eyeshadow colors?

[holliwood66]

So I am in the market for some new shadow colors but I never get any suggestions from the department store gals except for neutrals.

I have smallish dark blue eyes and a medium warm skintone and usually wear gold/bronze/copper/brown shades.

I can't wear black liner, it makes me look ill *wah!!!*

thanks a bunch~

[Paper Hearts]

Can I put something on here? -I need some makeup help, too. If I want my makeup like this:

What do i need and what do i need to know? Lastly, how do i get it off without wearing the flesh off my face?

[Brenda Starrr]

So I am in the market for some new shadow colors but I never get any suggestions from the department store gals except for neutrals.

I have smallish dark blue eyes and a medium warm skintone and usually wear gold/bronze/copper/brown shades.

I can't wear black liner, it makes me look ill *wah!!!*

thanks a bunch~

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How about soft greys and plums? Sheer shades. Nothing overwhelming. You can do smoky without doing intense.

Can I put something on here? -I need some makeup help, too. If I want my makeup like this:

What do i need and what do i need to know? Lastly, how do i get it off without wearing the flesh off my face?

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Oh God....

You can use cream shadows, pencils, lipsticks. To remove it, DON'T use soap! Soap is evil. Use cold cream. That way, your skin is smooth.

[Guest MsMaldoror]

Isn't Brenda the makeup guru? Ask her to make you look like Adam Ant when she comes to town.

[pomba gira]

What kind of look are you going for- subtle? moderate? knock 'em dead? Also what price range are you looking at- drugstore or department store? What lines do you use now? Also do you prefer powder (loose or pressed), pencils, cream or- ?

The shades you mention can work with greens or purples... try starting out with your basic look & accenting/intensifying with one of those colors. For the eyeliner, a finer line (like with a liquid liner) might do the trick... or try a dark bronze or green liner. Doing the liner in little dots rather than a solid line adds sparkle w/out a "heavy" look.

I am currently in love with Urban Decay, but then subtlety has never been something I look for in eye makeup. I've also been experimenting with mineral makeup... very wide range of interesting effects possible, from subtle to slammin', but takes a LOT of practice & experimentation. I like very strong colors, which can be hard to find since most makeup isn't formulated for darker skin and ends up looking pale & washed out.

Another thing to keep in mind is the tools make a huge difference- a set of decent makeup brushes & brush cleaning solution is a sound investment. The little sponge thingies that come w/most eyeshadow are only good for the most basic looks, if that. Using a good brush can make a blah color look completely different!

As you can tell, I'm helly into makeup & can ramble on about it indefinitely I''m embarassed to even say how long it takes me to get made up for an evening ov clubbing.

[Paper Hearts]

Isn't Brenda the makeup guru?  Ask her to make you look like Adam Ant when she comes to town.

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You mean if I've gooten it off from the time I tried it by then? Thanks Brenda!

[Brenda Starrr]

I will ramble on when I have more time. And yes, mineral makeup is wonderful!!

[holliwood66]

Hmm! I will go take a peek at plumy-sheer shades as I have never tried to wear them.

My usual brands are: NARS, MAC and Chanel. I bought a set of brushes but end up using my fingers most of the time. All my shadows are either cream to powder or powder.

BTW: How to keep shadow dust from getting all over everything?

I do a minimal look for day and darker lipstick for evening...that's about it.

I'll have to get Zhuk to take a pic of me with both looks - perhaps it will help with ideas

[Brenda Starrr]

I'm a Nars and MAC fan as well!

Getting the shadow off of your undereye area is easy: Don't do your foundation and concelaer first. OR, hold a tissue underneath while you apply. I like the first idea better. Less pain in my ass.

[Guest Megalicious]

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[Guest MsMaldoror]

Kryolan makes some intense colors. I love their neon-ish red and green eyeshadows.

[Paper Hearts]

If there is one thing in this world I love its makeup ... the only thing im good at lol

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Meg is very good with make-up. I noticed that about her right away.

[bean]

Kryolan makes some intense colors.  I love their neon-ish red and green eyeshadows.

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I love Kryolan! I use their red aquacolor fairly regularly, and the u.v. purple makes my green eyes really stand out

[Head Wreck]

my makup has NSN numbers on it......

dutch stuff rules :D

[pomba gira]

Kryolan makes some intense colors.  I love their neon-ish red and green eyeshadows.

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Kryolan is prolly the best bet for the Adam Ant look... it's professional stage makeup so it won't smear or rub off easily like lipstick does. I love their red & purple pencils, also the red shadow (I think the same one MsM. is talking about) ROCKS! True red eyeshadow isn't easy to find, I was ecstatic when I discovered Kryolan.

Keeping loose powder shadow or shimmer stuff from getting all over is one way good brushes come in handy... you have much more control with a brush than a spongie or finger- over how much you pick up and where it goes.

AFA drugstore makeup vs. status brands- I stopped worrying about buying the cheaper stuff when I was on Jeopardy and the makeup artist pulled Wet & Wild lipstick out of her kit (less than $2 at most drugstores). (NOT criticizing anyone's makeup choice- if you like it then it's worth it!)

Brands currently in my kit: Iman, Milani, Black Opal, Savvy, Revlon Street Wear, Physician's Formula, Urban Decay, Pure Luxe, Jordana, Black Radiance, & a few nameless cheapies.

[Homicidalheathen]

Try a metalic shade like puter or silver.

So I am in the market for some new shadow colors but I never get any suggestions from the department store gals except for neutrals.

I have smallish dark blue eyes and a medium warm skintone and usually wear gold/bronze/copper/brown shades.

I can't wear black liner, it makes me look ill *wah!!!*

thanks a bunch~

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[holliwood66]

Woah~ Thanks everyone for all the tips. I am going to the MAC counter later today to find some greens and plums to augment my collection of browns and bronzes: we'll see!

*heh* I used to be quite creative with cosmetics, but as I approach 30 I can't pull off what I used to *tho no lines or anything...just not 21 anymore*

[Paper Hearts]

Kryolan is prolly the best bet for the Adam Ant look...

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"the Adam Ant Look" (lol) thanks!

[holliwood66]

Here's some recent pics - not in "going out" mode but basic everyday. *sigh* I do miss my bright red hairs at times *poop...job land is a tad boring*

*hmmm* Still, despite much tweaking, can I get my camera to not screw-up color balance.

[kellygrrrrrl]

I think if you used Black SHADOW rather than eyeliner, it gives it a softer look, and then highlight with some purples..maybe purples . White skin to accentuate, red lips

[Brenda Starrr]

Your eyes aren't that small!! And you're gorgeous!

Yes, bronzes are going to look great on you. ANY color that is yellow-based will make your eyes look really blue. Greys, especially sheer muted ones are good as well. Sheer plums, definitely. You can use a variety of light shades to mix and contrast. Just stay away from coral or bright pink shades near your eyes. I find that they make people look tired or ill.

Personally, I love wearing a beigey/white shadow on my lids, taupe in my crease, black liquid or cream liner, and red lipstick. VERY pinup girl. If I'm smoking up my eyes, I go for plums, greys, or greens. I make sure that the color goes all the way around and is blended so that you don't know where the shadow ends. Wear a more neutral lipcolor when you do a dark eye.

[holliwood66]

Thanks a bunch!

ohhh, I love this stuff *grrly fun!* I'll experiment we'll see what we shall see *oh yesh*

[Brenda Starrr]

Did you go to MAC? What did you end up getting??

[holliwood66]

I got MAC shadows in: Greensmoke, Sprout, Femme Noir and Print.

Lipglass: Spite and Revealing.

Forever Green and Industry eye pencil.

*wee!!*

Been ages since I've indulged.

[Brenda Starrr]

My favorite green is Humid. I also love Sprout and Femme Noir. Print is my favorite smoky gray!!

You bought some good stuff!