The Eyes, Window To The Soul..Now, Ladies Loose the Excessive Eyeshadow!

By CoutureJive 

I have noticed a very interesting trend lately, and it seems to be in the age of 18-20, or worse, 30 plus.  


It is a fact that women are wearing way too much eyeshadow, perhaps they think it makes them look "famous" or more appealing to the opposite sex.  But...think about this scene...how sexy is it for a man to be passionately kissing you, he romantically caresses your face and shortly after you open your eyes from the passion and notice eyeshadow on his hands?  (cue scratched record sound here).


How about after a night of splendorous galas you lie together, and in the morning, your sweety is surprised when he wakes up next to a wicked road of eyeshadow trails all over his pillows and his hands...oh and a woman that looks more like she belongs on an episode of COPS after being in a bar brawl...resembling nothing like the prior evening.   

Not Sexy...at all. 


I don't know where Hollywood or the trend gods came up with the idea that pounding on dark eyeshadows that conceal eyes and make us look tired and older is something really functional for every day or even evening wear.  Try making eye contact with a cute guy on the train...will he really be able to fall in love with you at first sight while he's trying to figure out what color your eyes really are, or why in the world you are wearing a lump of coal around your eyes? 


Smoky eyes are tricksters, you have to take into consideration not only the shape of your eyes, but your hair and skin color.  If you have bangs and you create an exaggerated smokey eye look, there is a chance you will get lost and resemble cousin "It's" long lost cousin.


However, if you want to show off your natural assets with a bit of glamourous colors, here are a few tip photos for a clean and well done smoky eye look.


For darker skin with brown tones and brunette hair, use lighter eyeshadow on the inner lining of your eye.  Make sure to use earth tones with hints of greens so the natural color of your brassy eyes stand out.  


















Blue eyeliner is also wonderful to use but keep it light and make sure after applying you dab some concealer and powder to set your eyeliner and prevent it from spreading in case of perspiration.

For lighter skin shade, you may use hints of dark browns with hues of plum and navy blue.  Yet always remember that your lips must not be dark since you risk looking older and as the evening goes by, your eyes will look tired.  Keep a fresh look by adding a high gloss lip color with a hint of pink.  We also recommend Nars Mata Hari color, excellent color to keep a natural rosy look without piling on blush.


   I also want to remind you that cosmetics have a ton of oxidizing agents that are harmful to your skin when used excessively, so be gentle with yourself, purchase make up that is hypoallergenic, and use skin care that not only prevents skin damage but also promotes good health for your healthy skin.  We prefer, Fresh Soy Face Cleanser...actually the entire Fresh line is amazing and isn't too heavy or smelly for the skin.  At the end of the day, the best make up is that which is subtle, does not rub off on your clothes, or leave your struggling with removing caky mascara at night (like Christian Dior's awful sticky mascara guaranteed to stay on for five days-stay away from it).




I end this post with several quotes for your reflection:


"My eyes are an ocean in which my dreams are reflected"

"My eyes are the mirror of my soul"

"I can make a scene that's not supposed to be sexy.  It is a power you're born with, it isn't a physical thing, because it comes from the inside, and its only found in the eyes."

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes, rather it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle spirit, which is great worth in God's eyes.