The look at this spring's NYFW 2014 Hugo Boss show was effortless, classic, understated, yet strong. The models presented faces that were all about skin and muted tones. The stunning, simple, and unexpected color was khaki. The eye looks were top heavy, blown out hues of khaki which complimented every eye shade and gave the contours of the eye just enough depth. I was so intrigued by how wearable this look was for everyday and any skin tone that I had to recreate it for you all. So here we go.. my take on a soft khaki eye for spring.
the eyes:
-Start as always by prepping the eye space with an eye primer or base. (Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer)
-Pack a taupe cream base all over the lid. (Maybelline Color Tattoo #Nude Compliment)
-First sweep a matte skin tone shade through the crease with a fluffy brush. This will serve as a transition shade and help everything blend seamlessly later on. (Urban Decay #Habit)
-If you do not have a truly khaki eyeshadow, don't fret. Just do what I did. I mixed together an army green and a taupe shadow together to get this soft khaki color. Apply this all over the lid and blend through the crease with an oval blending brush. (Urban Decay #Stash & Rewind)
-To bring in a little more warmth into the khaki, I dusted lightly a shimmery yellow gold over the lid. (Urban Decay #Strike)
-Highlight the brow bone with a matte shade a few tones lighter than your skin. (NYX Nude Matte Shadow #I Have A Headache)
-Tightline the upper lash line with a black kohl liner to make the lashes appear thicker. (Jordana 12hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil #Black Point)
-Top the eyelook off with a quick coat of mascara on the top lashes only. (Lorac Pro Mascara)
the cheeks & lips:
-Bronze up the perimeters of the face lightly with a shimmery bronzer. (Sephora Bora Bora Bronzer)
-Contour very lightly under the cheekbones, temples, and sides of the nose with a cool toned matte bronzer. (Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer)
-Skip out on the blush for this look and move straight into highlighting. Dust a champagne highlighter along the highpoints of the cheeks, tip of the nose, cupids bow, and above the brows. (MAC Mineralized Skin Finish #Lightscapade)
-For the lips, opt for a satin finish peachy nude lipstick like the models wore. (Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick #Nude Lust)
other products used:
-Korres Pomegranate Primer
-Tarte Amazonian Clay 12hr Full Coverage Foundation #Ivory
-Sephora 8hr Wear Perfect Cover Concealer #Light 10
-NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Pressed #Translucent Crystal
-Milani Brow Fix Kit #Light
-Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Finito! I hope you enjoyed this quick and effortless daytime look. Please let me know what you think. I was suprised how much I really loved this khaki shadow as I wore it throughout the day. As always please leave any comments or requests on this page or on any of my social media pages listed below. I would love to hear from you! Also, you should follow me on those if you are not so I can keep you guys updated on new looks and other fun stuff!
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