The Ultimate Runway Makeup Tips And Ideas. Do you want the flawless look that models sport on runways? There are a few tricks and tips that can help you out. Runway makeup ideas are aplenty, and they are not all over-the-top looks that are not wearable. The makeup trends for this year are big and bold and pastel pretty. It all depends on what you are in the mood for!
So, if you are looking for amazing runway makeup ideas, there is a lot that you can get inspiration from! Here are the top runway makeup trends that are taking over the world this year. Read on!
1. EyesFlicked And Winged Eyeliner
The hottest makeup trend for Spring is the exaggerated winged eyeliner. It was seen all over the international runways. If not winged, it was slightly flicked with a toned-down palette on the rest of the face. The look is fresh and classic and goes well with just about anything that you wear.


Smokey Eyeshadow
Nothing says sultry like smokey eyes! From bronze to black, you can use any palette you like. Going for softer hues like lavender, beige, etc. is also a great way to do up your eyes and get a fresh look that is also pretty and feminine.
Moody Grays
Another hot look for the eyes is a gray eyeshadow. They give a slept-in look that has heavy metal rock as its inspiration. It is all about a subtle hint of shadow, and nothing too overpowering as the look is clean. It is the perfect runway look and great for every day too!
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2. LipsRuby Reds
One of the most popular runway makeup colors when it comes to the lips is glamorous red. There is nothing that makes a bolder statement than a pair of bright red lips. It looks old-Hollywood yet totally modern at the same time. The best thing about red lips is that they go well with any outfit and never go out of style.
Sweet Pinks
Soft feminine lips are also a favorite this year. Keep your kissers looking sweet by opting for pastel pinks and peach shades. Again, it is all about looking clean and totally girly. These shades go well with Spring and Summer and with the flicked or winged eyeliner, they will look even more amazing!
Deep Berries
Some runway shows had models strutting their stuff with lips painted with deep berry shades. Diffuse these colors around the lip edges for a stained effect. What you get is a sultry look that will definitely get everyone’s attention. Lipsticks in shades of berry are perfect for any season and always look sophisticated.
Bright Oranges
If you want to capture everyone’s attention, go for lipstick shades in bright orange-ish red. It looks youthful and flirty! It is perfect for summer as you want to be as playful as possible and turn heads as well. The pop of color will brighten up your face and make you look super-trendy.
The other runway makeup trends are soft cheeks with just a hint of blush and a natural palette on the skin. Many shows also had models with minimal makeup, giving the effect of no makeup at all. The effect it has is the look of a strong, independent modern woman who is comfortable in her own skin. This is one of the best runway makeup ideas as it allows ensembles to be highlighted while showcasing the natural beauty of the wearer.
Techniques And Tips For Runway MakeupWhen you see models on the runway, they look absolutely flawless. The artists who create their makeup use certain techniques and tricks to make them look that way. With the right tips, you too can create a flawless look. Runway makeup ideas can help you get the inspiration you need for just about any event or occasion. By using tips from professional makeup artists, you can look like you got your makeup done by a pro, day or night!
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1. When it comes to runway makeup, the eyes play a huge role as they bring most of the drama to the show. What you need to do is coat your lashes with loads of mascara and then use false eyelashes. By doing this, you keep your natural lashes from looking patchy.
2. If you want eyelashes that look more natural, apply black mascara on the roots. For the tips, use brown mascara. You will definitely notice what a difference this small tip makes.
3. When you are doing your eyebrows, avoid using black. It does not matter if your hair is dark in color. Use an eyebrow pencil in brown and feather on individual hairs. This is a great tip if you have thin eyebrows and want thicker ones. Complete the makeup with brow powder for a perfectly finished look.
4. Another popular tip is to use two shades of blush on the cheeks. What this does is create extra dimension. You can blend a light shade over a darker one or blend two shades that have a similar color. You will love the effect once you are done.
5. If you want lacquered lips that are shiny and long-lasting, what you need to do is apply a lip stain before lipstick. Once the lipstick is on, finish off your pretty lips with gloss. That is it! You will have super-shiny lips that look simply fabulous!

There are plenty of runway makeup tips that are practical and can be used every day. The trick is to pick the looks that you think will suit you the most. Runway makeup is all about creating a look that shows off who you are as an individual as well as a way to showcase the clothing. With the right tips and great products, you can recreate runway makeup and look fabulous everywhere you go. Get some great ideas and start playing around with your makeup to get the different looks that runway models all over the world are sporting!
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Hello Friends,
                         I am here to bring some good news! I have finished another project on my bucket list. I have completed an online course @ The University Of Makeup and am now a Makeup Artist.  I would love to extend my services to you and make you a raving beauty for your special event.  Let me know what your needs are as well as the details and we will get you set up for an appointment. See my website for pricing @ extreme-elegance.com. I am so happy to have accomplished this and hope to turn my hobby into  a career. If you do what you love, you will never work another day in your life. I believe this to be true. It may take a while to get there, but I will not change my decision to try, despite all the obstacles I might face.  I am up for the challenge so I am waiting to hear from you, let's get this party started.
Christina

Hello there,
                     Every single day of my life just amazes me!  Everything I love is coming to play in my life one by one. I am just so excited to announce that I completed my Certified Travel Agent Course and received my certificate. This came about on a spur of the moment decision. Why not? Right? I love to travel, why not become a Certified Travel Agent?  I always say that if you do what you love, you will never work another day of your life. I love make up and now I am a Make Up Artist too, I will get that certificate soon as well.  Maybe now I can be an international Make Up Artist,lol.  My bucket list just gets shorter and shorter. I keep checking off things I wanted to do before I die. If you can dream it, you can do it! Do not be afraid to change and grow.  You  have to go after it with the mind set that you already have that thing or idea you want.
It then has no choice but to manifest itself into your life. Dream BIG!!!!! Have a great week!!!! Christina

Hello,
          When I awoke this morning I had this thought in my head about how wonderful today was going to be. At that moment, I set my intention for the day. It turns out that today, is indeed, a marvelous day. I did  get alot accomplished, and I am over the top excited about new opportunities that are coming to surface. I have so much to be grateful for in this life. I feel like I am growing wings to take me on my souls journey. I have been in a cacoon for far too long. It's my time to be a beautiful butterfly. Yes, it is time for me to fly. I love that song by the way,lol. 

 I took my written Make Up Artist Exam and passed. I have submitted my Bridal and Celebrity make up photo's for review and once they are approved, I will receive a certificate and will carry the title of a Professional Make Up Artist to add to my list of credentials. As promised, I will make everything around me beautiful, and that will be my life. Speaking of beautiful, one of the things that has made the biggest impact on my life is my skin care regimen. I simply cannot believe how quickly the results started to show. this is what I use every day. It just doesn't get any better than this. To learn more about the products, visit www.christinanorris.arbonne.com















I would like to introduce to you my latest creation, Olly the Owl. Handsome fellow right there, I must say.  He sure did bring loads of joy in my life when I was creating him. Now I just need to find him a good home. The bidding starts right now,lol. Owls are very bright creatures. They fascinate me beyond belief. Anyway, if you know of a good home for Olly let me know and we can negotiate a price for my award winning talent,lol. 

Well, that is about it for today. I am sending big bunches of good juju your way, in hopes that you too, find within your soul, the courage to follow your dreams. Dream big, rainbows and lollipops all the way,lol. Until next time, be well and love your life beyond measure, because you only get one. Take care, Christina

12 Ways To Achieve A Seamless Makeup Look : Does your makeup look shallow? Is it hard for you to make a base that can stay for at least a few hours? Finding it too hard to keep your eyes and lips smudge-free? Tired of the lines that become even more visible with makeup? Makeup Lovers! You are just doing the basics wrong, if the answer to any of these questions is yes.

Unveil the 12 steps to perfect makeup with this amazing makeup guide that cruises you through the different shades of flawless makeup.

1. Cleansing: For most of the makeup freaks who believe that makeup begins with foundation, it is a big news to know that it doesn’t. The first step towards a flawless makeup begins with proper cleansing. Cleansing prepares your skin for a perfect makeup. It removes trapped and hidden dirt and sebum. Cleansing makes the skin fresh and makeup ready. It is a good idea to use an exfoliating cleanser that can also remove dead skin cells. Enjoy the goodness of a high- quality cleanser, which is the first step towards flawless makeup.

Quick Tip – Massage your face with baby oil for two minutes, and then use a cleanser followed by a mild face wash. Rinse your face with warm water first, and then use cold water. It brings an instant glow to your face.

2. Hydrate Well: Now select a moisturizer, suitable for your skin type. It is important because it creates a protective barrier for your skin.

Quick Tip – Moisturizer should lock in the moisture content of your skin. You can also add a little vitamin E serum for a glossier look.


3. Foundation Primer: Primers are necessary if you want your makeup to be smudge-free for hours. A foundation primer ensures to hold the foundation for longer without cracking or smudging. Primer too acts as a protective barrier to the skin. Use the best brands to maintain skin health.

Quick Tip – Add SPF to your primer and apply it together. On days when you are in a rush, you can step out wearing just these two.

4. Foundation: It is no rocket science to guess that the next step to a proper makeup is foundation. However, it is difficult to find out a skin-friendly foundation for sure. A perfect foundation is the one that suits your skin tone, texture and complexion. If your skin is oily and you use a cream foundation, you are digging your own makeup grave. Oily skinned beauties should use a gel- based foundation. Dry skin divas should stick to the use of a cream-based hydrating foundation. Sensitive skin beauties should use powder foundations. Foundation makes the complexion look even and smooth. So, blend it well by your finger tips.

Quick Tip – When testing a foundation, always try it on your jaw line and check under daylight.

5. Concealer: Foundation covers up for most of the blemishes and age spots. However, a few acne-hit beauties might not be getting full coverage with a lone foundation. So, the next step to gain full coverage is to use a concealer. Use a concealer that is closest to your complexion. Dab a little concealer setting powder to make the concealed parts look more natural.

Quick Tip – Always apply the concealer in a triangular shape to your under eye area. Use your finger tips to blend it properly. It gives a good lift to your face, especially the under eye area.

6. Compact: Use a good quality compact powder to coat your base to perfection. Dabbing a compact sets your concealer right. The base will no more crack, once you dab a compact for seamless finish.

7. Bronzer And Highlighter: Are you a big fan of bronzer and highlighter? These are the next steps towards a flawless face makeup. The basic that spoils the complete look is the use of a same shade bronzer and highlighter. Ensure that there is a difference of at least one shade between the highlighter and the bronzer.

You should wear your bronzer in the shape of a cross on the forehead, nose and cheeks. Put bronzer right under the apple of your cheeks to give a slimmer look to your face.

8. Blush: Do you usually look like a plastic doll after your makeup gets done? You must avoid the common blush blunder then. Stick to earthy shades if you have olive to dark skin. You can try the lighter shades of mauve, pink and peach too. Darker shades are for fairer women. Always apply blush on the apples of your cheek. So smile and then gently apply the blush. Also, ensure to keep the strokes unidirectional to make the makeup look natural.

9. Eyeshadow Primer: Like a foundation primer ensures that the base doesn’t smudge, an eyeshadow primer ensures that the eye makeup remains smudge-free. It is an essential step to obtain smudge-free eyes.

10. Mascara: Curl your lashes and wear mascara. Mascara can make or break your overall look. Therefore, stick to the use of waterproof mascara only.

11. Complete the Eyes: Apply eye liner and finally wear kohl. You can put a liner in a number of ways depending on your choice. But keeping it simple looks more natural. Shape your eyebrow well.

Quick Tip – You must have well-shaped eyebrows. Use a tweezer/plucker to shape it after your shower, and then apply an eyebrow gel to keep it in its place for long.

12. Lipstick: Apply some lip primer to fill in all the lines evenly. Now wear a light lip shade to match your lip color. You may top this with a gloss for a glossier finish. Alternately, you can opt for a tinted lip balm, which will give a natural tint to your lips.

Quick Tip – Always wear a lip liner to define your lips well. Use silver or gold eye shadow on your Cupid’s bow and center of the lower lip to make them appear pouty.

These tips may look simple on paper, but when done right, they can transform the way you look!

Hello friends,
                         I find myself most content when I am painting and creating art. This calms me and brings me peace.I feel so inspired some days and then I have my days where I am struggling with a brain block and can't break  through it to save my life. This feeling is perfectly ok and I know that there is something I am working through that brings in the brain fog,  and when I feel better I can put my soul on a canvas like nobody's business.  These are my favorite times of complete solitude. I can be painting for what feels like an hour and when I look at the clock three hours have passed. My other passion is make up artistry. It takes alot more skill to apply make up to another persons face than one could possibly imagine. Envision putting eyeliner and mascara on a client who is not used to wearing it,lol.  It takes patience and skill.  I take very good care of my skin by using Arbonne Products, made with all natural botanicals. It has made such a big difference in my complexion, especially on my sun spots and promoting my glowing youthful appearance. I challenge you to give it a try.  Contact me at [email protected] or 941-257-3800. I will send you samples and a catalog. My Arbonne personal website is www.christinanorris.arbonne.com. I would love to help you with any obstacle you struggle with, whether skin care or nutrition. I am your go to girl. Drink lots of water with lemon. Stay well, Christina

Hola friends,
                       So it all starts with a daydream to get yourself running toward your dreams. Daydreaming is a very visual process. You get this picture in your head that nudges you every once in a while when you should be paying attention to something or someone else, to remind you what your passion is and what you are here to do in this world.  I cannot express enough how much this has helped me in life and business.  If you can dream it, you can do it.  Just make it as colorful as possible when you do. I have been a huge daydreamer since I was a little girl.  I used get so mad when someone would wave a hand in front of my eyes and tell me to snap out of it or call me a space cadette.  I did not want to snap out of it, I liked where I was.  I was never big on restraints. Especially time restraints. I am always 5 minutes late to everything.  I always need my car when going out with friends. I didnt like that stuck feeling you get when you are ready to go home and chill and someone else wants to stay or go somewhere else.  I used to think that daydreaming was a flaw, but the older I get the more I realize that my daydreaming which would turn into actions, has molded me into the person I am today, and I like me.  I even daydream when I am driving.  I know scary right?  Sometimes it's the only time I can be alone with my thoughts without someone from work interrupting me. I really really hate when someone asks me, What are you thinking about? If I wanted you to know I would be talking instead of thinking. I have always been fascinated with bright, bold, vibrant, and  beautiful colors. No earth tones for this girl. I would always play around with different colors in my make up, especially my eye shadow, that was always my favorite. And so here I am now, I have opened my own Make Up Artistry Business. That is my passion. Making everything around me beautiful, whether it is painting a picture or applying pretty colors of make up on someones face. I want to make the world a beautiful place with lots of love. I want to help people feel, look, and be beautiful.  Inside and out. Not just outer beauty. I also like helping people learn a whole new approach to thinking about life or anything really. Take a negative situation and turn it into a positive outcome, all by choosing your thoughts differently. It is huge, and it works. So I guess what I really want to get across here, is don't disregard your daydreams. Pay close attention to them. Make them happen. Learn to use your intuition muscles. Tune in to your intuition before any big decision and make better choices. How does whatever is going on make you feel? How comfortable are you with whatever decision you need to make? Not good? Choose something else. Still not quite right? Think more about other options. You will know what will feel right to you if you just listen to it. Listen to that gut that GOD gave you.  It took me years of struggle to learn this trick. Well, I believe I can make a difference,  and I believe you can too, but a more important question would be, do you believe it? Just let that sink in for a minute. Goodnight, Christina

Hello there,
                   I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day. I won't have any tummy aches this year from chocolate :) Well I was just checking in with everyone to let them know how I am doing on this detox.  I measured and weighed myself again yesterday on day 20. I have lost a total of 1 inch off of my arm, my bust size remained the same ;)  I lost 2 inches from my waist, a half of an inch from my hips, and a half of an inch off of my thighs. I have lost 6 pounds. I feel alot more joy, my skin glows, I'm sleeping better, and feel more energetic and productive.  Life feels good :)

Live well, stay well,
Christina