Let's talk eyeshadow...

We all love the smokey eye look, do we not? It's sexy and makes you feel like a vixen. You feel like you can dominate when your eyes are black, grey, and silver and smoked out with bold eye liner and lashes that are miles long.

Gorgeous, huh?

Although this look is one that we have fallen head over heels in love with, it does not mean you should wear it EVERYDAY! Just so you know there are other shades of eyeshadow out there besides black and grey. I see girls who wear nothing but this. It's great and all, but seriously, only break this bad boy out on special occassions, nights out, dates, etc. When you're going to work or school or to the grocery store even, it is most definitely not neccessary to get this bold and sexy. A big pet peeve of mine is seeing girls wear this look everyday. Get over it already! Use something different!

My motto is in the daytime keep it sweet and simple and in the evening break out the bold and sexy. Summer time is a great time to use all different shades and colors. Pinks, purples, browns, nudes/natural. I'm currently in love with the natural/neutral look (and when I say natural I don't mean bare and no makeup. I'm referring to natural colors like nude, brown, and gold).

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I'm just really loving the bronzey/gold look like this. There's still enough boldness and pizazz for you wild and crazy ladies. I even go lighter than this sometimes, too.

^I've been using ELF's Neutral Beauty Book, and I love it. You can get it at Target or online for just a few bucks. ^

Also, just because you have eyeliner, does not mean you have to use it! Give it a rest some. Skip the eyeliner and just use mascara. It still gives your eyes enough dimension without being so dark. Of if you feel like you'll just die and crumble to a million pieces if you don't wear eyeliner, then try using it only on the top, or only on the bottom.

image from: stylehive.com

Sometimes less really is more. I think this girl looks so pretty and soft. Her eyes pop with just the shimmer, highlight, and mascara alone. Very simple. Very easy. Very fitting for daytime.

Another thing: Do not, I repeat, DO NOT match your eyeshadow to your outfit. This is very juvenile and tacky. Just because your wearing a pink top, don't go all out on pink eyeshadows. It's ok to use a hint of pink, but not the entire look. Got it??

Now let's review:
1. Move on from the smokey eye.
2. Soft during the day; Bold during the night.
3. There are a gazillion different eyeshadow shades. Try them! (I recommend the neutral look)
4. Less is more.
5. No matching eyeshadows and outfits!!!

Hope you enjoyed! Stay tuned! :)

xxoo

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