Labor Day not only marks the end of the summer time season, but also summer time fashion as well. I’m sure you have heard the aged fashion adage, “do not wear white foot after Labor Day!”. Does this exact same restriction apply to pink lip-gloss? What about lime green eye shadow? Usually wanting to be cosmetic-ly correct, I enlisted the help of hair stylist &#038 make up artist extraordinaire Shea-Shea Johnson co-proprietor of Thaanx two U Hair Salon. Shea-Shea’s impressive celeb list of customers include Alicia Keys, A.J Johnson, Gary Dourdan, Kellita Smith, Kerry Washington, Spike Lee &#038 Tisha Campbell. Anyone gifted sufficient to powder fine @(#* Gary Dourdan’s nose is definitely qualified to reveal beauty secrets and techniques with a wanna be like me. Read on as Shea-Shea provides us some “MAC-nificent suggestions to transition superbly into Fall.

Changing Faces
Q. With cooler days forward, I asked Shea-Shea if sporting hot, vibrant colors on our eyes and lips is breaking “the guidelines”?
A. “Simplicity is key. I do not follow “the guidelines” but I do think in keeping it simple. If you want to wear a vibrant eye shadow it’s essential to apply it in moderation, and make sure it is blended well. The object is to not let the eye shadow over energy your face.

Fall into Elegance
Q. Can you suggest any essentials as we transition into Fall?
A. “Hydrating the pores and skin is important! Consuming water is the initial step to having wholesome, dewy pores and skin. Also, it is essential to carry on to use a moisturizer that consists of sunscreen. Sunscreen not only safeguards our faces from sun damage but also acts as a barrier in opposition to cold winter climate. So skincare initial, then makeup. For fall I choose natural, earth tones like Samoa Silk eye shadow. Tan-Ray eye paint, Peaches blush, &#038 Oh Child lip glass, all by MAC Cosmetics.

Elegance Express
Q. With the end of summer time also arrives the starting of college. For many moms with college age children, that can also mean much less time in the bathroom. Any guidance for looking polished in say 10 minutes?
A. Definitely. Beginning with a clean face and groomed eyebrows.
1. Lightly dust face with a MAC SPF 15 Basis.
(Keep in mind the key is moderation. You do not want to over powder)
two. Apply two coats of mascara.
3. Apply blush or bronzer. (Peaches by MAC functions on just about each and every skintype)
4. Apply lipgloss. (Oh Child by MAC functions on just about each and every skintype)

What is in Your Makeup Bag?
Q. Your going to be stranded on a desert island. What do you definitely pack into your makeup bag?
A. Definicils Mascara by Lancome, Pink Freeze eyeshadow by MAC, C-Thru Lip Glass by MAC, MAC shadow brushes #’s 224, 252 &#038 266 and Fashion Honest Pores and skin Therapy Program (Cleanse, Rinse, Moisturize) because it is so essential to wash off your make up prior to bed!

Encounter Painting
Q. Thank you Shea-Shea. I’ve loved talking “store” with you and I’ve definitely added a couple of products to my beauty-purchasing list. But I also require help with makeup application. Do you educate makeup application?
A. I do. I give makeup consultation as well as workshops on makeup application. I also do makeovers from head to toe, and I do make up for bridal partys, unique events, and so on. I can be reached at (510) 262-9220 or (510) 812-8602 for an appointment.

There you have it women?pro tips on Fall Elegance. Of course, internal beauty is the best beauty because it does not wash off! But if you require a small help painting your face do not hesitate to give my girl a contact?who understands you just may see Gary!

Cathy Gatson is a freelance author and proprietor/operator of a hair and body salon in Northern California.