Style Harmony

Dramatic & sultry eye makeup trend

According to Harper’s Bazaar, the dramatic smokey eye look is still hot on the New York fashion runway. The smokey effect is achieved by applying dark eyeshadow (black is best!) close to the upper lash line and outer corners of the eye, blending it half-way in. Use a lighter shade on the lid, inner corner and the brow bone. For a more sultry look, draw a thicker line on the lower lash with black kohl pencil and for a glam effect, apply glitter shadow on top of the lined lower lid. Of course, it won’t be complete without long dramatic false lashes! Keep the rest of the face clean and neutral. For lipstick, stick to nudes. See my makeup (below) for my glamour shot today; all thanks to my wonderful friend and makeup expert, Amy Chow! 

Get dramatic or sexy this festive season with party lashes! There are so many styles to choose from and really, it is not difficult to put them on. The more dramatic the lashes, the simpler your outfit and accessories should be. I bought two different style of lashes from Shu Uemura; one is dramatic and the other creates a sexy effect. For a dramatic look, Iused only highlighter and a light tinge of blueshadow on the eyelids and fixed onlong feathery lashes. I chose a simple black long dress and left the hair looking loose and natural. Throw on a chunky bracelet and heels and you are ready to party! For a sexy party look, use lashes which has longer lashes at the outer corner. You can apply stronger eye makeup with these lashes, hence I chose the trendy smokey eye makeup. A strapless bright blue short dress and long dangly earrings and  a crystal necklace completed the look.

OUT

1. Frosty pink lipstick (so 1980s)
2. Harsh eyeliner
3. Smudgy eye makeup
4. Red lipsticks
5. Heavy foundation

IN

1. Pastel eye colours
2. Blue lids from turquoise to indigo (so 1980s)
3. Smoky eyes
4. Nude lip colour
5. Bold matte lips