Parisian Chic Meets Soft Elegance

I have been thinking a lot lately about how to create a balance between the makeup tips I picked up in Paris with the expert advice in the book 'How to Look Expensive'. I am definitely seeing a lot of common threads, which leads me to validate my new 'philosophy' on living the concept of authenticity and 'less is more'. In Paris, the look was always very simple and there was definitely two looks in particular that were prominant - the 'uber' simple look, where you are actually thinking to yourself "is she even wearing makeup?" - very clean, fresh skin, a ever so slight touch of blush, simple coat of mascara and 'possibly' some lip balm or clear gloss. The second look is the one which I am definitely drawn to, the neutral, subtle eye-makeup look with a classic red lip. WHile reading 'How to Look Expensive', there was a part of me that instantly wanted to connect the Parisian makeup looks with the tips from the book - but I also wanted to take it one step further, I wanted to 'master' a look that is both Parisian, 'Expensive' looking and also 'Authentically ME'!!! WHat's great about the book, is that the makeup advice is based on looking for colour harmony and using colours that are naturally present in your skintone, eye-colour, natural lip shade etc etc. I think that I have created the perfect look - the perfect look 'pour moi'. I think that every woman should take the time to really 'study' herself - know herself - what her personality is like, her style type, what she is drawn to, what she is passionate about, what colours suit her etc etc - knowing who you are and merging this with your life experiences, style and makeup look is so vital to being and looking your 'Authentic' and 'BEST' self possible. After this, its about being CONFIDENT with who your authentic self is - not trying to be someone else, emulate someone else's style - its about saying, this is me - I 'OWN' this look. I never want to stop learning about myself, my life, the magnificence of this world. What Paris has taught me is that its not only noble to live wanting to know yourself, but its also necessary! This look is for ME - this look is a celebration of who I am - I love the person that I am, the person I have become and the person I am yet to evolve into - Self-Love is the root of true beauty................