by Sophia Sandrelli

Classic Elegance

You look particularly good in a work suit or dressed for a formal function. However, your make up brings a sense of class to any occasion. Although distinctive your make up should never be overpowering. Dark lines can be used to create a dramatic look emphasizing the eyes and lips. Pastel colors and lip gloss are not your tools of choice. Classic can encompass many styles but not girliness. However, care is still needed not to overdo the face paint. You should stand out in the crowd but no for the wrong reasons.

Natural Beauty

This is a woman who is comfortable in the skin she's in. She isn't immune from putting on make up but she does use it sparingly. Cosmetics should only be used to compliment the natural beauty of the face, not to cover it. Bright colour, harsh tones and anything which distracts from is avoided. Earth browns and cocoas are the shades of choice. Subtlety is the key. A little powder, a feint line of mascara and a natural shade of lipstick is all you need.

What's the point of subtlety? If your make up looks good why limit yourself to a touch here and there. Vibrant indulgents like to create a sense of drama with heavy eye liners and mascara to bring out the eyes and strong lipstick to accentuate those juicy lips. Of course you need to be careful to do it right otherwise you will look like a lady of the night. But do it properly and you will be a head turner for all the right reasons. Experimentation is needed to find the best combinations but the boundaries are far and wide. A myriad of colours and styles can be worn and worn well. Not only does your make up make you look sensational but it fills you with a confidence you might not have au natural.

Soft Romantic

You like a natural look but you prefer to use make up to create it. Pastel pinks and peaches are the colours of choice to create a soft, subtle look. The key is never to wear too much. Less really is more. Your make up should be complementing your face not putting a blanket over it. Hard lines and strong colours should be strictly avoided. Mascara in particular should e applied very lightly. Lipstick can be used to emphasise the lips but it shouldn't stand out at a hundred paces. The idea is to create a sense of warmth and desirability with a soft touch.