Salutations, my pretties! Danielle here with a Beauty Bomb.
I’m not sure how I missed this pic of model Tolula Adeyemi at the opening of Mary’s Living and Giving Shop in London back in June of ’09, but I sure am glad I finally came across it. Ms. Adeyemi is absolutely *Miss Jay voice* exquisite in her pinky-bronzy illuminating look. I literally got up and started kissing my computer screen when I saw it. *swoon*
If you’re a Tolula enthusiast like I’m a Tolula enthusiast, then you’ll want the scoop on how to get her look. I got you covered. And Spring is right around the corner…
Now let’s get it! (Whatever happened to G Dep and Black Rob?)
1. I cannot stress enough how much beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin, but with a look like this where the main focus is the skin, I need to stress it double-time. Be sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize your skin according to your skin type.
This look can be hard to pull off successfully if you have large pores, pesky acne, or *gasp* facial hair. Groomed brows are also a must.
2. To smooth out pores and fine lines, begin with a foundation primer like Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer. Then apply a foundation stick that provides full coverage yet allows your skin to look like your skin but better. I should buy stock in Becca Cosmetics with as much as I recommend their products, but I love their Foundation Stick long time for its creamy texture, concealing properties, and it comes in an array of shades perfect for women of any color. Set with a loose powder–guess what my favorite loose powder is? Yep—Becca! Their Fine Loose Finishing Powder does its job of setting your makeup but doesn’t give you “cakey face”.
Since we’re not doing eyeshadow with this look, don’t forget to apply the Foundation Stick and Fine Loose Finishing Powder all over your lids, too.
3. To steal Tolula’s everlasting glow, generously dab a pink shimmery luminizer (like Benefit Moon Beam—works on virtually all skin tones) on your cheekbones (don’t worry if you apply too much, you can blot it down with some loose powder), a touch on the bridge of your nose, a quick dab at your temples, and a light dot on the tip of your chin.
4. Dust a shimmery bright pink blush (like MAC Dollymix Sheertone Shimmer Blush) on your cheeks. Apply some more luminizer on the tops of your cheekbones if needed.
5. Finish with a creamy peachy-pink lip gloss like MAC Lipglass in Florabundance, two coats of mascara (try Maybelline Lash Stilleto), and a few spritzes of MAC Fix+ Spray.
What do you think of Tolula’s look?
~Danielle
March 16, 2010 9:49 am
love that look. she has a gorgeous glow
March 16, 2010 11:19 am
Gorg!
March 16, 2010 11:31 am
Lovely glow!
March 16, 2010 11:31 am
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!
March 16, 2010 1:15 pm
She’s beautiful! Love this look…
March 17, 2010 12:58 am
Her skin is gorgeous!