Eye Spy - A Guide to the Colorful Spring Eye
Face it. If you haven't mastered the super-sultry, mildly-deranged smoky eye, you never will. And finally, it no longer matters. Dark is out and color is in - everywhere. Even on your eyes. It's hard to believe, I know, but the word on Chic Street is that the hottest eyes for spring are painted in candy colors -- think pale pinks, rich peaches, shimmery greens and flirty blues. (Best news is, this eye is suitable for the office and the dance floor.) So inspired by this onslaught of color (and the banishment of black eyes), I have decided to update not only my wardrobe (as well she she me's - goodness what a task...what is it with her an cable knit sweaters?), but my vanity as well. After all, what good are new spring clothes if you don't have the face to match?

Getting started...
First, I rid myself of clutter. I said good-bye to old lipsticks, experimental eye liners (was silvery-purple ever chic?) and dated concealers. With a few runway looks in hand, I sought the advice of my local make-up gurus at the product counters. (I knew that it was going to take more than my own efforts to secure my spring face). She had beaucoup knowledge to bestow, the most important thing being to never underestimate the power of the brush. Good eye shadow brushes are a must, and both a contoured and an angled one are necessary to achieve shadow greatness.

While I sat in her chair and silently prayed that she would make me look like Carolyn Murphy, I managed to get a few tips on how we can achieve this runway look at home. The main thing to remember is that spring is a softer, more subtle season. This is true of your make-up. Think sheer colors and delicate shades.

The Real How To:

1.Sweep entire eyelid with a neutral base shadow (I like Mac's Cream Colour Base in Vague). This will help to set the brighter colors. Try a soft yellow or a pale champagne-ish (she she me swears by Bobbi Brown's Eye Shadow in Bone) shadow for the base.
2. With a contoured brush, sweep the dominant color (mine will be Smashbox's orange duo - I love, love, love it) from the corner to the center of the lid and into the crease. Do not get up onto the brow bone or you will look like a clown. That said, you really want to make sure you get some good color going. After all, you do want it to be noticeable.
3. With an angled eye shadow brush, apply a lighter color shadow on the brow bone. Blend from center of brow bone area out to edge. (Shimmery pinks work best in this spot.)
4. With same angled brush, apply a light dusting of the same shadow beneath the eye in the inner corner. (This adds a little come-hither-ness to your candy-colored eye.)
5. Line rim of eye (top and bottom) with a brown liner. (I just love cream eye liner for its easy application. Less messy than liquid and softer than regular pencil. Try Smashbox's Cream Eye Liner in Midnight Brown for a your day-to-night look.) Note also: a deep green eye liner (she she me loves Smashbox's Midnight Green) can be substituted for brown or even navy, depending on your coloring.
6. Apply black mascara liberally. To make lashes thicker, practice your eye-batting technique against the wand several times. (We at the HQ stand by Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara. The ole pink and green standard has yet to clump or smudge on us.)

And there you have it. Spring's saucy eyes brought to your bathroom by way of the runway. Who knew we can achieve couture-worthy eyes with a duo of shadows, a cream liner and our trusty black mascara?

Final Tip:
To ensure that you don't look like an artist's palette, pair your new bright eyes with a pale, glossy lip and light, rosy blush.

Et voila, Vous êtes aussi joli qu'une robe de printemps! (That's "pretty as a spring dress" in English.)

Until next time. A Bientôt!

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