Roses + Red Lips

Daytime Casual

Light makeup is clean, casual and perfect for everyday looks. It's for the girl who doesn't want to go bare-faced but doesn't want to look like she's headed to a nightclub at 10 AM. The trick is to play with softer eye makeup, stick with neutral colors, and keep the lips light.

Shannon {Wedding}

My best friend, college roommate and fellow Friends lover Shannon got married in October at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. It was a spectacular wedding from start to finish and I'm not just saying that because I was the maid of honor. Or because I did the makeup. It was beautiful and romantic and all the things a wedding should be. I'm so excited for Shanny & Doug and I know they will be enjoying marital bliss for a long, long time. Doesn't she look beautiful? That Doug is one lucky guy!

Such a fun wedding party! (I'm the second green girl from left.)They even had karaoke at the reception! Congratulations Shannon & Doug! I'm so happy for you!

Fabulous photos courtesy TJM Studio. Thanks, Tim!

Pretty.Sweet Copycat: Fergie

I had a class in college where the professor tried to remember us by pairing each student with a celebrity we resembled, even just a little bit. I didn't think I had a celebrity look-a-like, but from that class I got the most comparisons to Fergie. It was either her, Shania Twain or Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell. Let's go with Fergie for now.
I thought she looked G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S at the Golden Globes with understated but pretty makeup. Here's my copycat version:
And here's what I used to get the look:

• Loreal Infallible foundation #607 (I've found this lasts the longest)
• NARS blush in Orgasm (if you don't have this in your makeup bag, you should!)
• Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer
• Eyelash curler
• Too Faced Eyebrow Pencil in Brow-nie
• Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten (above the lashes and under the brow)
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog (in the crease)
• Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero
• Maybelline Volum Express Turbo Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
• LORAC Couture Shine Lipgloss in Trendsetter

Fergie Image via JustJared

Eyeliner to Match Your Eyes

Try a fresh look in liner on your next makeup paint job and match your eyeliner to your eye color. It really gives your eyes an extra pop! Adding the same shade around your lids gives the illusion of bigger and brighter eyes. It works for girls with every eye color, too!

Blue

Brown

Green

Photos: Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell