Easy Summer Gold and Copper Eyes

Hello, This eye look is inspired by the colors of summer, think golden sand on the beach and beautiful sunset over the horizon.  The focus is using gold and copper to create an easy going look that is suitable for everyday or the beach. 

Via Google images

I chose a combination of high end and drug store products that I have been loving for this look.

Cream Base - Benefit Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow in Honey Bunny (discontinued), a neutral flesh tone.  MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre is very similar in color and finish, it works just as well.  Before cream base, you can use a primer of your choice to help with creasing and longevity of the shadows applied later. I have been loving Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (not pictured)

Eye Shadows - 1) Lid  - Loreal 24HR Infallible Eye Shadow in 997 Eternal Sunshine, gold shimmer 

                              2) Crease and outer corner - Wet N Wild Eye Shadow in 255B Penny, copper shimmer 


Eye Liner - Guerlain Terracotta Khol Kajal in 01 Black Frida


Mascara - Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes in 620 Carbon Black


Concealer - Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller in Sheer Tint

Swatches of products from above picture in same order, but skipping the mascara

Which eye makeup products are you loving this summer?   Have a great summer!


Until next post......

FNO Goodies

Hello, Fashion Night Out had some great events last night.  I managed to make my rounds after work and take in the local scene.  I stopped at Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Sephora, and a couple of drugstores.  After making my rounds, I wanted to catch the underground train to head home for dinner.  I knew there was a planned protest by the infamous "Anonymous" group at the station where I wanted to catch the train, so I was somewhat prepared.  The station was shut down until 8:30pm, later than I had expected.  I was tired and frustrated!  All the recent protests by this group have been very disruptive to the commuters.  Although the protests have been peaceful, I wish they would stop and let people get on with their normal transportation routines.

Anyway, I got the NM tote and samples galore.  Here are five main items I picked up from the different stores:

• Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF50 PA +++
• Chantecaille Just Skin Anti-Smog Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Glow
• Hourglass Film Noir Lash Lacquer in Kohl
• Lancome HYPNÔSE Doll Lashes Mascara in Black
• Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller in Sheer Tone

 I can't wait to try everything!  Have a great weekend!  Until next post......

9/13/11 Edit - I was disappointed with the color match of Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer after trying both Glow and Bliss, neither worked as I was in between the two colors.  However, I did like the formula because it gave me a dewy look.  I exchanged it for Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Anti-Aging Complexe in Shade 02.  I have tried this product before and I am happy to have re-purchased it. It comes in three shades now instead of two shades in the past.  Shade 02 is a good match for me.