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How To Apply Eyeshadow
(And Other Makeup) 
 With Diva Glam Style

How to apply eyeshadow with diva glam style, is not meant to be taken too seriously...just seriously enough to inject a little fun into our makeup style.  Pursuing beauty is not all serious business, it also can be fun.

In fact taking pleasure in the pursuit of beauty is clearly a philosophy of diva glam. 

Generally diva glamour is playful, confident and reflects an almost child like pleasure in makeup, hair, and fashion.  This look  can get 'over the top', but generally the overall look is boldly beautiful.  How to apply eyeshadow in this style profile often goes well beyond the general enhancement function and into the objective of dramatic impact, making it not a style for the shy and reserved.

Celebrities that personify this style well include Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Beyoncé, and Nicole Kidman, just to name a few.  It comes as no surprise that they are often found wearing: Versace, Gucci, Valentino, Christian Dior, YSL and other very glamorous design houses.

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Here is a "Step by Step" guide of how to apply eyeshadow like a diva, and other makeup techniques.

eye makeup styles noteRemember , the objective  of  Diva Glamour makeup is FUN confident play with beauty aesthetics with emphasis on vibrant color and dramatic application.  Below is brightly beautiful palette that gives you a glamorous combination of colors.

how to apply eyeshadow eye shadow:  

 Color Sample

"lavendar mist"

face:

Color Sample

  blush duo "hot flash" 
highlighter/ shimmer: Color SampleColor Sample multi-
purpose stick in "copacabana" and "antibes" (used on eyes, cheeks, and lips)

liner:

how to apply eyeshadow

"black", "kahaki"

mascara:how to apply eyeshadow

"black orchid" 

Color Sample

how to apply eyeshadow

lip pencil:

"referee"

lip color: "Bogey and Bacall" double ended lip gloss

*make up in image above is exaggerated to distinguish makeup placement style

Skin:

The look of flawless skin is still the objective (it always is) however, subtlety is not needed.  Have fun with shimmers and bronzers..

1. Begin with foundation...
TRY Elizabeth Arden Bare Perfection Flawless Finish Foundation SPF 8 icon OR as sheer a foundation as your complexion can afford.  If your skin needs a little help TRY philosophy "the present" clear makeup icon to smooth your complexion .

2.  Cover blemishes and under eye circles.
TRY tarte secret weapon concealer, Deception icon.

3.  Whether minimizing shine or pursuing a matte overall finish, use loose translucent powder and large quality powder brush. Disperse a light dusting to remove any shine without excess depositing in creases or looking to dry and "cakey".
TRY Paula Dorf Loose Powder icon to first set your makeup in home and use Vincent Longo Pressed Powder Compact "Translucent" icon for out of home touch ups.  

eye makeup styles for classic girlsDon't forget that using good quality tools make all the difference in the world in terms of professional application and flawless finish.  In this case, make sure you have a good set of quality  makeup brushes.  For a a good review of the essentials, click here.
eye makeup styles for diva glamour

4. Blush can move to more vivid tones of pink TRY  LORAC Cheek Duo Blush/Bronzer, Hot Flash. This great little loose powder set will bring glimmer and shimmer to any place, face or body tarte "Flash Your Cache", Mini Glistening Set .  

Also, for all over your body in a lotion, TRY DuWop Revolotion Tinted Body Moisturizer With SPF 15 and Shimmer, Medium Skin icon.
For face color application techniques, click here.

How To Apply Eyeshadow
Eyes
 

How to apply eyeshadow  and achieve the beautiful dramatic "Diva Glam' impact without looking excessive, comes down to making good color choices in combination with precise application technique. Blending and precision are good application skills to use, however, bold and exuberant are now the objective. Eye shadows in vibrant colors are definitely playful and mesh with the look of diva eye makeup styles.

On translucent powder dusted eyelids (for dry base and staying power):
1. How To Apply Eyeshadow: Light shade from upper lid eyelash line, blended into brow bone.  Take deep shade and apply from eyelash line to blending into crease area.
TRY these "no brainer" trios Vincent Longo Trioicon   "lavender mist" ( shown above in drawing).


2.  Line top lash line with dark eyeliner.
TRY tarte double ended eyeliner iconin 'Classic Black/Khaki"  or dark shadow

3.  Use a small, firm yet soft bristled  eye makeup brush to blend/ smudge the eyeliner to soften the harshness of the line for that "smoky" finish. 
TRY NARS Makeup Brush, Smudge icon  .

4.  Playful option:

How to apply eyeshadow to accent or add shimmer? Its all in the placement; accent brow bone, place at inner corner of eyes, and/ or layer over top other eyeshadow and where you want light to appear to reflect. 

For eye shadow with translucent shimmer TRY Paula Dorf Glimmer iconDon't forget liquid liners for added drama and play. This set has a lot of versatility LORAC Cream Eyeliner Collection icon.

5. Be sure to use a good eyelash curler to make the eyes as large and wide open as possible.
TRY Tweezerman Eyelash Curlericon.

6.  Apply two heavy coats of black mascara, to upper lashes, and holding the wand vertically, a coat to the lower lashes, without losing the look of naturally tapering lashes. Comb through to remove clumps and minimize flakes.
TRY NARS Mascara, Black Orchid .icon  

eye makeup styles for classic girlsIf you don't want the hassle of false eyelashes but want more drama than most mascara can bring, TRY Paula Dorf Perfect Lash Eyelash Conditioner and Thickener icon(*apply before mascara).

For more on how to apply eyeshadow and other eye makeup techniques, click here.

Lips: 

Playful shimmer and/ or shiny wet gloss in exuberant colors. 
1. Start with a lip primer to moisten and protect the lips.
TRY CARGO+care Lip Base icon.
2. Line lips for ultra definition with a shade in the same color family as your fill.
TRY DuWop Neutral Pencils For Lips, Referee icon
3.   TRY:tarte double ended lipgloss "Bogey and Bacall" (shown above in drawing)icon OR  DuWop Original Lip Venom iconClear Lip Gloss.

Tips on makeup techniques are meant to enhance not only your beauty but your confidence too.  How to apply eyeshadow like a diva is certainly a list of strategies that will also  bring fun to your beauty regime.

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