Eyes Beauty Tip
Purple-ize Your Eyes
submitted: Apr 15, 2009tip #330
Do like Keke Palmer and test out a posh purple shadow for spring.
Here, Shaw shares her tips on how to update this classically feminine shade for a look that's more modern romantic than 80's prom queen.
1) When wearing purple during the day, be subtle. Use brown eyeshadow as a base and then pump it up with purple. "This is good for daytime, because it is a soft look that still uses color," says Shaw. "Start off with a natural beige on the lids, followed by a soft brown in the crease. Then line your eyes with a purple eyeshadow or eyeliner for a pop of color." We like Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Orchid.
2) For a night-out purple, turn up the color volume with a smoky eye. "Start off with a soft pink eyeshadow as the base color from lash line to crease," says Shaw. "Highlight with a shimmery white eyeshadow under the browbone, then add a deep purple eyeshadow to the crease and outer corner." We like LORAC Rhapsody Eye Shadow. Finish by lining eyes with a black pencil or dark purple eyeliner.
3) No matter the intensity you choose, keep the rest of your makeup soft and in the same color family to avoid looking harsh or dated. "Avoid bronzer and bright lipstick when using purple eyeshadows," she says. "Stick with soft pink cheeks and nude or baby pink lips to complete that modern romantic look."
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I guess I've been in for a long time because I've known that purples make my amber eyes pop and I've used those colours for years!!!!
How interesting, I just bought some purple eye shadow. I would have never thought to skip the bronzer, thanks for the tips!
lorc is so awsome! I met him one day! Don't you think he is awsome!
I talk a lot!
uggghhhh i hate keke palmer
awesomness!!1 i wont forget the bronzer! =)
i love purple eye shadow, purple i my favorite color!! ^.^
Oh boy, i have the perfect thing for all makeup-lovers! Its a compact makeup kit! at Victoria's secret they have makeup kits that have like 30 different eyeshadows, and the best lipsticks! mine is worth $140, but it got it for $30!! u should check it out!