1.23.2013

{beauty board} make your brown eyes brilliant!

beauty board: brown eyes
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Brown eyes have a bad rap. Far too many write them off as boring, blasé, and impossible to accentuate. Truth? All of the above is completely incorrect {as Leighton Meester proves with all of her red carpet beauty looks}. Out of all eye colors, brown possesses the most versatility, as it serves as the perfect canvas to a wide array of makeup hues. Gold-flecked olive shadows and eggplant / plum mascaras draw attention to all splashes of green in your eyes; electrifying cobalt shadows and office-appropriate {yet still ultra-flirty} navy blue liners and shadows create a strong contrast that magnify your eye color; and warm metallic shadow {think golds, coppers, and cinnamons} adds depth and a coquettish twinkle to your gaze. As I said…brown eyes are so not boring.

♥SMASHBOX Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter
♥MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash in Plum
♥Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Evidence
♥NARS Single Eye Shadow in Outremer
♥Lancome ARTLINER – Precision Point EyeLiner in Navy
♥Lancome COLOR DESIGN – Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Smooth Hold in Filigree
♥hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition
♥stila Eye Shadow in La Douce

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26 comments

  1. ellieJanuary 23, 2013 4:44 AM

    Such great ideas and products!

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  2. ivy's closetJanuary 23, 2013 4:45 AM

    Love this! So cool. Sweet commentary too.

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  3. lucy and sarahJanuary 23, 2013 4:48 AM

    So many of these I want to try. Love the post.

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  4. mazzymayJanuary 23, 2013 4:49 AM

    So enjoying this. Great products!

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  5. Caitlin and MeganJanuary 23, 2013 4:50 AM

    Sweet! Lovely post. Love these eye shadows.

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  6. ellie's deskJanuary 23, 2013 4:51 AM

    Wonderful details. Great inspiration!

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  7. Couture CarrieJanuary 23, 2013 5:04 AM

    Awesome shades!
    Loooooove the NARS!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. J.January 23, 2013 5:47 AM

    When I was younger I wanted brown eyes...I love how deep they look...

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  9. AshleyJanuary 23, 2013 5:48 AM

    The brown eyed girl that I am loves this post :) MUST try the navy blue liner!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 5:49 AM

    I have dark brown eyes but I will be using some of these ideas :) I do wish I have light brown eyes because it is beautiful and make-up makes it stand out a lot.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 6:13 AM

    Love these tips for us brown-eyed beauties!

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  12. little luxury listJanuary 23, 2013 8:02 AM

    Great picks and a navy eyeliner would be cool! Hi from Boracay!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  13. SaraJanuary 23, 2013 10:37 AM

    Ha! I totally use some of these colors on my eyes, they work for blue too I swear :D

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  14. Shooting Stars MagJanuary 23, 2013 11:05 AM

    Ooh nice tips. I have brown eyes and I've never really thought about the versatility! thanks.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 12:57 PM

    The blue on the NARS Single Eye Shadow in Outremer is amazing!

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  16. Jennifer FabulousJanuary 23, 2013 2:56 PM

    My brown eyes want all of this makeup. :)

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  17. knockingonfashionsdoorJanuary 23, 2013 3:55 PM

    When I was younger, I used to be more dareful about my make up, and I wore colours like those. I´ve become too serious, I´m afraid!!

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  18. Elly @ Caribbean LivingJanuary 23, 2013 6:31 PM

    Yet another fantastic guide Erika, those brown-eyed ladies out there are very lucky! I'm loving the look of the Lancome shadow especially...

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  19. elle [wonderfelle world]January 23, 2013 8:19 PM

    Brown eyes do get a bad rap - I was so bored with mine I started wearing colored contacts and never looked back! I sometimes wonder if I could go back to them... this would definitely be helpful!

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  20. MOSAMUSEJanuary 23, 2013 8:24 PM

    WOW... i like the Nars blue!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  21. Rachel @ The Haute NotesJanuary 23, 2013 8:45 PM

    Even though I don't have brown eyes, I think I need that Smashbox trio. Those shades are gorgeous!

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  22. SherinJanuary 23, 2013 10:10 PM

    Amazing! I have that smashbox eyeshadow set, so will definitely try it out more.

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  23. JosieJanuary 23, 2013 11:00 PM

    That little Smashbox palette is darling!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  24. kJanuary 24, 2013 2:09 AM

    too bad my eyes aren't brown, i use this color palette all the time!

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  25. JohannaJanuary 24, 2013 11:22 AM

    Great post, I would love to have brown eyes - not that I'd dislike my green ones, though :D ♥

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  26. IrisJanuary 24, 2013 9:58 PM

    Love this post.

    I've found blue eyeshadow brings out my dark eyes.

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