Eyeshadow Colors for Blue Eyes

A common question among my clients is "What color eyeshadow should I wear to make my blue eyes pop?"

Complementary colors create maximum contrast. Complementary colors are those opposite one another on a color wheel. So if we look at a color wheel, blue is directly opposite orange.

Not many of us would choose to wear orange eyeshadow, but will definitely consider shades within the orange family. Colors such as copper, bronze and peach are all excellent choices for a blue-eyed beauty.

NARS in California (Molten Copper)

Make Up For Ever in Bronze 4 (True Copper Shimmer)

Kat Von D in Rapture (Golden Peach Shimmer)

LORAC's Croc Palette

Be sure to begin with a good eyeshadow base. Not only does it help the shadow adhere, it gives you a smooth working surface and allows for easy blending.

I prefer to lay down a neutral layer of shadow over the entire lid in a shade similar to the skin tone. Then I begin with my lighter neutrals (beige/peach) working my way up to the deeper tones.

I top off the look with a shimmer in bronze or copper, maybe a hint of gold and a champagne under the brow. I apply a good coat of mascara, and viola! Sparkling blue eyes.

So have fun, experiment and see which colors really do make those eyes as blue as the morning sky!

For more tips, ideas and makeup lessons, contact me.

Comments

Red Apple Lipstick

I recently received the cutest makeup package in the mail. It was from Red Apple Lipstick . The items were wrapped in “apple” green tissue paper and placed inside a small burlap-style drawstring pouch. The products included full-size versions of a lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner pencil and a sample lipstick with disposable lip brush. I grabbed the lip pencil first. This was the R-evolution lip liner and the color was Nude. Just as the name implies, it’s the perfect shade to create a neutral lip. The pencil went on creamy, without tugging or stretching the lips and the color stayed true to form. With a matte finish, it creates the perfect daytime finish. Next, was the full-size lipstick in New York, a brown based nude with orange undertones that blended superbly with the Nude pencil. I really liked the consistency of the lipstick and the smooth results it provided. It has no shimmer and is an ideal choice for the workplace. It’s a fantastic color option for day or night. The lip gloss wa...

Make Up for the DIY (Do It Yourself) Bride

If you're a "Do It Yourself" kind of girl, I may venture to guess that your wedding is no exception. Whether for financial reasons or just the hesitation of letting go, you may decide to take wedding day beauty into your own hands. Here is where I can help. Let me give you a few insights into creating a picture perfect bridal photo. There's nothing wrong with doing it yourself, if you're well-informed and excellent at applying your own makeup. I've been doing makeup for well over 20 years and even still I would never attempt to do my own makeup for my wedding day. But to those who are more adventurous, I will provide you with a few important tips. Flawless makeup begins with flawless skin. Get routine facials, wear sunscreen, avoid harmful tanning, drink lots of water, watch what you eat and take care of your skin. We can always make our skin darker with bronzers and spray-on tans but once you damage your skin with UV rays, there's no way i...

Airbrush Makeup vs. Traditional ( hand-applied ) Makeup

How to choose between airbrush makeup and traditional (hand-applied) makeup... There is a lot of hype about airbrush makeup. Having 20+ years of experience in applying makeup, and working with new and improved cosmetic products and the latest tools, let me provide you with my understanding of both airbrush and traditional makeup applications. I do offer both airbrush and the traditional method of application and I do not charge more for either option. Why? Well, to begin with airbrushing is just another method or tool for applying makeup. I could use a sponge, a brush, my fingers or an airbrush machine. I don't consider it a special service, but rather a different technique. With the airbrush method, small particles of the foundation are sprayed through an airbrush gun using air. These small particles are deposited on the skin and the amount of coverage is controlled by the individual applying the makeup. Airbrush offers the ability to apply a s...

Search This Blog