Tag: bronze

Video: Contour and Blush How to by Heather

[ 0 ] October 16, 2008 |
Video: Contour and Blush How to by Heather

Make those cheek bones sing, Ladies!!

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Basic Makeup Tips: Lip color vs. Eye Shadow Color

[ 1 ] October 15, 2008 |
Basic Makeup Tips: Lip color vs. Eye Shadow Color

Today’s simple tip for Black women: Try pairing dark eyeshadow color with light lip color and light eyeshadow looks with a dark colored lipstick/gloss.  There are of course exceptions.  For example, an all over bronze look where the overall colors, lip/eye/cheek, may be quite similar (See the Eva photo).

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Can black women wear blush?

[ 6 ] October 13, 2008 |
Can black women wear blush?

No one wants to look like a clown, and a clown has been my constant reference point when thinking of blush.  Whenever I’ve gone to a cosmetic counter to try some new colors or get a makeover, I cringe when the makeup artist pulls out the blush.  I’m dark chocolate, so when I see pink [...]

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Video: Metallic Neutral Eye Shadow Demo

[ 1 ] October 13, 2008 |
Video: Metallic Neutral Eye Shadow Demo

Check out this tutorial for the dark skinned sistas from DeadSexy Cosmetics.  Great look for a night out on the town.

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Stila Cosmetics Talks You Through a Smoky Eye

[ 0 ] October 13, 2008 |
Stila Cosmetics Talks You Through a Smoky Eye

I love Stila’s Smoky Eye Talking Palettes in “The Bronzes” and “The Emeralds”.  A smoky eye doesn’t have to be about blacks and greys, my sistas.  We have options…yay!  I think these colors look great on black women. The Bronzes: pink champagne shimmer (base), bronze brown shimmer (lid), aubergine brown (crease/ contour), deep matte brown [...]

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