A great little article on blue eye shadow we came across....Out of all the eye shadows, blue is the most pretty but also the most difficult to pull off. The actual makeup application isn’t the problem - it’s being able to work with the right shade and making sure that it suits your outfit and skin tone. Many think that blue eye shadow should stay frozen in the days of disco but if you’ve got the right knowledge about what blue eye shadow will work for you, there should be no reason why you can’t rock this awesome shade without criticism.
So who is responsible for the “no blue eye shadow” rule? No one knows but after a few decades of nothing but blue eye shadow, it was only a matter of time before society in general got sick of it and turned to other shades. However, that should no longer be the case. If you can manage to find the right shade to suit you, your eye makeup will be the talk of the town and not the kind that draws gossip. The easiest way to learn what blue eye shadow you should be adding to your makeup collection is to know what shade complements your complexion. Not all blue eye shadow looks good on everyone so it’s all about making your look unique. Own the color and you’ll be all set.
For brown complexions, you’ll want to find a great eggshell blue shade to apply across your crease. Pull the color down towards the hooded part of your eye and if you really want to stay true blue, follow it up with blue mascara on the upper and lower lashes. If that sounds like too much, stick with the eggshell blue on your lids and use your regular black mascara (brown mascara against the blue may make your lashes look like they’ve disappeared so avoid this color of mascara). Olive complexioned gals look fabulous in icy or silver-blue shades. The contrast against the skin creates a completely ethereal appearance. Ladies with olive skin should stay away from eye shadow shades that contain yellows or oranges since this is the common undertone for olive skin.
Porcelain princesses can also rock blue eye shadow with the right shade. Pale-skinned brunettes should stick to blue eye shadow shades that shimmer and are more on the blue-purplish side. Using this color on the outer edges of your upper eyelids will create an amazing look. Follow this up with a liner brush using the same shade to draw a thin line right under the lower lash. Blondes with fair complexions can use a shade that is more transparent and contains a blue-greenish color. This shade should go on the entire upper eyelid and to finish the look, apply a light coat of brown mascara (black mascara can appear too dramatic against fair-skin).
Some great blue eye shadows we carry in our store:
Cosmic Glow and Perfectly Blue
Have fun with blue!
*article from carefair.com*
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1 comments:
What an interesting article and pointers! Thank you!
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