Speaking of American Beauty, what an historic time for our neighbours south of the border with a welcome change in Office that will undoubtedly affect the rest of the world! On January 20th, 2009, the world watched as Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States. Our attention was also captivated by the new First Lady, Michelle Obama. Broadcasts everywhere focused on what the style icon, Mrs. Obama, would be wearing.
To complete the look, Mrs. Obama brought on trusted Chicago make-up artist and friend Ingrid Myles-Grimes. Myles-Grimes used a palette of neutral colours for a look that would be “read as very natural and polished.” The end result was a classy and gorgeous make-up finish fit for the new First Lady. To get your own polished First Lady look, try these tips:
1. If you haven’t done so already, shape your brows.
If you’re unsure about doing it on your own, have them first shaped by a professional and then tweeze on your own to maintain the shape. Tamed brows frame the face and provide a more polished aesthetic.2. Fill in brows with brow powder if necessary.
3. A key to Mrs. Obama’s polished look is her glowing skin.
Use foundation to even out skin tone and surface and add concealer where necessary (undereye circles, blemishes).4. Set face make-up with powder.
Use a multi-dimensional powder like MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish line to get rid of shine without looking dull and flat.5. Skip the blush, but use a powder about 2 shades darker than your own skin tone as a contouring powder.
6. Apply liquid liner to the top lashes only.
7. Curl the eyelashes and apply two coats of mascara
8. Apply a nude coloured gloss.
NOTE: Yes, the natural and polished look is actually a lot more work than it looks! But when done right, people will notice that you’re glowing…and think that it’s effortless! Enjoy!
Photo courtesy of Associated Press
