Holiday Makeup Tips 2011

Feeling and looking good comes from the inside out.  If you don't look your best and want to cover it up with makeup, consider:

-Did I get enough sleep last night?  Anything less than 6 or 7 uninterrupted hours will show on your face and body.  Weight gain, stress, fatigue and darkened eyes are the result of ongoing sleepless nights.

-What did I eat or drink?  Salty foods make you bloated.  Sugary snacks put on the pounds.  These treats are everywhere during the holidays, so try to resist as much as possible.  The rule of one helps - just take one (but don't take one of everything!) so you don't feel deprived.

-Did I get any exercise lately?  Marathon shopping for the holidays does not count as exercise.  If you feel tired from holiday running, try yoga or a simple walk around the block.  It energizes you and boosts your appearance.

Now that we realize Venusity comes from inside, we want to dress up the outer package a bit.  Here are a few ways to perk up your look for the holidays:

-Red lipstick is a great way to brighten your face.  Try pale reds with shimmer or deep burgundy if you don't like the traditional clarity of red.  Another alternative are golden beige tones, especially for darker skin tones.

-Use a good concealer to hide those imperfections under your eyes and breakouts from holiday snacking.  Lancome and Dermablend are good choices.  On a budget, try the classic Maybelline cover stick.



-Add sparkle to your holiday face.  Bronzing powder with metallic nuances and mineral eye shadow with shimmer light up your face without being obvious.

-Dare to add a bold touch to your eye makeup.  Apply two coats of mascara - Maybelline Great Lash is always an excellent choice.  Try dark colored eye liner such as navy blue or hunter green.  Neutral eyes have pizzazz when you apply a bit of color to the outer eyelid.


- Primer makes your makeup last through all the holiday partying.  Too-Faced Shadow Insurance is my favorite to keep shadow from creasing and wearing off.  For the face, try Maybelline Primer Skin Transformer.  Your foundation glides on smoothly and stays all day.  Add a dusting of mineral powder to complete the look.

Happy holidays from Venusity!  When you look fabulous, you feel fantastic!

Holiday 2011 Fashion Trends with Venusity

Hot holiday fashion trends for 2011 are already being considered at businesses plan corporate parties and people plan their annual holiday bash. Wearing the right dress makes you stand out from the crowd. Of course, an unattractive dress can do the same thing for all the wrong reasons.

Now is the ideal time to shop for your fabulous holiday evening wear. As Black Friday approaches, the stores become more crowded. Shopping online is another way to beat the crowds and find the perfect holiday dress.

The little black dress is livened up with white for a delightful contrast. Rachel Zoe recommends "black and white and chic all over." Alternatively, bold jewel hues are a top choice for holiday 2011 cocktail dresses. Choose eye-catching colors such as ruby red, emerald green, turquoise blue and fuchsia.

No holiday season is complete without a bit of sparkle. Choose an evening dress with embellishments, embroidery and sequins. Helen Terzyan of Elegant Mart said, "Old Hollywood glamor is making a mod comeback for the 2011 holiday season."

Always remember to accessorize. Choker necklaces, cuff bracelets and dangle earrings add an extra touch of glitz to your holiday look. Add a pair of high-heeled pumps or low boots to finish off the look.

Makeup trends include smokey eyes in blues, silver and gold with drop-dead long eyelashes. Several coats of mascara is the choice over fake eyelashes this season. Lips are pouty with metallic gloss or shades of red and burgundy. Hair this season is big, smooth and shiny to finish off your holiday 2011 look perfectly.

Bring Venusity to any party and show your ability to shine!

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Elegant Fall 2011 Evening Wear Fashion | Bizcovering

Can you believe that summer is over and fall is upon us already? I wasn't quite ready for it but I do love the cooler autumn season.

It also means time to revamp your formal wear closet. Check out this article to find out how:

Elegant Fall 2011 Evening Wear Fashion | Bizcovering

Yes, attending fall parties will definitely help me get over the end of summer. Anyone ready for a Halloween costume ball yet? Alright, off to shop for my cocktail dresses and evening wear!

Michaele Salahi On Rock Star Journey as Tareq Salahi Worries

Michaele Salahi is the wife of Tareq Salahi, the famed couple who crashed a White House state dinner.  Amazingly, the couple emerged from the incident unscathed and Michaele Salahi became one of "The Real Housewives of D.C."  Many believe their actions are ongoing publicity stunts.  The most recent situation involves Tareq Salahi believing his wife was missing.

I will digress for a moment about the "Real Housewives" series.  As "Desperate Housewives" reaches its final season, we will be left with these allegedly "Real Housewives" such as Michaele Salahi.  As a real housewife myself, get real!  Frankly, there was more reality in the comedic "Desperate Housewives" skits than the some of the reality shows I've seen.  But let's get back to the Michaele Salahi situation.

It seems this "real housewife" really isn't missing.  Tareq Salahi is reportedly devastated she left but relieved she is alright.  Nobody knows if a divorce is in the future for this gate-crashing couple.  Who could possibly be a partner to Michaele Salahi after that daring stunt?

According to the Washington Post, Michaele Salahi ran off with a member of the band Journey, a group who played at Salahi-run polo matches in the past.  Apparently Salahi is at a concert tour stop in Memphis with 57-year-old Neil Schon, the guitarist for Journey.

A deputy spoke to Michaele Salahi after her hubby reported her missing on Tuesday.  The deputy was told by the housewife that she left home with a good friend and was where she wanted to be.  The FBI is trying to make additional contact with her to ensure her well-being. Tareq Salahi was convinced his wife was kidnapped but that doesn't seem to be the case.  Reality must be crashing down around his ears right about now (unless this is a stunt to get attention).

Do you think the FBI would look for an everyday housewife running around with an aging rock star while hubby worried about her?  I somehow doubt it.  It's more likely the housewife would return home to changed locks and glares from her fellow PTA members.  Sort of like Desperate Housewives...I am really going to miss them and can't wait for the season premiere on September 25 on ABC at 9 Central.

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