...I did. My bad.8:57am: After watching 'MyGirl' did you truly believe 'a girl can never wear too much blue eyeshadow'?
i still have my mood ring, i guess i am always in a sexytime mood cause its always red8:57am: After watching 'MyGirl' did you truly believe 'a girl can never wear too much blue eyeshadow'?
Only the girls working the poles in dance clubs.
It's called overkill....
you're underestimating the effect of rainbow shadow... drives em' wild!!!!!
You are sizzlin' Birdie!
no, actually, i was glad that went out with the seventies
no! i never did put blue eyeshadow on! but vada sure looked cute in it! I LOVE THAT MOVIE!
i like 'em a little on the trashy side.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Moms only! how old do you think girls should wear eyeshadow?
my mom says i am too young to wear eyeshadow she wont even let me wear mascara!! i want to see what other moms think.Moms only! how old do you think girls should wear eyeshadow?
im not a mom but 13 is a good age to start wearing eyeshadow just remeber keep it simple if you dont sometime you can look a hooker use neutral colors.Moms only! how old do you think girls should wear eyeshadow?
I wasn't allowed to wear mascara until the 8th grade, because apparently you can scratch your retina and blind yourself with the wand. As for my daughter, I think I might allow it (eye makeup in general) earlier for special occations, but I don't think any earlier than 7th grade. Honestly, I hope she doesn't jhave an interest until she's much older, cause it's sad to see young girls who don't need it worrying about makeup. On the other hand, I don't want to make a big deal and forbid a thing that doesn't really matter so much.
My youngest is 10, I let her wear mascara and lip gloss so she'll look natural, I do let her play with it though. Sometimes I let her get away with more, blush, liner. My oldest is 13, she's almost 14 I let her wear whatever she wants unless she overdoes it with the liner. I try to teach her to look natural. Mineral makeup is good because it's better for her skin. Regular makeup can cause acne and other problems. I let her start wearing full makeup last year. Hope I helped.
I'm a (soon to be! Yay!) mom and I think that whenever she starts to feel like she wants that ';enhancation'; (not a word, I know. LOL) then she will be ready. If she starts to ';need'; the enhancation before 12, however, I wouldn't be very comfortable.
To sum it up, whenever a girl is mature enough to treat makeup as makeup and not face paint, she is ready.
EDIT: Wendy M hit it right on the spot. 7th grade is a good time, but special occasions beforehand can be accepted. All the other things she said, I agree with too.
About 15 or 16. But not too much at first because if you just show up to school one day with all this makeup on people with think you are weird, say mean things or whatever (I've seen it done many times). I started out slow not on purpose just happened that way. I was in 8th grade which would have made me 14 or 15 and I only wore a little eyeliner for a little while then added a little mascara and so on. If people make fun of you just say you are experimenting with new make up and what to see how it looked and what other people think. Make it casual. Then again I don't know how old you are.??? Hope that helped.
Hmm I dont know about other Mom's but my Mom is carefree.
I've been wearing eyeliner since grade six.
She thinks it's okay because I can experamint with my style and how I want to look.
There is nothing wrong with make-up!
I dont get why your Mom wouldnt let you wear any.
It's your choice... o.O
i'm not a mom, but i started wearing eyeshadow/mascara when i was 12. i looked atlot older and in middle school i wore foundation and people called me fake. whatever you do don't use electric purple. use something glittery if she finally lets you(:
13
as long as ur children arnt being immodest or putting herself in danger with her clothes, let her do what she wants
to look like whores and sluts and skanks
moms only my ***! i think they should wear it when they are around 14... or when mom thinks it's okay!
well looking at my pic on my avatar thingy im so ugly i needed make-up at age 4
im not a mom but 13 is a good age to start wearing eyeshadow just remeber keep it simple if you dont sometime you can look a hooker use neutral colors.Moms only! how old do you think girls should wear eyeshadow?
I wasn't allowed to wear mascara until the 8th grade, because apparently you can scratch your retina and blind yourself with the wand. As for my daughter, I think I might allow it (eye makeup in general) earlier for special occations, but I don't think any earlier than 7th grade. Honestly, I hope she doesn't jhave an interest until she's much older, cause it's sad to see young girls who don't need it worrying about makeup. On the other hand, I don't want to make a big deal and forbid a thing that doesn't really matter so much.
My youngest is 10, I let her wear mascara and lip gloss so she'll look natural, I do let her play with it though. Sometimes I let her get away with more, blush, liner. My oldest is 13, she's almost 14 I let her wear whatever she wants unless she overdoes it with the liner. I try to teach her to look natural. Mineral makeup is good because it's better for her skin. Regular makeup can cause acne and other problems. I let her start wearing full makeup last year. Hope I helped.
I'm a (soon to be! Yay!) mom and I think that whenever she starts to feel like she wants that ';enhancation'; (not a word, I know. LOL) then she will be ready. If she starts to ';need'; the enhancation before 12, however, I wouldn't be very comfortable.
To sum it up, whenever a girl is mature enough to treat makeup as makeup and not face paint, she is ready.
EDIT: Wendy M hit it right on the spot. 7th grade is a good time, but special occasions beforehand can be accepted. All the other things she said, I agree with too.
About 15 or 16. But not too much at first because if you just show up to school one day with all this makeup on people with think you are weird, say mean things or whatever (I've seen it done many times). I started out slow not on purpose just happened that way. I was in 8th grade which would have made me 14 or 15 and I only wore a little eyeliner for a little while then added a little mascara and so on. If people make fun of you just say you are experimenting with new make up and what to see how it looked and what other people think. Make it casual. Then again I don't know how old you are.??? Hope that helped.
Hmm I dont know about other Mom's but my Mom is carefree.
I've been wearing eyeliner since grade six.
She thinks it's okay because I can experamint with my style and how I want to look.
There is nothing wrong with make-up!
I dont get why your Mom wouldnt let you wear any.
It's your choice... o.O
i'm not a mom, but i started wearing eyeshadow/mascara when i was 12. i looked atlot older and in middle school i wore foundation and people called me fake. whatever you do don't use electric purple. use something glittery if she finally lets you(:
13
as long as ur children arnt being immodest or putting herself in danger with her clothes, let her do what she wants
to look like whores and sluts and skanks
moms only my ***! i think they should wear it when they are around 14... or when mom thinks it's okay!
well looking at my pic on my avatar thingy im so ugly i needed make-up at age 4
Thursday, December 3, 2009
What color eyeshadow/eyeliner looks best on girls with brown eyes?
Well, if you have black hair, use black eyeliner and if you have brown or blonde hair, use brown eyeliner. For your eyeshadow, just watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLsAHA2-N鈥?/a>
I think it's a really nice look, especially if you have brown eyes :].
Hope this helps!What color eyeshadow/eyeliner looks best on girls with brown eyes?
well i have brown eyes and i use light brown, and dark gray its called charcole and i always get complements on how pretty my brown eyes are and i use black mascara
: ) hope i helpedWhat color eyeshadow/eyeliner looks best on girls with brown eyes?
Purple!
i have grey eyes with dark blond/red hair. I would use mauve/purple or grey or charcoal. I agree with the others too.
My opinion would be black eyeshadow and eyeliner , a dark color would bring out your brown eyes .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLsAHA2-N鈥?/a>
I think it's a really nice look, especially if you have brown eyes :].
Hope this helps!What color eyeshadow/eyeliner looks best on girls with brown eyes?
well i have brown eyes and i use light brown, and dark gray its called charcole and i always get complements on how pretty my brown eyes are and i use black mascara
: ) hope i helpedWhat color eyeshadow/eyeliner looks best on girls with brown eyes?
Purple!
i have grey eyes with dark blond/red hair. I would use mauve/purple or grey or charcoal. I agree with the others too.
My opinion would be black eyeshadow and eyeliner , a dark color would bring out your brown eyes .
Girls do I apply mascara after applying eyeshadow or before applying eyeshadow?
I always apply mascara last.
For me, it is:
eyeshadow
eyeliner, then
mascara
(not that i always use them makeup all at one time but yeah lol)
if u apply mascara, then eyeshadow, you mite find that eyeshadow will stick on your eyelashesGirls do I apply mascara after applying eyeshadow or before applying eyeshadow?
I put on my shadow,then mascara,then touch up both just to make sure it all looks good before leaving the house.Girls do I apply mascara after applying eyeshadow or before applying eyeshadow?
i would say after eyeshadow
after because you'll end up with powdery lashes
you should put the mascara on after
For me i apply the eyeshadow first then the mascara so that my eyelashes will be in good shape as i like it (without the shadow on top of it).
Mascara AFTER eyeshadow! Otherwise you will have loads of eyeshadow dust on your lashes, which will make them look dull.
after because the eyeshadow normally gets on ur eyelashes n makes them look funny.
afterwards so you dont get the eyeshadow on your eyelashes when youve already applied mascara
Always *after* applying shadow. :)
If you do it the other way around, it will probably be difficult for you to apply the shadow smoothly.
Either way. I normally do it after eyeshadow.
For me, it is:
eyeshadow
eyeliner, then
mascara
(not that i always use them makeup all at one time but yeah lol)
if u apply mascara, then eyeshadow, you mite find that eyeshadow will stick on your eyelashesGirls do I apply mascara after applying eyeshadow or before applying eyeshadow?
I put on my shadow,then mascara,then touch up both just to make sure it all looks good before leaving the house.Girls do I apply mascara after applying eyeshadow or before applying eyeshadow?
i would say after eyeshadow
after because you'll end up with powdery lashes
you should put the mascara on after
For me i apply the eyeshadow first then the mascara so that my eyelashes will be in good shape as i like it (without the shadow on top of it).
Mascara AFTER eyeshadow! Otherwise you will have loads of eyeshadow dust on your lashes, which will make them look dull.
after because the eyeshadow normally gets on ur eyelashes n makes them look funny.
afterwards so you dont get the eyeshadow on your eyelashes when youve already applied mascara
Always *after* applying shadow. :)
If you do it the other way around, it will probably be difficult for you to apply the shadow smoothly.
Either way. I normally do it after eyeshadow.
Can dark skinned girls wear black, light blue, and white eyeshadow blended together?
I mean with it looking good on them =)Can dark skinned girls wear black, light blue, and white eyeshadow blended together?
Of course! Just because you have darker pigmented skin doesn't mean you can't look absolutely gorgeous!
Just remember, you have to use the white eyeshadow lightly, so it looks like it's highlighting whatever colored eyes that you have. That goes with any skin color. A lot of girls wear white eyeshadow and it looks TERRIBLE. You have to learn how to work it.
The light blue should blend with the black, but not too blended or it'll look a little muddy.
Youtube makeup gurus have a lot of looks that are black, light blue, and white.
So go to youtube and search! Have fun too =)Can dark skinned girls wear black, light blue, and white eyeshadow blended together?
Really depends on your skins undertones. Dark skin varies, just like fair skin. If you have dark skin with golden undertones you will probably look best in peaches, golds, and brown eyeshadows. If you have cool undertones, the black blue and white will probably look great if it's done right :)
Dark skinned women look best in shimmery golds, bronzes, browns, and neutrals (I think). Black, blue, and white are all more cool tones and most darker skin tones are warm. But wear whatever you want - if YOU like how it looks, go for it!
Personally I think white looks the best when it's on darker skinned girls :P
If you don't overdo it it could look really cool.
Lol OMG really.... you just asked that?
YES!!!!!!! THEY CAN THERE'S NO RULE BOOK SAYING WHAT COLOR YOU HAVE TO BE TO WEAR ANOTHER COLOR!!! urgggh
Hell to the yes! Go head you Chocolate Goddess
If you got it, flaunt it.
only if you want to look like a ratchet *** hot mess then go on ahead sista!hair show
Of course! Just because you have darker pigmented skin doesn't mean you can't look absolutely gorgeous!
Just remember, you have to use the white eyeshadow lightly, so it looks like it's highlighting whatever colored eyes that you have. That goes with any skin color. A lot of girls wear white eyeshadow and it looks TERRIBLE. You have to learn how to work it.
The light blue should blend with the black, but not too blended or it'll look a little muddy.
Youtube makeup gurus have a lot of looks that are black, light blue, and white.
So go to youtube and search! Have fun too =)Can dark skinned girls wear black, light blue, and white eyeshadow blended together?
Really depends on your skins undertones. Dark skin varies, just like fair skin. If you have dark skin with golden undertones you will probably look best in peaches, golds, and brown eyeshadows. If you have cool undertones, the black blue and white will probably look great if it's done right :)
Dark skinned women look best in shimmery golds, bronzes, browns, and neutrals (I think). Black, blue, and white are all more cool tones and most darker skin tones are warm. But wear whatever you want - if YOU like how it looks, go for it!
Personally I think white looks the best when it's on darker skinned girls :P
If you don't overdo it it could look really cool.
Lol OMG really.... you just asked that?
YES!!!!!!! THEY CAN THERE'S NO RULE BOOK SAYING WHAT COLOR YOU HAVE TO BE TO WEAR ANOTHER COLOR!!! urgggh
Hell to the yes! Go head you Chocolate Goddess
If you got it, flaunt it.
only if you want to look like a ratchet *** hot mess then go on ahead sista!
What color eyeshadow should I get that a lot of girls wear right under their brow line? It's like pearly/tan.
I would like for it to be a kind that I can get from the drugstore. If you can look it up online and give me the link that would be awesome.
Or tell me the brand and color.What color eyeshadow should I get that a lot of girls wear right under their brow line? It's like pearly/tan.
covergirl has a good one try the one in my link it in Champagne. Its the one i use.What color eyeshadow should I get that a lot of girls wear right under their brow line? It's like pearly/tan.
I have one that I swear by- It's Covergirl Eye Enhancers #750 Shade Color ';Mink.'; It's a sort of pearly-tan-goldish color, and It's perfect as a base color to wear all over your lid from lashline to brow, or it works by itself as well. Sometimes in the summer I even dusk a light amount above my cheekbone for highlight.
Plus its only $4. Spectacular.
Oh and you can get it at any local drugstore (even more Spectacular, I'd say =])
Good Luck!
www.micabella.com
this brand has been showing up in malls all over lately. I have the shimmer, I believe it's #69, it's a frosty vanilla color, and gives the exact effect I believe you are asking for. See if you can find it in your area. It is pretty affordable, and a little goes a long way!
Virtual Makeover. It's free, super easy and fun. You can play with colors and find a look you will love. Then it shows you how to apply your new look. Just click http://marykay.com/mgunther2
go to Mac counter and ask for some Mac pigments in a highlighting shade
Or tell me the brand and color.What color eyeshadow should I get that a lot of girls wear right under their brow line? It's like pearly/tan.
covergirl has a good one try the one in my link it in Champagne. Its the one i use.What color eyeshadow should I get that a lot of girls wear right under their brow line? It's like pearly/tan.
I have one that I swear by- It's Covergirl Eye Enhancers #750 Shade Color ';Mink.'; It's a sort of pearly-tan-goldish color, and It's perfect as a base color to wear all over your lid from lashline to brow, or it works by itself as well. Sometimes in the summer I even dusk a light amount above my cheekbone for highlight.
Plus its only $4. Spectacular.
Oh and you can get it at any local drugstore (even more Spectacular, I'd say =])
Good Luck!
www.micabella.com
this brand has been showing up in malls all over lately. I have the shimmer, I believe it's #69, it's a frosty vanilla color, and gives the exact effect I believe you are asking for. See if you can find it in your area. It is pretty affordable, and a little goes a long way!
Virtual Makeover. It's free, super easy and fun. You can play with colors and find a look you will love. Then it shows you how to apply your new look. Just click http://marykay.com/mgunther2
go to Mac counter and ask for some Mac pigments in a highlighting shade
Girls, How do you make that cat-eyes effect with your eyeshadow???
Can you tell me how??
Can i use another color other than black eyeliner so my eyes will stand out??
OH, and what shade of green is good fro darkbrown eyes??Girls, How do you make that cat-eyes effect with your eyeshadow???
I dont know what colors would be good on you since i dont know what you look like, but here is a link that has step by step instructions and what you need to do it. Remember that it is not easy the first time you do it and you should need practice to know how to apply the make-up good!
Have Fun!
http://community.livejournal.com/punk_ma鈥?/a>Girls, How do you make that cat-eyes effect with your eyeshadow???
ITS NOT SO MUCH EYE SHADOW THAT GIVES THAT EFFECT BUT RATHER EYE LINER AND ITS KIND OF HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT I'LL TRY. YOU USE WHATEVER SHADOW YOU WANT...THEN WITH A BROWN EYELINER (I RECOMMEND ALEXIS VOGEL THICK EYE PENCIL) YOU START WITH THE INNER CORNER OF THE UPPER LID AND LIGHTLY DRAW A LINE ALL THE WAY OUT TO ABOUT 1/8'; PAST THE OUTER CORNER MOVING UPWARD SLIGHTLY. AS THIS LINE IS DRAWN IT GETS THICKER AND THICKER AND THEN YOU FILL IT ALL IT....BUT LIGHTLY. THEN TAKE A QTIP AND SMUDGE IT A LITTLE TO SOFTEN. IT MIGHT TAKE SOME PRACTICE BUT ITS WORTH IT. USE THIS TECHNIQUE FOR EVENING ONLY. ITS A LITTLE MUCH FOR DAYTIME. TRY WWW,ALEXISVOGEL.COM FOR MORE HINTS. I'M NOT SURE IF THAT RIGHT BUT HOPEFULLY. GOOD LUCK.
GREENS WITH BROWN EYES.....WONDERFUL.....OLIVE FOR EVENING AND A LIGHT MINT FOR DAYTIME. NEXT SEASON MIGHT BE DIFFERENT AS FAR AS WHATS ';NEW'; BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN ONE TO PAY A WHOLE LOT OF ATTENTION TO THAT. I WEAR WHAT LOOKS GOOD NOT WHAT'S ';NEW';. DON'T TAKE ME WRONG......I WATCH VERY CLOSELY TO ANY NEW IDEAS BUT I DECIDE!!!
you can use brown eyeliner and an emerald green might be best , for the cat-eyes it is easier to apply it with a liquid eyeliner, but if you don't want to use a thin brush and don't use a dry shadow
You can use almost any colors. Emerald green would be gorgeous with your eyes. I recommend Clinique's Jaded eyeshadow duo. Here's what you do using an eyeshadow duo: take the light shade and apply it to your entire eyelid, up to the brow or at least higher than the crease. Then, take the darker shade and apply it from your lash line up to the crease of your eyelid. Using a q-tip or eyeshadow applicator, line the upper and lower lashline with the darker shade and blend it out and up very slightly. You can also use eyeliner to achieve this part. Top it all off with lots of masara, focusing on the outer lashes and you are set!
Hope this helps!!
Oh, and a dark brown or grey eyeliner works great for this as well as black. Dark green would be pretty too.
http://www.sephora.com
thats where i go
Get the felt triangle from Alexis Vogel use black or dark eyeshadow and fill in the outer bottom edge then drag it up into the crease on the top
The key to the perfect smoky eye is proper blending. You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue %26amp; peach base with green hue.
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base. I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow application. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.
Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye. If your opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green liner.
Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom (a key smokey eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner %26amp; the key is to 'smudge it'. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.
Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows $20. The moist 'mousse' consistency seems to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe %26amp; pearl.
Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base %26amp; eyeliner on, it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line %26amp; blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.
Doublecheck your work Make sure eyes match %26amp; blend color with a Q-tip if need be.
Finish with several coats of volumnizing mascara. Tried %26amp; true mascaras (featured in 'Elle' magazine's March 2006 issue) include DiorShow Mascara %26amp; L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara. 'Elle's writer says they are the best volumnizers she's tried.
here is a website for smokey cat eyes
Go to
http://www.kevynaucoin.com
and look at Makeup Lessons.
Get his book ';Making Faces'; from the library or Amazon. It is very good
this is the best way to try it and see how much of a cat eye you want:
buy an angled, thin brush for brows, like m.a.c #266. after applying your shadow (or not if you just want the liner winged out) use a gel liner like m.a.c fluidline or bobby brown gel liner. they are easier to control than a liquid and stay better because both brands are waterproof. apply a small amunt to the brush and keep the liner close to your lashline to start, building to your desired thickness. then, once you get to the outer corner of the eye, flip the brush so the longest tip is facing downward and draw in your line. the brush has a built in straight edge for a clean line. try to avoid the outer part of the liner going too far down the eye, it can make your eyes look droopy instead of uplifted.
another way to do it is to use the brush and simply draw on the shape you want, and fill it in. once you get to the outer part where you want the flipped part to be, its okay to get sloppy. here, if you use the straight edge if a make up wedge sponge with a bit of eye make up remover on it (just a little to dampen the sponge, not too much) you can get a clean straight line simply from the sponge. the remover will clean up the mistakes and make the line straight.
for dark brown eyes: a dark blue green (think peacock green) will make your eyes look lighter. to enhance the dark brown, try a smoky green (like m.a.c fiction or greensmoke) so the focus is still on the eye but not taking away from the darkness of the brown in your eye.
hope this all makes sense, and good luck!
Can i use another color other than black eyeliner so my eyes will stand out??
OH, and what shade of green is good fro darkbrown eyes??Girls, How do you make that cat-eyes effect with your eyeshadow???
I dont know what colors would be good on you since i dont know what you look like, but here is a link that has step by step instructions and what you need to do it. Remember that it is not easy the first time you do it and you should need practice to know how to apply the make-up good!
Have Fun!
http://community.livejournal.com/punk_ma鈥?/a>Girls, How do you make that cat-eyes effect with your eyeshadow???
ITS NOT SO MUCH EYE SHADOW THAT GIVES THAT EFFECT BUT RATHER EYE LINER AND ITS KIND OF HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT I'LL TRY. YOU USE WHATEVER SHADOW YOU WANT...THEN WITH A BROWN EYELINER (I RECOMMEND ALEXIS VOGEL THICK EYE PENCIL) YOU START WITH THE INNER CORNER OF THE UPPER LID AND LIGHTLY DRAW A LINE ALL THE WAY OUT TO ABOUT 1/8'; PAST THE OUTER CORNER MOVING UPWARD SLIGHTLY. AS THIS LINE IS DRAWN IT GETS THICKER AND THICKER AND THEN YOU FILL IT ALL IT....BUT LIGHTLY. THEN TAKE A QTIP AND SMUDGE IT A LITTLE TO SOFTEN. IT MIGHT TAKE SOME PRACTICE BUT ITS WORTH IT. USE THIS TECHNIQUE FOR EVENING ONLY. ITS A LITTLE MUCH FOR DAYTIME. TRY WWW,ALEXISVOGEL.COM FOR MORE HINTS. I'M NOT SURE IF THAT RIGHT BUT HOPEFULLY. GOOD LUCK.
GREENS WITH BROWN EYES.....WONDERFUL.....OLIVE FOR EVENING AND A LIGHT MINT FOR DAYTIME. NEXT SEASON MIGHT BE DIFFERENT AS FAR AS WHATS ';NEW'; BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN ONE TO PAY A WHOLE LOT OF ATTENTION TO THAT. I WEAR WHAT LOOKS GOOD NOT WHAT'S ';NEW';. DON'T TAKE ME WRONG......I WATCH VERY CLOSELY TO ANY NEW IDEAS BUT I DECIDE!!!
you can use brown eyeliner and an emerald green might be best , for the cat-eyes it is easier to apply it with a liquid eyeliner, but if you don't want to use a thin brush and don't use a dry shadow
You can use almost any colors. Emerald green would be gorgeous with your eyes. I recommend Clinique's Jaded eyeshadow duo. Here's what you do using an eyeshadow duo: take the light shade and apply it to your entire eyelid, up to the brow or at least higher than the crease. Then, take the darker shade and apply it from your lash line up to the crease of your eyelid. Using a q-tip or eyeshadow applicator, line the upper and lower lashline with the darker shade and blend it out and up very slightly. You can also use eyeliner to achieve this part. Top it all off with lots of masara, focusing on the outer lashes and you are set!
Hope this helps!!
Oh, and a dark brown or grey eyeliner works great for this as well as black. Dark green would be pretty too.
http://www.sephora.com
thats where i go
Get the felt triangle from Alexis Vogel use black or dark eyeshadow and fill in the outer bottom edge then drag it up into the crease on the top
The key to the perfect smoky eye is proper blending. You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue %26amp; peach base with green hue.
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base. I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow application. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.
Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye. If your opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green liner.
Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom (a key smokey eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner %26amp; the key is to 'smudge it'. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.
Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows $20. The moist 'mousse' consistency seems to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe %26amp; pearl.
Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base %26amp; eyeliner on, it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line %26amp; blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.
Doublecheck your work Make sure eyes match %26amp; blend color with a Q-tip if need be.
Finish with several coats of volumnizing mascara. Tried %26amp; true mascaras (featured in 'Elle' magazine's March 2006 issue) include DiorShow Mascara %26amp; L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara. 'Elle's writer says they are the best volumnizers she's tried.
here is a website for smokey cat eyes
Go to
http://www.kevynaucoin.com
and look at Makeup Lessons.
Get his book ';Making Faces'; from the library or Amazon. It is very good
this is the best way to try it and see how much of a cat eye you want:
buy an angled, thin brush for brows, like m.a.c #266. after applying your shadow (or not if you just want the liner winged out) use a gel liner like m.a.c fluidline or bobby brown gel liner. they are easier to control than a liquid and stay better because both brands are waterproof. apply a small amunt to the brush and keep the liner close to your lashline to start, building to your desired thickness. then, once you get to the outer corner of the eye, flip the brush so the longest tip is facing downward and draw in your line. the brush has a built in straight edge for a clean line. try to avoid the outer part of the liner going too far down the eye, it can make your eyes look droopy instead of uplifted.
another way to do it is to use the brush and simply draw on the shape you want, and fill it in. once you get to the outer part where you want the flipped part to be, its okay to get sloppy. here, if you use the straight edge if a make up wedge sponge with a bit of eye make up remover on it (just a little to dampen the sponge, not too much) you can get a clean straight line simply from the sponge. the remover will clean up the mistakes and make the line straight.
for dark brown eyes: a dark blue green (think peacock green) will make your eyes look lighter. to enhance the dark brown, try a smoky green (like m.a.c fiction or greensmoke) so the focus is still on the eye but not taking away from the darkness of the brown in your eye.
hope this all makes sense, and good luck!
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