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[knights_say_nih]

Dear members of my flist who knows a lot about make up,


Say, theoretically, someone with a complexion approximately as pale as masking tape (but who blushes fairly easily) and has coppery hair and green eyes wanted to put on make up to go to a formal event, what sort of make up would they need?

PS, the dress is a black cocktail dress, the jewlery is thus far silver.

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[canadabear.livejournal.com]

Well, that depends on how much makeup you want to wear. The basics, for green eyes, best eyeshadow colours are pink and browny-pinks, eyeliner in dark purple and mascara either black or dark green. Almay (which you can buy in any drug store) actually has coordinated makeup sets based on colouring and they work pretty well.

Blush is a bit trickier, but a rule of thumb is that it shouldn't be any darker than your "natural" blush and if you blush a lot naturally, I'd say even lighter. Lipsticks you're probably best staying with neutrals and again, brown undertoned pinks.

For everything, if you're not used to wearing makeup? Go light, even if it's formal. Err on the side of caution. Also, most places like Shopper's or even the Bay or Sears will have free consultations, or at least women working there who will be able to help you pick out what's best.