A Sexy Sparkle Eye for New Year's Eve

I don't know about you, but when I tried to do a "sparkle" eye in the past, I looked like a four year old who just played in her mother's make up. It was horrible and all over the place. Determined to master this look for fun occasions and nights out, I have learned a lot in the past year and am going to share what I found!

If you are just starting out with this look, I recommend a sparkle eye shadow with a more natural tone to it. Bobbi Brown has some great colors available, and my favorite is "cement". Start by covering your eye with a liquid concealer that matches your skin tone. This helps the eye shadow to stick on the eye better and prevents it from coming off onto the rest of your face, making it look like you belong in a Disney musical.

Next, cover the eyelid and a little above it onto the brow bone (but NOT too far up! See picture above). Then, take a dark brown if using a cream sparkle eye shadow and shade the crease and outer corner of the eye. After applying eyeliner, you can add a touch of sparkle shadow under it on the lower eyelid. Have fun with this and get creative!

Beautiful 3-D Lip Effect

I found this fantastic lip effect that instantly draws eyes into your beautiful and full lips and makes them look plumper and fuller. This is an effect that SO many people try to achieve. It's easy to do and looks fantastic. 

All you need is some highlighting powder (a light, slightly shimmery eye shadow works great). Whatever you use, make sure that it is lighter than the color of the lipstick! You will also need your favorite lip color. Apply the lip color all over to the lips (both top and bottom). For a little more precision you can use a lip pen, but a traditional lipstick works great too. Dip your finger into the highlighting powder and dab it directly in the center of each of your top and bottom lips. Remember, JUST in the middle, not all over! This literally makes the lips look like they are "popping". You will get that beautiful plump look that SO many women try to achieve. 

A Sexy, Fun Smokey Eye

I'm always looking for fun ways to do my make-up. When the seasons change, I like to add fun new ways to do my make-up. This upcoming season, peacock pattern is a huge trend. The colors are hot (blue, green, purple, and gold). The pattern is great because it's a fun, fresh alternative to the typical, traditional zebra pattern or leopard pattern.

This eye is a great because it's easy to do and makes for a fantastic night look. You can pair this eye with almost any outfit or look. You can choose to bring out any of these colors. I would accentuate it with gold accessories and jewelry with a solid dress.

Start with a lavender or purple base all over the lid and under the brow. Then take a gold shadow and line your lower lid. Take a dark green shade next and cover just your lid. Add some black mascara and your set!