Grab the Gold Eye Shadow
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If you want to add some sparkle to a traditional makeup palette, skip the neutrals and grab the gold eye shadow for a look that is elegant and ethereal.
Grab the Gold Eye Shadow and Bronzer
When summer tinkers near, many gals find themselves in a desperate hurry to bronze up their skin tone and hit the beach with confidence. While many people still enjoy tanning, the harmful effects of sun exposure have left many women seeking an alternative for gilded color.
Gold and bronze eye shadows are the perfect way to create a warm and shimmery look without sun exposure. Whether you want to add some pizzazz to your look for an elegant special occasion, or just want to have some fun dappling in a metallic eye color, here's a few tips for extending this rich earthen color to your eyes without looking garish.
Find the Right Shade
Not every skin tone can just grab the gold eyeshadow and start going to town. Gold is a very warm color that has the tendency to add a dirty or ruddy tone to the skin if the shade or underlying pigments are off. Rather than go with just any metallic shade, find the gold that enhances your skin.
For example, if you have pale or fair skin with blonde hair, opt for a cool yellow gold. Women with medium to dark or olive skin can wear deeper gold tones that border on being bronze. Redheads look fabulous in orange-based terracotta gold. Once you've found a flattering shade, you can use the shadow to create special effects all over your face, not just your eyes!
Avoid Colored Liners
Although colored eyeliners can help enhance the eyes and draw attention, pairing eyeliner with a gold shadow is a heavy look that's hard to pull off without looking overdone. Since metallic eye shadows demand attention of their own, keep your overall eye makeup light.
Instead, grab the gold eye shadow and sweep it from the base of your eye right under your brow. If you need to add liner, choose a russet shade such as a dark red-brown or black. Pair your liner with a dark brown or black mascara to help define and separate lashes.
Add Some Cheek Color
Don't forget to add some zest to your new spicy golden glow with the help of a complexion flattering cheek color. NARS Orgasm blush is a universally flattering peachy pink blush that works fabulous with gold eye shadow thanks to all the underlying golden flecks. A sweep across the apples and over the forehead and chin will ensure your golden glow will look effortless and artfully blended.
Golden Lips
Make your shadow work double as a lip gloss for a look that is polished and minimal. Apply a light coat of lip balm or petroleum jelly to your lips and lightly tap the golden shadow across your pout. Finish with a coat of gloss for a shiny, sexy and shimmery smile.
How to Wear
Gold shadows are perfect for the summer wardrobe palette. They also work beautifully for evening events and formal occasions such as prom, weddings, parties and dinner dates. While the beauty of gold eye shadow can transcend to a professional work environment, this color is always more appropriate in an unstructured and carefree setting.
While there are many reasons to flaunt this seasonal metallic trend, eye shadow is one of the simplest ways to punch up your look with little investment. To channel your inner bronzed goddess effortlessly, pair your look with simple jewelry and a sexy neckline, and get ready to shine!
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