Have a Soft or Fierce Model Look with Makeup
Models are paid to pull off different looks. One of their talents is how they can one day look like a soft, gentle expression of a feminine ideal, and then later that night they can change their presentation to appear fierce, tough, edgy, and confident. It's possible to pull off both of these extremes.
Steps
Soft Look
- Put on foundation (color should match your neck). Pat it on gently with a sponge pad. Use whatever foundation you like best.
- Put on some light, gentle blush. Use a fairly good sized brush, preferably bigger. Sweep it on your cheek bones.
- Curl your eyelashes. It might take awhile to become comfortable with this, but you become used to it as you do it more often.
- Apply mascara. Use a color that is close to your natural hair color, or try clear. Don't go for jet black unless your hair is jet black. It is not necessary to do both the top and bottom sets of lashes; however, you can do what looks best on your face.
- Put on eyeliner. Don't use liquid or pencil eye liners, these can cause drippy eyeliner or harsh lines. A sponge tip is best. Apply your eyeliner on your lower eye lids, and above your upper lids. To soften it out, use the sponge and work with it stroking lightly for a smoky look that may be less harsh.
- Apply eye shadow. Don't use a sponge-like applicator; instead, use a soft small brush. Apply the darkest shade first, then a lighter above it, and then one above it. Put the lightest (usually a shimmery or very pale color) around the lower lash line to highlight them, and also in the corners of your eyes.
- Wear your hair down, with soft, fluffy waves if you can.
- Put on a light perfume, nothing too strong. Better yet, just use a nicely scented body wash and body lotion.
- Choose a feminine, flowing outfit, with light, gentle colors that go with your complexion.
Fierce Look
- Add dark eyeliner, preferably liquid, which grants a sharp, focused look to your eyes that can be intense and intimidating. Apply darker eyeshadow and mascara.
- Put on a deep, intense shade of lipstick to make your lips stand out in a dramatic way.
- Straighten your hair completely and/or pull it back into slick, tight ponytail or bun.
- Stick to a strong, rich perfume.
- Wear clothes that are slick, well-fitted, and exhibit clean, straight lines. Dark, rich colors are better than light, clean colors.
- Get out your highest heels, or a pair of boots, if appropriate.
Tips
- Practice attitude looks in a mirror.
- Have a signature look that is pretty or do looks that no one does.
- When applying blush, sweep up for a more attitude look.
- To find make-up colors, you can usually make an appointment somewhere. They will tell you your colors and some good ways to apply it.
- For a soft and fierce look at the same time, your skin and hair can be soft, while your eyes are dramatic and enhanced.
- Practice walking in high heel shoes.
- Avoid tanning, use sunscreen or sun block. If you want tanner skin, use a subtle fake tanner, like a tanning moisturizer.
- Look at certain magazines and copy the model's facial expression. Do poses and practice them often.
Things You'll Need
- Foundation
- Blush
- Eye shadow
- Nail polish
- Lip gloss
- Mascara
- Eyeliner (sponge tip)
- Eyelash curler
- Tweezers or waxing kit (optional)
- Make-up brushes
- Good shampoos and conditioners and other hair products
- Sunscreen, high SPF
- Mirror
- High heels
- Skin products/moisturizers
