It's July, which means we are officially about a month into wedding season! (Yay!) It also means that a lot of brides have been asking me how to do their own makeup for their weddings, with concerns ranging from, "I'm worried it'll melt off" (check out these melt-proof makeup tips) to "I don't know how to get my makeup to look good in photos."
With the amount of tasks we typically squeeze into one day, from walking the dog and getting to work to making meals, answering emails, updating Twitter feeds and finding quality time for the fam, it's a wonder we have time to spend on our looks at all. If you find yourself canceling, rearranging and scrambling to fit in hair and mani-pedi appointments, there are ways to maintain a gorgeous look without filling your calendar to the max. Learn what quick, easy beauty tips you can incorporate into your schedule this spring and summer to save time and effort. Whether you have to pick up the kids or pack up for a trip abroad, you'll still look pretty and put-together -- even if you haven't made it to the salon in months. Read on to see which multi-tasking products and expert how-tos will shave time off your routine without sacrificing results.
The hairstylists and makeup artists working in the trenches backstage at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week know a thing or two about how to camouflage dark circles, eliminate frizz and even add a youthful glow to not-so-youthful skin. Here, the top tricks real chicks like us (who don't have a hairstylist or makeup artist on speed dial) can use to look our best.
If you're looking for a costume that will truly transform your look while still making you look a little sexy, Vampira is the way to go. Follow these step-by-step instructions courtesy of Gregory Arlt, director of makeup artistry for MAC Cosmetics, to learn how to do this look. Complete this vampy makeup with a black wig and cape.
Gregory Arlt, director of makeup artistry for MAC Cosmetics, shows you step by step how to recreate Dita Von Teese's signature makeup. Finish off the look with a black glam wig or hairstyle and '40s inspired dress.
No need to do a full makeup reboot when you need to go from the office to a swanky dinner. We asked makeup pros how to go from a basic everyday face to a sophisticated night look by adding a few (three, to be exact) new products.
