fernandez, who has worked with celebs such as Paulina Rubio, is a co-founder and co-owner of LadyLash Studios in Delray Beach Florida. But just because she’s in the warm and comfy climate of south Florida doesn’t mean she doesn’t know a thing or two about how to keep your lips soft in the cold. Read more »

In the celebrity makeup world there are countless products, treatments, and procedures. They vary from moisturizers, skin creams, and makeup color palettes to botox injections, skin lightening, and full blown surgery.

We recently were speaking with a very passionate professional makeup artist named Promise Gebreyohannes. She is an artist with a celebrity background having worked with clients such as Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, Meagan Good, Jessi M’Bengue(model), Stacy Dash, and many other up and coming models and actresses. She knows the Hollywood beauty scene.

But lately she has had more of a passion educating every day women on how to appreciate and accentuate their own natural beauty. Here is a post she wrote for us regarding a rather extreme beauty treatment that many women of color have been turning to for quite some time. Read more »