2012 is all about vintage beauty looks. Nothing says retro hair like a Victory Roll! Thin-haired girls who think they can't do this look try this tip! Backcombing with a bristle brush like this one:
The Marilyn Brush. (A bristle brush, comb, bobby pins and hairspray is all you need to achieve this look)
The right brush for cream shadows! Cream shadows need to be applied with a synthetic brush. This one is amazing! Try
Benefit's The Talent Brush.
Sculpted cheekbones are easy with the right brush! Try this sculpting brush by
Make Up For Ever.
Do you only have 10 minutes to get ready in the morning? You will love Bobbi Brown's 2-in-1 product, "
Pot Rouge". Great on lips and cheeks to wake up your face.
When applying gel liner, your brush is the secret weapon! Try the Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush by
Bobbi Brown for precision.
Natural blush hues can make you look younger and perky. Avoid harsh or dramatic. Try
Nars Orgasm blush.
Make your face look thinner and more angular by applying blush slightly below your cheekbone. Try
Nars Douceur.
If you're trying to a achieve the punk rock style this product is a must have:
Ultraflesh Black Magic- The Ultimate Jet Black Eyeliner Collection.
Do a modern cat-eye with color instead of classic black. Try
Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Liner in Woodstock or Radium.
Do you love Blake Lively's messy but chic ponytails? The secret to getting that volume at the crown is using a dry shampoo at the roots and scrunching your hair after using hair spray for that messy un-finished look. Try this
dry shampoo from Oscar Blandi.
Try this tip: Massage dry shampoo into your roots while your hair is dry, it will give you a boost. It works magically for thin/oily hair. Try
Bumble and bumble's Dry Hair Powder. Available in your specific hair color.
If you are a True Blood fan, this is the lip tint for you!
Tarte for True Blood limited edition Lipsurgence.
If you have full lips and want to make them look smaller, go for darker matte lipsticks. Try Matte Bordeaux from
MAKE UP FOR EVER.
If you suffer from seasonal depression, try brighter lipstick! Surrounding yourself with bright colors can change your mood. Try Punch Drunk or Adrenaline super saturated high gloss lip color from
Urban Decay!
If you get bored easily, take your lipstick to the next level:
Violent Lips temporary lip tattoos!
Highlight yourself! Highlighting your best features as you age, will make you look younger. Try
Watt's Up by Benefit on your cheekbones.
When you need skin to be extra matte, this is the product! It is perfect for bald heads!
Smashbox Anti-Shine, $27
Nude eyeshadow goes best with bright, bold lips. Try
"Naked" eyeshadow by Debra Macki
Trend: spider lashes. Try
Buxom Amplified Lash Mascara. It has an expandable brush for volume and precision.
Tired eyes? Two must have products to perk up your look: concealer and a bright lipstick! Try Debra Macki
camouflage cream to conceal and Debra Macki
Juicy lipgloss to divert attention.
No time to wash your hair? Try this
Oscar Blandi dry shampoo for a quick fix.
The perfect black eyeliner that's waterproof and can be used for shadow and a smoky eye!
Buxom!
If you have oily skin, look for Kaolin as a main ingredient in your treatment products. Kaolin is a clay that absorbs oil. Try Boscia's Clear Complexion Mask.
Puffy eyes? Avoid your light concealer because it will highlight them. Treat the problem instead of hiding it. Try
Eyedews! These little miracle workers de-puff and brighten your eyes!
Dried, cracked hands will get relief with this set of 5 travel sized
L'Occitane nourishing hand creams. Perfect for jet-setters.
Golden-brown eyes? Purple will make them pop! Try Debra Macki's eyeshadow in
"Jewel"
Looking for a concealer to hide scars, burns, skin discoloration? Try
MAKE UP FOR EVER's Full Coverage Concealer.
Change of seasons have your skin in a tizzy? Try this
Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Body & Bath Collection.
Your man will love you if you buy him this cologne by
Tom Ford!
If you have blue-undertones in your skin and green eyes, my blush
“Roxy” will be your best friend.
Makeup wipes on the go that are great for your skin! The Cleansing Spa Water Cloths by
Koh Gen Do cleanse & replenish with mineral-rich ingredients.
Blue eyes pop when wearing Sushi!
CLICK HERE to purchase my eyeshadow "Sushi" to get the look.
If you've never tried HD makeup, now is the time with the MAKE UP FOR EVER starter kit! It includes HD Microfinish Powder, HD Kabuki Brush, Primer & HD Invisible Cover Foundation.
If you are a Benefit fan, you can't miss this deal to be flawless! A 4-piece makeup kit with blush, lip gloss, mascara & more. $32 at
Sephora ($74 value).
If you have dry eyelids, try the Cream Eyeshadow Set from
Sephora. Avoid powders!
Treat your nails right with this treatment trio from
OPI and you'll have brighter and stronger nails.
If you have sensitive skin try
Koh Gen Do's mineral makeup remover, Cleansing Spa Water.
If your eyes are the color of honey, try my eye shadow
"Jewel" to make them pop!
If you line your lower lashes with powder, don't do it without this brush: Laura Mercier’s
Flat Eye Liner Brush.
GO SMILE is genius for red wine drinkers. I use to avoid drinking red wine in public before my sister introduced these to me. You can touch-up your teeth in seconds with their
On The Go Whitening Pen.
Use different strength exfoliants for different parts of your body. Don't ever use body scrub on your face because it will be too abrasive. Try this fab body scrub by DERMAdoctor:
KP duty Body Scrub.
Always looking for the next best mascara? You will be obsessed with
Lashstash by Sephora.
Give your face a lift by applying your blush high on your cheekbone. Try
Nars Super Orgasm Blush. It's the classic Orgasm with extra sparkle!
Must-have skin product when you have a hangover = Stila's One-Step Correct. It brightens, nourishes, and primes the skin.
Combat dry hands with Shea butter. Try
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream.
If you have warm undertones, try peach blush for a young, fresh look.
Debra Macki Bachelorette Powder Blush, $22
Trend: Statement pink blush with nude lips. Try this
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in "Amused"
Fun Nails: Try
Sephora's nail art in "French Dentelle"
A must have item when using dark nail polishes: The nail polish corrector pen by
Sephora.
If you have tried every anti-aging treatment on the market and haven't found one you like yet, try
Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione. You will see fine lines diminish and tighter skin in 30 days.
TREND: Bold brows. If you over-plucked, try
Rapid Lash to grow them back!
Trend: Bright lips. Try
Urban Decay's Super- Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in F-Bomb.
Trend Alert: Metallic lids. Go for
Illamasqua's Liquid metal eyeshadow in Surge.
If you have puffy eyes, look for cucumber and/or lotus as ingredients in an eye gel. They soothe and reduce puffiness. Try
Fresh Lotus Eye Gel.
The better the brush, the better your makeup will look. This should be your splurge item. Try
Make Up For Ever brushes.
When picking out brushes, remember shorter bristles will deposit more color. The longer the brush hairs, the lighter the touch. Try
Bobbi Brown eye brushes.
Tap off excess powder on your brush, never blow! Blowing will introduce bacteria. Try this
Make Up For Ever eye brush.
Trying a bright eye color for the first time? Go sheer. If you like it, graduate to more pigment. Try
Urban Decay's Stardust shadows. A wash of sparkly color.
Matte products are more dense, give more coverage, and deflect attention. Try
Make Up For Ever's Duo Mat Powder Foundation.
Gel blush gives a sheer, natural glow. Don't use over any powder. Looks amazing on bare skin. Try
Tarte Cheek Stain.
Get more tips from Debra by taking her classes or attending her all new Weekend Retreat! CLICK HERE for more info!
Your makeup will look smoother if you exfoliate and your skin will feel younger. Try the
Clarisonic. I am obsessed with it!
Change of seasons making your lips dry? Try Love & Toast's "
Addicted to Love" Lip Glaze
Don't forget to protect your lips from damaging sun rays! Try Fresh's Tinted Lip Treatment with SPF in
"Sugar Rose"
Make your teeth look whiter by using this lip color! Try Nars lipstick in
"Red Lizzard" to instantly whiten your smile
One size fits all lip pencil that everyone needs! Smashbox has a
"Nude" Lip Liner that works with every lip shade you own. There are 4 shades, try the one closest to your natural lip color.
Make your green eyes stand out with the right lip color! Go for red lips to make green eyes brighter. Try
Encounter by Illamasqua.
If your eyelids are dry, try this shadow formula! Cream shadows look best on dry lids, skip powders. Try
Nars Cream Shadow in Corfu
Make your blue eyes stand out with the right lip color! Go for tangerine lips to make blue eyes brighter. Try
Flare by Illamasqua.
Sick of your eye makeup running when you're at the beach? Try
MAKE UP FOR EVER's award winning Waterproof eye liners.
As you age, your foundation should be lighter weight so it doesn't settle in wrinkles. Try
Bobbi Brown's Skin Foundation with SPF.
Blow-out without the straightening iron? Try COIFF CONTROLE IRONLESS STRAIGHTENING BALM by
Frederic Fekkai.
Get more tips from Debra by taking her classes or attending her all new Weekend Retreat! CLICK HERE for more info!
If your feet are dry and cracked, get them sandal ready with this awesome product called GET OFF by
Deborah Lippmann
If you prefer dark, rock & roll nails no matter what season it is, this is the polish for you!
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by
Deborah Lippmann & Pat Benatar, $16