60's Eye Makeup

When I go out in the evening I tend to do similar eye makeup looks, all revolving round brown and black eye shadow shades for maximum impact. But after playing round with some different eye shadows in makeup collection I had a go at this look...

I used the same technique of putting darker shades in my eye socket, but kept my whole eye lid in a light colour, therefore making the contrast between the dark and light shades even more noticable.



I added a dark flick of gel eyeliner, thick black mascara, and to really open up my eyes and give the genuine 60's look I added to some light fake eyelashes.

I think this look will be great in the summer months, when I want to steer clear of heavy dark eye makeup in the evening; and it will complement the more summery outfits in my wardrobe.

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A fresh look for eye makeup

After previously posting about Bobbi Brown's Long Wear Gel eyeliner in January, it now seems the perfect opportunity to review my new shade of this wonderful product - a dark green called Ivy Shimmer Ink. Its a great fresh new look for your eye makeup; a subtle change that will work well from spring through to summer when you don't want to wear heavy black liner on your eyes. So far I have worn it with metallic gold and taupe eye shadows, and I think it helps bring out the colour of my eyes (see below).

One slight downside is that I don't think it lasts quite as well as the black shade, I have found the colour to wear off slightly. Don't let it put you off as its still a great product.

I apply it with the Ultra Fine Eyeliner brush, again from Bobbi, as this gives a thick enough line to be able to notice the gorgeous colour.

Take a look at Bobbi Brown's website to see the other shades in the collection - I think the purple shade will go great with brown eyes.

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