Model Memoirs: Cara's Heavy Metal Lids

 

From heavy metal to soft rock --- metallic eye shadows in pewter, platinum, copper and (rose) gold were in serious rotation on the Spring/Summer '13 catwalk.  I love the way the  charmingly cheeky 
Cara Delevigne pulls this trend off (right). Futuristic and sexy, Cara's heavy metal lids can actually be worn during the day --- with a few necessary tweaks. 

To create a softer, more wearable metal lid (like Cara's left and mine below) pay attention this easy how-to.  And get ready to see how cool molten metal can actually look on you!

• When choosing your shadow color, keep in mind that metallics in rose gold and bronze tend to complement skin with warm undertones --- while silvery and pewter shades are generally best for cooler undertones.
• Now, using either powder or cream shadow, sweep the metallic on the lid from lash line to crease.  Do not put any metal on the brow brown (#overkill).
• Use a soft black eyeliner to lightly line the upper and lower lash line, and be sure to focus the majority of the liner on the outer corners of the eye. 
• With a smaller shadow brush, place a lighter metallic shadow (true silver or gold with a little bit of sparkle are good bets) in the inner corner of the eye. Apply two coats of black mascara (or false lashes if you please), and finish the look with a muted gloss!
  

My Makeup Revolution...

Growing up, Friday night was always my favorite night of the week. School was out for two whole days (an eternity), Dad would usually bring home a pizza from Ricardo's Pizzeria around the corner (aka. my favorite food) and Family Matters (Remember Urkle?) would come on around eight.  But the best thing about Fridays was that it was the one night of the week I was allowed to "play" with the makeup I'd been collecting with almost every allowance.  

I wasn't allowed to wear makeup outside of the house until I turned 17 (a little mascara, blush and eyeliner was all even then).  Mom would say, "You'll have plenty of time to wear all that stuff.  What's the rush?"  She was right (naturally).  And now???  Well, let's just say I've been making up for lost time ever since...

In this picture, I'm wearing Denim Shimmer Ink gel eyeliner by Bobbi Brown which I smudged to give it a softer more smoky look, as well as the brand's new sheer lip color in Hot Raspberry --- so perfect for summer!

It's been more than twenty years since then, and today as a professional makeup artist and educator  --- everyday is "Friday"; and I get to "play" in makeup more than I could have ever dreamed...

Join my makeup revolution (#makeuprevolution) as I set out to teach women everywhere how EASY makeup can be through my own how-to videos, insightful interviews where industry experts and real-life women alike share their beauty secrets, and a wealth of other blog posts --- all with the goal of helping you SHAPE UP YOUR MAKEUP!  

Isn't it high time you, 

exercise your right to be beautiful?