Missing that rosy glow? 3 Tips for summer color in the dead in winter

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Summer seems oh so far away!  And so does that healthy sun-kissed complexion.   Before choosing a bronzer or contouring makeup that leaves you looking unnatural, try a nice blush.  Blush adds warm color to the cheeks and imparts a healthy glow to your whole face.  After all, who doesn't love a rosy glow, a pinkish hue? We all know how George Costanza from Seinfeld feels about it. (Video below.) 

Draw attention up to your eyes, emphasize your eye color, and create illusions about your defined facial contours with blush. Here’s what to look for and how it’s done:

• Choose the color to coordinate with skin, lip color and clothing color.  Select muted tones, never bright.  Blush doesn’t need to expensive.  Drug store brands are an excellent choice.
• Using a soft brush, apply blush in an upward and outward direction over your cheek bone.  This is where many get into trouble.  Before applying blush, touch your cheekbone with your fingers.  This is where the blush should be applied.  Many apply blush too low or too close to the nose, which doesn’t bring attention to those dazzling eyes.
• Blend smoothly with the brush or a dry sponge.  Avoid circles or streaks of blush.  We’re not going for the damsel in distress look here.

There’s no need to look as pale as it is outside.  Bring on the winter cause you've got summer's glow!

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To learn more about practical make-up ideas check out the Make-down, Make-up, Make-over session HERE.  

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Seinfeld's Costanza describes the rosy glow on his ideal girl in the Fix-Up Clip here: 
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16nYW1T0Wbs&list=RD16nYW1T0Wbs#t=20

​Written by Dani Slaugh, Style By Dani and Judith Rasband, Conselle