beauty event: Mary Kay Makeover Day 2014!

the new year is beyond full swing, so you may find the excitement of 2014 slowing down. don't let it! it's time to recharge and have some fun ~ what about a fabulous makeover?

move over "march madness", this is the time for makeover madness with Mary Kay Makeover Day on saturday, march 8th!

according to a recent survey of nearly 1,000 women, the number one reason to get a makeover is "just because", proving that anytime is a good time for a new look! Mary Kay Makeover Day is fast approaching, meaning there's never been a better time to celebrate International Women’s Day than by learning some pro application techniques for getting a gorgeous new look and having fun with color!

 to showcase the brand's vast array color collection, Mary Kay celebrity makeup artist Virginia Linzee created "Delicate Details" ~ one of two looks to be showcased during the event. inspired by 2014 runway fashion, this specific look brings "runway to reality", teaching women how to fearlessly wear red! the goal is to beat the record of 44,000 makeovers in a day, so MK Makeover Day is giving women everywhere the opportunity to get a free makeover. yes, that includes you~ click here to find one near you!  want to know how to get the Delicate Details look using Mary Kay? take look at Virginia's easy application tips…

{all products by Mary Kay}

1. apply Mineral Eye Color in Hazelnut to the creases and on the eyelids. layer on Moonstone, taking it up to the brows. apply Sparkling White as a pop of color in the middle of the eyelids.

2. line upper and lower lash lines with Deep Brown Eyeliner.

3. apply Lash Love Lengthening™ Mascara in I ♥ black.

4. define brows with Brow Definer Pencil in Brunette or Mineral Eye Color in Espresso.

5. brush on Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush.

6. apply Creme Lipstick in Red. blot, then reapply at the center of the lips.



and since you're still reading {thank you!}, i want to give you the opportunity to win your own "Delicate Details" kit!

yay, a giveaway!!

i'm going to make it super simple, so here's how:

 US residents only, please:

**follow me, @thebeautygirl, on twitter, share this blog post and tweet me, using the line "@thebeautygirl i want to win a #MKmakeover kit!" **

updated:
 the contest** will run from today, march 1, 2014 until thursday march 6th.

i'll announce the winner on twitter on thursday, march 7, 2014, so keep your eyes on your twitter feed where i'll tweet out the winner. you'll have 24 hours to respond. if i don't hear from you, i'll choose a new winner. please be prepared to email me your full name and mailing info {this includes your address and phone number to be sent to MK PR for delivery purposes only}.

good luck!

visit marykay.com for more info about the brand, to shop and of course, learn more about Makeover Day 2014!

**please read: by entering this contest you must allow me to receive your full name, address, phone number and email address to be forwarded to representatives of Mary Kay for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to give information requested will disqualify your win. all personal info is kept private and will not be used for any other purpose beyond this contest. one {1} winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. please see contest requirements for all details on how to enter. some restrictions apply. open to US residents only. entries will be accepted via twitter through 11:59 PST, march 6, 2014; winner will be announced march 7, 2014 on twitter. thank you. :) **

give your classic look an update with Mary Kay Beauty

the little black dress; black pumps; a camel trench coat; the bold, red lip ~
these never go out of style because they're timeless.

that said, even our beloved classics need a bit of an update from time to time! now that we've started a new year, it's a fabulous time to consider doing this. so, i consulted Mary Kay Glam Squad celebrity makeup artist, Virginia Linzee. she has a beauty recipe that can be done quickly and will be the perfect look for any occasion!

we beauty girls know, eyebrows frame the face and can make or break a look. so, first start by creating"the perfect modern brow to make a statement".

to get the perfect arch, Virginia suggests the following:

using a clean mascara wand or brow brush, brush the brow hairs downward, sketch quick, light strokes with Mary Kay Brow Definer Pencil at the top of the brow, mimicking the direction that your natural hair grows. dampen a very thin angle brush and dip into an eye shadow or brow powder that matches your natural brow color. fill in any sparse areas using quick brush stroke; comb a gel {like Mary Kay Brow Gel} into brows in an upward motion to keep brows lifted and hairs in place.

update the monochromatic, neutral look! Virginia's tips for a "simple and sultry" face:

for a gorgeous, neutral makeup look, Virginia likes to start by creating an even skin tone. Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer works well on clear skin while Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation is best on more uneven skin tones.

for eyes, start by applying a deep brown eyeliner pencil into the upper lash line; "keep the line thick near the outer eye and thinner as you near the inner corner; soften the line using a smudge brush."

next, sweep a mid tone eye shadow shade over the eyelid and blend into the crease. blend softly under the lower lashes as well. using a darker shade {like Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Truffle}, blend shadow on the outer corner of the eye and over the liner. "be sure to blend well and fade the shadow out to avoid harsh lines." finish off with black mascara.

"to keep this look super modern, skip the blush and instead, contour." 
Virginia does this with a product like Mary Kay Bronzing Powder.  she adds, "Mary Kay Mineral Highlighting Powder in Pink Stardust can be applied on the cheek bones near the temples, the bow of the lip, down the bridge of the nose and on the center of the chin."

complete the look with Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss in Café Au Lait or Rich Spice.


i can imagine what a gorgeous finished look this would be! many thanks to Virginia for the tips and product suggestions. if you're curious, Mary Kay has a plethora of fabulous products to create any look, from timeless to trendy, so head over to their website and see for yourself.