I am all about simple directions.  I choose the best way to get from point A to point B. I create shortcuts that make sense when I am working digitally.  I have maps in my brain for my daily items and do them in a systematic routine and don’t get off track. I also have one way to do my makeup. One way.

Every “in public” day it is the same.  The same base and powder. The same blush and gloss. The exact same eyes. Every time. And you know what? It works for me.

I wandered in for a “makeup training” session one day, many moons ago and they taught me “my method”. They showed me my colors that worked, and how to layer and blend.  It was simple. And it worked.

I am not the winged eyeliner lady, and I can’t work the varying lip shades. My look is my look, and I love it.  But, until I learned “my look” I had nothing.

In my little “session” I was shown the colors that work, and the best way to work and highlight what I’ve got (and what I don’t have as well) They showed me good products, and the right ones to purchase to suite my coloring and traits.

I may not have bulging cosmetic cases like my girlfriends, but I know what products I love and exactly how to apply them! I learned quality over quantity is better in the end, but having the understanding of what to buy is even more important!

If you are like me and love an easy set of directions, and want to find “your look”, pop into Shoppers Drug Mart from August 17- Sept 15^th, 2013 for their  30 Days of Beauty event.  You can book yourself a free 5 minute makeover, (and load up on their fabulous daily offers)

Check out the 30daysofbeauty.ca site to obtain you print to redeem in store and 1 day only coupons, month long offers, daily tips and specials to help you work your way through style choices and some of the amazing products that Shoppers Drug Mart sells, including Revlon, CoverGirl, Lise Watier, Clinique, and more!  For purchases over $75 you can pick up a silver cosmetics pouch, filled with over 25 beauty and fragrance samples for FREE!

And if you have a look, or love a look, check out the Shoppers “Submit your Look” contest and enter to win 1MM Shoppers Optimum Points.

And my best piece of advice?

Figure our your BEST look, and own it.  Master it and make it work for all occasions!  (trust me, it will save you miles of time when you are in a rush to get your face ready) and you will learn how to rock it!

disclaimer: please note i was compensated for sharing my views and ideas about this program, but the writing, tone and story in the post is all me baby!