My tip for turquoise liner

I LOOOOVE turquoise liner (if you haven't 'liked' my facebook page, Rosa M Beauty, then make sure you do - because I have some great pics on there!)

Its SUCH a fun summer look


(if you've already shied away because you think its out of your comfort zone, hear THIS: it makes you look TAN!  Try it!)

I've recently realized that the secret to making this bold color look amazing, is to line the eyes with a SUPER THIN black line (try a liquid liner) first, then trace the turquoise line on top (not really over but parallel)




The other way I like to wear it, is on the bottom lash line only!  (very fun!)








What is my tried and true turquoise liner?

Stila waterproof liner

its creamy, glides on and STAYS PUT!  Perfect for a hot day at the beach!

also available in liquid:

It will 'stay all day' as promised

The best green liner to combine with a smokey eye

I LOVE combining green and black, its very sensual and mysterious!

FANTASY:


REALITY:


But you have to have a green that is complimentary to black (contains black pigments)

How can YOU make this look a reality for you?  It starts with that perfect green/black color!  And I LOVE Urban Decay's "Loaded"

Available in Shadow:



And Eyeliner:


AND in "eye ink" (read: creamy stain for eyes - more on that later)


So....why green?!  Well, green is exotic and also works with all eye colors.  A green like we are talking about here is so similar to black, it makes eye looks much more flexible (aka: not just a black smokey eye or just a black eyeliner)

Green/Black Inspiration:








So how to you keep it looking fresh and not like...well...

?!?!?!?!?!

Use a shadow primer from lid to brow

Then blend the green/black shadow color from the outside in.  Be careful not to over saturate the eye area at first, its easier to add more than take away!



You can use a gold shimmer to dull down the deep color if you prefer

Use the green liner (or black works too) on the top and bottom to create the drama.  I like to avoid a cat eye when doing a green look, I prefer to make it look more 'smoked' and faded.

I know its just a sketch, but this is a flawless look:

You've got the smokey look, but the green fades to the inner corner, so you don't look like a raccoon!  Notice how it it high on the bow bone, I apply that when my brush is almost out of color (so its not so harsh!)

PS- keep it simple with the lip and blush!

28 New/Updated Urban Decay Eyeliner Shades

Just released!  Urban Decay's Famous 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil now has more shades than ever before!

If you're looking for an eye pencil that
-Doesn't smudge
-Wears ALL day
- Is sweat proof and basically jump-in-the-pool-proof

Then give this pencil a try!!

Retailing at $19 each, these super smooth pencils (with natural botanicals that are soothing to the eye area) can give you TONS of eye looks, especially if you want a wide range of colors!


My #1 pick in this pencil is one of their long-time colors, "Rockstar"

Its a plum shade that works best with brown eyes, but is a PERFECT plum that is great for
- plum eye looks
- wearing with pinks and browns
- great for those who don't like black eyeliner
- amazing for beginners

Notice how it is a brighter and softer than a black or a brown?  Its an essential, trust me - pick that one up

and while you're grabbing that great shade, why not go out of your comfort zone (and come into mine?) and grab a fun and bold new color?

Grab a shade in the blue/teal/turquoise family:


Go metallic:


What about PINK:


(yes!  PINK eyeliner, tune in for a separate post on HOW TO)

Any way you do it, Urban Decay has something for everyone!  Check out the new shades at Ulta and Sephora asap!  It's time to get prepped for some fun summer looks!

Exchange your chemical ridden polish for Earth Day!

ZOYA, my fav brand of polish, is offering a great deal in honor of Earth Day and their 'free' polish (aka: free of formaldehyde, dibutyl, toluene, camphor, resin and phthalate)


You can do an 'exchange' and it goes like this:

http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Earth-Day-Nail-Polish-Exchange-Zoya.html

Between April 19- 26th you go to
1. www.zoya.com
2. Pick out at least 6 polishes (excludes the Pixi Dist collection)
3. Use the code "ZOYAEARTH2013" at check out and you'll get 50% off!!!!!  SERIOUSLY!
4. When you get your order (the best part!) you will send them back your non-Zoya polishes.  Obviously, it makes sense to send as many back as you bought, which is preferred (see details on the website).  See address and mailing details on site
5. Zoya will dispose of these chemical-ridden polishes according to proper EPA guidelines for you.  Even better - you can send a few extra to have disposed.

Maybe one of your [minimum] 6 polishes will be a green shade in honor of Earth Day?

At the very least, you can have a guilt-free upgrade to some fab bright shades (I LOVE 'Rocky')

in 2013, its ALL about color, and the bolder the better!  Forget just sticking with pinks, nail polish is meant to make a statement!

I promise, once you try Zoya you'll never go for another brand again, you'll get much more mileage from your mani!

Photos by Erika DeSocio Photogpraphy (Rosa M: model, hair and makeup)