This week just flew by so quickly, I'm going to end it with some makeup lessons/tips provided by Kelly Jo Kaye, Mary Kay Independent Senior Sales Director. We'll have more spring tips and trends in the days ahead!

Lesson #1: You can always use golden hues. After Labor Day, women either continue to apply bronzers with the same zeal as they did when summer started--or stop using them altogether. Truth is, bronzers can be used--albeit sparingly--year-round for a healthy, radiant glow. The key: Year-round, you want a glow, not a tanned look. To get it: First, apply a single wash of color to the eyes in a shimmering bronze; next, apply bronzer to the apples of the cheeks, and then add a bronze or golden-colored gloss to the lips.

Lesson #2: Foundation should look natural. Makeup base is one of the most commonly misused cosmetics, but it doesn't have to be. Applying foundation with your fingers, on top of freshly moisturized skin (which is key to smooth application, particularly once complexiondrying fall and winter set in) will allow for a flawless, satiny look.

Lesson #3: Know your powder--and apply it sparingly. The right powder can set your look and reduce shine after you've applied foundation. Loose powder works well on most complexion types, except for skin that's on the oilier side; if this is your skin type, opt instead for pressed powder and reapply as necessary. Choose a powder that's a shade lighter than your skin tone in order to prevent darkening throughout the day as it absorbs oil.

Lesson #4: Don't overdo cheeks. Over-application of blush is a sure way to date your look;instead, cheeks should be subdued. When choosing a color, look for one that will give you a natural flush, hues of peach or apricot. To apply powder blushes, start at the hairline and brush the color forward toward the apples of the cheeks. Cream blushes should be dotted starting at the apples of the cheeks, then blended back toward the hairline.

Lesson #5: Be more daring with eye shadow. If there's one part of the face that can afford a little experimentation, it's the eyes. The key: Apply color sparingly to begin with, and then slowly add on for intensity. First, start with a base eye shadow in a natural color close to your skin tone; this will set the stage for more-dramatic, lasting shadow. After applying base, use a sponge-tip applicator to smudge an intense application of color across the lash line. Start at the outside corner and work your way gradually toward the inner corner.

Lesson #6: Know your liners. Eyeliners--whether you opt for liquid or pencils--are tricky to apply correctly. What's important to remember: Apply eyeliner after eye shadow, and draw very close to the top lash line.

Lesson #7: Keep your lips in balance with the rest of your face. A common mistake is to pair dramatic lipstick with equally dramatic eyes. Instead, if you want to play up your lips, tone down the color on the rest of your face. Conversely, if you want to pump up the intensity of your eyes, go for more-subdued lips. For neutral lips, opt for a lightly stained look.

For more information and products, visit Kelly Jo's Mary Kay Cosmetics website.