Applying shades of colors on your eyes can’t be that hard right? WRONG! Eye make isn’t as easy as it looks and it takes a series of correct brushes to get the natural look. It took me a lot of practice (and patience) to get the look that I wanted, and I’m still trying to master various looks. Here are some tips that I’ve learned and would like to pass along to my fellow fashionistas:

Blending is key!

You use three different colors: The base, usually a very light cream color, a highlighter for the crease, and finally a main color for the lid. Here is the hard part; blending. My secret? Start light then go darker. Brush the base color, apply the lid color and THEN apply the highlighter. Also, don’t be too heavy-handed or you’ll have to start over.

Colors that  pop out!

Choosing the right three colors can be difficult for beginners, that’s why some brands tell you which combination of colors would look outstanding depending on your eye color. For example, I have light brown eyes and L’Oreal does a great job picking out colors for combinations. You start with the lightest color as the base, and then color in the crease and lid with the darker. It even gives you a step-by-step diagram on the back side of the container, very helpful in my opinion! Once you get the basic colors down, you’ll gradually be able to pick your own colors and have fun with it!

The Smokey look

This look is the “little black dress” in the make up world. I consider this as an evening look, I don’t like to overdo my eyes with such heavy, dark colors when I’m at work or school. When done right, it’s sexy and mysterious so make sure you take the time to get it right! The trick is to apply the darkest color on the corner of your eye and outlining your eyes with a thin brush or eyeliner. When applying dark shadow to the crease of your eye, be careful to blend only on the outside edge. Oh, and don’t forget that mascara to give you that edgy look.

Shimmer your eyes

To make your eyes glow, you may want to try some eye shimmer and create that celebrity look. To get the look, apply eye shadow like described above but don’t do the smokey look! If you have never used a powder shimmer before, wet your brush and remove the excess water.  Take the wet brush and make a line over your eyelid.  With the tip of the brush, lightly place it in the powder and then bring it across your eyelid over the wet line.  If you have added too much eye shimmer, lightly dab your eyelid with a tissue. You can also use a cream shimmer if you prefer not to use powder.

I found a great video on youtube on How to apply eye make up. It’s really helpful to see someone apply it in action! Hope this helps, and if you’d excuse me, I have to get ready to start my day. Make up here I come!

Love always,
Mia