Warm VS Cool

When I am with a client for makeup, before I begin I look my client (up and down) and casually ask,  “Are you cool or are you warm?” Now I’m not asking if my next victim would like low fat or full cream milk with their coffee (I can hear Tim Noakes shouting full cream!!).Continue reading “Warm VS Cool”

Candi Inbox

#WhatsCatchingmyEye May is upon us, along with chilly evenings, Zara blazers, closed shoes and beef stew. When I put it like that it doesn’t sound to bad, though I know how South Africans are when winter comes. Don’t worry girls, boots and red lipstick will keep us going! Have you started to notice how peopleContinue reading “Candi Inbox”

Choose the Perfect Foundation

Join the Conversation #MattvsDewy Dewy – Often the dewy/fresh look requires a fair amount of product. First off, prep the skin with moisturizer. This look is often best suited for normal to dry skin types. If you tend to be shiny leave this step out. While the moisturizer is still moist on the skin, applyContinue reading “Choose the Perfect Foundation”

Spring has Sprung

Spring is here. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. Though you are still wearing that brown Bobbi Brown lipstick. “This is a nice winter lipstick,” she told you. Now winter is done folks and I will say it again, summer is here! I have recently taken a strong liking to a turquoiseContinue reading “Spring has Sprung”

The Skinny on Blush and Bronzer

When I ask the question, “Do you wear blush?” Nine out of ten times I get a yes. Where the question and answer becomes interesting is where the blusher is applied and what tone of blusher is used. Before I head into some scientific explanation of blush vs bronzer, lets try keep this plain andContinue reading “The Skinny on Blush and Bronzer”