So I was playing around a bit and came up with a great everyday, sort of pin up inspired look that can work in pretty much any season!
A lot of women get freaked out at the idea of a red lip, and even more so when they contemplate it for everyday wear. This look solves that problem, and also answers the question of "Well great I have red lips; now what do I do with my eyes???".
Enjoy!
Step 1: Prime your face with your favourite face primer, and prime the eyes as well. I used the Gosh Classic Face Primer, and on my eyes, MAC paint in "Untitled"
** For the eyes, all the colours I used come from the Sephora Colorista Palette, but I do have alternative shadows and descriptions listed with each step. All colours are neutral, so they shouldn't be too hard to find :)**
Step 2: Using a shimmery white shadow and a stiff shader brush, go over the entire lid area, staying away from the crease. MAC shadow in "Crystal Avalanche" works really well for this. You don't need a lot, just enough so that the light catches the look of that shimmer to open the eye area.
Step 3: Take a matte, medium brown eye shadow and an angled fluffy crease brush, go in with the colour to define the outer v as well as a little bit in the crease. This will create a bit of definition to the eyes, without being overwhelming next to the red lip we're gonna be wearing. MAC shadow in "Wedge" works great for this step :).
Step 4: Using a small eyeliner brush, take a matte black shadow, such as MAC "Carbon" and line just the outer 1/3 or 1/2 of the top lash line, winging out slightly at the outer corner of the eye. For this, you want to use short smudgy motions so that the line isn't too stark against the light shadow you applied to the lid.
Step 5: Take what's left on that small liner brush, and smudge it on the very outer part of the lower lash line. This will bring out the overall shape of your eye without being overwhelming.
Step 6: Line the lower waterline with a silver or white waterproof liner, such as the Sephora Waterproof Eye Pencil in "Silver"
Step 7: Apply 2 coats of black lengthening mascara to top lashes. I used CoverGirl Lash Blast Length Waterproof
** Now you're all ready to do the rest of your face!**
Step 8: Apply your favourite foundation to your entire face, and concealer where needed. I used Bare Minerals foundation in Light.
Step 9: Using a big fluffy blush brush, apply a rosy or even brick coloured blush to the apples of the cheeks, blending out over the cheekbones in circular motions. Make sure you flick any excess off the brush to avoid applying too much colour; you just want a nice flush to the cheeks, nothing crazy!
Step 10: Apply your favourite cheek highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones.
** Now it's time for the lips!**
Step 11: Take your favourite red lip colour (I used MAC Viva Glam I, which is a really nice neutral red so it's not too overpowering). Apply this by dabbing it on the lips, then using your ring finger, blend it together to make it all smooth. This keeps the red colour from being too overwhelming, but you still get a gorgeous colour from it.
And there you go! You now have a wearable, pin up inspired look for day time!
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoy this look!
xox
Anita :)
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