How to Apply Eye Makeup

Usually, eye shadows come in sets of three colors with three different shades; light, medium and dark.

Start by applying the lightest shade right below your eyebrow along the brow bone.

Next, use the medium shade over your lids. Begin at the inner corner and spread out to the outer edge of the eye lid. Then use your finger or brush to lightly blend the light and medium shades together where they meet near the crease, you don't want a definitive line.

Then, use the darkest shade to achieve that smokey eyed look. Beginning at the inner corner, follow the crease to the outer edge of your eyes. You can also add a little more of the darkest color or an eyeliner on the edge of the lids, just above the lashes. Then use your fingertip or brush to blend and blur the lines.

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When you're done with the eyeshadow, apply eyeliner to the base of your top and bottom lashes, don't over do it and make it too dark. Use shades that fit whether this is for day or night. Darker shades are best used at night.

Lastly, apply your mascara and you're all set. Try to avoid applying too much mascara where it clumps and makes the fact that you applied mascara painfully obvious.

Knowing how to apply eye makeup properly can make the difference between looking stunning versus looking like you've had a rough night.

2010 Summer Makeup Trends

The 2010 summer makeup trends are hotter than ever and you can probably guess why. Makeup trends are usually influenced by the new fashion trends and this summer season the fashion trends are absolutely amazing. A diversity of styles can be seen and this enables women to wear different outfits every time they feel like it without going out of style.

The new summer makeup trends are trying to enhance naturalness, beauty, femininity and style through color and simplicity. This combo manages to give spectacular results without too much effort making the 2010 summer makeup trends suitable for all women.

Selecting the right makeup is a must when it comes to achieving a flawless and stylish look so try to adapt the makeup according to your outfit, skin tone, facial features, etc. Inspire yourself from the following makeup trends selection and you will most definitely look fabulous this summer.

Pastel colored makeup

Pastels are popular colors this summer due to the fact that they exude joy and warmth, characteristics which suit the summer season perfectly. You can choose a monochrome color or a pastel color combination makeup depending on the desired effect and outfit. The dominant colors used to create this makeup style this summer are yellow, green, orange, pink, blue, turquoise, lavender, etc. The more vivid the eyeshadow's coloration the more amazing the result. The cheeks can be subtly defined using a tan or rose colored blush depending on the color of the complexion. The lips can be kept nude or enhanced using a vividly colored lipstick in red or orange shade.

Vintage style makeup

Vintage means elegant and this style suits the current fashion trends perfectly. The simplicity and elegance of this makeup style looks fabulous and suit everyone. Enhance your eyes using a monochrome eyeshadow, define the eyes using an eyeliner and apply red colored lipstick on your lips. You can apply a rose colored blush if you have a paler skin complexion or a tan colored blush if your skin tone is a bit darker.

This type of makeup looks fabulous so don't hesitate to give this style a try if it suits your personality.

Natural makeup

Natural is hot this year so for a more casual occasion you an opt for a natural looking makeup. Enhancing your natural beauty can only be beneficial for you especially because this type of makeup is not heavy and during the summer season you should try to avoid heavy makeup as much as possible due to the heat factor which could ruin your makeup.

Natural looking makeup means a flawless complexion using a light skin foundation, natural looking blush, nude lipstick or lip gloss and a simple coat of mascara.

This look is perfect for day wear so take this style into account whenever you desire.

Makeup can help transform your look completely so try to practice your makeup skills until you manage to become a master when it comes to doing your own makeup.