Winged Goddess

Hola chicas! It's that time of the year again!!! Sunshine, bikinis, and barbecues! This summer don't waste your time caking on layers of make-up that will just sweat off and prevent you from getting a tan. Instead, spend your time pool side or at a concert with your friends! This easy tutorial will show you everything you need for a simple, classic, no hassle cat-eye routine that is good for every day wear! I'll give you celebrity inspirations and tips for taking the look day-to-night!

Prep:
The key for glowing skin is exfoliation, moisturizer, and protection. Starting with a scrub ensures you the smoothest surface as well as gaining the deepest tan. But in order to stay away from the harmful effects of tanning, it's also important to nourish delicate eye skin that can be easily depleted of moisture, and to protect your face from harmful UVB rays which are much more prevalent in the summer months. No one wants to be a lobster face covered in wrinkles! Make sure to grab a lotion with SPF 15+ to protect yourself. My favorite trick of summer utilizes eye drops as blemish concealer! I know you think I'm crazy but the drops actually contain a blood vessel restricting element which aids in relieving the red from pimples! I use this trick a lot in the summer because I hate feeling over loaded in make up, and this leaves my skin light and touchable!
1. C. Booth Green Apple Micro Dermabrasion Scrub, $10
2. Clinique All About Eyes Rich, $35
3. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15, $10
4. Clear Eyes Redness Relief, $3

Style:
Day-
During the day when the temps are at their highest, there is no point in putting on heavy foundation just to watch it drip off (gross!!). Instead opt for a pressed powder and a light dusting of blush! The powder will absorb oils and the blush adds a pop of color without being heavy. For eyes, line top lash line with a waterproof liner extending edges slightly past the outer corners. Line lips with a clear wax liner (to prevent feathering), swipe on a light pink gloss, and presto! Casually chic :)
Night- 
To UP the glam, add just a few more products onto the look! Go ahead and use a light concealer and foundation and reset with pressed powder. Add a dusting of bronzer for contour, and reapply blush. To intensify the cat-eye, use a matte black shadow to gently trace over the liner. You can use a pencil brush or even dab it on with a q-tip. Highlight your brow bone and inner corners for a glowy effect. Curl lashes and apply 2 coats of a lash separating mascara. On lips, use a pigmented pink lipstick over the clear liner, and finish with a swipe of gloss. Perfectly pretty without trying too hard which is exactly the aura of summertime!
1. Hard Candy Nobody's Perfect Concealer Palette, $8
2. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, $7
3. Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, $20
4. MAC Bronzing Powder, Matte Bronze, $23
5. MAC Marine Life Highlight Compact, limited collection
6. Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner, $7
7. Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow, Charcoal, $20
8. Almay Bright Eyes Duo, $8
10. Diorshow Iconic High Definition Lash Curler Mascara, Black, $28
11. Two Faced Borderline Smoothing Anti Feathering Lip Pencil, Clear, $15
12. MAC Pro longwear Lipcream, Overtime, $16
13. NARS Lip Gloss, Chihuahua, $24

 

 Make this pretty look work every day, with every outfit, by varying the drama of the wing! Feeling vintage, kick it up a notch like Ke$ha and Katy Perry. For the office stay sophisticated like Beyonce. Channel dollfaced Leighton and go rosy on the cheeks, perfect for date night! Or get smoky like Mila by adding liner to the bottom lashline. The possibilities are endless! This look is fast, easy to master, and requires little product making it the ideal daily routine! Do you have any products that would compliment this routine? Please share your thoughts with us! For a guide to getting the winged liner down pat, keep your eye out for the Winged Goddess YouTube video coming soon!

*bisous*

Love,

Gibson Girls