MANILA, Philippines - With the seemingly endless whirl of parties, get-togethers, and reunions you’ll be attending this holiday season, this is the best time to update your look.
SM Department Store has collaborated with noted makeup artist Gela Laurel-Stehmeier to give you that added sparkle. With a few simple steps, you can be your own makeup artist as you make your eyes more expressive and your lips more luscious. Simply follow Gela’s pro tips to accent your best features for a beautiful, glam, and party-ready look.
All cosmetics are available at SM Department Store’s Beauty Section and Watsons stores nationwide.
Look #1: Winged Tip
The winged-tip or “cat’s eye” gives your eyes the sultry, smoldering look associated with generations of femme fatales, from Cleopatra to modern-day sirens like Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, and Kim Kardashian.
How to get the look:
• Everything begins with a neat base. Cover your flaws with concealer, apply a semi-matte liquid foundation, and then some loose powder.
• Dip a liquid liner brush, and gently wipe off the excess on the side of your hand to avoid clumping on the eye area.
• Look down at the mirror as you start drawing, making sure you draw closest to the lash line.
• Right before you reach the tip of the eye, flick the brush upward to create a winged-tip liner effect. You can also try gel liners, liquid liners, or waterproof kohl liners for this look.
• Shimmering silver eye shadow and pink lips will bring winged-tips to more fashionable heights.
Look #2: Two-Toned Eyes
Your eyes will have double the dazzle with a two-toned look. Blending shades of blue will give your eyes more depth and dimension, making them appear larger and more defined.
How to get the look:
• Start by sweeping frosted blue eye shadow onto the entire eyelid.
• Using your ring finger, apply navy blue eye shadow on the outer corner, working your way inwards, following the track of your crease.
• Blend, blend, blend! Dabbing your eye shadow with a little water will work wonders.
• For a more playful look, use liquid blue eyeliner just on the top lash line.
• Apply two coats of black waterproof mascara as a fab finishing touch.
Look #3: Tangerine Lips
Red is the color of Christmas, and whether you prefer a classic shade or opt to take the exotic tangerine route, your lips will be luscious with these tips from Gela.
How to get the look:
• Conceal dark shadows around the lips and pat with loose powder.
• Apply a lip moisturizer to give your lips high-shine power.
• Using a lip brush, add a few strokes of bright red lipstick.
• Apply clear lip gloss on the center of the lip to complete your look.