February 22, 2012

Beauty

$25 Gift Card Giveaway from Dressbarn

Dressbarn-givaawypromo

I’m super excited to offer my first giveaway for the year – a Dressbarn $25 gift card.  All you have to do is: If you are on Facebook, like the Facebook pages of Make Me Over, Eb, and Dressbarn If you are on Twitter, follow Make Me Over, Eb and Dressbarn on Twitter Post the [...]

Quick Change Hair Makeover at Pynk

QuickChange-atPynk

As some of you know, I like to dabble behind the camera and feature makeovers on the web series “Quick Change with Brian Maynor”. In the latest installment of the series, Brian takes our friend Stephanie to get a quick hair makeover at Pynk Signature Salon & Spa. Jessica Reese, owner and Master Haircare specialist [...]

Eyebrow Threading

eyebrowthreading-at EyebrowCentreColumbianaMall

Over the weekend I got up the nerve to try eyebrow threading at the Eyebrow Centre at Columbiana Centre (100 Columbina Ctr, Suite 1026, Columbia, SC 29212).  I’ve walked past the location several times, but decided to try it out. I liked the results, but didn’t care for the plucking. However, it seems better than [...]

Polishing Your Nails

polishing your nail

Painting your nails is an instant makeover upgrade for your hands.  However, not all hands are steady.  You never want to get caught with polish outside of your nails!  Here’s a quick tip for cleaning around your nails after you polish them. Can’t see the video?  Click here. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

How to get Iman’s Smokey Eye

Iman at Lanvin NY store for FNO

After meeting the beautiful Iman at the Lanvin Fashion’s Night Out dance party, I was in awe of her makeup.  So when I got home, I rummaged thru my makeup kit to see if I could re-create her make up look, but for an everyday “work” look. The products I used were: Products used: Mary [...]

Spa Box Giveaway – Trivia

CarolinaSoap-Giveaway

We are partnering with Carolina Soap Company for a special giveaway in connection with my trip to NY Fashion Week.  All you have to do answer the question – How many black designers will be showing at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week?  Send us the answer thru Twitter. Here are the rules: [...]

How to Clean Your Makeup Tools

When was the last time you cleaned your makeup tools? If it’s been over a week, then that’s too long. Cleaning your makeup tools weekly can help to maintain the life of the brushes. It’s also just good hygiene. “Dirty” brushes and sponges can harbor bacteria from repeated use, so it’s best to wash these [...]

Day 7 – Makeover Challenge – Virtual Makeover

Virtual Makeover Screenshot on Mary Kay site

Welcome to Day 7 of the “7 Days to a New Look Makeup Makeover Challenge”!  Today is all about trying new colors without applying makeup to your face.  All you need is a computer and some time to try an online makeover tool.  Mary Kay offers a free virtual makeover page that allows the user [...]

Day 6 – Makeover Challenge – The Cat Eye

CatEyes

Welcome to Day 6 of the “7 Days to a New Look Makeup Makeover Challenge”!  Day 6 for me is landing on a Monday.  Mondays usually take me a minute, two cups of coffee, and the whole day to get thru after a (nice) long weekend.  So today I want to keep the makeup application [...]

Day 5 – Makeover Challenge – The Makeup Party

MakeupPartyPics

Welcome to Day 5 of the “7 Days to a New Look Makeup Makeover Challenge”!  Assuming that you started the challenge on a Monday like I did, then today would be Friday.  Usually Friday after work, I get together with my girlfriends for cocktails, dinner or a movie.   Then once in awhile we’ll get together [...]