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Simple How To Wear Tips on How to Apply Dark Eye Shadow

kmms02 — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:02:51 +0000

Dark eye shadow, can you do it?

Eyeshadow, when applied properly, can enhance, or even change, the shape of the eye. By applying dark eyeshadow you can create depth and add drama for an amazing evening look. By using the following techniques, you can apply dark eyeshadow with ease and avoid looking like a serious fashion “don’t”.

Before beginning, you will need the following supplies:

~ The makeup basics: Makeup Primer to help keep your eye shadow in place all night, foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powder and black mascara and Magic Lash to really bring out the look.
~Your favorite brand of black eyeliner (opt for the pencil, not liquid) Pencil is easier to smudge where liquid or gel eyeliner would not be.
~An angled eyeshadow brush
~Dark eyeshadow(s) of your choice> grays, blues, browns. Smoky eyes do not have to be created with just dark blacks or grays.
~Light and shimmery eyeshadow > this will be applied at the corner around the tear duct, as well just under the brow to really make your eyes pop!
~ Brow pencil > In your eye brow look. It helps pull the hold look together as well.

To begin, you will need to apply your foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powdered and your other makeup basics before applying your eyeliner and eyeshadow. You will want to apply a thin layer of Makeup Primer on your eye lid to help hold your eye shadows, eyeliner in place.( Reviva Labs offers the best for the price, due to the fact you can multi-task with it, it would amazing under your foundation as well!)
Usually, eyeliner is applied after applying eyeshadow, if you want to create a smoky look, start with the black eyeliner before adding eyeshadow. Create a line that starts at the outer corner of your eyelid and work towards the end of your lashes. Make sure to work as near to the lash line as possible.

Next, you will need to use an angled eyeshadow brush to apply your dark eyeshadow, apply it directly over the eyeliner and gently work it in with the brush to smudge the eyeliner. Ensure that the edges and the entire length of the line is well blended. Throughout this blending is the key to creating the prefect look.

After applying the eyeshadow, blend gradually up your eyelid to the crease and work the powder into your skin. After blending, apply a light white or cream shimmery eyeshadow above the crease up towards the eyebrows. By adding a light and shimmery eyeshadow around your tear duct, you will make your eyes pop.

Apply your dark eyeliner once again. This time start at the outer corner of the lid, starting just beyond and above the inner corner of the eye. Then apply eyeliner to the bottom lid as well and smudge the lower line as well. Here you may want to apply your eyeliner on the waterline, but its best to just apply at the very base of your lower eyelashes.

Complete your look by adding curling your eyelashes and applying your black mascara. To bring out this look the best, apply mascara, Magic Lash, and then mascara again. You could also go with false eyelashes, but Magic Lash is just easier.

Pay it Forward

kmms02 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:23:22 +0000

Sunday thought of the day:

This is my favorite all time movie. If you ever wonder how or why someone might be kind for no reason, maybe their are doing their part of paying it forward. The world over all would be a better place if we just were a little kinder for no reason at all. Go out smell the flowers, smile at that stranger on the street and do your part. WE are truly lucky to have the world we have today, take care of it..

Vote for me!

beautyoverall — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:05 +0000

I entered a contest for the top 100 home-based businesses and would love it if you took the time to hop on over and vote for me. Here is the link:

http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/361/index.php

And thank you so very much for taking the time to do so.

ebook covers, you like?

beautyqueen — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:13:49 +0000

I been working on a ebook for nail care that I will be putting up for sale really soon. I created a ecover for it but I am just not sure which one I like if any.. your thoughts would be of most help.

.Ebook cover Number one
ebook cover 2

ebook cover 3

ebook cover 4

Now if you don’t like any of them, leave a comment ok? Or if you do any of them..

When on vacation, does that mean you give your face a break or not?

beautyqueen — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:38:14 +0000

Are you making this makeup mistake yourself? Sitting by the pool on a ship out in the middle of the ocean on my way to Mexico i saw this : A beautiful young lady with boyfriend in hand wearing the most next to nothing bath suit BUT she was wearing full blown makeup! Foundation (too dark, I could see it from where I was sitting with sunglasses on) eye shadow, eyeliner, blush lipstick with lip liner and gloss over that. When she got closer I saw she had a line along her chin where she did not blend the foundation. I had to look away, my husband sitting next to me asked me whats up, when I nod my head so he could see what I was looking at: started to giggle. He knows how much it kills me not to just ask her if she minded if I helped her blend the foundation at least. I saw women with babies with full makeup on, who has that kind of time?

OK when you are on vacation does that mean you need to wear all your makeup??? I was on my vacation wearing mascara only and if I remembered to, I added blush. Now I sell makeup, mineral eye shadows, blushes, mascara and magic lash. You would think that because I sell it and create mineral eye shadow colors, that I would go out of my way to wear it all. Nope I gave my face and eyes a rest. The only time I went all out was when we had formal night at dinner. I never went anywhere without sunscreen on!!

I will be sharing pictures soon of my trip..

What does your makeup say about you?

beautyqueen — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:34:49 +0000

I been people watching again, and I noticed something ever odd in a way. Older women wear too much makeup and teenagers are wearing less. Most teenagers are wearing less, there are still those that pile it on but most are going for that more natural look these days. Why hide behind layers of foundation? I will never understand that thought.

Do you use a eyelash curler? I noticed that with those that do and you can tell if its not used correctly, that their lashes curl from the base but its more of a square look. Like they go straight up from the base. It looks so fake! There is no real curl like you see on the models in ads. What happens when you use a eyelash curler that if you do not walk it up your lashes you get this more square look not a true curl. There are mascaras out there that say they curl but that still depends on how you are using it I guess. I use Magic Lash which curls the lashes while you are applying the second coat of mascara over it. Opps sorry..
Magic Lash works like this:
You apply a layer of mascara
You then apply very little Magic Lash
You apply your mascara over it.
Its something you have to work with but I been using it for three years so to me its simple but for others maybe not so simple. Anyway back to eyelash curlers, I have one that is for those who have bad hands. It works great and I use mine when I don’t feel like going the extra steps of using Magic Lash + Black Magic Mascara.. Great set btw if you tell me that you read about it here, I will give you a free eyelash curler with your order. How awesome is that?
A good friend put out a DVD called Holiday Makeup Collection Volume One that shows you how to do glamorous makeup is and they used Magic Lash in 2 of their 7 hot looks! If you need a little help on this idea doing makeup correctly I been buying that DVD. I got to see it before it came out for sale and was blown away with the ideas for makeup tips in short 20 minute videos.

Just a few thoughts running through my mind today on what does your makeup say about you and a few tips given just for fun!

Postcard for Overall Beauty

beautyqueen — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:34:14 +0000

Youtube Link for Overall Beauty Postcard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtabxtHKrO4

Giving of gifts is something we should be doing without thinking we must get something back. I was watching tv and saw a basketball player take 200 kids to Target with each child getting 200.00 to spend on themselves. Did you know that each child did not think of just themselves? No each child got gifts for family that would also be going without if they did not. That shows that there is still hope for the next set of children moving up in the world.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Contest at Overall Beauty for Manicure/Pedicure Gift Set!

beautyqueen — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:22:15 +0000

I was just thinking that why not tell you here that there is a contest over at Overallbeauty’s Beauty Blog? There simple rules and you should really check it out!

Visit http://Overallbeauty.com/beauty-blog/ for all the rules and how to sign up for a chance to win a really neat Manicure/Pedicure gift set! The giveaway is a $30.00 dollar gift!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

beautyqueen — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:59:56 +0000

You may not be in my part of the world, doesn’t mean you can’t be thankful for everyone in your life. Being thankful for all those in your life is something we need to do everyday. With the holiday season coming we need to gather to us our families and be reminded that without our parents we would not be here today. Give all your family members a big hug!

Easy Makeup Tips for you to share

beautyqueen — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:20:51 +0000

I came across a few beauty make up tips I thought you might like to know:

Never apply moisturizer to the eyelids before your eye shadow because it will cause it to crease and not last as long. Use instead a Makeup Primer to help make your eye shadow stay put. Benefit has a awesome one called F Y Eye that really works if you want to spend $22.00 on it. Overall Beauty offers one that is basically the same without that price. Its called Eye Fixit and you can find here: Eye Fixit

You should exfoliate your lips regularly to keep the texture smooth and soft. You can do this right after your shower. Just apply lip balm and wait a minute or so and take a soft bristle toothbrush and brush your lips. You can use your towel too if you like. What every you do just remember to apply a lip balm again to help keep your lips kissable soft. Wear a lip balm at all times if you are not wearing lip gloss or lipstick.

Sunscreen all year around no matter were you live!! Did you know that the sun is brighter and harder on your skin in the winter time? Something about how it reflects off the ground and hits you right in the face double time! Wear your sunscreen! If you wear a foundation that says it has sunscreen in it, that isn’t enough in most cases. Check the SPF if its below 15 you need to add sunscreen.

Looking for new hair care products? Overallbeauty.com is offering a brand new brand that is totally worth the money! Check out The U faKtor now being offering over there. You can read about it on her site and blog. On the blog today it about Who Does your Hair? Hair Stylist or Hair Dresser?