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!

Eyeshadow

I love make-up and everything about it. It's so fun to customize your look by adding a little "spark" via eyeshadow, a fun colored lipstick, etc.

My goal is to start wearing a bigger variety of eyeshadow. Right now, I have gotten into the habit of just wearing shades of creams and browns.

I found this extremely helpful picture shown above for a good illustration of technique for eyeshadow application.

Cover your entire lid with a lighter color. Instead of going to cream like I always do, I am going to start trying colors like light purple, light pink, etc. I've also been picking out MAC cosmetics for some great creative and unique colors. Go for a darker shade on your crease and an even darker shade for the corner. The lighter you go on the inner crease makes your eyes pop even more. Check out what colors look great and compliment your eyes!

I Need These Shoes!

I am obsessed with shoes, heels, sparkle and purple. So I really felt like I won the lottery when I came across these gorgeous sparkly purple heels! They are Steve Madden and absolutely stunning. I found them on the Steve Madden website. They come in three different colors (black, gold, and purple) and are currently on sale! You can pick them up right now for less than 50% of their retail price.