However, I also admit that sometimes you just have to bring yourself to say it.
There definitely are certain colours that work for us and really bring out our natural eye colour.
For me - an owner of predominantly greeny-grey eyes - its those neutrals, golds and browns so today I looked into my pigment drawer and grabbed two Bare Minerals glimmers. First came Heart (left) and then came Sex Kitten (right).
I purchased Sex Kitten at the Sephora in Scottsdale last year. I was on holiday at the time and had visions of transforming into some sort of Bridget Bardot-a like.
Well anyway, that particular scenario didn't quite work out and for some reason I haven't touched it a whole lot since.
I feel ashamed about this because it really is the most gorgeous bronzed toned smokey brown, infused with gold. It's both neutral and wearable but can still give a really intense look - even when used dry. Best of all I really think it brings out the green tones in my eyes.
I added a little bit of Heart - a beautiful silvery pink toned glimmer - to the inner corner.
Its a lazy look with no eyeliner and just mascara but:
1) It's Sunday; and
2) Whatever!
:)
And maybe I haven't said this enough but I really appreciate any recommendations that you have so if you too are a fan of Bare Minerals Glimmer's fill me in with regards to your favourites :)
Hope you all have a great day!
52 comments:
I like loose shadows like the Bare Minerals ones because they are so easy to blend!!
You look gorgeous in that picture Laura! Your fringe looks awesome. :)
I seriously need to try out the glimmers, i have just bought the BM "Faux Tan" i'm loving it.
p.s thanks for the follow on twitter :) xxx
Wow! its gorgeous, im definately going to have to try them out! Those colours seem to work pretty well on baby blues too! Fingers crossed cause i love the look! Fringe looks great btw xx
@Zoella - ooh i would like to try the Faux Tan... and no problem :)
@Tabitha Sheridan - thanks :) and yes they would definitely work on your baby blues :) x
you see everyone says purples are for green eyes & although it does work i hate wearing purple eyeshadows but love bronzes at the moment! never tried bare minerals so may take a look now!! Enabler!!
hehe
My favourite glimmer is "Drama" its a gorgeous shimmery brown, I love it!
You look amazing, and I agree with Zoella that your fringe looks awesome! :)
Yay for green eyes! I have green eyes too, so I am always after things to make them stand out more. I will be adding these two to my neverending list.
I have been told that NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Mykonos is great for green eyes (I love NARS cream eyeshadows for lazy days, haha).
Really like your fringe in this photo, You suit it swept to the side :) Loving the simple eyeshadow look too. Tbh i only ever opt for basic eyeshadow looks, but I'm not totally sure which eyeshadows work best with blue eyes? I tend to go for silvery greys but not sure of what others to try? Great Post x
@Sarah - i love mykonos too :) a swipe of that with my finger on the lid and that's that :) super lazy ftw! :)
@Kelly - you could definitely try golds....they are great with blue eyes. simple is the way forward :)
it looks great, ur hair makeup everything! I have never tried the BE glimmers as i was allergic to the bosmuth in the foundation so ruled the whole lot out, maybe i shouldnt have. x
You always take beautiful photographs Laura! Your skin looks great here. If I may ask, what are you wearing on your lips? Thanks!
@bubblegarm - i would definitely try and get a sample or two. they definitely have the most beautiful colours :)
@Trisha - you may :) i mixed MAC's Shy Girl lipstick with a nude lip pencil by Inglot. x To be honest I wish I hadn't added the lip pencil as Shy Girl is fine all by itself :)
I love the fringe on you too! Gorgeous eyes, I have blue gray and people are always telling me how to make them "pop"...not so much.
I am heading over to London in July I need some makeup tips besides Gosh and Barry M.
Gee..It seems as if al I do is ask for travel advice.
Palm springs, Tokyo and now London!! xx
Oh yea and also your eyebrows are really starting to look amazing! good job on that! x
wow, GORGEOUS!
your eyes do sorta "pop" here.
those pigments look great!
@Belle du Jour - :) I am going to Palm Springs again in November I think - cannot wait :) Anyhow, London? Space NK for lipstick queen, By Terry (dying to try that range - meant to be amazing) and skincare goodies (the Knightsbridge one is good), Inglot at Westfield, Illamasqua, Bloom cosmetics nail polishes....mmmmm we need to meet up and shop! :)
honestly, i think this is the first time i've ever REALLY seen a good illustration of purple e/s making green eyes pop. other illustrations i didn't feel demonstrated that point well for me to be convinced.
love this on you!!
Ah Laura, I need to write all this down. You should come visit me at selfridges I have to do a selling clinic there and Liberty! I can get you some special goodies from where i work (its fashion and beauty)! we must chat more...leave me your email address on my blog!
xx
Also, for palm springs, you MUST stay at the THE PARKER. Its the new hot hotel in Palm Springs, jonathan adler designed it!
ASs for illamasqua, even though Im in the US, i have a ton! The lovely Alex sent me some samples and I actually have a meeting with thier VP here in nyc next week for a top secret project for work!
This looks lovely, what do you have on your skin? xxx
Those look so great on you Laura! I love your eyes, they're so beautiful. What foundation are you wearing in here? it looks awesome too :)
u have gorgeous eyes!
wow! I love that look!
My whole life I've been told that to make green eyes pop one must wear purple shadow (I am NOT a fan of purple eyeshadow).
It's very nice to see that I can wear golds and neutrals instead :)
Looks lovely, what lippy do you have on? It looks aazing.x
You look stunning in this picture and also your eyebrows are very nice shaped:).
I was wondering if you still use eyelashstimulators because i noticed that your lashes dont look very long anymore. Correct me if i am wrong.
Thanks for the answer.
Gr. Marjam
I love bare minerals glimmer shadows!
I have :
Serene
Queen tiffany
nude beach
drama
heart
i love them all really but heart and queen tiffany are my favorite. I love how they give the 'foiling' effect; something i have yet to achieve with my MAC or NARS shadows. :P
you look gorgeous, great post x
You look gorgeous as always, love the hair!
I always forget about my bare mineral eye shadows - I have a rocker eye kit which is lovely for a very dark smoky rock chick eye... Just lolling at the connotations of making eyes "pop" - I say it myself even though it makes me cring inside a little bit! xxx
Your make up looks gorgeous here !!!
you went to Scottsdale?! ah thats where I live, wish I knew you went! but anyways, this looks GORGEOUS and really makes them "pop" ahah!
I love sex kitten too, so pretty. Love the look. I have "patio party" and I love that too. It's a really dark espresso brown with some gold flecks. It's really pretty for the outer corner. :)
hi, i watched your video just now on your face routine, but i notice you havnt done a blog yet for me to ask you this..you mentioned in your video, along with many other videos that you recieved items from swaps- which site do you recommend using for this?ive heard people talk about this kind of thing but i dont know where to start!x
Uuuu... Love it! I'm gonna try this out. :)
Xoxo
Daivu
http://daivu.blogspot.com/
My favourite BM glitter is Celery closely followed by Myth... I love them - should really use them more.
x
laura, you look very pretty!! i love those two BM Glimmers - I have one in True Gold that you might like it's a pure 24 Karat sparkling gold, but it's v. pretty :)
Omigoodness, I love bare mineral glimmers! I have bare skin, azure and devotion. My favorite is azure, it's the most gorgeous electric blue that I love making into eyeliner. It's a must have!
Pls can you tell what make-up you have used in this post, I know what uve used on eyes and lips but what about your face. Your eyes look great, think im going to purchase heart!
Gorgeous look!! I've never tried the Bare Minerals before but I think I'll check them out!
I think that combo came out gorgeous! I'm going to need to pick up Sex Kitten now :) Oh...and you're eyes are really POPPING in your photo! Hee hee - just kidding!
I find that any dhade of purple really brings out my green eyes, especially plum colored eyeliner!
1. you are super pretty laura.
2. did you get highlights?
you have such amazing eyelashes you don't even really need eyeliner!! i love gold/brown looks. I have hazel eyes and gold/copper/brown looks really bring out the green.
@Valerie - no :) but i am so pleased you think so cos I have been thinking about getting them :) i just haven't dyed my hair for about 8 weeks.
@VSpinkgirl - i need some recommendations then on a good purple because i have yet to find one that doesn't make me look tired :)
That eye look so good on you!! I also love BE glimmers, but I only have one and it's one of my all time fav e/s. Celestine, a beautiful silver taupe. When you apply it on the center of your lids, it's like having little diamonds on your eyes. Very pretty yet subtle. I'll have to check out the two glimmers you mentioned.
Those shadows on you look soo pretty :)
Love it laura ! x
You look good without eyeliner!
NO eyeliner looks very very nice on you, it amkes you look so much prettier, and very naturale!
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