FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CAN I JUST GET SOME MAKEUP THAT LOOKS GOOD ON ME!!??

Heyo Friends! Tonight I had a bit of wine with my girls which makes this blog super fun! Ok, so you guys have been telling me the same thing over and over again..."HOW DO I FIND A FOUNDATION THAT MATCHES?" Well my dearies, Auntie Laina's is here to help. There are a couple things to consider while you hunt down that perfect shade. They are as follows:


1) The most obvious: Intensity~ We change shades as the seasons change. Pay attention to that. You may change shades up to 4 times per year depending on your skin type and thats ok! Use bronzer as your special friend to help you transition :)

2) Commonly overlooked: Undertone~ There are three distinct undertones----> Cool (Pink), Neutral (Peachy), Warm (Yellow). It is so important that you determine your undertone. You can usually tell by just looking in the mirror, but if you are unsure go to a professional and ask. Cosmetic counters in department stores do this for free and typically provide samples for you to try. I encourage you to take advantage of this if you can. If not look for the words "cool", "warm", or "beige" as you browse the cosmetic aisles at your drug store. This is usually an indicator of undertone.

3) Texture of the makeup: If you purchase a thicker makeup, you may find the color is a bit more finicky. Make sure you are using a moisturizer that allows you to blend properly. Moisturizers can change your world. It primes your face and helps your makeup go on smoother. If you are not using a moisturizer START NOW!

And finally my little, special tip. Remember that you are covering your face with foundation, so you are actually matching your makeup to your body...HUH!!??! What!!?? YES!!!....Drink it in...yes...your body! Why do you have that horrible line of makeup on your jawline? Because your neck is whiter than your body because your chin blocks your neck from the sun! You want your neck and face to be lighter because that means you are protecting your precious skin. However, once you put your makeup on you want to create the illusion that your face and neck are, in fact, the same shade as your body! So, pay attention to that as you search for your perfect shade :) Once again...Bronze works wonders for bridging that gap!


One thing I learned tonight is sometimes we need to clean out our closets! We need to throw out our old ways and accept new ideas. This applies to makeup too. Maybe what you have been using just isn't right for you any more. Try something new! Take time for yourself and play dress up...It feels just as good as an adult!


I have been holding on to a dress I wore in high school, 12 years ago, because I thought one day I could rock it again! HAHAHA! What the "H" "E" "Double Hockey Sticks" was I thinking!? My girls made me try it on and said, "Honey its time to let it go!" And tonight thats what I am saying to you! Go out and grab a new foundation....maybe a tinted moisturizer, a BB cream, or a mineral powder...You never know what treasures you might discover :)

THE INFAMOUS DRESS: (You're Welcome)

Ahhhhh......so funny I forgot to laugh!

Listen guys, I really want to help you with the "foundation" issue, so please ask me questions! Let me know if these tips helped you :) XOXO

Love you more than my bazillion blushes,

Alaina