Many of you know I am the contributing Beauty Writer for City Style and Living Magazine.  Recently I was asked, by the editors of the publication what can be done to combat the very terrible trend in make up called contouring.  Here is my reply:

I am not a fan of contouring - unless you are being filmed, photographed or working on the stage contouring is never an appropriate technique for daily makeup.  Seriously stop!

While most of Canada is still in the deep freeze it is difficult to think about spring - but it is just weeks away! This season there are some serious trends that will dominate the make up landscape.

Here are the top trend items for the season:

This season makeup takes its rightful place in the pantheon of embellishment that defines an outfit, creates fashion and signifies style.  With bold, bright and intense colours that shock and demand attention. A conundrum of texture that transfixes the gaze while enhancing the individual wearer:  this is the very essence of Spring 2013

The trend is light capturing elegance that inspires admiration!

Create the look:

Twice a year I go on the road with one goal in mind:  to meet as many Yummy Mummy Club members as I can.

I am always so happy to meet readers and answer their questions in person—for all of you who have thought it would be great if I could go shopping with you, or demonstrate a technique you want to perfect or simply help you understand your cosmetics better this is your chance.