I don't know why people are saying blue eye shadow is not in anymore. I think it looks great I mean my mom uses it all the time and "yes" she uses it during the day. So why all the fuss about blue eye shadow?
Here is my mom who is in her 60s and I think she looks great!
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Wear whatever shade of eye shadow you like, Sunshine. :)
I don't think there is a problem with blue eye shadow. Heck, I love wearing mine. I use blue/purple on a daily basis. The thing is, a lot of people over do it. There is a point that you go from having nice eyeshadow to over-caked Mimi from Drew Carey look. You just have to be using it right. That is my 2 cents
Well, opinions vary. Pretty much every make-up expert I have heard from, however, has the opinion that blue eyeshadow is something that shouldn't ever be worn, unless you're dressing up into something special for Halloween or a carnival. And I sort of agree with them.
I think your mom looks great -despite- the blue eyeshadow, not -with- it.
But in the end, if everyone did only what is generally considered okay, the world would be a bit boring, wouldn't it? If you really want to wear blue eyeshadow and don't need the approval of people, do it.
Blue is fine if done right.
hehe well i wore blue a few times and kinda over did it on my first few tries when i was in San Francisco recently
It's easy to overdo it, for sure.
I've always liked a light bluey silvery one I have, looks pretty good when blended with darker shade imo.
Whatever you like and think looks good, it's just your style afterall ;D
Some people feel like they need to really blend in and stick with what's usual, but as long as it's age appropriate I see no problem. And when your young, you can get away with a lot :P
I really like this here its a blend of blacks and a darker blue
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Then this blue is from the 70s
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Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 12:00:26 AM
I really like this here its a blend of blacks and a darker blue
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Then this blue is from the 70s
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no one wears blue eyeshadow like that unless they r in photoshoots cause on a regular day basis it can look a bit drag queenish. blue eyeshadow looks best wen its only appied on the top lid and a tiny bit on the bottom with black eyeliner on the top lid and the top and bottom waterline. pretty much how kim kardashians has her eyes done in this picture.
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Quote from: Angélique LaCava on January 06, 2013, 12:45:56 AM
no one wears blue eyeshadow like that unless they r in photoshoots cause on a regular day basis it can look a bit drag queenish. blue eyeshadow looks best wen its only appied on the top lid with eyeliner on the top lid and the top and bottom waterline.
Actually my sister in law wears blue eyeshadow to work... but sometimes I question her makeup artistry :P And I agree with you on the best way to apply it.
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 12:00:26 AM
Then this blue is from the 70s
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Pretty sure the phobia about blue eyeshadow came from just this ad campaign. It lasted into the 90s, but you don't hear it expressed as a hard and fast rule any more. Even my ex, who's pretty phobic about looking like a drag queen (as long as you don't count her penchant for gold lame) seems to think blue eyeshadow is just fine these days, as long as you don't go for the racoon or headlights sort of look with it.
A lot also depends on the shade. You don't see much of that light, greenish-blue shade anymore, do you? That color really looks more like it belongs in an appliance ad, or one for family sedans that get 12 miles to the gallon.
It's a choice thing.I wouldn't wear it but I was given loads of the stuff for free when I came out.Girls off loaded all their old make up on me and there was a lot of blue.Never wear it if you have red hair!I never thought of it as an appliance or car colour but there was a Plymouth Fury in that light blue I used to see a lot when I was at school
QuoteNever wear it if you have red hair!
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Why Not?
I'm not partial to eye-shadow, myself. I have rather deep-set eyes, so there's a lot of "shadow" there already (ha-ha). I prefer a more plain look.
Quote from: big kim on January 06, 2013, 02:25:02 AM
It's a choice thing.I wouldn't wear it but I was given loads of the stuff for free when I came out.Girls off loaded all their old make up on me and there was a lot of blue.Never wear it if you have red hair!I never thought of it as an appliance or car colour but there was a Plymouth Fury in that light blue I used to see a lot when I was at school
I guess it's just me. I have one of those Kitchenaid stand mixers with the enamel coating. Mine is the standard white model, but I always wanted one in one of those cute pastel colors they offer from time to time.
Something like:
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or
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Quote from: Kelly J. P. on January 06, 2013, 10:23:21 AM
I'm not partial to eye-shadow, myself. I have rather deep-set eyes, so there's a lot of "shadow" there already (ha-ha). I prefer a more plain look.
It depends on how deep-set they are, but a lighter shade of eyeshadow can actually help with that issue a little bit. Very true that those of us with significant brow bossing are best off avoiding the darker shades, except in moderation. I really need to be wearing contacts more, myself. My extreme prescription tends to make my eyes look very tiny, when with contacts they aren't nearly so bad.
Red and blue clash together,ever see a blue car with a red interior or vice versa? I can't remember the last time I saw anyone wearing blue eye shadow here but it may be worn elsewhere and be in fashion.
QuoteRed and blue clash together
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Oh really Now?
Well it would really depend on how it's applied and if it suits a person's personality.
Blue is probably one of the most difficult colours to get right for makeup.
If you get it right it's awesome
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 12:00:26 AM
I really like this here its a blend of blacks and a darker blue
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Then this blue is from the 70s
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that first pic really looks like drag queen wear or night clubbing wear. You wont really see any girl wearing blue eye shadow like that during the day out and about.
I wear blue eye shadow but its DARK blue and its only on the eyelid....you can only see it if I blink. Blue to the eyebrows like in that 70s pic is a great big no no
I use green myself. It goes well with my hair color and eye color.
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 11:58:38 AM
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Oh really Now?
there's a difference between every day makeup wear and dressing up like Supergirl.
Red and blue does clash in fashion...you can only get away with it comic con.
Just like you wont see people going to classes in a full spandex body suit with underwear on the outside wearing a cape....but its ok in a comic book. Same concept.
The reality of this world doesn't necessarily aligns to the fantasy world of a comic book.
Quote from: Claire25 on January 05, 2013, 10:16:30 PM
I don't think there is a problem with blue eye shadow. Heck, I love wearing mine. I use blue/purple on a daily basis. The thing is, a lot of people over do it. There is a point that you go from having nice eyeshadow to over-caked Mimi from Drew Carey look. You just have to be using it right. That is my 2 cents
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Quote from: Pleasingly Plump Jamie D on January 06, 2013, 01:18:00 PM
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Blast from the past! I never realized how horrible her makeup was rofl!!! 1 shade thickly applied, not blended all the way up to the painted eyebrows. AWFUL!!!!!!
whenever people wear blue eyeshadow other than the eyelid I always think of Meme lol
blue all the way to the eyebrows.... Shrudder
gawd...and that red lipstick LOL
Quote from: Annah on January 06, 2013, 12:57:30 PM
Red and blue does clash in fashion...you can only get away with it comic con.
Red and blue can work fine together. Like everything else in fashion, there are no absolutes and everything is subjective.
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that's broken up with white tho...gives it more of a springy look
When I mentioned red and blue I think this
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Quote from: big kim on January 06, 2013, 11:30:03 AM
Red and blue clash together,ever see a blue car with a red interior or vice versa? I can't remember the last time I saw anyone wearing blue eye shadow here but it may be worn elsewhere and be in fashion.
Car decor is probably not the best analogy. My mother has red hair similar to mine, but it actually is more auburn, or even orange-tinged than anything like a pure red. Most natural reds are really closer to an orange or red-orange, making their complimentaries between pure blue to blue-green. And with cosmetics, and clothing too, so much depends on skin tone too. Most redheads have a hard time, if their complexion is very fair, of pulling off a pure red, especially in clothing, my mom hates it, not flattering to her. I only have a few red garments in my wardrobe, and can count on one hand how often I've worn them. Shawn's example of red is anything but natural.
QuoteRed and blue does clash in fashion...you can only get away with it comic con.
Well I don't care, I am not letting other people dictate my fashion choices.
besides red and blue work also when paired with yellow as well (snow white comes to mind)
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But I found one that looks good for every day wear too
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Yeah I think green eye shadow actually works better for red hair types
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Quote from: Annah on January 06, 2013, 01:52:05 PM
that's broken up with white tho...gives it more of a springy look
When I mentioned red and blue I think this
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yeah i wouldn't wear any of those combos
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 02:15:54 PM
I am not letting other people dictate my fashion choices.
That's the key, Sunshine. Wear what you like and don't concern yourself with the tastes of others. Just don't expect to win them over!
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 02:15:54 PM
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Forget the costume, I'm digging on those pumps.
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The only comment I have is this: Does your mother know you posted her picture in a public area of a trans website?
Well, its more of a question really...
My moms pictures are already in my blog here, however My mom is not ready to accept me yet (or maybe never will)
This is my mother and I am pointing out that she looks good to me with blue eye shadow.
If she asks me to take it off I will.
the thing about this section of the forums...those pics are on google image. For example, if you google your name and go to image, every pic you put into these forums will show up...it only takes 48 hours.
Just a heads up :)
yeah i thought about that, well my mom already knows that I was about to transition before, right now she thinks I gave up on it. My mom doesnt use the internet much though, she has dial up at home and gets 16.8 kbps
Quote from: Annah on January 06, 2013, 01:52:05 PM
that's broken up with white tho...gives it more of a springy look
When I mentioned red and blue I think this
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The top one isn't SO bad (I wouldn't wear it)
The middle two are horrible! Whoever designed those could've been outdone by your every day manly man that works in construction and womanizes anything that looks remotely female.
QuoteThe top one isn't SO bad (I wouldn't wear it)
The middle two are horrible! Whoever designed those could've been outdone by your every day manly man that works in construction and womanizes anything that looks remotely female.
I would wear the top one if it has some yellow and/or white in it , they look like pajamas to me though heh
Yeah the middle 2 are just insane
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Most of the places I looked at when trying to relearn makeup actually mentioned the usage of blue eyeshadow with brown eyes to make them "pop". I actually use purple though. But I've also heard that you're not supposed to copy other people's makeup so if everybody is saying no to the blue, why not have some fun with it? They don't have to wear it. You do.
And I agree that looking at someone from another generation is not a good idea when it comes to makeup. My grandmother uses a vastly different style than my mother or niece and it works because it's common for her generation.
I have nothing against natural colors at all, in fact I think this right here looks good.
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Perfect for those days out in the woods.
I just noticed one of my favorite singers Debbie (Deborah) Gibson sometimes sports blue as well
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sorry for the bad lighting but wanted to show off the green. ;)
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 02:21:31 PM
Yeah I think green eye shadow actually works better for red hair types
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Green always gets me compliments. And not just in eye shadow, which I tend to use sparingly unless I'm wearing contacts.
I would note, though, the red in that photo is like nothing I've seen in nature, and color matching can be very tricky with real hair colors. I do sometimes find the fashion mag DOs and DON'Ts features a little annoying at times, but I make sure to remember that they're usually expressed in percentages, which often means that 40% or more of those looking at an outfit marked as a DON'T actually considered it a DO. Life is too short to be a sheep; unless that's something you're really, really into.
Quote from: Shawn Sunshine on January 06, 2013, 06:13:35 PM
I have nothing against natural colors at all, in fact I think this right here looks good.
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Perfect for those days out in the woods.
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No, seriously. Especially not during or near hunting season...and not in severely impoverished areas. It was amazing--and scary--how many single rifle shots I heard all year round when i lived in north Idaho...
Quote from: Keaira on January 07, 2013, 06:23:15 AM
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sorry for the bad lighting but wanted to show off the green. ;)
I like it! Goes well with the hairband
Quote from: Beth Andrea on January 07, 2013, 05:51:29 PM
No, seriously. Especially not during or near hunting season...and not in severely impoverished areas. It was amazing--and scary--how many single rifle shots I heard all year round when i lived in north Idaho...
Poor Bambi!!
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