The Look du Jour: Heavy Metal Eyes + Light Lips

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Look du Jour: Heavy Metal Eyes + Light Lips

As celeb-obsessed as our culture is, we all know whatever Hollywood says pretty much goes. If this is any indication, it looks as if the racy red lip look is on it’s way out, and the subdued-but-still-sexy nude lip is set to take its place as the haute look for all Hollywood It girls, fashionistas, and everyone else in between.

Case in point: Just last week at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, trendsetters like Mary-Kate Olsen, Mischa Barton, and Paris Hilton were all spotted with nude lips softly played up with metallic eyes.

According to MAX Factor Celebrity Makeup Artist Jake Bailey (who kept Indie actresses Mena Suvari and Shoshonnah Stern looking red-carpet ready during the film festivities), ‘This look is popular because it draws attention to the eyes, the most glamorous part of the face. Nude lips naturally complement the more dramatic metallic eye, with a twist on modern glamour.’

Lucky for us, Bailey has graciously shared easy-to-follw tips on how to achieve this stunning look at home with MAX Factor products:

Step 1: Play up eyes using the MAX Factor Vivid Impact Eye Shadows in Two Cents.
-Apply the dark bronze end of the duo all over the eye lid, up to the crease,
-Follow by lining the eye lid with the gold end of the duo and then blending the two shades together for a multidimensional sheen.

Step 2: Finish the eye look by applying 3-4 coats of a dark black mascara to the upper and lower lashes.

Step 3: To complement the eye use a nude gloss for super shine with a hint of shimmer. (Bailey recommends MAXalicious Glaze Lip Gloss in Weekend Getaway or Champagne Bath).

BONUS: If you still want a hint of color on your lips, Bailey suggests you try one of the subtle pink/red-based glosses – the color will look very neutral which complements the metallic eye, but adds just a bit of extra drama.