Hello my Dashing Divas!
So, I have an extra special treat for you today! I interviewed the utterly fabulous Carmindy (www.Carmindy.com). I am sure all of you know her gorgeous face from TLC’s WHAT NOT TO WEAR. We had a very eye-opening conversation about makeup, and I am so excited to share her pearls of wisdom with you! Her advice has certainly made me rethink some less-than-glamorous makeup choices I’ve made in the past:-) Let’s all take in what she has to say, and discover how to be our most beautiful selves…
CARMINDY: Now, I actually did a case study to see what men like in terms of makeup. The results, less is more. Show exactly who you are. No false lashes, heavy lip gloss, and caked on foundation. Men say over and over again that they want to see what you look like. Check out my book “5 Minute Face” to see how to achieve your most natural and beautiful look without a lot of fuss.
JULIETTE: How can makeup help women to feel better about themselves on a date, and also in their everyday lives?
CARMINDY: My philosophy is this…always enhance your natural beauty. Rather then looking in the mirror and focusing on your flaws and then proceeding to cover everything up, look in the mirror and select your favorite features. Once you have honed in on your sexiest features, play those up. This allows you to celebrate who you are!
JULIETTE: Now, Carmindy, you are a professional, and you are extremely talented at your craft. So, how can the average Jane achieve glamorous makeup without the professional experience that you have?
CARMINDY: Men love it when you play up the eyes. This is actually really simple to do. All you need are two complimenting tones, a highlight for under the brow and inside the corner of the eye and a mid-tone shade from the lashline to the crease. Then just add some mascara to finish it off and you have an easy, natural and appealing look that anyone can do themselves. Just remember, for fair skinned women use a sheer white shimmer for the highlight, for medium toned women use a champagne color, and for darker women, pale gold is the most complimentary. Every woman can use a sparkling brown for on the lid. This is the universal color. My Mountain Eyeshadow palette is perfect for achieving this look. Next, a little rosy cheek is always nice. Again, keeping everything natural. I’d recommend Sheerest Cream Blush, and finish off the look with my Moisture Plump Lip Balm. It has a hint of color, but isn’t thick or sticky. All the products I mentioned are available from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy makeup line.
JULIETTE: What is the biggest mistake to avoid when applying makeup for a date?
CARMINDY: No heavy lipstick or gloss. Nothing too red or shiny. You don’t want to wear anything on your mouth that will scare him from kissing you!
JULIETTE: What is a makeup trick that really attracts men?
CARMINDY: If it’s a 2nd or 3rd date and a woman wants to rock some more intense makeup, then try a smoky eye. Men looooove this look! Try my Storm Palet to get this effect. It has all the colors you need to get a very sexy smoky eye effect.
JULIETTE: Lastly, Carmindy, what does a woman’s makeup choices say about her to the world?
CARMINDY: Typically, a very confident woman will be comfortable just being natural; showing off who she is to the world, and playing up her natural beauty. A lot of times, insecure women feel the need to cover up, to wear lots of makeup, and hide their true selves.
JULIETTE: That makes a lot of sense! Thanks so much Carmindy! I’m sure all of my Ladies can’t wait to look in the mirror and pick out all their favorite features to play up, rather then searching for imperfections. Thanks again for all of your great advice. I know my Ladies will work your fabulous Sally Hansen line!
Hello there Ladies!
