Is green eye makeup more of a fall or a spring look for you? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.
I think if you’ve got a dark green up in the mix, like a jewel-toned green or an emerald green, then yeah, whatever’s happening on your lids is totally a fall look, especially if you add a matte nude or matte brown lippie to the mix.
That’s what I did the other day. I wore this green lid-and-liner combo using a shimmery light medium green shadow on my lids and a dark green opalescent pencil liner (with a touch of a darker grayish green on the outer corner) to get groceries and pick up Coywolf from preschool, and I got the nicest compliments from her teachers.
I think the matte browns in the crease and the beige base help to keep the greens wearable for daytime because the neutrals ground the brighter lid and lash line.
Of course, this same placement would also work with other jewel-toned shades, and hmm… Now that I think about it, I may have to try sapphire liner and lids next!
For the eye makeup I used…
- Beige matte shadow base: NARS Tinted Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base in Light
- Beige shadow: MAC Mylar
- Light warm matte brown shadow: MAC Soft Brown
- Mid-toned warm matte brown shadow: MAC Saddle
- Dark mate brown shadow: MAC Brun
- Dark green pencil: Urban Decay Loaded
- Light green eyeshadow: Urban Decay Mildew
- Dark grayish green shadow: MAC Club
- Bronze pencil: MAC Teddy
A few more quick winged tips, in case you decide to try this look!
1. Do your winged liner first.
This allows you to reference the end point of your wing and more easily determine how far out and up you can take your eyeshadow.
2. Sharpen that pencil tip.
The pointier and sharper the tip of your pencil, the easier it will be to control the weight of your lines.
3. If you have hooded lids like I do, opt for a thinner line.
The thicker the liner on your upper lash line, the more hooded your lids may appear. I suggest using the thinnest line you can.
Blast from the past
Goodness gracious, time flies. I found Connor’s first-day-of-school pics from the last couple years, and just look at how tiny her curly pigtails were.
They say childhood passes in a flash, and they are not kidding!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Love the green eye shadow and the green earrings!! Are they Kate Spade? So pretty!!
Good eye, Sherry! Yes, they’re Kate Spade, from a while back. I love the particular shade of green that they are, and the shape and size.
Yes, no wonder you git compliments. The eye and earring combo suits you very well… and I like the leaf pattern with it ?
They (children) grow so fast! And I’M proud of her that she wants to be a vet. Do you watch Bondi Vet at all? I LOVE that show (YouTube). I think you two would dig it.
You’re a vision to rival absinthe/the green fairy! I do love a good green eyeshadow. I picked up a most unusual one from MAC over the summer, Mo Money Mo Problems. I love how it’s muted but vibrant at the same time. The balance of blue and yellow makes it really interesting and flattering alongside golds, teals, and neutral beiges. Lately, I haven’t worn any color on the lids, I just do a smoked cat eye with colored eyeshadow. I’m digging the look.
Oooh, a colorful smokey cat eye… You’re inspiring me, friend! I have my Urban Decay Born to Run palette on my desk right now and just was thinking the other day that it might be fun to do a series of colorful jewel-toned looks!
Haven’t watched Bondi Vet but I’ll have to fire it up and see if the little miss likes it. I bet she will; she’s obsessed with animals at the moment. This week she’s all about ocean animals.
How has your week been? I can’t believe it’s already Thursday.
That child’s a cutie at any age!
Thanks so much for the detailed diagram. That really helps me to then male a make up look my own. I really appreciate it.
I have been known to wear crazy-sparkly Barry M green glitter eyeshadow…
I’m glad that you find it helpful! I’ve been thinking a lot about my makeup “point of view,” and a big part is that I prefer looks that are accessible. I don’t mind a little blending and multiple colors, but if it’s going to take anything more than 20 minutes I know I just won’t do it. So I’m hoping that this will inspire you to try the look!
Connor’s growing up so fast. She’s a beauty who loves and wants to help animals like her mama. Connor can attend UC Davis legacy like her Mom they have the best Veterinarian school. My daughter went there and majored in animal science. She later changed to political science to go to law school. I wore green eye shadow and liner today at the doctors for a back injection. As they were wheeling me in the OR the nurse with a pretty glitter mask said I love your green eye shadow, lol.
Looks great. I love the close-up where you drew lines to the colors.
Girl!!! Your skin! Your hair! I am so jealous. Just gorgeous!
For me it just depends on the green. Brighter, clearer greens for spring. Deeper, smokier, grayer greens for autumn.
Connor is growing so tall! Is this her last year of preschool? Love that she wants to be a vet. I have loved all my equine vets. Wishing you the most wonderful journey as Connor grows up!
Omg, this little girl of yours is so so cute and has grown so much, going to be beautiful as her mama .
Love, love that green/ brown eye look
You look stunningly beautiful ??
Really a beautiful fall look. And Connor Claire really looks so grown up here, time flies indeed.
GAH! And happy Friday! 🙂 Love the Connor pics and it’s amazing to compare to past years and see how much her beautiful, little face is changing. <3 She's very consistent with her plans for a career as a doctor (whether it's for people or pets).
I usually think of green as a spring color but you can definitely rework it for fall with the jewel tones. Plus, I always think it's nice to see something a little springy as the weather gets cooler. I find it cheerful! You know I mean on other people. 🙂
PS speaking of getting all grown up, I'll send you an fb link for a laugh. 🙂
Absolutely loving this makeup Karen. Green and brown are my favourite colours and it is a great palette for Autumn. Thank you for the close up and the guidance to steal the look from you.
I cannot believe how grown-up Connor Claire is ?