Modeling 101: How to be Photogenic

Class is now in session! Modeling 101: How to be Photogenic. WATCH the full video in the link
HOW TO BE PHOTOGENIC

With my mom crowned as Miss Photogenic in the Miss Philippine USA competition, and my life as an actress and budding model, I'd say the modeling genes are definitely in my DNA ;) I can't wait for you to hear my tips! MODELING 101

It's easy to get caught up with the clothes, makeup, and hair of a model. But to separate a good model from the great ones, starts with your face! This doesn't necessarily mean being the prettiest girl or boy on the planet. If you browse through designer magazines and advertisements, you'll see a lot of the models have "flaws" (gap tooth, big forehead, bushy eyebrows).

Be true to yourself and learn how you can take everything God has given you to maximize your natural beauty. And it all starts with the face.

So whether you are just starting in the modeling community or would like to know how to feel more comfortable and CONFIDENT in front of the camera, this video is for YOU!
HOW TO BE PHOTOGENIC

XOXO,
Karina
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"Turn your worries into prayers," Philippians 4:6.

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Classic American Makeup

Fourth of July might be over but this classic American makeup look will never go out of style.
Watch the full tutorial ---> CLASSIC AMERICAN MAKEUP

This look was inspired by the blonde goddesses Marilyn Monroe and Gwen Stefani. Bold, beautiful red lip, paired with a striking cat eye. And to add my own personal touch, a hint of silver glitter liner.

I don't know how this look won't look amazing on every woman. It is SO simple and effortless and uses minimal, neutral colors that will look great on every skin tone.

FULL PRODUCT LIST:
FACE:
Hourglass Veil Primer http://seph.me/2uEtG9H
Physicians Formula Concealer Twins http://bit.ly/2tGzGlb
Urban Decay Naked Foundation http://seph.me/2tkqQqZ
Urban Decay Naked Concealer http://seph.me/2tKUfxp
NYX HD Finishing Pressed Powder http://bit.ly/2uEPPEW
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish http://bit.ly/2sGT8Kc
Morphe Blush Palette http://bit.ly/2cZMMhz

EYES
Lancome Palette http://bit.ly/2tKUQ27
MAC Vanilla http://bit.ly/2tGFVoN
NYX Liquid Glitter Liner http://bit.ly/2uEM2Ho
Bare Minerals Ink Liner http://bit.ly/2uk80QD
Ardele Wispies Lashes http://bit.ly/2skSnHx

LIPS
Sephora Lip Liner in Classic Red http://seph.me/2skR2Ay
Lipstick was a sample & name wasn't listed :((
Different Red Lipstick http://bit.ly/2tDWXEN

LET'S BE FWENDS!!! (Yes I can spell...lol)
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XOXO,
Karina
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"Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one who finds the GOLD," Proverbs 11:27

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HOW TO DUTCH BRAID YOUR OWN HAIR

This is going to be easier for you to WATCH my full, brief, tutorial :)
HOW TO DUTCH BRAID YOUR OWN HAIR

Dutch braiding is my favorite kind of braid. I taught myself how to dutch braid before a normal braid. That's how easy it is! I do this braid at least twice a day (when I go to the gym, before bed, and even for work sometimes!)

Have no fear, you can do this beautiful, simple braid too!

THE BASICS:
1. Have completely smooth hair - Brush away that bed head!
2. Section your hair off into a half pony (or wherever you're starting the braid) and separate 3 pieces
3. Take two in your left hand, one in your right, put the furthest one to the left UNDER.
4. Continue to do a normal french braid

**You're basically flipping those pieces to the sky to create an inside out braid.**

If you're a visual learner, like me, check out the full tutorial --->
EASY DUTCH BRAID TUTORIAL

Enjoy!
XOXO,
Karina
#Shineyourlight

"Be still and know that I am with you," Psalm 46:10.

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Makeup for Green Eyes

SHABAM! Kill em with them green eyes. WATCH THE FULL TUTORIAL ----->
MAKE YOUR GREEN EYES POP

Did you know green eyes are rarest on the planet? It is estimated that only 2% of the world's population has true green eyes. So shout out to my green eyed BABES!

To me, one color never fails to bring out my green eyes the most than PURPLE. This is why I created the perfect, sultry, sexy, smokey purple eye to make all the boys HOLLA!

For a truly amazing purple eyeshadow palette, check out Morphe's ---> http://bit.ly/29Z2X33

Check out all my tips and tricks on making my green eyes even more green ---> SMOKEY MAKEUP FOR GREEN EYES

Enjoy!
XOXO,
Karina
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"Let all that you do be done in love," 1 Corinthians 16:14.

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How to look TANNER

Shout out to all my porcelain dolls! For the complete inside story on my secret to looking tanner WATCH ----> HOW TO LOOK TANNER

Peep those colors though! First thing's first, you must know what skin tone you have. My Chinese and Irish skin in me gives me yellow and red undertones so if I'm wanting to look tanner, I'm going to wear colors similar to those to bring out my skin tone. (See above picture). If you are of Latino descent, or have gold and green undertones, make sure to wear colors in that same cool tone range to bring it out.

Next up is to wear brighter, lighter colors. This doesn't necessarily mean pastel. Sometimes pastel can have the opposite affect and wash people out (especially naturally fair-skinned people).

Let NEON be your best friend. Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of neon. I think it can sometimes be too obnoxious for my taste. But, if you watch the video COLORS THAT MAKE YOU LOOK TANNER you'll see me model a bright, almost neon, blue dress. This goes along with wearing brighter, lighter colors. The most important part is for you to wear colors that make you feel amazing and confident.

My final tip I'll post on my blog is to wear WHITE!!! Screw the "no white after labor day" rule. White looks amazing on every skin tone because it is already bright, light, neutral, and neon (in a sense). Because it's lighter than practically every skin tone, it's going to darken your natural skin tone.

For more of my tanning secrets, please watch the brief video HOW TO LOOK TANNER

Thanks babes!
XOXO,
Karina
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"I will never fail you. I will never abandon you," Hebrews 13:5.

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