Making a Statement

Typically I would never advise matching your eye makeup to your outfit. In most situations it is better to choose shades that will enhance your eye color or add a fun compliment to your look for the day. However, rules are meant to be broken and when Lauren showed up with this very cool statement necklace I knew this was the time to break them.

After shaping her deep-set eyes with a matte flesh tone just above the crease we used Mac Gleam,a shimmery peach on her lids, then lined her top lashes with Lord it Up, a Mac soft shimmery brown. The color punch happens on the bottom lash line with Mac’s So There Jade.  We reinforced this fun color with Mary Kay’s Azure. Look close enough in the above pic and you will see specks of wayward mascara. If this happens to you, don’t think you have to sacrifice the entire masterpiece….just give the mascara a minute to dry and it will easily fleck off with a Q Tip without messing up your cool shadows.

We finished off this look with an application of MK Toffee Lipcolor. Neutral enough not to distract from the eyes but enough color to make my lipstick lovin’ model a happy girl.

 

 

 

All glammed up and ready for her blog photos and a Bday celebration

love how these eyes mirror Lauren’s statement necklace

 

Home makeover 3- A Grand Entrance

This could be the most dramatic makeover yet for our new home. With a full 2 stories, beautiful staircase and tons of natural light the entryway to this home had so much potential for drama. The walls were painted the same white as the trim which looked clean and neat but also made the space feel massive and a little sterile and did nothing to enhance the wood work in the staircase. With the help of my Sherwin Williams color expert we selected ” bracing blue” for the walls of this space. Even though I am a “do it myself” girl, I knew that I was in way over my head with this painting job so I relinquished control and we hired painters.
The blue walls make a statement in their own but also play nicely with the main living areas that surround the foyer creating a color harmony that makes traveling through the house a pleasant experience.The deeper color makes the white woodwork pop and the blue enhances the golden tones in the staircase. To pull in the necessary makeup analogy…..blue eye shadows can be a great choice for someone with golden brown eyes. With a bold eye look always choose a softer more nude lip so that the colors play nice together.