I mentioned previously that I was taken in by the sales assistants in Shu Uemura who were promoting the Shu Uemura Pink Collection by wearing pink and black on their eyes. So, when I had the chance, I decided to experiment.
The colours I used were just 3 – Milani Storm (shimmery black) and the light pink and fuchsia from the Clarins Audacious/ So Sublime quad. You don’t have to use these so long as you can get your hands on a black, light shimmery pink and fuchsia eyeshadow.
Again, this is not a tutorial by any means, just my version of a pink and black eye of the day. I was pleased not to look like I was punched in the eyes or spent the night crying my eyes out. I wore it to work – and had a surprise meeting sprung on me! – but most people I deal with are used to my eccentricities 🙂 It would be much better worn at night – smokier and sexier 😉
Anyway, here’s what the completed look looks like and how I did it.
- Apply black eyeshadow close to lash line and blend it upwards and outwards
- Apply fuchsia eyeshadow in crease and outer 2/3 of the eye and blend it into the black
- Apply light shimmery pink on inner corners and on brow bone
- Blend! Blend! Blend!
- Line lower lash with black eyeshadow and smoke out with the light pink
That’s it. Did I pass? 🙂
Its a little bit more intense in person – the lighting washed the colours out a little. Keep the rest of the face light to avoid the drag queen look. I went for Benefit Dandelion on the cheeks and a very light Rimmel lipstick.
I did learn from this experiment that I need to find a darker black eyeshadow with more prominent shimmer. Milani Storm is a sheer crumbly black and the shimmer disappears. Can anyone recommend a dark black powder eyeshadow with shimmer?
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
You definitely passed! 😀 I love the look, very rock and roll!
My favorite color combo is pink and black (which you can probably tell from my site haha) so it’s weird I never thought of this. Also, I have never tried on pink eyeshadow before … will def look out for some shades that may suit me.
Hi Renee
I never thought about that rock n roll thing but yeah, you’re right! Hehe… Try there for your eyes – its surprisingly workable!
That’s really gorgeous-I like! Well done-I have to try it out myself 🙂
Hey Monstro
Don’t do this the night before you get admitted! LOL…
Ooh so nice! I’ve never tried fuschia on my eyes. Ever!
Hey Kahani
No better time than the present! 😉
I love the look, it’s beautiful! You did a great job!
Thanks Gio!
i think MAC have very nice black eyeshadow..:)
Hi Lisa
Is there a particular color name? I’m not a MAC fan but I could take a look if I need to hehe…
You look fab in pink! PASSED!
Hey Jamilla
Thank you! 😀
wow! tremendous! it suit ur eyes so much, i wanted to try it out too! but first i have to get a fuchsia e/s now!
as for the black e/s, Carbon frm MAC is very nice but it is matte, maybe you can consult the person there?