What is it to be 30-something today?

  

In a woman’s life, 30’s is that particular phase where fashion predicaments arise: ‘Is this dress too short?’, ‘Do I look like an old 20-year old?’, ‘Am I over accessorized?’ These questions are inevitable, considering the major changes in personal as well as professional front. It is important not to cross that thin line between glamour and sleaze. There are things to consider, – body type, lifestyle and age. Not every fashion trend works for an individual, so it is crucial to decide what looks good on what. So, what’s a 30-something girl to do? Simple – step into the beautiful world of grown-up style.

Fashion for 30’s is all about dressing stylishly, yet not provocatively. Have a look at your closet and give away your micro mini dresses, tights in neon colors, tube tops, super low riding jeans and boy shorts. There are things that, even if you have a nice body to pull them off, begin to look rather weird when you grow up. Women in their 20’s can get away with cheap clothing (clothes that are low-costs), but women in 30’s can’t afford to wear tacky clothes at any cost. Good quality clothing makes a difference especially in terms of fit and tailoring. One rule you should steadfastly follow is: FIT is everything. You can invest a fortune in designer clothes, but they would look cheap if they’re ill fitting. And who says high heels no longer apply? 30’s is the stage where women are either on the peak of their career paths, or on their way there. High heels make you look tall and sophisticated; therefore it is also an essential part of your grown-up get up. It’s all about balancing sophistication with sexiness. Sometimes, less is more. If you’re wearing a sexy top (not too revealing), skip the miniskirt. If you want to show a little leg, go for a more covered top. Remember, sophistication doesn’t require looking old.

Fashion is a combination of your attitude and your attire. It is a great challenge for a woman to flawlessly maintain her role at home (single or not) without compromising her image outside of that. The stylish woman of today knows perfectly how looking good and fashionable has its own rewards in this world.

BASIC MAKEUP 101: Fresh face, fresh start

     

 

    

 

 

“I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That’s deep enough. What do you want? An adorable pancreas?” — Jean Kerr, American author and playwright

Makeup will always be a part of a woman’s daily routine. Not only do we use makeup for fashion purposes, it’s also important when it comes to our jobs. It our face that projects our deepest essence, that interacts with other people. But at the end of the day, when all that’s left is you in your pajamas and that bathroom mirror, how far have you gone when it comes to taking good care of your face?

 

Here are some basic tips on how to flaunt that ‘natural look’:

FACE

 The first thing you should do is know your skin type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal/combination or sun damaged), so you could choose which cleanser’s good for you. Avoid bar soaps, as they tend to dry out the skin. Apply moisturizer. Why is it important? Moisturizers hydrate and feed moisture o your skin while protecting it from environmental damage. Depending on your skin type, moisturizer could either be a take-it-or-leave product or a can’t live-without product.  

EYE CREAM 

The skin around our eyes is not the same with the rest of our face. It contains no fatty tissue, so it’s actually thinner. It’s important to avoid the eye area when moisturizing the face, that’s why there are special creams made only for the eyes. There is also an alternative remedy for wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Apply egg white, leave it until it dries and wash it off with cold water.

EYEBROWS

Grooming your eyebrows is essential because it gives a sort of dramatic difference in your look. Notice how Theatre actors and actresses portray their characters by looking at their eyebrows. Eyebrows convey that much meaning, really. If you have thick eyebrows, go to a salon or consult a professional and have them groom your eyebrows for you. After that, you can tame your brows by brushing them daily (upward direction), and follow up on the plucking when they grow back. If you have thin eyebrows, apply castor oil before you sleep, as this help your eyebrows grow.

LIPS

Lip licking is a no-no. It may be easier said than done, but it does great help to your lips if you don’t do it. Instead of lip-licking, try chapstick-ing. Or Carmex-ing. Blistex or a plain Vaseline jelly will do. Alternative remedies include sugar and vegetable oil, or Vaseline and a toothbrush. Lips do not produce natural oils to keep them from becoming irritated, so you also have to keep them properly hydrated. Drink lots of water and avoid food with high levels of acid.

 

MAKEUP REMOVER

Wash your face before sleeping. Make sure that you don’t sleep with your makeup on, no matter how tired you are. This simple routine will go a long, long way if you’re consistent with it. Makeup removers are all over drugstores and beauty establishments. The most common are from Maybelline and Loreal. If you don’t have any of these, Baby Oil always works. And olive oil. What’s right is not always popular, and what’s popular is not always right.

Smokey Valentine

Valentine’s day – a particular time of the year where romantic fantasies come to life; whispers of sweet nothings, flowers and chocolates with anonymous cards, seafood dinner by the sea, or that long-awaited date with your high school crush. Are you going to be the romantic date or the heartbreaker this year? It doesn’t really matter. Valentine isn’t only about romance. It’s also about fun, going out, and grabbing the world by it’s lipstick-stained lapels! It’s your time to shine this Valentine, and have those boys fall after your footsteps.

 So here are some makeup tips that could work on you, whatever role you’re taking on this Valentine season.

 Foundation magic        

After you’ve washed and moisturized your face, apply face primer to your skin so your makeup would really stick. Face primer helps your skin look intact despite shedding happy/sad tears or even if you get caught in a rain shower (or sprinklers. Oops.) Use mineral foundation, so the possibility of transferring it to your partner while dancing cheek-to-cheek is less likely.

 Eye Love You

Make your eyes look intense and romantic without going too heavy on it. A simple yet very dramatic smokey eyes is recommended. Smokey eyes don’t necessarily mean you have to look like a raccoon, if you know what I mean. Just apply a little amount of eyeliner, then use your Q-tip to smudge. And don’t forget the waterproof mascara, it makes a great difference. Apply a little hint of sparkle to create interest.

 Lip Tip

If you feel you already have enough with your eyes, consider wearing light or pale colored lipstick. Heavy eye makeup and intense red lipstick don’t really match (unless you have a ‘Twilight’ reputation to keep). It’s a plus factor if your lips are moisturized days before the big date (and if you also have plans on pursuing ‘the kiss’). Make your guy go, “Her lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brain.. )

 Chic Cheek

Think light and peachy or rosy, but not too obvious. Just a slight hint of a ‘blush’.

 Good luck with your Valentine dates, girlfriends!

MASK : Lashes and Lace

Masks are a lot of fun, especially when you don’t feel like being ‘you’ for the night. It’s a form of disguise, transforming you into another being. Masks have been used for thousands and thousands of years in cultures around the world. At some stages in history, masks were referred to as ‘masques’ and even became more fashionable being associated with ballroom dances and carnivals. Within recent years, masks were being used as a fashion necessity and signature in catwalks, magazine editorials and photo shoots. But masks aren’t only made to be held or strapped on one’s face, it could also be drawn and worn as makeup.

This is a latticed makeup inspired by Marie Antoinette and Lady Gaga. When I first saw Marie Antoinette’s picture from a magazine, I thought she was wearing an undulating face veil. I wouldn’t recognize that it’s all makeup if I didn’t look close enough.

What you need:

Any lace with good designs (Cut-outs from curtains are also cool, but make sure that you include the nice edges)

Black face paint

Colored eye shimmer/glitter (at least 3 colors)

Lengthy eyelashes

Steps:

1. With your lace in hand, place it on your desired part of the face and trace the edges for reference. You don’t need the lace when applying the black face paint.
2. Apply the black face paint evenly on your chosen part of the face. If it’s near your hairline, don’t hesitate to apply all the way. It would definitely leave some black marks on your hair, but it’s the only way to make it realistic. (unless, of course, you’re a blonde)
3. Put the lace back again on top of the black face paint. As you apply the color, make sure the pattern is held firmly against your face. Using your medium size eye brush, gently dab your eye shimmers/glitters on the pattern. (Some eye shimmers come in small roll-on bottles. If you have those, good.) Do this for many times, and when you’re done, give it a quick little blow to settle all the excess colors. Gently pull the pattern and voila, your lace makeup masterpiece. If you’re not contented with it, just put your pattern back on and apply more colors.
4. Apply eye makeup on the clean side of your face (make sure it’s the same color as your lace mask makeup). The eye makeup need not be very bold, it is only there to balance the entire look, not steal the spotlight.
5. Put on your favorite lengthy eyelashes to complete the mardi-gras makeup esemble.
6. For the lips, go for a more subtle color (like peachy pink, or nude).

This lace makeup is good for a night event or any avant-garde fashion occasions. If you’re weak-willed or self-conscious, you might wanna think about it for a second. Oh, and yes, don’t wear it during the daytime, especially near banks. (kidding.)

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