Hey ladies,

I realize that a lot of times most girls have their foundation routine totally wrong and then just have this uneven color on their face (aaarrrrggggghhhh). It could be normal for people, but for me, it’s totally not right!!

So I thought up these tips to help you create a wonderfully flawless look with your foundation. Hope it helps you!!!

* Tap foundation on with sponge or finger. Your skin will look luminous, yet natural.

* To give the skin a dewy finish, moisten a pad or wash cloth in astringent and gently pat your already made up face. The astringent (witch hazel is perfect) will remove the matte look of makeup, while leaving the skin radiant.

* Open your mouth when applying foundation to expose the neck area and eliminate an obvious line at the jaw line.

* After your makeup application, take apart a tissue, and pat over your face. It blends the makeup together while softening the look.

For more advice, holler me on bellezza.faces@yahoo.com or call me on 08069559833.
Cheers,
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole

Hi everyone,

How have you been, hope good!!!. Sorry you've missed your regular tips and tricks for a while, but i assure you, we are back and loaded!!!

Here are a few tips for giving your eyes some definition without looking like you tried too hard.

-Start with a base to neutralize any redness you may have in the eye area and to help your color last all day without creasing. Eye makeup products Tara Eye shadow primer and Mary Kay eye shadow primer are perfect for prepping your lid for a neutral look.

-Swipe a soft neutral shade all over the lid. You can go with a beige, peach, or bone color depending on your skin tone.

-Apply a taupe or brown color in your crease using a rounded crease brush. Avoid red-based browns. After applying, use a blending brush to blend as much as possible so the color fades gradually.

-Use a pencil eye liner in a medium brown color.

-Be sure to fill in your brows. This is an essential step for making your face look complete. Use a powder or soft pencil in a shade that is just slightly lighter than your natural brow color. Follow your natural arch and fill in the brows, being sure to blend well.

-A brow highlighter helps round out your look. A neutral shadow applied to the brow bone just under the brows adds a little highlight/definition without adding color.

It is very easy to get a natural eye makeup look with the right makeup products and a little bit of practice. After a few tries, achieving this look will become just as effortless as it appears!!!

Cheers!!!
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole
08069559833

Hi Ladies,

You bought red lipstick...but many times you found that the shade just wasn't right for you. Perhaps most of the time it was just too bright for your skin tones.

Try adding a little brown to your red. It tends to tone down the brightness. Experiment a little. You will have lots of fun and create signature colors that are all your own.

If you manage to make/mix up the perfect color for yourself and you don't want to continue mixing your own color, take a sample to the mall with you and find a red that is as close as possible to the shade that you created.

I hope you find this useful when you want to look va va voom for that special night out!!!

For your makeup bookings, training and consultancy call 08069559833, 07038531193

Cheers!!!

Dolapo Lucas-Odujole

Hi Everyone,

Many of the cosmetic brands offer a wide variety of textures, hues and types which are appropriate for the different needs, weather conditions, shape and color of the eyes. As you know there are: 

liquid eyeliners /that come with a brush and a tube/, 
pencil eyeliner
powder eyeliner.

Unlike the pencil eyeliner, the liquid eyeliner should be applied only to the upper lash-line because it is very heavy for the lower lashes. Those who prefer the classy look should consider using only pencil eyeliner, as the liquid eyeliner creates a more dramatic and sophisticated look.

What are the benefits of applying liquid eyeliners?

frame and defines the eyes
give a longer lasting line
accentuate the eyes
change the eyes’ shape
fill in sparse lashes
emphasize the lash line
deepen the look
highlight the shape of the eyes

Step One. 
Most of the makeup artists advice to apply the liquid eyeliner over the eyeshadow as this way it will stay put on for longer. If you are going to apply an eyeshadow the first thing you should do is to apply an eyeshadow base to avoid smudging and creasing /of course after you have applied your foundation, concealer etc./ Apply the eyeshadows as usual.

Step Two. 
Before you begin the application of the eyeliner make sure you have a mild makeup remover and cotton pads in case you make a mistake. It’s essential to shake the tube before you begin the application. Make sure your hand is steady in order to create a flawless line.

Step Three.
The best way to apply liquid eyeliner is to start drawing in the centre of your upper lash-line. If you find drawing a straight line difficult you can use pencil eyeliner and create a few dashes. Then with the point liner brush of the liquid eyeliner try to connect these dashes. Create only a few dashes. Never draw a line with pencil eyeliner and apply liquid eyeliner over it – you can easily ruin the result. Draw the line as close to the lash-line as possible, following the natural curve of your eyelid.

Step Four. 
If you want to create a thicker line, build the line gradually very carefully.

Remember to holler for any beauty consultation,

Cheers
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole
07028531193, 08069559833

Come to learn and empower yourself as Mad about Makeup holds it maiden training workshop. It promises to be a Makeup workshop with a difference.

Areas to be covered:
· Hygiene
· Skin preparation
· Tools of the Trade
· Foundation selection and application
· Eyebrow grooming
· Eye shadow application
· Eyeliner techniques
· Mascara/ False lashes application
· Cheek Color application
· Lip liner application
· Lip Color application


Will also include:
· Basic Makeup
· Bridal Makeup
· Fashion Makeup

Venue: Suite 23, Mangal Plaza, Zone 1, Abuja

Date: 14th- 16th May, 2010

Call 08069559833
08038026434
08028861396
07028531193

Lipstick Colors

Choose the right shades of lipstick either warm or cool that will look good with your skin.

Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Let’s talk mascara. Brown is becoming ever more popular because it complements all iris colors. It works on everyone, as does the standard black. And even though it's available, avoid blue and green tinted mascara, unless it matches your ultra-colorful dye job. Waterproof mascara is really not for everyday, unless you're especially weepy.

A water-soluble mascara leaves your lashes in healthier condition, and healthy is beautiful.
No one has the perfect arch without a little help from tweezers or a lot of help from a stylist. All eyebrows need taming, whether it’s tweezing to remove one stray hair or an all-out waxing at the salon. Tweezing is cheap, which is great. And you don’t need an appointment.

Oh, and if you use tweezers...Did you know that some estheticians (that’s a highly trained skincare professional) will create a template for you to use when tweezing? If you want to deal with your brows on a less frequent basis, investigate having your eyebrows waxed at a reputable salon. It hurts, but many women feel the irritation is worth the gorgeous results.

Hey Guys,

I'm sure you have missed the tips and advice on makeup application.
I realize that not so many of us know how to keep how makeup and some don't even know how to store them.

Not all of us may be aware of this, but if we are careless with the use and storage of our makeup, our makeup could end up infecting and damaging our skin.

Well here are a few tips on how to keep your makeup tools and products.
Here are a few suggestions for use and storage of makeup:

1. Keep the makeup products and tools stored in a place that is cool and dry. Exposing these products to direct sunlight should also be avoided.

2. Makeup containers should be closed tightly when not in use.

3. Pencils, whether eyebrow pencils, lip-liners or eye-liners, should always be covered tightly when in storage and sharpened after every use.

4. Products that come in stick form, such as stick foundations and blushes, should be wiped off thoroughly with a clean tissue after every application.

5. Avoid using makeup if suffering from any kind of skin infection. Whatever items that are used during an outbreak should be thrown away, or the infection will only keep recurring.

6. When putting on makeup, use disposable applicators that are clean and dry rather than our own fingers.

7. Never share makeup and makeup tools, even with your mothers, sisters or closest girlfriends.

8. If the product changes in color, texture, smell or even taste, dispose of the product and shop for a new one.

9. If the product's consistency is no longer the same as it was when it was new, never add water or saliva to makeup. Just throw it away and get a new one.

10. We should also remember to wash the makeup tools that we use, the applicators, the brushes and the spongers, at least once a week. There are good cosmetic cleansers out there for this very purpose, but mild soap and dishwashing liquid can also do the trick. We should make sure to dry our makeup tools very carefully before putting them away.

Don't forget you can call or send me an e-mail on bellezza.faces@yahoo.com for makeup ideas and suggestions.

Cheers,
'Dolapo
07028531193

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are a few tips to get ultra soft, smooth, kissable lips:

Step 1
Apply Vaseline to your lips each night before bedtime. You may have another lip balm product you will want to use instead, but if not, good old Vaseline works wonders.

Step 2
Keep an extra toothbrush handy and use it to lightly brush the surface of your lips each day to remove dead or dry skin. You will want to do this just as your Vaseline or other moisturizer is wearing off so that the dry skin comes off smoothly and easily. If you wait until your lips are already dry, it won’t do much good!

Step 3
Always use a water-resistant lip balm. The skin on your lips is ultra thin and delicate. Since you don’t need to “tan” your lips, too much sun exposure will cause your lips to burn, chap, or worse. This can make applying any type of lip color a nightmare. A protective lip balm will prevent damage and soften your lips all at the same time.

Step 4
Use a lip liner that is close to your natural lip color. You don’t want to use one that’s too dark – your lip liner is there to help keep your lip color in place and make it last longer, not to create a distracting line around your mouth.

Step 5
When applying lipstick, blot your lipstick with a tissue after applying each layer. This will give your base lip color extra staying power.

Step 6
February is a perfect time to try fun, flirty shades in pink, red or berry. Once you’ve finalized your clothing choices, choose a shade that compliments your coloring and goes well with your outfit.

Step 7
After applying your lipstick, finish off your look with a soft, shiny lipgloss. But be sure not to go overboard on the gloss – too much can take your lips from gorgeous to gooey. Also, by layering and blotting your lipstick as mentioned in the above step, you won’t have to touch up your lipstick during the evening, which usually requires precision – and a mirror. Glosses are lighter and easier to apply, so you can quickly and easily touch up the shine if needed.

These tips will give you a perfect pout and help your lip color last much longer – throughout your entire Valentine’s Day date, perhaps?

Cheers,
'Dolapo

If there is one thing I cannot live without it’s my mascara. The second you elongate those lashes, your eyes open up and your whole faces takes on a new look. Learn the tricks of the pros and see how you can achieve long, thick, beautifully enticing eyelashes that everyone will fall for!

Step 1:

After applying your face lotion, wait for it to dry completely. Apply a light powder over your eye concealer to prevent leaks and smudges.

Step 2:

Take an eyelash curler and start curling as close to the roots as possible. After doing so, move the curler up a little bit more and curl again. Repeat this process 2-3 times, until lashes are curled up. TIP: if you find that your lashes don’t curl, use your blow dryer to heat up the curler for 2-5 seconds.

Step 3:

Take your favorite thickening or lengthening mascara, and hold the wand at the base of your lashes. Wiggle the wand from side to side then brush straight up through the ends. Apply 2-3 coats on each lash, leaving about 2 minutes in between to dry.



Step 4:

After each coat of mascara, use an eyelash comb to comb out the lashes as to not get any clumps. Avoid smudging by applying a coat of waterproof mascara on top.

Step 5:

Finish off by swiping your lower lashes with mascara. If you wish, you can also add a few fake lashes on the outer corner of your eyes to make them look even fuller.

Cheers,
Dolapo

Good Day,

Bellezza Faces is offering a discount for events booked between 30th January and 7th February 2010.

Bookings for events should be made at least 2wks before of the event..

Call Bellezza Faces now for makeup for your engagement, weddingl and occasions...

Thanks
Dolapo Lucas-Odujole
07028531193, 08069559833

I was at my desk today and for a minute i wondered about all the ills that have been happening of recent in the world...the earthquakes, bombings and plane crashes. Its so sad but of all the ills the saddest still remains the annoying way some ladies spill makeup on the face..so i right there i decided to do my own little good...dive ladies a few do's and don'ts in makeup application...ladies..please endeavor to follow these tips..i really want this world to be a better place...

Makeup Dos and Don'ts
Makeup is very important when it comes to enhancing beauty. Here are some tips to help you use makeup properly and avoid mistakes.

Makeup is a girl’s best friend. It can help you hide certain flaws and emphasize certain facial features. Makeup can absolutely transform a person if it is applied correctly making you go from simple to glamorous and flawless looking.

When it comes to makeup there are certain things you should keep in mind for your health and the health of your complexion.
Here are some things that are allowed and some things you should definitely avoid when it comes to cosmetics:

Do's
• wear products that are especially designed for your type of complexion. Find out what type of skin you have because different skin types require different skin care products and makeup
• exfoliate your skin before you apply makeup to prevent dead skin cells to get trapped in the pores and flaky skin to show when you apply foundation
• moisturize the skin before you apply makeup
• check for expiration dates and get rid of any expired make-up
• clean your makeup utensils often to prevent and eliminate bacteria which can form on your makeup utensils
• remove your makeup every night before bedtime to allow your skin to breath
• wear sunscreen under your makeup especially during the summer and not only!
• apply the makeup in front of a big mirror in a place with good lighting

Don'ts
• use makeup that is not compatible with your skin type
• wear strong, night time makeup during the day
• lend your makeup to anyone. Bacteria can be transferred through makeup from one person to another
• use alcohol or oil based products on oily skin. This will only cause your glands to produce more sebum
• use harsh cosmetic products for the skin
• use expired makeup and cosmetics because bacteria could have formed and you risk causing infections and skin irritations
I have done my good..the rest is up to you to follow..take care!!!

I know that its very late...but i had to talk about it(MI)....and i'm like reminiscing about 2009!!!

My birthday which took place on the 12th December was probably the most blissful day of the year 2009....it was kinda sad at first but i got a grip of myself and had a blast!!!

I could not sleep the night before..cos i was excited bout everything...my day started at about 6am cos i had to go to Kubwa for an interview for Shop Nigeria...it was successful in that i had fun while i as been asked all the questions..however i had fun you know with the battle of words..i was tense at the beginning....

After the interview i got back home and had a shower then headed to the studio for a personal photo shoot...it was fun cos me and the photographer are tight and so i had the best poses and i was so happy(you know how it is)...

While i was at the studio..some of my friends called me and wanted to join me at the studio so i called them over and we had a blast!!

Afterwards we headed to the sharwama shack in Drumstix...we had all the sharwama we could have and of course my favorite drink!!!



Later that evening...a couple of my friends and I headed to the Wine Shop in Wuse 2...i had like 2 glasses of red wine and i was stomped!!!..from there we headed to the Star Mega Fest show featuring Ludacris, Busta Ryhmes and of course my sweetheart M.I.

I left the show at about 3am and slept off the booze and fun....all in all it was my birthday...and i had fun!!!

Ok...Tope's wedding was like a while ago but it happened to be an interesting end of 2009...

The wedding was slated for 18th and 19th of December...i arrived Kaduna on the 17th at about 7pm..i was then ushered to my hotel room by the handsome groom...on getting to my hotel room i found out that i was paired with an old secondary school mate of mine(how cool is that??)

Trust we was gisting like all through the night though we were both tired..we shared some recent gossip about the alumni of my alma mata....

On the 18th..i was up early like my life depended on punctuality..i was later told by my friend that the engagement was slated for 2pm(i was so used to having engagements by 12pm!!)...i departed for the bride's home at about 12pm and i got a little lost in the city of Kaduna..before i located the house..the make-up session for the engagement ceremony breezed by..cos it was something i had mastered even in my dream...i used Mary Kay foundation, sleek and orekelewa eyeshadow and liners...LA colors lip liner, colors and gloss...Black Opal blush and finished up with my darling sleek translucent powder....


The wedding makeup was almost the same process but i had to go lighter on the colors it had o be soft..i mean like child-like..it was so beautiful on her...

Tope's wedding rendezvous left me in a high..cos i was ready to partie after the ceremony...myself and my new friend set off on a tour of Kaduna City..i had the ultimate fun!!!

Hello,

Bellezza Faces is a professional makeup outfit that offers a host of professional makeup services for weddings, proms, graduations, birthdays and all other celebratory events, media events, photo shoots and fashion shows.

The following are list of detailed services provided by Bellezza Faces:
Celebratory Events e.g. Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Proms amongst many others.
* Media Events
* Photo Shoots
* Fashion Shows
* Heard gear Setting
Bellezza Faces is proposing to partner with you in your upcoming events to offer the above listed services to you.

Oluwadolapomayomi Lucas-Odujole
07028531193, 08069559833