Makeup Tutorial: Captivating Emeralds

Some times I like to divert from the traditional brown smokey eye. It's an easy, simple and safe option. However, there are times I like to incorporate a pop of color in my makeup. What's life without a bit of color anyway? So let's try something different.

Here's a tutorial for a dramatic green smokey eye.

Tutorial

Step 1

 Apply a creamy black base on your eye lid and blend it slightly above your crease. This is to ensure your eyeshadow sticks on and doesn't crease.

Step 2

 Apply a medium vibrant green color on the inner half of your lid. The black base will intensify the green to a shimmery finish due to the contrast. Layer it on for a brighter effect.

Step 3

Apply some black eyeshadow with a flat brush and create an edge on the corner of your eye. Pat the black over the rest of the cream base and blend it inwards and above your crease. Concentrate the color on the outer corner of your eye to create that 'smokey' look.

Step 4

Using a small detailed brush, pick up a bit of the black eyeshadow and smudge it along your lower lash line. This will balance out the look.

Step 5

Highlight your brow bone and inner corner with a light cream or white shade. Blend it down if you want to diffuse the black a bit.

Step 6

 Line your upper lash line and your water line with your favorite eye liners. Create that winged cat-eye line if you prefer.

Step 7

Mascara or pop on a couple of falsies and... Voila! The look is complete!

I wouldn't say that this tutorial is easy. For one thing, using black can make it difficult to correct mistakes. This will require some trial and error - a normal thing with most dramatic looks. I certainly didn't accomplish this in 10 minutes or less.

Don't be discouraged. Keep on trying. As they say, 'Practice makes perfect.'

Hope you enjoyed this! Have a good one.


-L

Makeup Tutorial: 'Blank Space' Inspired

With the release of her latest album, Taylor Swift has once again produced a song that's not only catchy, but humorous and delightful to sing to. I was also impressed by the make up she wore in the music video so I thought, 'Why not recreate it?' It's edgy and bold and a perfect look to wear out to parties.

I also had the song on repeat while doing this tutorial. ^-^

Without further ado, let's get started.

Tutorial

Step 1

Begin by applying a base. A white shimmery cream eyeshadow will help brighten the eyeshadow as well as giving it a base to stick on. This is optional if you do not own one. Any eye primer will be sufficient enough.

Step 2

Apply a medium brown in the crease for added dimension. Blend it out above the crease and towards the inner corner.

Step 3

Using the edge of your eyeshadow brush or an angled brush, create a 'v' shape on your outer corner with a grey or black eyeshadow. Blend it into the medium brown shade for a smokey cat-eye. Pick up a bit more and focus it on the outer lash line. Maintain the sharp edge of the 'v'.

Step 4

Take the same dark grey/black shade and run it on your lower lash line. Stop short of the inner corner.

Step 5

Using a flat eyeshadow brush, pat on a shimmery white eyeshadow onto the lid. The cream base will intensify the white and help it adhere better. Use the same white shade to highlight the inner corner for a brightening effect.

Step 6

Use a cream or light skin tone shade to highlight under your eyebrow. Drag it down slightly to create a smooth transition.

Step 7

Line your eyes with your favorite eyeliner, Use a white eyeliner on the water line (because Taylor did use white in the music video). Mascara your lashes or pop on some long falsies for the dramatic effect.

And voila!

I feel like this particular look fits well with a winter theme. It may not look exactly like the one Taylor wore in the music video. It's 'inspired' after all. =)


Hope you guys enjoyed this and have a try at it. Have a good one.

-L