Hi there everyone!
With the fall fast approaching, not only does home decor make a switch but so does makeup! Today I am sharing Autumn eyes and little tutorial on how you too can achieve the same look. Thanks to our friends over at Mary Kay® these ready to wear looks can be achieved by just about anyone. I admit, I get stuck in a makeup rut. I tend to wear the same look every day. In fact, sometimes I think I am stuck in the 80’s. I loved that my new make up actually came with a guide and how to achieve the look. I am not an expert and this was my first go at it. I am sure in time I can only get better at it.
Let’s start with the Emerald smoke look. The day I did this we were going out that evening so it was great to give myself a little makeover. When I tell you, everyone noticed, I mean everyone. Even at the grocery store I was getting compliments from strangers. Made this ole gal feel pretty nice.
I look pretty drab without makeup on. Perhaps, most of us do. The older we get the more our faces and eyes tend to change with the process.
Makeup can really make you come alive again.
For the Emerald Smoke look you will need
Mary Kay®
Cream eye color-Meadow grass
Mineral eye color-Emerald
Mineral eye color Lime
Eye smudger brush
eyeliner in black
Lash Love Lengthening Mascara
Liquid Foundation brush
Cream Blush-Cranberry
Lip liner Cappuccino
True Dimensions Lipstick in Mystic Plum
Translucent Loose Powder
Eye color brush
Cream eye color concealer brush.
Green is one of the hottest shades for fall and I love how it brightens any color eyes!
Taking pictures along the way was a little difficult. But the steps are quite simple and easy to share.
Get the smoldering green gaze that’s sure to entice.
First: Apply Mary Kay® cream eye color in Meadow grass to eye lids as a base to make the color pop and apply Mary Kay® Mineral eye color in Emerald on top. Brush Mary Kay® Mineral eye color in lime to the inner thirds of the eyes with the Mary Kay eye smudger brush for an eye-brightening effect.
Second: Line the base of your top and bottom lash lines with Mary Kay® eyeliner in black and smudge slightly to create a smoky look.
Third: Apply two coats of the Mary Kay® Lash love lengthening mascara in I love black.
Fourth: With your fingertips or a clean Mary Kay® liquid foundation brush blend Mary Kay® cream blush in cranberry onto the apples of your cheeks. Start sheer and build the intensity as you see fit based on your skin tone.
Fifth: Line lips with Mary Kay® lip liner in cappuccino and top off with True dimensions lipstick in Mystic plum directly from the tube.
When wearing a darker lip a lip liner helps perfect their shape.
It looks pretty spunky wouldn’t you say?
Next the
Graphic eye look
There is nothing cooler than a cat-eye look right now.
You will need
Mary Kay®
Mineral eye color-Moonstone
Mineral eye color Driftwood
Eye crease brush
Bold fluid eyeliner
Gel eyeliner with expandable brush applicator
Bronzing powder light medium
Bronzing powder Medium dark
Ultimate mascara Black
True dimensions Pin cherie lipstick
NourisShine Plus Lip gloss- Au Naturel
Makeup finishing spray by Skindinavia
Powder brush
Cheek brush
This look indeed is more natural for me.
However, this look certainly can be for every day.
Again starting a clean face
First: Apply the Mary Kay® Mineral eye color in Moonstone to the eyelids as a base and brush Mary Kay Mineral eye color in the driftwood
to the creases and under the eyes with the Mary Kay® eye crease brush to create depth. I love that everything has a special brush. This was again, all new to me because I don’t use makeup brushes except for applying blush. This experience certainly has changed that. The brushes made a huge difference.
Second: Apply Mary Kay® at play bold fluid eyeliner in blue my mind in a very thin line from the upper inner corners to the middle of the eyes. Apply Mary Kay® gel eyeliner in jet black from the outer corners until it meets the blue eyeliner.
Third: Apply Mary Kay® Bronzing powder in light medium to the cheeks as a highlighter for a bronzed look. Apply Mary Kay® bronzing powder in medium dark to the hairline and under cheekbones to create a really modern contour on the face.
Fourth: Apply two coats of Mary Kay® ultimate mascara in back
Fifth: Apply true dimensions lipstick in Pink Cherie directly from the tube and top off with Mary Kay® NouriShine plus lip gloss in Au Naturel.
And there you have a casual graphic theme going and ready to throw on a few accessories and go out for the day.
Pink lips are the perfect combination for a look that’s fashionable and playful.
You can visit Mary Kay® on Facebook, Youtube, and of course, their website for more ideas!
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I’d like to try the emerald smoke look.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/507851209303023617
You look fabulous!! Best hair style on you yet!
Girl you look GREAT!! Loved both looks but #2 was my favorite the bronzer made you glow!! Love your hair too!!
I would like to try the Emerald Smoke look, since it would go with my eye color.
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https://twitter.com/kellysaver/status/507866727548350464
Wow, your eyes look A M A Z I N G!! Great tutorial, thank you! I love all the looks, but especially the Emerald Smoke, your eyes POP, beautiful!
Thx for sharing girl! 🙂
I love, love the second look. I just may have to get some of that lipstick! You are beautiful girl…inside and out.
{{SASSY}} Dahling, you look MAHVELOUS!! You make it all look good and I really love the natural look for everyday. What a fun post to put together too, you did a great job! 🙂 -Bev
Very pretty! The emerald smoke really makes your eyes pop and the graphic one is a little edgy! You are talented with the camera and applying make up at the same time!
I like the Emerald Smoke look
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/507892323401744384
I love the graphic look on you and I think that would work best look for me also. The colors are more what I would feel comfortable wearing.
I would like to try the Emerald Smoke look first. Green in my favorite color. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.
My tweet: https://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/507897869789962242
I like the smoky look and think the graphic eye look is perfect!
i think you look great in that second look. i’ve been using green eye shadow lightly, and it goes amazingly well with my dark hair and dark eyes. who knew?
thanks!
b
I like the smoke look the best. You have beautiful eyes and your lashes are wonderul!
i like the emerald smoke look
Girl you look fab. I love both looks on you but I think I would like #2. Love the hair cut-new isn’t it? I love MK products and have used hem for several years. Must try the brushes now.
Love the haircut.and the makeup suits you..one spunky lady.
Thanks Jessie:) xo
Love this Deb! Of course, you can rock this look perfectly with that beautiful hair color and that gorgeous face of yours! I may try a little more zing with my make-up…may give this a try after I get rid of my gray hairs, lol. Thanks for sharing!
Awww..thanks Melanie! You can rock any look too with your gorgeous blue eyes.
Ooooh. That’s a tough one. I think I might be leaning slightly towards the Emerald Smoke look, but they’re both really pretty. 🙂
Thanks! Good luck Courtney.
I would like to try the Emerald Smoke look!
Good luck to you Jessica!
The emerald smoke look is the one I want to try the most, love the colors! Very pretty look.
Thanks Nicole! Good luck.
tweet-https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/508007390759772161
Emerald smoke looks cool. Im not sure if green would go with my blue eyes but I wouldnt mind trying that combination.
I have seen it on blue eyes and it is actually quite pretty too! Good luck.
I liked that smokey eye look a lot! You look great in black too 😉 Your sassy hair and your big beautiful eyes. Perfect for a makeup tutorial 🙂
What a sweet friend you are Shannon! Thank you.XO
I’ve always loved how you wear your makeup. I have definitely been in a makeup rut lately, especially with eye makeup. I really like both looks on your…. I think the graphic look is my favorite.
Thanks Shannon, that was sweet! Good luck.
I like the graphics,eyes the best.
Good luck Christy!
I love the graphic and pink cherise! would love to try those!
Good luck Karen!
Love the graphic eye look!
That is my fave too! Good luck.
I love that Emerald Smoke look! Something I’ve never tried before. Looks beautiful!
Thanks Molly! Good luck.
Both looks are great on you, I think I would choose look #2..for me..
Your hair is so cute and you look awesome in the pics with no make up, too
Love your blog..
Brenda
Thank you Brenda:)
You look so pretty, Debbie…great tutorial! I love the graphic look!
Aww..thanks Linda! XO
I like the graphic eye look
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/508417243663712256
u r so damn cute. Great post!!! XO
You look beautiful on both looks. I would like to try the cat eye.
The graphic eye look is definitely my favorite. I’d like to try it myself.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/509362763500498944
I want to try Emerald Smoke.
I want to try a green look
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/509442657345482752
I would totally want to try the Graphic Eye look.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/509913778842906624
I like the graphic eye look.
i like the graphic look. I love the more “natural” but gorgeous look which is totally what this is!!
thanks for such a detailed review, I’ve never tried mary kay makeup.
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https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/510884085783203840
That blue eyeliner looks fantastic! I love the graphic eye!
I love the graphic eye look. I love the more natural subtle look.
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/511016532256645120
I would love to try the Emerald Smoke look. You look fab!
I would love to try the Emerald Smoke look!
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/511302245325889536
I would like to try the graphic eye, so pretty!
tweeted for a second entry
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/511322757234040832
How fun to find this website while searching for a vegetarian crock pot recipe! I have blue eyes. Do either of these looks work for me? I especially love the graphic eye look! Thanks!
Hi Anne, what a great stumble:) Absolutely these looks would work with blue eyes. In fact, I believe the model that show on the instructions has blue eyes. Looks stunning. Best of luck to you.
I would really like to try the Emerald Smoke look!
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dandidaffyhill/status/511606980192894976
i want to try the Graphic eye look
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/512027417569792000
Emerald Smoke is so great for a date night.
The graphic eye looks great on you….I’d try that one.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/512121618273816577
I like the Emerald Smoke look.
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/513388312254361600
I’LL BE TRYING THEM BOTH, BUT NO DOUBT THE GRAPHIC EYE LOOK FIRST! [email protected]
I’d like to try the smoldering green gaze!
I tweeted-
https://twitter.com/maxfate/status/513391017978896384
Emerald smoke is cute!
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I really like the Emerald Smoke look! [email protected]
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/513734806908043266 [email protected]
My favorite color scheme is the Emerald Smoke look!!
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/514095679845965825
My favorite look is the Graphic Eye look; that pop of blue liner is gorgeous, and I love the neutral shadows (also great mascara) and pink lip too! 🙂
Thanks so much for having this giveaway!
I tweeted here (yay for an extra entry!) 🙂 –
https://twitter.com/missbonniebelle/status/514617828578979840
I am in love with the graphic eye look. I will have to try it!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/516323534315192322
I’d love to try the Emerald Smoke look.
thank you
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/516455351785250816
I’d like to try the graphic eye look.
The Emerald Smoke would work for me. I have green eyes and they are my best feature, so I try to play them up dramatically whenever I can – and whenever it’s appropriate. 🙂
like to try the Graphic Eye look!
I’d like to try the Graphic Eye look. It looks so pretty on you and I have a similar complexion.
Thanks Denise, good luck!
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/517736438385758210
I would like to try the Emerald smoke look because is more my style
tweeted -https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/517743025712156673
I will try the Emerald Smoke look.
I would like to try the Emerald Smoke Look!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/518379390967623680
I like the Graphic Eye look. Very pretty!
TWEET!
https://twitter.com/samdaleo/status/518455408663330817
I like the Graphic Eye look with a bold eye and a softer lip.
I think the Emerald Smoke is really pretty.
Mary Kay made that Emerald Smoke look just for you lady!! That looks fabulous on you! I really want to try that look myself!
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/518274371794653185
Thank you!
I would go for the Emerald eye color look.
i would like to give the Emerald Smoke look a try!
i posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/518628204072796160
I love the emerald Smoke
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/518827543273934849
I would try the emerald smoke
I absolutely love that shade of green, so I would go with the Emerald Smoke look!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/519153740805206016
I love the emerald smoke look because emerald is hot right now!
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/519501617025257472
I like the Graphic Eye Look.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/519587597392171008
I like the emerald look
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/519619265503059968
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I would like to try the emerald smoke look.
I sent a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/519672789087698945