[Celebrity Look] THICK BROWS ARE BACK: 2012 TREND WATCH

Thick eyebrows are in again—thank goodness! I have never been a fan of the thin over plucked look. For some, thin looks good, but for those like me who’s brows naturally look like Bert from Sesame Street (I know I’m not the only one) thick, defined brows look better. So for those Bert brow look alikes out there, our time is here! thick is in, hooray for trends that change.

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A great brow is an important part of your overall look, the perfect brow can enhance your look, add more expression to your eyes and even make you look younger. Thick or thin groomed brows are important, here’s how to get the perfect brow with a set of eyebrows kit (USA Link). 

• Tame your brows: brush the brow hairs straight up with a mascara-style brush. Trim any long hairs or hairs that are growing straight down
• Find the shape of your brow:
• To find the beginning of your eyebrows: Take a brush or pencil, place it on top of your nose and then extend it over the inner corner of your eye. Where the brush or pencil hits the eyebrow, that is the point where the eyebrow should begin.
• To find the arch of your eyebrows: Starting point is always the tip of your nose. Place the brush or pencil on top of it, now extend it over the pupil of your eye towards your brow. Where the tool meets the brow, there is where the arch should be.
• To find the end of your eyebrows: Place the brush or pencil on your nose and extend it over the outer corner of your eye. Where the tool meets the brow is where the end of your brow should be.
• Shape your brows: use a brow pencil to outline the shape of the brows
• Fill brows in: add definition and shine with a clear or tinted brow gel, wax or powder

What do you think of the thick brow trend? Yea or nay?

GET KIM KARDASHIAN’S SMOKEY EYE WITH MOTIVES!

The Smokey Eye — it’s a beloved classic, high drama eye look that’s been re-created in many colors and many ways. The term “smokey eye” doesn’t necessarily mean blacks and greys, “smokey” actually refers to the way the colors are combined to create the look. There’s no set in stone way to do a smokey eye, but we think our way is pretty foolproof.

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To give your smokey eye long lasting staying power, start by priming your lids with a layer of Motives Luxe Crème Eye Shadow in Metal (USA Link). Smooth over your lids with your fingers, blending into your crease.

Next, intensify your lids with a dusting of Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Black Tie (USA Link) for a pearlized, iridescent finish.

To get the smokey drama you are looking for, glide Motives Khol Eyeliner in Onyx (USA Link) across your top lash line from the inner to outer corners of your eye, making sure not to leave any gaps between your eye liner and lash line. Blend (the key to smokey eyes!) the liner upward and outwards with your Motives Detailing Brush (USA Link). To add balance to your look, dot your Motives Khol Eyeliner between your bottom lashes and blend for a soft focus effect.

To complete your classic smokey eye, apply a few coats of Motives Lustrafy High Definition Mascara in Onyx (USA Link) for lush, dark lashes.

Beauty bonus: For a stand out look, try matching the color of your smokey eye to your jewelry. i.e., if you are wearing gold jewelry, go for a golden bronze smokey eye.

Let us know: Have you tried the smokey eye? What are your tips and tricks?