My latest guest blog on primped.com

http://www.primped.com.au/blogs/guest-blog/my-omg-brow-moment

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My latest blog post on Primped.com

http://www.primped.com.au/blogs/guest-blog/virtual-brow-shaping-lien-style

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Hi everyone, you must read Zoe Foster's latest brow blog. It's funny, delightful and I'm sure you can relate to this story. It also include yours truly :)

http://www.primped.com.au/blogs/zoes-blog/sht-my-dad-says

A sweet story about the power of beautiful eyebrows.

www.youngeryou.com.au/beauty/brow-power

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My latest brow product recommendations and tips on how to apply them.

http://www.primped.com.au/guest_blog/comments/best_brow_products_by_lien_bui/

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Whenever I ask my new clients about their makeup style, the most common response would be 'natural'.
But you know what???? we usually start off with bare eyes then end up with stunning smoky eyes.

So this is what I know for sure....
Most women would love to have flawless skin (that is, natural with minimal coverage)
but they are wild about enhancing their eyes!! Lack of makeup skills is the only reason women avoid smoky eyes.

I love creating smoky eyes in different dark hues. For the model (below), I used dark purple shimmer eyeshadow on the lids up to the crease then lined her eyes with a black gel eyeliner.



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Click on to www.jenniferlopez.com for some stunning examples.

(Confession!! I'm obsessed with her makeup styles)

 

(Image courtesy of www.jenniferlopez.com)

[Assuming you have concealed any skin imperfections, applied a sheer layer of foundation and finished off with a light dust of powder]

 

No shortcuts Ladies :) it's important to have a flawless canvas to work with.

 

What products you need:

1. Nars Blush and Bronzer Duo

- Fair skin: Orgasm (blush)/Laguna (bronzer)

- Med skin: Sin (blush)/Casino (bronzer)

2. A domed-shaped brush or a blush brush

 

(Image courtesy of www.narscosmetics.com)

Click on www.allure.com/video

(for a great how-to)

 

STEP 1: BRONZER (additional tips)

- Use a matte bronzer if you have oily skin. This product will give you a more polished finish. Also perfect for face contouring. It creates cheekbones, narrows a wide nose and slims a round face.

- I prefer to apply in a downward motion to avoid blotchiness but it's up to you to decide what's best.

 

STEP 2: BLUSH (additonal tips)

- Top up with the blush for an instant pop of radiance.

- To find where to apply it, just smile :) in the mirror and start from the apple of your cheeks (the plumpy part) and blend seamlessly halfway towards the hairline. But not at the hairline!

Give it a try! 

Lien

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Happy New Year everyone!

 2009 was an eventful year with the birth of my gorgeous daughter Anouk in September coinciding with a move to a new home-based studio in Bronte.

 I have created a fan page on Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with everyone on a regular basis, writing about everything brows and makeup.

 www.facebook.com/browsandmakeup

www.twitter.com/browsandmakeup

You can also track my progress as I undertake cosmetic tattooing training and give you my perspective into this unfamiliar but rapidly growing segment of the cosmetic industry. Hopefully my journey will provide some further insight into the different options available to those seeking an effortless way to stay groomed.

With love,

Lien x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Client X (you know who you are :)) has this amazing intense orange lipstick (MAC Morange) while I love the colour I know she's very limited to only wearing it with minimal or no eye makeup.



Here's how I created a new hue for Client X:






Having a beige shimmer gloss is the IT product to tone down any lipsticks to a more sexier and wearable colour.



Note: if you are a lipstick addict, this formula also works with a beige shimmer lipstick (not gloss)

Grab yourself one from Priceline and try it out. You'll love it!!!



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Master the 6 simple steps to a flawless complexion and get the inside scoop on:

The great powder debate: Coloured Vs Translucent
The lowdown on mineral foundation
When to stay away from powder all together
Pros Vs Cons: Foundation in a can
Rules for touch-ups
The beauty of powder
Where to buy

www.browsandmakeup.com/foundation

This is one of our first newsletters that most of you wouldn't have read. It's
HUGE so take your time and try some of the tips along the way. As always please feel free to share it with your friends.

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