Taylor’s Swift’s Beauty Secret!

It is no secret that Divabetic’s Diva Inspiration for September, superstar Taylor Swift favors the color Red. She has graced many red carpets, magazine covers, and most recently her upcoming album cover (also named “Red”) with beautiful bright red lips. This Cover girl has the right idea when it comes to shades for lipstick. We asked fabulous  professional makeup artist, Kiauna Hunt, owner of Diva Status (www.divastatus.com) , why  the color red remains a classic.

“Red can be paired with various styles from Biker Grunge to Grammy Award Red Carpet and still looks great doing both! As a makeup artist, Red is a staple color in my lipstick palatte because it brightens and whitens the smile of the person who’s wearing it and demands attention to the person that is viewing your lips, says Kiauna, who is featured on this month’s Diabetes Roundtable podcast in our ’Makeover in a Minute’ segment.

“The color red also increases enthusiasm and provides a sense of protection from fear and anxiety. See how a little lipstick can change your outlook and in this case provide a “pick me up” to others as well? You don’t have to be a Covergirl to start brightening up your makeup look,” she adds.

Need a beauty boost? Here are Kiauna Hunt‘s  diva advice to help you find a red that works well for your skin tone:

If you have fair skin go for a red with a blue or brown-undertone.

Medium-to-dark skin go with deeper reds, with brown undertones.

Dark skin go for reds with pinkish or orange undertones.

And if you’re like September Diabetes Roundtable‘s real-life diva special guest, Tayrn, from Boston, MA and  you have red hair always choose a shade brighter than your hair and kick the old wives tale that “redheads can’t wear red” to the curb.

With any look, always remember to use a liner, which should be the same color as your lipstick or a shade lighter. Now go out and find the shade that works for you and show the world your award-winning smile that will give people something to sing about!

Don’t miss tonight’s free monthly podcast, Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Taylor Swift scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 6 -6:30 PM, EST.  It’s fabulous and free! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva

Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Katy Perry! She’s helping us light up the skies with inspiration, motivation and encouragment like fireworks! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/07/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-katy-perry

Look who’s on the roving red TOMATO carpet at the 66th Annual Tony® Awards with Mr Divabetic.

Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic featuring the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Mama Rose Marie and real-life diva, Emily C. from San Francisco! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/08/07/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-whitney-houston

Mr. Divabetic hosts the roving red TOMATO carpet at the 3rd Annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest at Central Farm Markets, Bethesda, MD

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes & Exercise Podcast hosted by Mr Divabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/05/01/studio-d–diabetes-and-exercixe

The Best Secrets To ‘Kiss Me’ Lips

Ever longed for lips that looked so soft and full they practically scream “Kiss Me!!!”?  Never fear, help is at hand. You’ll be pleased to know that those lips can REALLY be yours.

Your skin color will determine what shades of lipstick are right on you. You may like a lipstick on your friend, but it may not look good on you. Orange or brown shades, including corals, look good on few people. These shades tend to make teeth appear yellow.

 

LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Whitney Houston   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/08/07/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-whitney-houston

What fruits and vegetables are you singing about? The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic visits the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, CA.to raise awareness for diabetes in a fun, new way. Enjoy more videos on Mr. Divabetic’s YouTube channel.

http://youtu.be/qtnq7yXXLWo

Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red TOMATO carpet in Phildelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in Fall 2012. Pass the boa! For more glitter, podcasts and glucose advice visit: www.divabetic.org

Unsure of which shade of  pink is best for you? Just smile; your perfect shade is about the same color as your gums—no lighter.

To keep your color in place, fill the entire lip with neutral pencil before applying lipstick. If necessary, roll the tip in the palm of your hand to warm it up and prevent hard lines.

Lipstick will last longer if you fill in your lips with the liner first. If you’re using light lipstick, try a nude liner. Then slick your lipstick on top.

After applying lipstick, take your index finger and pop it in your mouth, then pull it out. The excess lipstick will come off on your finger rather than your teeth.

 

3 Steps to Having a Sexy Smile & Truly Kissable Lips

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic asked New York-based makeup artist, Sue Perez  to share her beauty secrets for getting a sexy pout on Diva Talk Radio’s Valentine’s Day Special.  Our real-life diva, Carole from Philadelphia, loved them so much,  we wanted to share Sue’s  3 steps to having a sexy smile and truly kissable lips with you!

1.Prep- Mix a little olive oil and sugar together in a cup. I generally use 1/4 teaspoon of oil to 1 tablespoon of sugar. Then gently rub the mixture over your lips with your fingertip. This is a wonderful way to scrub away dryness and it naturally plumps your lips!

2.Whiten- An excellent 100% natural way to whiten teeth is from fruits that contain citric acid, like lemons and grapefruits. Just eat some grapefruits or enjoy the lemons after your iced tea and you can naturally whiten your teeth. This really works!

3. Brighten- Lip color is the way to brighten your smile and the most flattering shades are cool tones like rose, berries, plums and red!  A great tip is using lipliner after you’ve applied your lipstick or gloss. It evens out the edges and gives you a more natural fullness.

Sign up for Sue Perez’s Beauty Newsletter at www.sueperez.com for more great beauty tips, tricks and advice!

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Listen to over 40 free Diva TalkRadio programs using the handy player on divabetic.org  New diabetes radio shows added monthly. Callers welcome! Diva TalkRadio Studio Line: (347) 215-8551. 

Travel Light, Looking Right!

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As Divas we are always on the move. In the summer, we tend to be much more active; whether we are driving down to the beach, cruising the Caribbean or just heading to a backyard cookout, the last thing a Diva wants is to have her makeup withering away.

With ridiculously high temperatures and multiple activities, one of the best tips from Kiauna Hunt, CEO of Diva Status and  Diva TalkRadio guest make up artist
is less is more  for the summer.

Diva Status Trends for Summer Beauty are fresh faced and natural with eyes or lips that pop. Try a light tinted moisturizer (for normal to dry skin) or a light pressed powder (if you have oily skin) and don’t be afraid to step outside of the box with a little color this summer. Pinks and Corals are especially pretty and look good on just about any skin tone. You will be pleasantly surprised with how a little bit of color can brighten up your face, wardrobe and your day.

LISTEN NOW: Enjoy a great mix of beauty,  fashion, food fitness and diabetes self-care advice to help you live like a diva on Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable:   http://t.co/57bxXb2 Learn more about Diva Status, visit www.mydivastatus.com

 

 

Great Radio Show Tonight!

Listen to our latest Diabetes Diva TalkRadio –  Roundtable program: Get advice from the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach on treating low’s at restaurants, how to eat pancakes without any guilt, Mama Rose Marie’s tip of the month, celebrity makeup artist, Jeff Jones’s ‘Makeover In A Minute’ advice inspired by Jennifer Hudson and more! The only diabetes radio game show  on BlogTalkRadio. http://tobtr.com/s/1540962 #BlogTalkRadio