Smoky Eye
For girls wanting to take a walk on the sultry side, you can’t go wrong with a smoky eye. To achieve your very own smoke show, you’ll need some deeply pigmented shadows, a trusty pencil eyeliner, jet black mascara to paint your lashes, and an eye crayon to really intensify your lids. Products I love for this look include:
CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in ‘TISSÉ SMOKY’ | $61, Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling & Lifting | $24, Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in ‘Blacquer 42’ | $25, NYX COSMETICS Jumbo Eye Pencil in ‘Black Bean’ | $4.49.
Cat Eye
Producing a cat like effect, a well placed wing adds instant personality to your face, and also exudes a cool retro effect. A cat eye is a fun, youthful choice and one you can easily pair with just about any outfit. Applying can be tricky so make sure you find what works best for you, be that a felt tip pen, a gel pot, or a liquid wand.
Too Faced Sketch Marker Liquid Art Eyeliner in Black | $20, NYX COSMETICS Matte Black Liquid Liner | $6.99, INGLOT AMC Eyeliner Gel in #77 | $15.
Bold & Beautiful
If you’re a lover of a bold lip, there are many options out there to choose from. A good tip for highly pigmented shades, is to first use a lip scrub so that the product doesn’t cling to any dry skin. Lip liners are also a great go-to if you crave a fuller pout. As for choosing a color, a classic red looks beautiful for an old Hollywood vibe, while an Oxblood shade is excellent for looking vampy. You can even channel your inner Barbie and go for a shocking neon pink. Here are a few shades I love for making a smooch worthy statement:
NARS Audacious Lipstick in ‘Bette’ | $34, Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit in ‘Mary Jo K’ | $29, MAC Lipstick in ‘Candy Yum Yum’ | $17, Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm | $19.50.
Rosé All Day
If a softer, ultra feminine look is more your taste, there is no color palette more complimentary to every skin tone than something rosy. Rose-gold, warm pinks, and deep mauves are all the rage right now, and are perfect for feeling like a prom princess. A few of my favorite rosy must-haves include:
Milani Rose Powder Blush | $7.99, Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette | $42, Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in ‘Rose Gold’ | $24.