5 tips to make your eyes look bigger and brighter

1) Filling in your eyebrows: It frames your face and it can make or break your look :)

2) White eyeliner or even NUDE on waterline instead of Black: Some find white eyeliner harsh and "too out there" Instead, use Nude liner. This instantly brightens and gives the illusion of bigger eyes. Use only black eyeliner on your upper lash line.

3) Highlight and contour: (You're good with 3 eyeshadows)

- Highlight using a bright/shimmery champagne eyeshadow on your inner corner of your eyes, under your eyebrows/brow bone and centre of your eyelid.

- Contour your crease and lower lash line to give your eyes a little bit of definition.

4) Curl your lashes and put on MASCARA!! If i were to only choose 1 product, i would always choose mascara. I cannot stress enough how important it is not to miss this step. I usually have 2-3 coats, rather than having just one coat. (ohh, and wiggle your wand from the bottom working your way up).

5) Do not forget to dab on concealer: Rather than using a concealer that suits your skin tone, use a Salmon-y/pinkish colour (one shade lighter than your skin) that would hide the dark cast under your eyes and cover all of those green/purple veins.



xo
Denise

Soft Everyday Rose-y Eye Makeup using NAKED 3 palette

 Soft Rose-y eye makeup look:  A hint of Pink/ Rose Gold gives a nice lil touch to the normal everyday browns and taupes. All you need are a few colours, and a little bit of contouring in the crease to give it definition. 

I have been using this combo for the past 2 weeks and its just a perfect neutral that goes with anything ;)

I apologize in advance with regards to the video. i was holding my DSLR Camera with 1 hand (hence the shaky-ness & blurry-ness)  and i had to use the screen as my mirror lol

Makeup used in video:

EYES:

brow bone and inner corners: Strange

Eyelids: Burnout

Transition and crease color: Nooner

Outer v/crease: Factory

and a little bit of Dark side on lower lash line

Eyeliner: Stila Waterproof Liquid e/l

Base: MAC's painterly paint pot

Lipstick: MAC's morning rose (Limited edition)

Makeup Brushes: Cheap vs. Expensive. Worth Spending?

DOES IT EVEN MATTER?

 Brushes are key to a perfect makeup look. You use the same brushes All the time, again and again regardless of what kind of makeup you use. To me, it's worth investing on good quality of brushes. Is it worth spending so much though? Yes and No. You have to shop smart for amazing brushes, (of course patience too) and a lot of research in finding ones with great value. Feel free to have an array of different brands in your collection, not just stick to one brand.

1) Expensive brushes does not necessarily mean high quality.

- Some brands jack up their price WAY to high. For instance, MAC, CHANEL and other high-end brands. Not saying they're not good, its just for the price, its TOO much. I never pay more than $15 surplus. 

Although- I will mention that MAC brushes do last a very long time. I purchased my first MAC makeup brush about 6 years ago and have been doing makeup professionally for over 4 years. It is still in near perfect condition, and it rarely sheds given the fact i wash my brushes like crazy. But is this justification for spending over $40 on? No. 

2) Cheap/drugstore brushes does not necessarily mean poor quality.

- I remember in Makeup school, we had to purchase brushes. We had the same ones… 20 brushes for like 20$. They were the crappiest! Even though i had the greatest shadows or creams, makeup application did not turn so great. (i still passed though ;P) I have tried a ton of brushes over the years. I got lucky on some. Shedding and colour coming off when you wash 'em bother me the most!

I am confident to say: ECOTOOLS, sigma brushes, real techniques and Sonia Kashuk brushes are good ones for the price…in overall brushes. They are comparable to the high-end ones and keeps your wallet happy :) But also,

3) Every brand share their own good and bad products.

- OF COURSE! Again, for starters who are just learning/experimenting with makeup, try cheap ones first. like ELF. Eye shadow brushes are okay for $1 each. As for me, since i use it often with clients that require a lot more maintenance and cleaning, my elf brushes are dunzo after a couple of washes. Not all in MAC are at its best, same with in expensive ones.

I do have a couple of faves:

MAC's eye shader brush

MAC's 

Sigma's crease brush

Sigma's soft dome brush

Eco tool's blush brush/ powered brush and kabuki brush

Real techniques foundation brush

4) You do not have to have Millions of brushes. Less is More. Quality over quantity.

-  I would rather have a few GOOD ones. Do you really need 10 eyeshadow brushes? No. Stick to your staples. (Yes, you can live and do a full makeup look with only 10 brushes----separate post on these) :) , Brushes have MULTIPLE functions as well. There are no rules on these.



:)

Simple makeup wipes

Like is an understatement for these wippies. I've been using this for a couple of months now... Which is safe for me to do a review already.

I used to use the neutrogena one and i dont like how it stings my eyes and felt so greasy. Although it took off my makeup well, my skin wasnt really liking the after feel.

Funny how i stumbled upon these accidentally, it was the only one available in a drugstore i went to. Since i needed one asap (was going to work out and if i dont take out my makeup, i will breakout in a sec) i had a "no choice but to buy" kind of scenario..

I ended up loving this!

These are the only wipes that does'nt irritate/sting my eyes, cuts or pimples, i feel fresh after, bearable not to even wash my face after, perfect for taking out even the most waterproof-est mascara, perfect for sensitive skin, No strong scent and its super cheap! (Around 6$ depends on where you get them) 

I rarely stick to products like HG, But besides my stila liquid liner, these wipes are up there for sure! 

Makeup for glasses

Makeup for Glasses

 My normal everyday makeup looks so blah and plain when i wear glasses compared to when I'm not. For some reason, once i put my glasses on, it seems like i don't have any makeup on. LOL 

Glasses tend to put a dark cast under your eyes and they become the main focus of your face so its important to:

1) Use an opaque brightening concealer

Glasses frame your face and if you don't do your eyebrows, it may look off and weird. make sure you

2) do your brows, (thicker and more-arched than the usual) they frame your face.

3) Contour your eyes, face and do it darker than the usual. It may look a lot but when you put your glasses, it will look fine =)

4) Brightener: Use a shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eyes, brow bone, and the lids to brighten up your eyes 

5) Bigger eyes: beige/cream liner on your waterline to make your eyes look bigger

                         thicken your eyeliner a little bit, extend and wing it out rather than following your eye   

                         shape.

:)

Organize

I only have a teeny tiny closet and i've always took it for granted, organization wise. Since i only have a small one, i lost interest in fixing my stuff. Although my clothes were by color and style, hangers were so unorganized! Stuck with these plastics since the beginning and just now did i switch to felt hangers. Where have thry been all my life?! I got a great deal too! $15 for 50 at costco :) 

The Staple Pieces and Must haves of a Business Lady

The Staple Pieces and Must haves of a Business Lady by superfoxmakeup 


For the past 7 years i have been working, the first 5.5 years were in retail. I have worked for 3 clothing stores that gave us the freedom to wear what we want as long as you're "selling" the brand, its stylish and of course, decent and proper. But last October, i finally came in to the corporate world/business setting that requires more of a proper, conservative wardrobe/ dress code. Bye bye to many chunks of accessories, tons of layering and bold, bright colours but it doesn't mean i would not express a little personality in the clothes that i wear. I want to stand out but not too much...Not too dull and not too much trendy styles and colours… Just right! Mixing a little bit of colour to my neutrals is good for me… (all about balance!)

Behold my staples!! the basics i think we all need in our  wardrobe.. then throw pieces here and there to make it more amazing ;)

MUST HAVE! classic, crisp white buttoned down blouse. this goes with anything, everything and all seasons! dress down and dress up of course

We all need 1 blouse that gives colour and personality but not too much. i get tired of blacks and whites if i wear it all the time. For me, this burgundy colour is perfect! (red is too bright). ohhh and i look too young my age so this makes me look more mature especially in the workplace. I wear most of my coloured shirts on mondays or dreary winter days--simple perk me ups!

white camis are basics we all need for sure

Navy blouse is a must have too. Wear and layer at work, then dress it up after… whether you're going to a club, a nice fancy date or having casual drinks. this top can be worn in so many different ways!

I do have a couple of tops that screams "wild" especially for conservative people in the workplace. As long as the company allows, its fine. Prints and stripes are the ones that takes out the blah in my wardrobe..oh, also no no to graphic tees at work ok?

Fridays are amazing because we get to dress casual. super comfy.This is just right. Sweats and joggers are a no no please. Leave it at home

Wanna dress  sexy but subtle? Peplum tops shows just right. your curves and all.  Pair it with a cute statement necklace.

Goes with anything, everything. All seasons, layer or wear on its own :)

BASIC CAMI . Do not wear it on its own though. please.

Crisp whit blazer. Something different from the usual black. Wear this on mondays to brighten the workplace!

don't want to wear black nor white? then this is just right!

Who does not own one? Great investment indeed.

Neutral pants that matches just about anything

and the skirt as well, obviously if you feel not in the mood to wear pants

Prints are not only in tops but bottom as well! As long as they're appropriate for work! :)

Who doesn't own one? you're missing out!

must have!

Dark washed jeans. appropriate for fridays!

cute coloured skirt of your choice… again, burgundy for me!

Invest in classic, comfortable black medium heel pumps. Great for work and going out after.

casual vibe.

We have those days that we just want to wear flats! My comfiest and faces of course!

Nudes are a must! I'm only 5' and this gives you that extra height!

Classic!

Goes with a million of different outfits, Classic, plenty of room

Simple, classic, cute and small.

every girl has to have one of these! bracelet or necklace. Pearls pearls pearls!

Good, durable heavy duty watch! I wear mine 24/7.

simple studs are key

add at least 1 bracelet. go for golds or silvers.

simple makeup.

this lippy would go with anything! gives a little bit of colour but not too much ( MAC's syrup)

Simple eyes can do. many looks, soft smokey browns are made for work!

Mascaras are key!










xo, Denise