One of my favorite colors, especially on deeper skintones, is this shade of pale yellow; it’s not too sallow nor too bright. It has just enough oomph to bring out your natural glow, while still being quite spring/summery. If you want to go big, try an eye that has primary yellow on the lid–you can match this with oranges, pinks, and even greens. For some coordinating, but much more subtle, try a pale yellow eye with colors like Nylon, Going Bananas, Goldmine, etc. Go for a pale yellow lid with a darker gray or black in the crease for a subtle smoky eye. I like coral lips for this look, or maybe pale peach lips, too. Keep cheeks in line with your look–avoid bright corals if your eyes are dolled up. Love peachy and coral-toned blushes like Margin and Springsheen.
Check out suggested looks: one, two, & three. Dress is available at Nordstrom.com for $340.
Zainy
Friday, April 25, 2008
Hey Cristine,
WOWWWWWW!!BEAUTIFUL DRESSS!!i luveur second eye,i think it shud remain simple and elegant rather than tooo colours.I also luv this yellow its one of my top picks!
Zzainy..
Christine
Friday, April 25, 2008
I agree! I wish I had an occasion to buy a dress like this for!
viv
Friday, April 25, 2008
love the first eye :)
yellow is a very nice colour, but as an asian with the whole yellow-ish undertone makes just ‘yellow’ a not-so-good colour.. so i tend to stick with the oranges.
still, i agree with you, on darker skin tones they look gorgeous!!!
Christine
Friday, April 25, 2008
Hey Viv!
Thanks :) Maybe you have to just find the right shade of yellow, because let me tell you – some shades (like Chrome Yellow) are horrid on me!
Renee
Friday, April 25, 2008
oh no! the 3rd link didn’t work for me :[
but i love this post!
Christine
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Oh no! It should work now, Renee! Thanks!
RuE
Friday, April 25, 2008
I love the yellow with the pinks. I have a wedding soon, and i’m searching for a dress.. i think i’m going to seek out something this color now. *smiles*
Thanks.
Christine
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Me too! I adore pinks with yellows, but I have a soft spot for pale/pastel yellows (but nothing too bright!).
danielle
Friday, April 25, 2008
I love the dress and the eye color really makes her skin pop. Love this look.
Christine
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I love this dress, too! :D
Girl-Woman
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Oh, how I love yellow on other people. Being fair-haired and -skinned, I have to hit the most pale yellow dead-on for it not to look dead on me. I love how you combined the makeup with the color. I am passing this onto my darker-toned friend. Thanks.
Christine
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I have to be careful about the yellow I pick, too! It sucks.