fall 2011: in a word, confidence!

the look this fall is intentionally refined and emits attitude. plain old pretty is for yesterday, what you want now is a boldness that says you know what comes next. skin is satiny. lips are bold. brows are beautiful. shadows are alluring and seriously sexy.

the color story

colors this season do not tease, they speak with real passion! think rich, true reds; beautiful berries and mesmerizing metallics.

lips

lips are loving color; clear, crisp hues with bold intensity. practice being bold with see-through color like ravish (a sheer, cool red). take another fearless step with tryst (a universal neutral red). or go all the way with bold (a classic cool, deep red) or torrid (black orchid). lip colors from vapour organic beauty, available at sarimotley.com

eyes

fall's statement-makeing brows are defined and refined. beautifully frame your face for a strong polished look with these easy-to-use tools from Senna Cosmetics: brow pencil, brow kit (neutral shadows to shape and sculpt) and brow fix. these products are not web available, visit our contact page or send a note to sari@sarimotley.com.

glamourous, sultry eyes are not the next big thing, they are a reality. play with metallic shadows and your smokey eyes will become smoldering... pick simple go-to shades like copper and gold, favorites for autumn, and incorporate classic hues with tinges of navy, truffle, slate or coffee. find nourishing color in vapour's mesmerize eye color and velvety-smooth, jet-milled pressed mineral eye shadow from sarimotley at sarimotley.com.

face

skin is so fresh it looks like, well, skin... think satiny, smooth and soft. this uncomplicated look is easy to achieve with perfect foundation. find the one that is right for you, color and texture. sarimotley cosmetics offers vapour's award winning atmosphere soft focus or atmosphere luminous foundations.

update your fall makeup wardrobe with a private makeup lesson or color consultation. to schedule, visit our contact page or email sari@sarimotley.com.

happy fall.

Just BROWsing

Looking for something simple that will have people asking if you had "work" done? The go-to plan is in the brows. Eyebrows help shape our eyes and frame our face. A great brow shape can create a youthful appearance, polished perfection and more.

I want to share with you three products from Senna Cosmetics that will help transform your brows:

Brow Shaper Pencil

This perfect pencil, with its firm, yet smooth texture, allows you to fill in sparse brows wit fade and smudge resistant color. Available shades: blonde, light taupe and dark taupe.

Spot Lites Highlighting Pencil

With pearly pink and champagne colors, this double-ended duo highlights brows, eyes and more. This product is mineral oil free and water resistant.

Brow Fix X

Apply after brow pencil or powder color to keep brows budge-proof. Or use alone to keep unruly browns in line. Available shades: clear or golden brown.

Explore a look that works for you. The above products are available at sarimotley cosmetics (not yet posted on website). For more information on these and other products, send an email to sari@sarimotley.com or visit our contact page.

Tool Of A Sculptor

In an earlier post (Naked & Brazen) I touched on brows being sculpted, and left a little dangling carrot about an upcoming and useful accessory...

Without further ado, let me present the mysterious brow designing tool, brow sculpt.

This defining, accentuating and setting tool of the trade will have your brows in perfect shape. Available in two shades (brunette & blonde) and cleverly packaged, this all-in-one creation is a makeup bag necessity. Get yours today!

Naked & Brazen

Fall '09 preview with sarimotley...
If you're in Houston, Texas you know it's a hot, sticky mess out here. But that doesn't stop fashion from happening right before our prettified eyes. So here's a sneak peak at what's in store for Fall's fashion-face.

That barely there look becomes nearly naked as true nudes (like washed peach and soft spun gold) break down those barriers creating an intentional coquetishness, all the while your brows are sculpted and facial dimensions are precise. Stay-tuned for new brow specific tools and more.

And on the flip side of naked, meet brazen; this is where Fall 2009 says "welcome", but with a flashy and purposeful color story (impressive plums, regal navies, commanding titaniums). Think 80's but with a goal...

Be ready when the season arrives: learn the art of contour, use your makeup brushes to apply everything and don't forget to make a statement.