Makeup: Black hair, fair skinned beauties can wear lip tones of dusty rose and plums to brighten their look but nothing can replace a bright warm red for drama. Generally lip colors that work are: raspberry reds, warm reds, blue reds, bright reds, geraniums, fuchsias, roses, medium pinks, berries, burgundies, soft plums. Avoid orange reds. Avoid strong pinks.

Lip shades that look great with dark hair and lite/fair skin: Red Alert. Scarlet, Mulberry, Misty Mauve, Infinity, Devotion, Sweetheart, Geranium, Matador Red, Rouge, Prom Pink.

If your eyes are dark, they can carry more defined makeup. Use rich color, blacks and chocolates. Lighter eyes call for more subtle washes of shadow. The brows are a key to this style. Eyebrows that are too heavy can close up eyes. Use a dark brown or black brow pencil. Don’t force a new shape to them but fake some great effects. Stick with the natural line, don’t pluck on top, it will distort the shape.

If your brows are too thick, try combing all hairs straight down until your natural arch becomes apparent. Then trim the brushed down brows with a manicure scissors, following the shape of the upper arch. If brows are too thin, draw the ideal shape and fill in. Use eye shadow for high definition. With disposable applicator or brush, apply shadow precisely with emphasis on the outside corner. Put a wash of color on the lid.

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Style tips
Jewelry that graces the ears is the foundation of feminine adornment. A dramatic drop earring is romantic and the perfect thing for evenings. A short drop works anytime. A bracelet worn on the upper arm can give a touch of Egyptian royalty. The gold chain is a basic necessity and one of the first necklaces a to invest in. Experiment with length to see what works.

Remember, a round face can be exaggerated by a round choker. When in doubt, rely on the little black dress. It goes all day long and into the night and is the ultimate basic essential. During the day, complement it with simple metal jewelry, dark glasses and sandals. For the evening, change to pumps and pearls. Great for traveling, it’s a wardrobe "must" that simply can’t go wrong.