eye’m having fun

color me pretty

Just because it’s dahlightful to dress up your eyes in colorful paint, and because I hear from so many of my friends that they “can’t get away with” fancying up their face in carefree color, I thought I would share my makeup look for today.

I’ve gone for an electric lime as it’s light enough for day and originates in the Neutral color family but, when used properly, it delivers an unexpected punch.  These eyes can go as easily to the yoga studio as they can to the design studio and they can even take you out on the town for an unexpected lunch date.

Come on ladies, you don’t have to commit to a runway eyelid painted from brow to lash to have some fun with your makeup – truth is, most of us shouldn’t go all the way there.  In the real world, a little color goes a long way, and nothing will put a twinkle in your eye the way energetic shadow will.

what I used
Make Up For Ever eyeshadow in color No. 304, Diamond Lime

what I did
I primed the entire lid with a light pink, natural shimmer then used my Stila double sided brush to apply the punchy shadow liner.  Today I applied a thin line of color to both the upper and lower lids, but often I simply apply a bolder, thicker line (covering half the space between my lash and crease) to the top only.

* To get the brightest color and best consistency from the shadow I wet my brush with water and then pick up the color with the damp brush.  You’ll find the shadow goes on with ultimate smoothness and creates the optimal opaque effect that you want for this bright look.

Finish off with your trusty dark mascara, and you’re good to go!  But be careful, there’s no telling how your juiced up lids will affect your mood, so wait a few hours before operating heavy machinery.

some things to consider
*Choose a color that flatters your skin tone and makes your eyes pop.
*Don’t get caught up with matching your eyeshadow to your outfit.  Bold contrasting colors are best.
*Too much is too much.  When choosing attention deserving eyeshadow, opt for monochromatic clothing so as not to compete.
*Focus on one element.  The old rule applies – if you choose bright eyeshadow, go with a neutral lip.
*Have fun with it!  You can always wash off any mistakes and start over.