Five Minute Eye Makeover :)

So on a trip to Duane Reade today i stumbled across somethings i just had to try, Wet n' Wild is probably the most affordable makeup brand i can think of.  I picked up a few things to try out:

Wet n' Wild H20 Blending Eye Pencil in Denim Chrome, a steely blue color, and in Black Chrome, an everyday black liner, they were just $1.99 apiece, something your wallet will thank you for.

This five minute look is inspired by the blue eyeliner :)
It's just a nice way to update an blase look, and i know it seems like a lot of steps, but they just take a few minutes, and practice makes perfect!

1. Prime your eyes with a shadow base or anything other kind of primer you use, i use Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer (the original) and then foundation (if you use it).

2. Use a base shadow, something that'll just even out your skin tone.
    I used Estee Lauder Compact Disc Shadow in Pink.
    Highlight the inner corner of your eye and the brow bone
    with a champagne colored highlight shadow.
    (Clinique Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Like Mink, use the lighter shade)
3. Use the H20 eyeliner to draw a line across the lid, starting from the ends and working your way in.  Use the smudge applicator to gently smudge the line, working upwards.  Follow up with a darker shadow (Clinique Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink, the darker shade) over the entire lid making sure you don't go past the crease.

4. Use any mascara of your choice, I love layering them, I used Smashbox Lash DNA in Jet Black followed by a coat of Maybeline Lash Stiletto in Brown/Black.

5. Line the bottom waterline with a kohl based liner of your choice, and voila! five minute eyes :)

*The clinique shadow's i used are a bit shimmery, so if you prefer something more on the matte side, mac and smashbox both have great alternatives.

Here's  a swatch of the H20 pencil colors:

finally, some old school glam that never fails to please:

Sophia Loren

all kinds of gorgeous.

fun reads

-bella