Cooler temperatures get me in the mood for richly colored DARK eye makeup and nails. And I like to sport both at the same time for added drama!!
{Matchy matchy eyes & nails!}
*TIP*
I cut a moon shape out of the top of a cotton round to keep the dark shadow
from falling into my already applied concealer & foundation.
Wine colored shadow + polish used here:
If you like the idea of dark eyeshadow but are scared of looking too “goth” or overdone follow these tips:
- pick ONE dark shade only,
- omit eyeliner all together and just use that shadow to get as close to your upper & lower lash lines as possible,
- add a neutral shimmer shadow right in the tear duct area and right in the center of the lid to brighten things up,
- liner your inner waterline on the lower lash line with a flesh colored pencil. I used this one,
- load on the mascara on uppers & lowers! I used this one by Lancome,
- add a light matte colored shadow right on the brow bone,
- and lastly, keep your cheeks and lips light and let the eyes do the talking! Cheeks by Nars “Mata Hari,” and lips by Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in “Juicy Papaya.”
This OPI shade has been around for quite sometime, but it never gets old to me! It is rich, opulent, and sexy at the same time especially when sported on short rounded nails. The “sketch” shadow I used is a perfect compliment as it’s in the same dark family with a purpley-eggplant base. Or similar to the Pinot Noir shown above, whichever floats your boat…veggies or wine! Ha!
Do you go darker for your makeup and polishes when fall arrives?
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