When it comes to nailing the latest red carpet beauty trend,
think monochromatically. —ALYSON OSTERMAN-KERR
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| BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | APRIL 2016
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isregard your former state of mind: Being matchy-matchy can actually be a good thing—a very
good thing, in fact, as evidenced by a number of celebs this awards season. The key, of course, is
remembering to keep everything in moderation so that tasteful doesn't become tacky. "Matchy-matchy
makeup looks can go from a good idea to a beauty disaster, so it is key to keep the tones soft and the textures
versatile," explains Lori Leib, Creative Director of Bodyography Professional Cosmetics. "Matching an eye look
to a clothing color is a nice way to enhance a monochromatic style; you want to complement the outfi t, not
compete with it. Choose eye shadow tones that pull from both the attire and the jewelry to create a cohesive
look. You can also warm up the chosen shade with browns or intensify it with black so there isn't a solid shade
on the lid, but rather a soft gradient effect that will really punch up the color of the clothing."
STEVE
GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE;
ARMANDO
SANCHEZ
Strike a Match
Beauty Scene
Burgundy shadow fl atters Olivia
Wilde's medium skin tone and
intense green-blue eyes.
Amber Heard's dusty-pink frock
is mirrored by her blush-colored
shadow.
While green isn't the most common
shadow color, Jada Pinkett Smith
works the shade for a striking effect.
Bodyography
Professional
Cosmetics
Expressions Eye
Shadow in Vixen
bodyography.com
Mineralogie Shimmer Eye
Shadow in Raspberry
mineralogiemakeup.com
Jane Iredale
PurePressed Eye
Shadow in Forest
janeiredale.com
Sormé Treatment
Cosmetics Mineral
Botanicals Eye
Color in Suspense
sorme.com
Au Naturale Cosmetics Crème
Shadow in Bliss
aunaturalecosmetics.com
GloMinerals Cream Stay Shadow
Stick in Gold Blush
gloprofessional.com