Winter Beauty Tips

Trends come & trends go & this season you don't want to be caught in public looking like last year (or worse, last ... decade). I've read all the magazines for you & come up with the best & worst trends for winter.

Winter Do #1: Goodbye Helmet Head The less done your hair looks, the more 'in' you'll look. You'll notice trendy hair this season looks loose, wavy & fresh. To mimic it, throw out the hairspray, use a light mousse instead of gel to add texture & don't be afraid to let your roots grow out, just a bit.

Winter Dont #1: Grow nails long & finish them with a French manicure Short, round nails are 't hot for this season. Skip the long-taloned manicure & instead, paint your nails dark.

Winter Do #2: Don't throw out the self-tanner yes, we love Nicole Kidman's porcelein skin too, but there's nothing sexier than a bronzed glow in the dead of winter.
You'll always look as if you just got back from the tropics.

Winter Don't #2: Layer on the foundation A fresh face -- admittedly hard to get in winter if you live in the cold climes -- is key this winter. But to look fresh, you must take it easy with the foundation. No one needs to slather on foundation all over her face. Stick to your bad zones, typically around your eyes, your nose & on your cheeks. You don't need foundation on your forehead or even neck.

Another tip: Skip foundation altogether & use concealer around your eyes & nose.

Winter Do #3: Go smoky on the eyes, pale on the lips To get perfect smoky eyes, use brown shades if you're blonde, dark brown if you are brunette & deep purple or black if you have black hair (the best black is 'la femme hollywood'). Start with eyeliner, moving on to a dark eyeshadow, lightening as you go up the lid. A bit of shimmer on the inside corner of the eye & on the browbone gives you a super 'awake' look. Try Benefit High Brow ($18 at benefitcosmetics.com). Oh & don't be afraid to pile on the mascara. Applying multiple coats really does thicken.

Winter Don't #3: Avoid red lips Red lips & pale skin are a classic look that endures. Dior's rich, red shades are favorites of stylists. Just be sure to lay off the self-tanner if you're going for red lips.

Winter Do #4: Layer your favorite fragrances Sarah Jessica Parker created her own unique scent by layering 3 fragrances -- one super cheap, a man's musk & a fabulous rich scent. The result isn't her new 'Lovely' but she swears she's still trying to mimic her favorite scent. Parker's right on to a hot trend of the moment: layering two fragrances to create a new scent. How to do it? Take your favorite scent & layer a new one atop it. Try out several versions until you find your favorite mix.

Winter Don't #4: Ignore your feet Yes your feet are all covered up during the winter, but it's such a treat to keep them groomed. Either treat yourself to pedicures or do them yourself. Also, keep a buffing stick in the shower & slough off that nasty dead skin. A great one is Feet First Buffing Pad ($4 at purebeauty.com) used in combination with a sugar rub. Try Pure Fiji Sugar Rub ($32 at purefiji.com).

Winter Do #5: Moisturize after every shower Skin left unmoisturized will itch, and itching (especially done when you're not paying complete attention) can cause scabs, which in turn can scar. In the shower, make sure you exfoliate your body thoroughly with a loofah. I like wearing those loofah gloves. Then when you get out & dry off, slather on the moisturizer. My favorite? Kiel's.

Winter Don't #5: Pooh-pooh fake eyelashes Trust us, Jessica Simpson has gorgeous eyes because she slaps on the falsies. There are all sorts of false eyelashes to try these days. Don't want to be too obvious? Try the individual lashes.

Extra tip: Don't let the winter scalies take over your lips this winter. Nothing is nastier than dead skin on your lips. So why do we get chapped lips in the cold season? Your lips are susceptible to drying because they contain no oil glands. Plus, when the cold comes, frequent lip-licking doesn't help. This winter steer clear of matte lipsticks which tend to be drying while also showing off scaly lips. Instead, try lip gloss. A great gloss (like MAC's lipglass) will prove more moisturizing. Don't want to mess with a gloss? A great hydrating lip balm is Blistex Lip Infusion. it contains lanolin which keeps the moisture in.

Julyne Derrick

Enjoy
Lorette
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