You might think that my down-filled winter coat gets all the credit for keeping me warm right now, but nope — that’s not why I feel downright toasty today (although the coat is helping, because DUUUDE, it’s cold outside!).
I’ve been going through a gold phase, and when I woke up this morning, the first thing I wanted to do — well, after putting on thermals, two pairs of socks and the aforementioned coat — was bust out the warm browns to wear with some shimmery gold shadows.
Ah… So warm and toasty. 🙂 I used one of my favorite easy eye makeup tricks, too. It’s a good way to add extra kick to metallic looks, and make your peepers appear rounder (think “more doe-eyed”).
For the gold effect here, all you need are two golden shimmery eyeshadows — one lighter than the other. Today I chose two shades that aren’t too far from each other because I wanted to keep my blending to a minimum. I went with MAC Woodwinked for the darker gold and Rouge Bunny Rouge’s new Loose Glitter Pigment in Embrace of Cashmere ($26) as the lighter shade.
I started by sweeping a warm matte brown in the crease, then patted the darker gold on the lid, blended the two together to erase any harsh lines and patted the lighter gold in the center of the lid, just above my iris.
The lighter color in the center completes the gradient that goes from the darker gold in the outer corner of the lid (the side closer to your ear), to the lighter color in the center, to the darker gold again in the inner corner.
And the gradient makes the magic happen. 🙂 It’s what makes the eyes look slightly rounder, while the lighter metallic color flashes in the light to give a little extra something to the overall look.
The effect is super subtle here — good for daytime. Plus, it’s not very hard to do. You could, of course, always increase the drama by using colors with more contrast to enhance the doe-eyed effect and amplify the look for going out and/or parties.
If you give it a try sometime, let me know how it goes! You can also tweet it to me on Twitter, or post it on Facebook or Instagram. I always love to see your makeup. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
your skin (and the whole look, really) is so on pointe here!
also i had a dream last night that you had surgery and i went to your house to check on you. i know this is creepy. i’m sorry.
Hi Sara,
Awww, that was so sweet of dream you to check on dream me, LOL! That’s not creepy at all. I hope Tabs was up in the mix somewhere…
I love this eyeshadow technique! The whole look you made here is just gorgeous! You look beautiful.
Hi Natalie,
Thanks, my friend. 🙂 Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was so relaxing, but I got a lot of stuff done, too, which always makes me feel great.
With every post and picture you look more and more beautiful. It’s time to start spilling some secrets.
Hey Liz,
You’re so sweet. What do you want to know? I would love to help ya get the look! You can totally do it.
Your skin looks flawless. What are you doing?
Oooo, this look is incredible! I need a new crease color, I’m gonna put these MAC colors on my swatch list! Gorgeous!
Hi Nik,
I’ve got MAC crease color suggestions FOR DAYS if you need ’em. Just let me know what you’re looking for.
Ahhhhh! Freaking awesome! XD Right now I’m using MAC honesty, I wear mega shimmer all the time! I can pull it off because I wear glasses!) I just want a beautiful blender shade, urban decay primer makes my shadow have an edge after a few hours, so I need a long lasting crease color! I have a medium skin tone, but if you share your very favorites that would solve my problem!!!!!! So cool of you Karen, thank you!
Did you use the RBR’s applicator or a different brush? It blended so nicely!
Hi Karen,
I love the soft glow of your look here (and that fuzzy parka :-))
A beautiful look. Can you believe I don’t own Woodwinked? And I’m always mesmerized by how eautiful it looks.
Haha… your post made me laugh, because I know how cold it really gets in the Bay area *LOL!*… 2 pairs of socks! But seriously, you look FAB…. I do that pop of gold in the middle of the lid sometimes too, and yes, somedays all I can manage is some easy shades that don’t require too much blending!
Your skin looks great here, and this is definitely a doable look, with colors I already have in my collection.
I walked to work today in mid 20s, windy weather, Brr! I had on my 3/4 length down coat and hood, plus gloves. It’s getting to be a bit nippy for the walk, glad I won’t have to walk too much longer!
We’ve been in a -50 degree celsius deep freeze for a few days here so your warm-and-cozy eye looks so very pleasant. Might have to give that a whirl tomorrow, though Woodwinked looks infinitely better on you than it does on me. Thanks for this post, you’re so awesome.
SO pretty in your parka!! 😀 Plus, I adore this look- it’s pretty close to what I wear on a daily basis, very work-friendly and all 🙂
The look is just absolutley gorgeous!
You look gorgeous! Love this subtle, warm makeup look.
One request, could you pls do a post on your daily skincare routine?? You have amazing skin and I’d love to know the secrets 🙂
Oh this combo is sooo pretty! I do have Woodwinked at home and I will certainly find a matte brown shadow and a gold one in my stash. I am totally gonna try this soon 🙂
Rouge Bunny Rouge is such a great brand, right? I have their Sea of Clouds Liquid Highlighter and I LOVE it!
Your skin is absolutely beautiful!!! I want skin like yours!!!!
This looks so good!
This is a very pretty look on you. Any recs for a replacement for the RBR color?
Beautiful look! Mac’s Woodwinked is a regular for my chocolate skin, but I usually shy away from RBR products for some irrational reason. I have to try that RBR gold pigment. I even love the packaging.! Awesome tip Karen.