Look Thinner Just By What You Wear.

Dress to look 10 lbs lighter  

Start from the bottom – Your bottom and hips will always look thinner when you are dressed in a solid color.  Pick and solid color, even bright colors, it does not matter.  Solids tend to slim where other patterns do not.

De-emphasize your waist – If you are trying to deemphasize your waist and or your middle then avoid crop jackets because they break up your natural lines rather then help you create long, lean lines.

Small busted? – if you are small busted then try for some wrap shirts, which will give you the illusion of a bigger bust and smaller waist.

Big Bust – avoid lighter colors on top for they will over-emphasize your bust size.  Go for a geometric-shaped top with a slim pant and you will have a more balanced look.

Big hips – go for some flat front pants.  You might also want to try a black pencil skirt with black hose. It will make your hips seem to disappear.

Only buy a pleated skirt if the pleats are stitched down and don’t bunch up at the waist adding thickness.

Unless you are a super model avoid horizontal stripes.

Picking The Perfect Mary Kay Foundation

When the right shade is applied properly, a great foundation is the perfect start to a flawless finish.

 

But with so many formulas and shades to choose from, selecting the right one to build on can sometimes be confusing. Here are a few foundation facts that can help you find your perfect match.

  

Mineral Powder Foundation combines the feel of a powder with the coverage of a foundation. It is a weightless, skin-perfecting powder that provides coverage and blends with the sweep of a brush. For a flawless look, a specially designed mineral foundation brush should be used when applying this type of foundation.

  

Medium-Coverage Liquid Foundation is generally best for normal to oily skin. It provides even coverage and helps control excess oil.

 

 Full-Coverage Liquid Foundation is generally best for normal to dry skin. It helps hydrate skin while providing coverage.

  

Creme-To-Powder Foundation is a two-in-one product that glides on like a cream to hide imperfections. It works well with all skin types and dries to a soft, powdery matte finish.

  

Tinted Moisturizer can be a fabulous option for on-the-go sheer color coverage. It’s perfect for an active lifestyle and has the added bonus of sunscreen and moisturization.

  

Find the Shade for You

Once you’ve found the perfect formula to fit your needs, the next step in achieving complexion perfection is finding the right shade. In addition to evening out skin tone and helping protect the skin from environmental damage, foundation can make the skin look smooth and flawless. Here are a few tips for nailing down the perfect hue.

 

•	Yellow-based foundations work well on almost everyone. Foundations with a little yellow will even out almost every complexion. Yellow minimizes red, which may be inherent in skin’s coloring as a result of tanning, aging or broken capillaries.
•	Test a shade on your jawline or cheek. The correct shade should literally disappear into the skin and blend with the skin tone of the neck rather than the face.
•	When trying a new shade, it is best to test in natural light. Also be sure to allow a few minutes for the foundation to adapt to your skin before making a decision on the color.

 

From Marykay.com  “Beauty Tips”