Get the Blues!

I know that years ago I was simply horrified at the thought of blue eye makeup; especially blue eye shadow. Boy how times have changed! All over New York's recent Fashion Week, blue eye makeup was the headline-making trend that had everyone talking. From the Proenza Schouler show to Betsey Johnson and Anna Sui, models wore shadows and liners in the shade that once made my head spin. These days, however, I really embrace blue eye makeup color because they really bring out my brown eyes. Here's a sampling of some of the beautiful, very wearable blue eye makeup colors available now:

Stila Borealis Eye Shadow Duo - Light periwinkle and dark rich blue make for a dynamite duo for your eyes. I love to use the lighter shade over the same color pencil under my lower lashes.

Vincent Longo Wet Diamond Shadow Midnight Taboo - This deep navy blue with royal blue shimmer goes on sheer when dry but really turns up the volume when you use it wet.

Youngblood Crushed Mineral Eyeshadow in Azurite - The shaker top on this elegant eyeshadow makes for ease and convenience when applying it. Can be used wet or dry.

GOSH Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Blueberry Ice - Waterproof and extra longwearing, I love this eyeliner from GOSH. I line my lower inner rims with it, and after washing my face in the evening, I wake up with traces of it still on ~ kind of a nice little gift when you wake up to pretty eyes in the morning!

Trish McEvoy Eye Definer in Arabian Nights - Triple pigmented for super definiton along the lash line. This dark blue is great with a simple swipe of black mascara or for an all out smoky eye. Rockin'!!!!

Blue eye makeup comes in many different hues, some more greenish blue, others more in the purple-blue family. Some are lighter in pigment while others are almost as dark as black. If you still have the fear I once harbored about blue eye makeup shades, buy some inexpensive shadows and liners, or just go to your local department store and have the makeup artist test some colors on you. Remember, my best advice when going to the makeup counter: tell the makeup artist upfront that you will not be buying anything until you wear it for a bit. Go outside and see how the makeup looks in natural light, in your work environment and at your abode. Department store lighting is funky at best, and you could love something there that you won't love so much in your normal environment. Be cautioned: wear it before you buy it!

Yours in Beauty,

Glam Diva