Bright eyeshadow help?

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Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Kirti » Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:45 am

I've always been a browns and neutrals kinda girl, but I got sent charmed as a GWP and fell in LOVE! :D It's such a nice bright colour that can be used as an all over wash/teamed with darker greens, browns, golds... :D

Now I'm looking for other colours that I can try - nothing too over the top, but a change from what I nrmally wear. I'm attaching a picture below - can any of you recommend some brights for me? I've got 5th ave., hero, poly and twister in my cart. How will these look on my medium-dark skintone? :mrgreen:

Ooh, also, will teacher's pet be too cool toned on me? I love dark arts and I'm dying to use the two together :)
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Die Marchen » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:55 am

Hi Kirti!

I am warm (I'm fair-medium 6-8w:1bg:1yellow) and I have Teacher's Pet and it is very nice. It is great with Dark Arts))

Did you eye Sizzle? I am in love with it - it is bright, but wearable. I was hesitating between this and Twister and got an advice to try Sizzle as it is warmer - and I'm happy I did.

I have 5th Avenue - it is also great, even if it is too much for the whole lid it is great for the inner half. It is really bright.
Current ratio, Sept. 13: 1 Ebony : 1 Buttery Gold : 15 All Purpose : 5 Ivory : 2 Yellow : 1 Liberty : 1 Beach Bunny
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Kirti » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:44 am

Thanks Diemarchen - I'm off to check sizzle out! :D I may not get 5th ave. yet if it's THAT bright - I'm still exploring :P
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by packgal » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:33 pm

5th ave might be a bit too bright for you at this point, but I bet you would like twister. poly is a great color...I actually don't think I have ever used it as a lid color, but i use it a lot as a liner with neutrals and it rocks. have you tried any purples? vineyard, bewitched, intergalactic, plush, rollick, romp...love all of those.
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Kirti » Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:02 am

packgal wrote:5th ave might be a bit too bright for you at this point, but I bet you would like twister. poly is a great color...I actually don't think I have ever used it as a lid color, but i use it a lot as a liner with neutrals and it rocks. have you tried any purples? vineyard, bewitched, intergalactic, plush, rollick, romp...love all of those.
Oh no I haven't! That's the thing with SN - there are SO many great colours! :D thanks I gotta have a peek at the purples now! :lol:
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Die Marchen » Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:33 am

Hi again :-)

I have made some swatches, hope they help. All my teal colors

From left to right: York (not that teal, but goes great with them) 5th Avenue, Sizzle, Hero, Regent (good for the crease)
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daylight, but without sun... in the sun they are way more bright
daylight, but without sun... in the sun they are way more bright
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Current ratio, Sept. 13: 1 Ebony : 1 Buttery Gold : 15 All Purpose : 5 Ivory : 2 Yellow : 1 Liberty : 1 Beach Bunny
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by Kirti » Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:15 pm

Hi Die Marchen,

THANK YOU! I'm loving sizzle, I bet it would go great with other gold based colours :D Hero seems a little less bright than 5th ave.... is it really like that? And ooh, regent!!! A grey with hints of teal - I'm all over it :D
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Re: Bright eyeshadow help?

Post by aud » Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:41 am

Die Marchen - the colours look absolutely gorgeous swatched on your skin!
Current SN foundation mix: 4 Buttery Gold: 2 Yellow Boosters: 21 Medium Ivory: 8 Original Ivory: 3 Glow
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