Easy on the Eye..... and Cheek.....

I stalked someone yesterday, in the early hours of the morning... oh yes I did. (Shock, Horror).... but but, I stalked him for you my dear readers.  Honest.  Because, apart from being easy on the eye (admittedly), Leslie Hong is also a makeup expert and the MD of his own 30 year old Advanced Aesthetics Academy, Stella-In International. 

I couldn't believe my luck when I was asked to work with Leslie on our roles as representatives of the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) in our respective locations, he Penang and myself, East Malaysia.

Okay, enough of the PRing, and cutting to the chase here.  I took the opportunity (stalked him) to ask him two burning questions many clients have asked me during consultations and training sessions. 

I already have high cheekbones and when I use blusher I end up with hollow and sunken cheeks.

Leslie : There are 2 ways to handle this :

1) Brush a soft cheek colour over the cheeks to recede the cheeks and at the same time add a highlight colour (a very pale colour) below the cheeks to bring them out thus creating the oval shape. 

The oval shaped face is widely (although no longer universally) accepted as the 'ideal' shape.

2) If brown is your colour (meaning if you're an Autumn or Spring colouring), you can also avoid sunken cheeks by gently brushing a brown tone over the upper part of your cheeks, generally about 2 fingers below the eye area.  Make sure it is in a circular movement outwards.

How do I make my eyes look big and beautiful with single eyelids?  I don't like the eyelid tapes.

Leslie : (not batting an eyelid).  Apply white shimmering eyeshadow as the trendy fashionable colour.  If you dare, on the whole eye socket is best.  Open your eyes and check if the colour is visible.  If it isn't, go a little wild and add more.  A life half lived is no life at all.... And there you have it.  For a glamourous 3D touch, add false eyelashes! 

You may need a little practice with the false eyelashes (I did), but once you get it right, there is no looking back!

I hope these tips are helpful and except for the men, that you'll all try them out.  Personally, I have my lashes permed as I'm too lazybones to do anything to them daily.

If you have anymore questions, do write in here. 

Leslie's website is www.stella-in.com.my

Incidentally, I hear he and his people are organizing an educational tour to Melbourne that includes spa and special effects makeup training.  This will happen next month, so if you're keen to know more do ask asap ok.

Thank you for dropping in and next week, we'll be covering Personal Branding through acting skills for Speakers and Presenters!  Terima Kasih to my actor friend Shy for agreeing to contribute a few tips!