You're fired!

Looking to make a bold statement? Try the power color called red.

This look requires a lot of confidence. It's definitely for the risk takers. Red shadow will show everyone your unconventional side.


Get Dolled Up in 4 steps:

1. As usual, I used a bit of red cream base on the entire lid and crease before...

2. ...patting the powder eye shadow on top of the cream color. Red is a strong color and a little bit goes a long way, so use it sparingly. Gradually build the color to how you like it. The one I used here is listed below and has a delicate red and gold shimmer in it.

3. Some matte purple shadow on the outside corners adds a hint of smokiness without being too dark, because the priority here is the pop of red not the smoke. Blend the colors out so that they peek out at your crease while your eyes are open.

4. A heavy stroke of black liner on your upper lash line is the secret to pulling off a red shadow look. You will see a dramatic difference once your eyes are lined!


Keep the rest of your face neutral (maybe just a touch of bronzer if you really must) and finish it off with clear gloss.

You'll have people wishing they could have the confidence you have for hot fiery eyes!

*Recommended products:

FACE Stockholm Eye Dust in "Ego"
FACE Stockholm Matte Eye Shadow in "Dynamic"
Make Up For Ever Flash Color in "Red 17"

Maroon in 5...4...3...2...1...

While crazy posing on the subway platform (or your house, a club, etc. I had actually just gone to see an off-Broadway musical called "Kingdom")...

...why not try a shimmery Maroon eyeshadow?
It's a totally unexpected color that's more wearable than you'd think. Using a cream base in a similar color first, I applied the shadow over my entire lid almost all the way to the brow. Use whatever is left on your brush and bring the color through the bottom lashes making sure to connect the color at the corners so you have a nice shape of color surrounding your eyes.

Add black eye liner to your lash lines and your rims to finish your smokey eyes.

Keep the rest of your makeup neutral for a modern look. I just used a little bronzer and a nude lip color.




*product to try: M.A.C. Pigment in "Maroon"

Robin Thicke + Mary J. Blige = AMAZING

WOW. Robin Thicke opening for Mary J. at Radio City and getting bumped up from the nose bleeds directly to orchestra seats upon arrival and for free?? OH DIP. That's all I have to say. This one really made up for the Kanye concert.

I'm throwing in Photoshop filter effects just because I felt like it. Any time I play with an image, I'll always include the "real" pic, ok? So, don't freak out. I love looking through a magazine and seeing illustrated or rendered makeup and fashion imagery. It's creative inspiration. But, I admit, it's always hard to tell what the real pic looked like before all the digital play. Very frustrating, right??

So, for this concert, I wanted something sophisticated with a hint of glam. I mean, come on...it's Robin and Mary. DUH. I kept my skin very simple with bronzer. Then, did my eyes with a cream eye shadow in bronze as a base, and on top, I applied a shimmery, dark bronze powder eye shadow that has a green iridescent highlight in it. The shimmer from the shadow is what's going to give you a little glam. When it catches the light, it will shine a soft shade of forest green. Lovely! Everything was applied to the lid and blended into the crease. Don't forget lots of mascara, some clear lip gloss, and you're done!

Some products to try for this look:
for the base: M.A.C. Shadestick in Gentle Lentil
and for the shadow: M.A.C. Pigment in Blue Brown.


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