The eye makeup styles of modern beauty are
an all encompassing phenomena where anything seems to work IF it is
done well and suits your style. That can be a big IF though.
Why? Because they know that there isn't just one great
look...there
are LOTS!...
Thankfully, we have left behind the narrow minded view points of what beauty is and now see much greater diversity in that definition of beauty. Fashion and celebrity have helped expand our concepts of beauty with many ethnicities represented now by models and actresses, and many world cultures influencing our styles (and there is room for all of us).
Photo:
©istockphoto.com/ Julia
Savchenko
Over all look? Think classic Calvin Klein ad, SIMPLICITY in a nutshell...any detail is beautifully designed; dramatically bare looking makeup, neutral shades, a little color on the lips. Note* Technically, not really bare, as in without makeup, just clean finish, neutral complexion, the appearance of minimal definition ...
Over all look? Fresh faced sexy beauty, that strategically
maximizes definition with a moderate amount of makeup and the finish is
RADIANT and alluring. Ralph Lauren's ads always feature
this makeup style with larger than life "natural looking" beauties or
take a look at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition magazine and you
will definitely get the picture.
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Over all look? Sophisticated, polished and clean design
traits...
the focus is precision and powerfully effective makeup definition
without excess and drama...some might describe it as tastefully
gorgeous. Chanel, Burberry, Tommy
Hilfiger style and ads epitomize the feel well, with MORE...
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Over all look? Less girlie and overt than being glamourous in
days gone by. There is a little more of a
sophisticated edge to the makeup; soft smoky eyes, defined full lips,
radiant face...designers that use this look to compliment their
fashions?...Michael Kors, BCBG Max Azria, Stella McCartney and yes,
even Giorgio Armani these days. MORE...
Over all look? A 'full on' dramatic, possibley playful,
unabashed
love of makeup, hair and
clothes...
High definition of eyes and lips. Bold confident wear of designers like
Versace, Valentino, Yves St Laurent, Gucci. MORE...
Over all look? Fashion
forward, slightly avant garde, pushing the "what is aesthetic" envelope
but still displaying a recognizable beauty
ideal. The eye makeup style and overall makeup look is purely
individual. Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs epitomize the artistic
fashionista.
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Over all look? A harder edge, greater dramatic expression, artistic intensity and the eye makeup styles are NOT always beautiful (although often are...see above photo). There is no 'how to' for this one since they are more of an impromptu artistic self expression. The beauty style parameters that most of us work within, are not always evident (out of balance design may be exactly what the look is about). They are, however, always eye catching...Designers like Christian Lacroix, really bring to life this statement and the ever present, thought provoking, statement making.
Last word on popular looks and eye makeup
styles...
Nothing will create greater ease and creative potential when you try wide ranging styles, than good tools and makeup brushes. Great products are important of coarse, but the application success will make or break the impact of the look.
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