Hey BH readers! Rissrose2 here to share how I’m going to do my Thanksgiving makeup!

Since we are around family during the holidays, I tend to tone down all the flashy make up, but still try play with some color! My must-wear colors for the Thanksgiving holiday are plums, greens and of course copper & orange. I used the 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette 5th Edition since it’s the most neutral palette, but still has vibrant colors to really amp up the look.  This palette has a shimmer, almost metallic copper color which is what I placed on my lid, and a sparkly brown shadow onto my outer V.  Under my eyes, I applied a vibrant purple layered with a subtle plum just to enhance my eye shape, plus to add slight color!

The lips are kept simple with Office Queen (my favorite “go-to” lip gloss). To contour my face, I used Tahitian Tan and used the same copper eyeshadow on the apples of my cheeks for a glow!

When doing my makeup during the holidays, I think about the family pictures we’ll be taking. I like to look classic! I don’t want to look back years from now, and be like WhaaaAAAAA!?!?! For some reason I think of 80s weddings or 90s weddings.. they are so dated with the hair and makeup! But not this look – add a little shine and color without “dating” it!

CONGRATULATIONS to Cindy Batchelor, our giveaway winner!

*Giveaway is now closed* Want to win the products I used for my Thanksgiving look (shown above)? Comment below with your favorite colors to wear during the holidays! Here are the rules:

1) Comment on this blog post with your favorite colors to wear during the Holidays.

2) This contest is open internationally. Void where prohibited by law.

3) Must be at least 18 years old.

4) Contest closes on November 27, 2012 at 1pm PST!

5) 1 random winner will be chosen and contacted via email.

Don’t forget to share this giveaway with your friends! Visit my blog for tutorials and more!

1. Prior to applying the shadow, use the BH Jumbo Eye Crayon in Royal as the base to achieve the deep purple tones instead of using black. I also used this crayon to line the waterline of my eyes for a more dramatic appearance.

2. Use the dark shimmer plum and blue shades from the ‘night’ (right) side of the 60 Color Day & Night Palette.

3. Make sure to blend well in between applying each shade using a Blending Brush.

4. Contour the face for strongly defined cheek and jaw lines using the Contour and Blush Palette.

5. Line the lips with Waterproof Lip Liner in Retro and top off with a bright red shade from the 32 Color Lip Palette.

 *Giveaway is now closed.

Now, tell us: What Halloween looks are easy to throw together at last minute? Comment on this blog post for a chance to win our 60 Color BH Day and Night Palette!

Giveaway rules:

1) Comment on this blog post with at least one Halloween makeup idea that is easy to throw together last minute!

2) This contest is open internationally. Void where prohibited by law.

3) Must be at least 13 years old.

4) Contest closes on November 1, 2012 at 1pm PST!

5) 1 random winner will be chosen and contacted via email.

Don’t forget to share this giveaway with your friends!

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1. To be confident, you must first love yourself! Focus on the positives and don’t compare yourself to other people. Stand up tall, wear something you love, smile, make eye contact and be proud to be you. Everyone is special.

2. Join a sports team! You will develop a new skill and meet new people. Exercise will also boost your confidence by keeping you toned and healthy.

3. Focus on good posture, sit up tall and express your opinions in class or in the office. Stick up for yourself and your friends. Being a good person is also a great confidence booster.

To celebrate YOU, BH Cosmetics and I put together a giveaway that will keep your makeup drawer stocked-up for the rest of the season. We’re giving away a prize pack that includes the following items from my last guest blog post: BH Party Girl Palette, Contour & Blush Palette, Lip Gloss in Studio, and Blending Brush!

Here are the rules & how to enter:

1) Comment on this blog post with 1 confidence tip!

2) This contest is open internationally. Void where prohibited by law.

3) Must be at least 13 years old.

4) Contest closes on September 6, 2012 at 3pm PST!

5) 1 random winner will be chosen and contacted via email.

Thank you all for reading! Visit my blog, YouTube or Facebook to keep up with me!

Sincerely,

Annie Jaffrey

Think you know everything about our 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette Collection? Let’s test your intelligence! Since our conception, we’ve launched 5 editions of our most buzzed about collection. Now, to thank all of our customers (and to gear you up for the Fall season) we’re giving away 5 makeup palettes to 5 lucky winners! Here’s how you can win:

1) In the photo below, one tray from each 120 Color Palette is numbered.

2) Start guessing which tray belongs to which palette! In the comments, number your answers like this:

1 = 120 Palette X Edition, 2 =120 Palette Y Edition, etc.

3) All commenters with the correct answers will be in the winning pool. From there, 5 random winners will be chosen to win a makeup palette of their choice!

4) This contest is open internationally. Must be at least 13 years old. Void where prohibited by law. Contest closes on August 22, 11:59pm PST!

Best of luck! We hope you have fun with this one!

*Comments will not be shown until the end of the contest.

Congrats to the following winners: Ana Ramos, Taura Mauldin, Karen Pellegrino, Amy Smart, and Emily Warawa!

EYES

Brighter shades of eye shadow are vital to creating the perfect summer look. Instead of wearing darker shades such as gray or brown on your lids, opt for brighter neon colors such as neon green or purple. Just a swipe across your lids is more than enough to make your eyes pop. Our BH Party Girl Palette offers 40 bright eye shadows that you can use to brighten your lids.

LIPS

While darker lipsticks and liners are often popular in the cooler months, shinier, more colorful glosses, lipsticks and lip liners truly make a statement in the warmer months. Bright pinks and lighter colored lipsticks are ideal for balancing out a nice summer tan or making your skin appear brighter after the cooler months. However, even when you take a dip in the pool, you still want your makeup to look flawless. Our Waterproof Lip Liners come in a variety of shades for summer.

FACE

During the summer, it can get hot enough to make your makeup run, and sweat and oil can cause your makeup to smudge and look tired. However, when you make Anti-Shine Serum and makeup primer part of your summer makeup routine, you can keep your makeup on your face! Anti-Shine Serum and primer absorbs oil on your face and creates a smooth, matte surface that is ideal for makeup application. Our Anti-Shine Serum is ideal for all skin types and makes makeup application a breeze.

This Summer, switch your heavier makeup for brighter, lighter makeup, so you can look fresh and ready for anything all summer long!

*Contest is now CLOSED* Want to win our Anti-Shine Serum? Comment on this blog post with your Summer makeup tip for a chance to win! Last day to enter is July 16. Contest is open internationally.

The bright, neon colors of the Spring & Summer lip trend has been all the talk these days, and we are happy to follow! This is a major trend that I’m seeing on runways, celebs, and on the streets. I try to wear a different lip color every day with the help of our 32 and 66 Color Lip Palettes, BH Lip Gloss Collection, and Waterproof Lip Liners. There are so many colors…sometimes it’s too hard to choose! Here are photos of a few of my favorites for this upcoming Summer season. You will see how using a lip liner with your lip gloss creates much fuller lips – love that.

Products in the photos include the following:

BH Lip Gloss in Plain Jane, 80′s Diva, Studious

Waterproof Lip Liners in Nude, Raspberry, Blossom

*Contest is now CLOSED*

Tell us: Do you prefer wearing bold and bright makeup or soft pastel makeup? Comment for a chance to win all 10 of our Lip Glosses (contest closes June 30)!

Yours Truly,

Julia