Tis the season for holiday parties and with New Years Eve being only a handful of days away, now is the time to glam up your going out look! Growing up I always loved to experiment with makeup – eye shadow colors, eye liner techniques, blush (lots of blush, ha!). I’m slightly more reserved now, but I still enjoy getting all dolled up for a fun night out.
There is nothing more inspiring for your makeup look than hanging out with a makeup artist – seeing her latest beautifying projects, and collaborating on a fun/easy way to take your look from everyday to glam in just a few simple easy steps. Today make up artist, Maria Sommers, is going to show you how to create a glam eye using the same products you used to get ready for the day – with the addition of a little shimmer.
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Maria has a passion to use top quality makeup with ingredients that are good for your skin. Her go to’s are Luka Cosmetics and Jane Iredale. I’ve collaborated with her on a couple of projects – like the Sun & Moon costume tutorial – and always enjoy to the make up looks she creates.
We’re two girls who love makeup and dressing up so we knew we had to collaborate this holiday season on a glam look. But for as much as I love makeup, I don’t like spending a ton of time on my makeup routine. Thankfully, Maria showed me how you can use the base makeup you have, add a little here and there, and be ready for the night. Focus on your eyes and you’ll feel like a bombshell.
We made a quick video showing you how to take your look from day to night in a few quick, easy steps. I’ll apologize now for my awkward glances and stares, ha!
EYELASH APPLICATION TIPS
- Measure & trim lashes (if needed) to correctly fit the width of your eye
- Wait 30 seconds for the glue to become tacky before applying
- Do NOT close your eye all the way when applying – this will help prevent you from gluing your eye shut
- Cover the lash track with black eyeliner
- Apply a coat of mascara to blend your fake lashes with your natural
photo via Luka Cosmetics Instagram
LUKA COSMETICS USED
Velvet Perfector Foundation || Primed & Plumed Face Primer || Hide & Heal Camouflage
Rose Bud Liner || Lip Lacquer in Margeaux || Cheeky Lady Mineral Blush
Bronzer in Amber || Setting Powder in Custard
Eye Shadow in Cashmere & Gold Finger || Gel Eyeliner in Nefertiti
TIPS FOR CREATING A GLAM EYE LOOK
- Use a paper towel or tissue under the eye to catch any eye shadow fall out
- Spray eye shadow brush with water or a setting mist, then mix with gold dust shadow to create a paste like texture – Pro tip: use the shadow lid as a mixing bowl
- Apply black eye shadow to bottom corner lash line
- Finish the look with a bold lip and a touch more blush
- Set makeup with a setting spray
SHOP THE LOOK
Cindy says
December 23, 2016 at 11:53 amLooks great. Glam but still natural!
Kaitlin says
December 24, 2016 at 11:36 amThank you Cindy! Just a little bit can add that special glitzy touch!
XO, Kaitlin