Hello, ladies! It’s time for some colorful fun from your favorite feminization mistress! Last week, we discussed face care and foundation, establishing a base to build upon. This week, we’re going to take it one step further and talk a bit about crisp fall shades for eyes! (Did you miss the first part of this make-up tutorial? Catch up here.)
Eyes that pop!
Not only is make-up fun, it’s literally a language you’ll need to learn if you want to look like a woman. First, let’s talk about eyebrows. They can get pretty unruly, so if you have not begun getting them professionally waxed, now is the time to start. Yes, waxing isn’t always pleasant. But it’s a quick process with big payout, so make that appointment! I like to darken my eyebrows with a eyebrow pencil that matches my brows. But don’t go much darker than your natural brow color or you’ll begin to look harsh. Use a light hand. Remember, you can look made-up and natural at the same time. It’s just about finding the balance. Work with your face to find your natural eyebrow arch. Oh, and please stay away from the ‘half moon look’. Eyebrows are not rainbows. Just sayin’.
Bring out the best in your features. If your eyes are small, eyeliner on the outside corners of eyes can help that. And don’t match eyeshadow to your clothes. Pay more attention to your hair. If you have brown hair, you’ll look stunning in plums, browns, grays, dark blue, hunter green, gold, copper, bronze and even a little bit of cream. Charcoal, navy, green and silver look amazing with black hair. Blonde? Choose pinky peaches, violet, honey/caramel, cream and gold. And for redheads, you will look best in light browns, peach, cream and with just a hint of dark blue or green. Stick with lighter colors for daytime, and save sexy drama eyes for evenings and girls night out!
Apply yourself!
I know that most eyeshadow palettes come with those little applicator wands. I use them if I am applying dry eyeshadow. But I love cream shadow, like Revlon Skinlights. That’s my go-to every day! You apply it with your finger and I prefer that. You can show just one layer of color with cream shadow, or do what I do and sometimes layer a little dry shadow over it. The moist color adheres the dry color to your eyes, and lasts longer because of it.
There are some fancy brushes and applicators out there for eyeshadow, and you can’t use your fingers all the time. Just pay attention to how close your hand is to your face when you use an applicator. The small wands that come with shadow palettes offer excellent color control, but long handled eyeshadow brushes will offer less. If you don’t want to spend the cash on a collection of eyeshadow brushes, you’re not missing out on anything.
Learning color balance….
Your eyes are made up of a lid, a crease (the fold in the middle that disappears when you close your eyes) and a browbone. Sweeping one color over the entire area doesn’t help anyone. In order to actually use eye color correctly, remember that your lid should be your main color, your crease should be darker and your browbone is a highlight and should always be lighter, like a glimmer of color. Even a little glitter shadow can be stunning! If you like eyeliner, choose one in your color family. I love pencil liner for a more smudg-y look, just blend it to look natural. If you like that classic line, go for liquid eyeliner that does not blend. Smoky eyes will work with all hair color, and false lashes can look spectacular! And when it comes to everyday mascara, it doesn’t have to get complicated. Play with with brown, black and even colored mascara. I personally swear by L’Oreal Double Extend Lash Extension Effect Mascara in Black. You could not pay me to try anything else. It is double ended, so apply the primer (white end) first and then follow up with the actual mascara after. It doesn’t run or smudge, although you will need to remove it just like you would waterproof mascara. I stay away from mascara on bottom lashes. Upper lashes only just looks classier to me.
This can can seem overwhelming, I know. But I am always available for personal, one-on-one tutorials and a little feminine instruction to help you. Let’s set up a session and dish like girls do!
Next week, lips and cheeks. I love lipstick. We’re talking it up in one week, so stay tuned!
