georgia donovan, fashion and makeup expert

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"What Every Woman Needs to Know About Makeup and Skin Care "

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georgia donovan makeup artist "Fashion is an odyssey.

A journey you start as a very young child.

It's an evolutionary process. Your look evolves as you pass through the various stages of your life.

From a young child to a mature person, your appearance changes and so must your style."

Important Makeup and Skincare Tips from Georgia

How can I make sure I'm wearing the right shade of lipstick?
Learn the lipstick trick and never buy the wrong shade again - When picking out a lipstick, shade test the color on your index fingertip not the back of your hand .Reason: your fingertip skin has the same blue tones as your lips.

When is the best time to use an eyelash curler?
Eye lash curler warning- if you use and eyelash curler use it BEFORE you put on your mascara. If you do it after you run the risk of tearing out your lashes. OUCH!!!

What is the best way to apply concealer?
Moisturize first, then foundation, then use the concealer (make sure it matches your skin and is slightly lighter than your skin tone. Too dark and you will look muddy, too light, you will look like a ghost.

TIP: always use a flat concealer brush to paint the concealer over the dark or red areas under the eye.Then, with your pinky, blend and use light gentle strokes. Do not pull the skin and make sure you blend it all very well. Then, with a cosmetic sponge, pat your foundation all over the face for a natural look. There should be no lines between concealer and foundation.

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Can I squeeze a blemish?
Leave your blemish alone. One of the worst things anyone can do is SQUEEZE a blemish. If you do, you will make the breakout worse A pimple is filled with bacteria and dead cells. Digging into the skin can drive these things deeper into the pore and cause more inflammation. HANDS off.

Do I need to use eye cream?
Leaving eye cream out of your daily skin care routine is the biggest beauty crime any woman can commit.

What about mascara?
The only two colors any woman should wear are black and brown- Red, blue , green are great if you are in the circus. Always use two coats. While the first one is still wet, apply a second layer.

Here's a tip: if you have dark lashes, hold the wand horizontally and gently wiggle the brush from the base of the lash to the tip. For light lashes hold the wand vertically and sweep it back and forth.

How long can I keep my mascara?
The life of any mascara is 3 months. If you have one longer than that throw it out. And pulling the wand back and forth and pumping it only adds to the possibility of bacteria forming. One sweep is all you need. AND NEVER NEVER add water to a thickened tube. Toss it ASAP.

At what age should I start my skincare regimen?
Skincare in your 20's is all about prevention. Starting a good sk in care routine at that stage of your life will prevent premature aging and damage. Staying out of the sun is the #1 best things ANY woman can do for her skin and using a daily sun screen with at LEAST an SPF 15 every day of the year, regardless of season or weather.

What tools do I need?
Great makeup requires the right tools. The best investment any one can make is a good set of basic brushes which should include at least a concealer, foundation, eye shadow, eye crease, blush and lip.

How long do products last?
Learn about the life cycle of products. Nothing lasts forever. How good is the moisturizer you bought a long time ago and never used. Look at the color, texture and them smell it. When it doubt, throw it out, no matter how much it costs.

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Is Your Bra A Health Hazard? - Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in women, and this year alone 192,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. It eventually strikes one out of every eight American women. Breast cancer also causes more deaths than any other form of cancer in women under age 55. (more)

How Can I Dress So I Look 10 Pounds Thinner? - So many of my Weight Watcher friends (I'm a lifetime member) have asked me this question. Especially those who are near their goal weight. Here are some fashion rules & tips I shared with my group at a recent meeting:

Rule: The most slimming look (for anyone) is a single color from top to bottom. If you want to punctuate the look with another color, like a vibrant blue or green from this spring's latest pastels, do it as an accessory. (more)

Is There a Gold Mine in Your Closet? - The two things that women hate to face every day are their mirror and their closet. While I can’t help you with the mirror, I can certainly help you reduce the clutter, rearrange the pieces you have and rejoice in the newfound income stream in your closet. The beginning of any season is a great time to reorganize your closet and your wardrobe. (more)

Tips For Appropriate Business Casual - Get rid of the tee shirt that has your life motto or philosophy statement written across it. A simple white or colored tee works best. (more)

I am passionately committed to helping you raise your style consciousness and elevate your self-image. My vision is for everyone to have a unique style, image and wardrobe that will allow them to look terrific no matter what the occasion, body type or age. Recognizing that each person is unique, I help you enrich your life and teach you that, while clothes are a necessity, style can be joyful and fun. And that what you wear speaks volumes about who you are.