need help with color

Nov 23, 2011

Emilie L.

Hi girls ! I need help using color !! I have no trouble using nude neutral make up but when it comes to color like for exemple purple I don't know if its me or the way I put it but it just look sooooo wrong ... soft pink and peachy color are no problem but when I want something bright that stand out I can't . Any tips and trick I could use.

Nov 23, 2011

Soma S.

How are you applying the purple shades? If you can write out the process and placement of how you apply it, we can be able to help you better. =D

Nov 23, 2011

Liz P.

i stick to smokey looks when applying color but thats me personally. I have hazel eyes and sometime they look more green so I love to play them up with a bright orchid purple on the lid witha plum in the cream and blend out it just makes the green in my eyes pop.. With color I would start slowly use a smokey purple shadow as a shadow liner on your upper lash line and so on :)

Nov 23, 2011

Angel M.

When you become very use to seeing yourself a certain way it's kind of jolting to suddenly try something different. You are acustom to wearing the nudes so something as deep and vibrant as purple will look shocking the first couple times. I knew a girls who loved her nude lipstick and refused to wear reds no matter how much I insisted. I would force her to wear the color all day and at some point she became very use to it...now loves it and it's hard to get her out of it. I really don't think there is a right or wrong way to apply makeup...its art and self expression...whatever you feel comfortable with. The real trick is to get you comfortable in purple.

Nov 24, 2011

Emilie L.

thx girl for all you' re comments

@ Soma S : I don't know how to explain it loll I guess I put it that same way I would put nude color ......hmmmm maybe that the problem...

Nov 24, 2011

DJ M.

Have you checked out any makeup books for a little guidance? Kevyn Aucoin's Making Faces is fabulous and there are some darker looks in there. I'm a huge fan of color, but I think placement is KEY! Enhancing your eyes (in my opinion) with color varies from eye to eye. I'd suggest looking at other makeup looks you like and seeing if you can tweak it to suit your eye. I agree with @Angel that seeing yourself in a new color can feel somewhat shocking at first, but if you love color and want to wear it, dive in and feel comfortable getting to know your eyes a bit better :)

You mentioned purple and a look I did not too long ago came to mind! This is a fairly basic smoky purple look using one of my favorite MUFE shadows. Would this be the type of look you'd be comfortable with?

Nov 24, 2011

Emilie L.

yes I would love to have that!

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