If you were in love with the way celebs like Vanessa Williams, Iman, and Nicole Ari Parker popped at the 2011 Golden Globes, then I’ve got something in store for you!
Remember how we went over the color wheel and how it’s a really cool tool for making color combos in both your wardrobe and makeup? You can use those same techniques to make colors appear bolder and brighter. Colors like your eye color!
Check out the colors to use to make your eyes (from brown to blue) pop…
Brown eyes: purples, bronzes, and dark colors with gold reflects. Colors to try: MAC Plum Dressing Eyeshadow, NARS Cordura Eyeshadow Duo, MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Buried Treasure.
Green eyes: purples, teals, and greens. Colors to try: CoverGirl Liquiline Blast Pencil in Violet Voltage,NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo, or Urban Decay Mildew Eyeshadow.
P.S. I’m having a hard time telling if Rihanna’s eyes are green or hazel. Sometimes they look green, sometimes they look hazel and sites state them as one or the other…lol. Either way the info on colors for green eyes is correct.
Hazel eyes: purples/pinks, browns, and bronzes. Colors to try: MAC Expensive Pink Eyeshadow, Urban Decay Bourbon 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil, or Urban Decay Twice Baked Eyeshadow.
Blue eyes: golds, bronzes, blues. Colors to try: MAC Amber Lights Eyeshadow, NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo, CoverGirl Liquiline Blast Pencil in Green Glow.
For all eye colors, get them to POP with the heavy contrast that a smoky eye can give against your skin tone and eye color. I’m basically swooning over RuPaul‘s look below.
You can get fancy with a black eyeshadow and a fluffy eyeshadow brush to create your smoky eye, but if you want a quick and easy way, grab a black waterproof eye pencil (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Zero, Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof in Deep Black, Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 01 Mat Black). Apply the pencil on the upper and bottom lash line using a thick line and smudge with your fingers, a makeup wedge, or a smudging brush like MAC #214. You can apply more pencil going towards the crease as desired.
Tools of the Trade:
February 4, 2011 11:01 am
I LOVE Rihanna’s eyeshadow anyone know what it is or something like it?
February 4, 2011 11:24 am
My Rih Rih got it right
=)
February 4, 2011 4:11 pm
Great post Danielle so using these tips. But I hear ya, Hazel eyes are the most misunderstood eye catergory, hence why Rihanna is always hard to place.
February 4, 2011 4:42 pm
@Ashley Rihanna’s shadow looks pretty close to MAC Purple Haze ;)
February 4, 2011 7:56 pm
Love this….My eyes are medium brown and sometimes look hazel, So, I am in-between…I’m thinking I might want to try out the hazel catergory? hmm…
February 4, 2011 8:03 pm
i love riahannas eyeshadow the most. it looks really vibrant on her skin.
February 5, 2011 9:36 am
miss nia is looking might flawless and such
February 5, 2011 10:42 am
Thanks Danielle! On my way to MAC to find it now!!!
February 5, 2011 12:59 pm
I’m loving Nia Long’s look!
February 7, 2011 12:04 pm
I like Nias total look, Fresh. Thank YOU