Makeup techniques after a procedure — Part 2

Just to recap, Claire Andrews, makeup specialist at Advanced Rejuvenation Medical Spa, is demonstrating a makeup application on Catherine while Catherine’s skin is red and rough from a fractionated laser treatment.

In Part 1, we saw how Claire handles the concealer and foundation using gloMinerals mineral makeup.

In Part 2, she applies color — blush, eyes, brows and lips — to complete a daytime look. You’ll see Claire demonstrating some of the techniques she discussed in her first video, particularly how to handle the bright blush colors that are fashionable now and how to get the current brow shape.

Part 3 will show how to convert the daytime look to a bit more drama for night.

New additions to 10 Years Younger … in Burlington! team

10 Years Younger … in Burlington! has been generating so much excitement and support that we are able to make it an even better package than we originally thought.

We now have a specialty bra-fitting store on board, Bocana Boutique. They have beautiful clothes, cruisewear, swimwear, lingerie and shoes in addition to bras ranging in size from 32AA to 46H.

See the article below for tips on making sure your bra fits properly — most women’s don’t! Studies have shown that 50 – 90% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. No wonder we don’t like our bras!

Bocana will be providing Catherine with a custom-fitted bra.

And once you find a beautiful bra that fits, you might head over to our other new team member, photographer Melanie Gillis. In addition to beautiful family portraits, she does absolutely gorgeous glamour and erotica shots.

You can check out her portfolio on her website. I guarantee you’ll be sorely tempted to have her photograph you in your new bra, and you’ll walk away from the experience loving your body.

Melanie is going to do Catherine’s before and after pictures.

How to tell if your bra fits properly

Bocana Boutique, a fine women’s clothing store that also specializes in expert bra-fitting, has joined our 10 Years Younger … in Burlington! program to help Catherine look her best with the right bra.

Carol Boyko-Brodie, Bocana’s owner and manager, provides these tips for checking to see if your bra fits properly:

1. Does your bra fit snuggly below the shoulder blades on your back?
   
2. Do your shoulder straps dig in?
   
3. Do your wires at the side of the bra (under your arm) sit on bone or breast tissue?
   
4. Does the centre gore tack snuggly against your rib cage?

Carol emphasizes the importance of the correct bra size, stating that “you will look 10 pounds slimmer immediately!”

Update your makeup for spring

The buzz this spring is all about switching to lighter, brighter colours. For those of us who have been brought up to have a stark fear of blue eyeshadow, how do we make it work?

In this video, Claire Andrews, makeup specialist at Advanced Rejuvenation Medical Spa, demonstrates 2 quick and easy tips that look pretty and fashionable — just what we need for spring!

10 Things You Can Do Today to Look & Feel 10 Years Younger

This list is in no particular order. I suggest you pick the top 3 or 4 things that are most relevant to you so you’ll see the biggest impact in the shortest period of time.

1. Whiten your teeth.
   A whiter, brighter smile takes years off your look.
2. Have a professional makeup lesson.
   Most of us haven’t changed our makeup techniques in 20 years; new techniques will make you look prettier and more contemporary.
3. Have a hairstyle makeover.
   Let a good hairstylist tell you what would suit you and look up-to-date.
4. Get properly-fitting undergarments.
   Over 80% of us are in the wrong size bra. You will be amazed at how much better you will look and feel in the right size. You will look sleeker with the right shapewear as well.
5. Do a physical activity that you love.
   When is the last time you bopped around to your favorite music, went canoeing or played tennis? Doing an activity that you love will make you feel vibrant.
6. Eat more fiber.
   Being constipated makes you feel sluggish. Adding fiber to your diet will make you feel more energetic.
7. Drink more water.
   How many of us live on coffee? Switching to water will make your skin look better, make your head feel clearer and make everything work better in your body.
8. Use a Vitamin C serum.
   Vivier’s Vitamin C serum is one of the few products I know of that make an instant change to your appearance.
9. Get a new outfit (but let someone objective help you choose it).
   Go shopping with a frank and stylish friend or put yourself in the hands of a saleswoman you can trust. You need someone who will tell you what suits you and what looks fashionable to get you out of a fashion rut.
10. Learn to meditate.
    Meditation will erase the signs of strain and worry as you learn how to calm your mind.