“Make Your Peepers POP!”

There are lots of ways to make “the windows to your soul” stand out more—eyeliner, false lashes, funky eyeglasses, etc. But, one of the best ways is to use an eyeshadow in a complementary color to the natural color of your eyes. So, what does that mean? See my quick guide to choosing the ideal color here:

IF YOU HAVE BLUE EYES…
…then 1) you’re lucky :) and 2) it’s time to warm up those pretty peepers with coppers, oranges, and browns. On the color wheel (see below), blue is directly across from orange—which means colors in the orange family make blue eyes seem brighter and more radiant. MAC Cosmetics carries some shimmery, coppery shadows that are fabulous and FUN—check 'em out!

IF YOU HAVE GREEN EYES…
…then purple is your friend. Make your eyes look regal and glamorous with deeper violets—or light and ethereal with lavenders. My favorite brand for purple shadows is the not-yet-mainstream INGLOT Cosmetics (the palettes I have from them are decadent and drool-worthy, with bold, blendable colors that go on like BUTTAH!).

AND IF YOU HAVE BROWN EYES (like moi!)…
…then you can really have fun playing! Since your eyes are naturally “neutral,” you can be more adventurous with colors. If your eyes are dark brown, try rich jewel tones like teal or sapphire (I love Make Up For Ever’s Peacock Green 80 and bareESCENTUALS Ready eyeshadow in Water). If your eyes are lighter brown, purples are good to explore (try Stila’s eyeshadow trio in Venus). Shimmery greys with purple undertones (like Minx by Smashbox) work nicely when creating a smoky look.

The most important thing to remember is to HAVE FUN experimenting with eyeshadow colors—I promise that choosing the right complement will result in many compliments. ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR, DKBEAUTIES!!! 2012 will bring many exciting things, so stay tuned! Let’s make it a GORGEOUS year, my loves!!! 

xo,
D

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