Tropical eye makeup to cut through this summer heat. Heavy on the eyes and very minimal on everything else. These blues and greens are calling me to tropical paradise. 

Party season is here and although I am far from a party animal, my family celebrates quite a lot of birthdays in December, so I get to dress up as well. I've decided to share my go to party look with you, which is basically my usual routine of makeup for when I get ready for special occasions and want to look really put together. What can I say, I love makeup and I rarely get the chance to make up and the whole shebang, so when I do get the chance, I do more than just a daily routine. 

I have been loving watching HBO's series Euphoria which I came upon by seeing other beauty gurus recreate makeup looks from that series. It's about a group of teenagers dealing with issues like sex, drugs and violence. But the best visual part about it, is the makeup. It features fun, whimsical, party and sometimes graphic makeup looks that make you want to go back to high school. I would say that there are three reoccurring themes with makeup - graphic colors, glitter and rhinestones. I too wanted to create a version of makeup inspired by one of Maddy's looks from that series.

A si tudi ti svetlopolta in nikoli ne izgledaš porjavelo čez poletje? Vsi vemo kako nevarno je postalo sonce in namesto, da bi se zunaj pražila kot čevapčiči na žaru, raje posezi po dobrih ličilih, ki ustvarijo zagorel videz brez poškodb kože. Danes ti bom pokazala kako z Avonovimi kroglicami za obraz dosežeš poletno obarvan videz, ki izgleda kot da si pravkar prišla iz Bahamov. 

Če tudi ti obožuješ črtala za veke, kot jaz, a jih ne znaš vedno zanimivo kombinirati, potem je ta objava zate. Pripravila sem ti 3 različne načine nošenja črtal za veke, ki bodo popolni za vse poletne priložnosti, pa naj bo to delo v pisarni, zabava ob bazenu ali večerna žurka. 

Poletje je čas, ko začnejo eksperimentirati z barvami tudi tisti, ki po navadi niso navdušeni nad njimi. Če kdaj, potem si poleti lahko privoščiš najbolj nore odtenke lakov za nohte in rdečil za ustnice. Opažam, da so barviti nohti že nekaj časa stalnica med prav vsemi, tudi tistimi, ki se bojijo barv kjerkoli drugje. Pri rdečilih za ustnice je te drznosti manj. Zato bomo danes skupaj pregledale tri različne načine kombiniranja barv na ustnicah in nohtih.

I've been seeing combination of purple eye makeup with red lips a lot. So I thought of doing something similar as Christmas makeup this year. Instead of using bright purples, I used mauve shades and did a bright pastel lavender in the inner corner. No Christmas makeup is complete without the signature red lip and I went for metallic option which is so on trend this year.

Purple was one of my fist colorful eyeshadows I started using, when I was in high school. It's been my beloved eyeshadow color ever since, even though I don't use it as often as for example my neutral browns. Smoky eye isn't what I would usually go for, but if I do, I prefer it to be colorful. Hence why I'm posting this purple smoky eye today. In general, purple eyeshadows look bomb on brown eyes as well as green ones.

Cut crease makeup is extremely popular on Instagram these days and I've been seeing it paired with glittery liner outline for that extra pop of glam. Naturally, I wanted to try it for myself, although my eye shape is definitely not made for these kind of looks. I made it to fit my preference and eye shape. It looked so much prettier in real life, because glittery anything just doesn't look as nice on the photos as it does in real life.

I've seen a few makeup looks with bright yellow eyeshadow and decided that I definitely need to try it out. I love a good colorful eye makeup and summery weather that we have in Slovenia calls for just that. Sometimes vibrant colors can look intimidating, but paired with the right face makeup and lipstick, I think they can look very wearable too. I called the look Tropicana, because it just had that kind of tropical vibe to it, plus that is also a brand that makes orange juice which is pretty much what I tried to make my eyes look like. 

I wanted to try out cut crease technique that seems to be so popular. I was avoiding it, because my eyes are slightly hooded and not the most symmetrical, so anything that requires precision and harsh edges can look messy on my eyes. But I want to improve my skills, so after a few tries, I finally have a look that I am satisfied with. It's a more pink purple look with fierce liner.

I was inspired to do this makeup look, when I saw Hailee Steinfeld's Capital Letters Music Video. This was her first look in the video in a hotel room and I loved how glowy and simple it looked. She has even slightly lighter warm brown eyeshadow paired with rosy cheeks and lips. So I created my own version that is perfect for spring. I'm sick of this snow that keeps on hanging out in my backyard, so I'm already in the spring mood. Hence the spring makeup look. 

I had this blue smoky eye in my mind for a while and since I usually do more warm toned makeup looks, I decided to post a cooler vibe on the blog this time. It's a look I dedicated to New Year's Eve party or any other party in fact. I've seen a gorgeous silver dress with blue sparkles, but it had an open back, so not really useful for me. But this got stuck in my mind and was inspiration behind this look. December is one of those months that allows you to get a bit more sparkly with your makeup and I love this. So here is my blue version for this end of the year party. 

By now you probably know how I usually do my eye makeup. I started by applying light matte brown shade in the crease as a transition shade to blend others with. Then I added darker matte brown shade in the crease for more definition. To make my eyes look wider, I also added even darker matte chocolate brown shade only in the outer corner. 

For the lid I used a matte black cream eyeshadow to make the whole look just slightly darker. On top of it I applied this gorgeous shimmery peacock blue. Then I used the darkest matte chocolate brown to deepen the crease a bit. This way you get a more smoky look.

On top of that I applied a metallic shimmery purple with lots of silver glitter. I tried to dab on the lid as much glitter as possible without making it look very metallic. It gave me this purple blue sheen with silver shine. I used the same matte browns around the lower lash line. In the inner corners I used a more silver based color with a light blue sheen.

I also applied a bit of mascara and fairly natural looking, but longer, false eyelashes. I also applied black kajal on the upper water line to darken it. On the lower water line I applied a shimmery blue shade and also took it a bit around the lash line. 

I applied foundation, concealer and powder as per usual. Then I used a bit of contour color very lightly to define my cheeks. I also used a bronzer with a sheen all over the face. I'm so pale these days that I love a bit of warmth, especially combined with a cooler eye makeup. For the highlighter I went with a champagne shade that is not too warm and I used a brownish shade as a blush not to compete with my eye makeup.

For the lips I used a nude lip pencil and went over it with a nude matte lipstick color that leans more on the peachy warm side. This way not all of my makeup looks too cool. 

I worked off of that glittery silver blue dress that I had in mind. It might not be the most usual makeup for the party season, but if you wear something black, silver or blue, it might just play up your whole look. It's something more colorful than what I would usually go for. 

Products used

Face:

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation 51 + Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation 010 + NYX Pro Foundation Mixer in White Blanc

Paese Rice Powder

Essence Eyeshadow 15 Hazel Me Not!

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Bronzer

Catrice LE Kaviar Gauche Highlighter

H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher Brown Sugar

Eyes:

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

Zoeva Caramel Melange - Universal Delight

Colourpop Yes Please! - Note To Self

Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette - Truffled

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow - Coconut

Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow - 02 Stars & Stories

Essence Be My Highlight Eyeshadow Palette - shade 1

Avon Supershock Gel Eyeliner - Black

Avon Glow Kajalstick - Pacific Blue

Beyu Beauty Queen Volume Mascara

Cherie Lashes - Extra Lovley

Duo Eyelash Adhesive Clear-White

Lips:

Catrice Lip Foundation Pencil - 020 Caramel Blonde To Go

Makeup Revolution Lipstick - Wishful

I have a fair skin tone, but once I go on vacation to the sea, the sun always tans me a bit. I reapply SPF often and use SPF 30 on my body, but somehow still get pretty tanned. My face stays almost the same color as I use SPF 50 and wear a hat. This is the only time in the whole year that I have a chance to try out darker foundations and really play up that bronzed makeup look that I love so much. So I decided to do just that, another bronzy makeup look. I just love these shades so much.

I applied the same mixture of matte browns around the lower lash line. In the inner corner I used a champagne light gold shimmer shade, which I also used as a highlighter on the face. I also used brown mascara to keep the look in that warm softer scheme.

The eye makeup is warm and it reflects that sun glow from the summer. It looks simple, yet dimensional. 

When you have a natural tan and you're trying to mimic this on your face, use a bronzer that has a slight redish undertone. I mixed one more greyish redish toned bronzer with a shimmery yellow toned bronzer to get that perfect natural sun tanned look. If you keep it completely matte, it won't look as natural, so use a bronzer that has a bit of natural sheen to it. Highlighter will look amazing on darker complexion and I applied it on tops of the cheeks, above the brow arch, on the center of the nose and on my upper lip. I chose a champagne golden color with small shimmer. For this look I skipped blush, because I wanted it to look very natural glowy and bronzed. Blush would distract from that bronzy look. But if you have a more redish fresh sunburn, then incorporate a bit of natural pink blush to make it look more realistic. 

To bring this look out and make it really vibrant for that summer feel, I used a bright orange toned red. You can choose which ever bright red shade suits you most. To keep the look more effortless looking, I applied lipstick with my finger and almost made it look smudged. Keeping the outer line softer will make you look more modern and playful.

Gold and orange are my favorite colors and this makeup reflects the kind of makeup colors that I like the most. It compliments sun kissed tan and makes you look naturally glowy. 

I could just name this my go to makeup look, because this is what I wear most of the time. It's just enough of that warm copper color to reflect those gold sparks in my eye color and it's still very wearable and subdued in a way. 

I started my eye makeup by building up that warmth. I started with mixing yellow toned matte brown and a pastel peach to define the crease. Then I used medium peach shade with redish brown and further defined outer corner of that crease. To add another layer of depth to the outer V, I added even darker redish brown. I wanted the crease to be just as warm as the lid.

Then I put on the lid a shimmery copper shade. This ties so well with all that warm matte base on top of it. Makes it look kind of monochromatic, but with some depth. I decided on brown liquid liner to keep in this warm theme. Around the lower lash line I used the same shades, but skipped shimmer copper one.

I applied brown mascara as well and added light golden shimmery highlight shade in the inner corners. 

For my face I also used my most used products and colors. I started with foundation, concealer and a bit of powder. I'm trying to cut down on powder all over the face as it can make my skin look too cakey in those summer months. Just go with the glow, is my mantra these days. I also chose a warm toned bronzer with a bit of sheen, shimmery peach blush and a golden highlight. 

My lips have been a bit dry these days, so I opted for something glossy, but in that same warm peachy tone. I used a mixture of nude and peach lipstick with lots of creamy shine. When my lips are not as dry, I go for a matte peachy brown lip or an orange based red. This eye look works with many different variations and finishes of orange toned colors. 

Products used

Face:

Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation 010 + Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream 21 + Revlon Colorstay Foundation 150

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NC15

Paese Rice Powder 

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Bronzer

Milani Baked Blush Luminoso

Essence LE Cubanita Jumbo Highlighter 01 Mi Corazon

Eyes:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original

Zoeva Caramel Melange in Wax Paper

Nabla Caramel + Colourpop Issues

Colourpop I Owe You + Zoeva Caramel Melange in Alchemy

Nabla Petra

Zoeva Caramel Melange in Liquid Center

Essence LE Cubanita Jumbo Highlighter 01 Mi Corazon

ItStyle Eyeliner 03 Brown

Maybelline Lash Sensational Brown

Lips:

Avon True Supreme Nourishing Lipstick in Nurturing Nude + Silky Peach

Whenever summer comes, I tend to gravitate towards bright colorful eyeshadows. Ever since I got Colourpop Coconut,  I knew I wanted to use it in a colorful makeup look. What could be more appropriate than a mermaid makeup look. These pinks, purples and blues look amazing together and I actually really like this look. It's definitely colorful and a bit bolder for summer. 

On the eyes I used an eyeshadow primer and went over it with a skin colored matte shade to set it. Then I used light pink fuchsia shade to apply a bit over my natural crease. I took a brighter purple and applied it on the outer corner as well as on the inner corner. On the lid I applied amazing cobalt blue shimmery shade. 

I took dark cool toned purple and blended the blue out. It should look like a gradient from blue to purple to pinkish purple. I also applied a light blue color with a warm yellow sheen to it on the very center of this blue. It just makes it pop more and it adds an additional glow to the center lid. Of course this look needed a bit of winged out effect, so I applied a slight wing with a pen liner. I used all the same shades around my lower lash line. In the inner corner I added light pale purple with a nice purple sheen to it. 

I applied lots of mascara, but thought that the look need a very subtle lashes. So I used half lashes. This model is shorter in the center and they become longer towards the outer edges. A basic winged out look, but it's very subtle. 

On my face I used a mix of BB cream and matte foundation. I also concealed with a concealer and powdered. I wanted to add a pink toned glow to my face, so I used a sheer highlighter with golden and pink sheen. I also applied bronzer on the outer parts of my face to give me some warmth. Because blush would overwhelm this look, I choose a very light brown peach shade that is almost undetectable. 

On the lips I used a light mauve colored lipstick as a base and then I went over it with a lavender colored lip gloss that has silver and golden shimmer in it. It just gives it a light nude color with pretty shine and doesn't compete with eyes.