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What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 19:31:31 GMT

I would like to buy a new eye shadow color. I like Bobbi Brown eye shadow sticks and currently have Bark, which is a brown, and Golden Bronze. I would like another color that's a little different. I have blue eyes and brown hair with blonde highlights. I'm posting a picture of my hair. I haven't fixed it today, so don't judge me on that please. I'm open to suggestions but definitely don't want blue. It doesn't have to be Bobbi Brown, but I do like eye shadow sticks and not powder. I appreciate any suggestions anyone can give me.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Misplaced Parisian — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 19:37:10 GMT

@NickNack What about a dark moss green? Or a champagne color to reflect the blonde highlights in your hair? I'm not familiar with the BB shadow sticks so don't have color names to suggest, just colors. @Shanus is a make-up guru, in my book, perhaps she can make siggestions for you. Smiles.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

cuddlesmama — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:14:17 GMT

You should always buy opposite you eye color so your eyes will pop so I wound never buy blue if I were you. I think

Golden brown, warm taupe, copper, golden khaki,rich rasin and charcoal for eye shadows. Hope this helps.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

maestra — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:37:26 GMT

@cuddlesmama wrote:
You should always buy opposite you eye color so your eyes will pop so I wound never buy blue if I were you. I think
Golden brown, warm taupe, copper, golden khaki,rich rasin and charcoal for eye shadows. Hope this helps.

I 2nd these suggestions.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

LTT1 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:42:07 GMT

@NickNack

I agree...BobbiBrown sticks that tend toward raisin or steel.

In the eye shadow crayons, there are about three choices that have some purple in them. And there are two that tend toward gray. HTH

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Quinny — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:05:41 GMT

@NickNack My coloring is quite similar to yours. I have tried many golds, bronzes, coppers, browns, plums and grays...most of them I didn't like. My 22-year-old daughter gave me a Lancome eyeshadow palette she got as a gift with purchase and then did my eye makeup for me. She used a soft taupe, a quiet, not too shimmery bronze and a "barely there" gold shade. I loved it and it is now my go-to eye look. For evenings out, I use a bit more eyeliner which is a bronze-brown shade.

We played around with a plum color and a darker gray but neither of us liked it. She told me with the blond highlights in my brown hair and blue eyes, I looked better using soft shades rather than the deeper, smokier colors. I had never thought about that, but when she mentioned that while I was looking in the mirror, I could see she was exactly right.

I hope this helps. Maybe some of the shadows you already own can be mixed in an empty palette with a nude matte or satin shadow to make them softer. If nothing else, it's worth a try before you resort to purchasing all new eyeshadows.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:40:02 GMT

@Quinny wrote:
@NickNack My coloring is quite similar to yours. I have tried many golds, bronzes, coppers, browns, plums and grays...most of them I didn't like. My 22-year-old daughter gave me a Lancome eyeshadow palette she got as a gift with purchase and then did my eye makeup for me. She used a soft taupe, a quiet, not too shimmery bronze and a "barely there" gold shade. I loved it and it is now my go-to eye look. For evenings out, I use a bit more eyeliner which is a bronze-brown shade.
We played around with a plum color and a darker gray but neither of us liked it. She told me with the blond highlights in my brown hair and blue eyes, I looked better using soft shades rather than the deeper, smokier colors. I had never thought about that, but when she mentioned that while I was looking in the mirror, I could see she was exactly right.
I hope this helps. Maybe some of the shadows you already own can be mixed in an empty palette with a nude matte or satin shadow to make them softer. If nothing else, it's worth a try before you resort to purchasing all new eyeshadows.

Thank you @Quinny. This is particularly interesting to me since your coloring is the same as mine.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:41:13 GMT

@LTT1 @maestra @cuddlesmama @Misplaced Parisian Thank you everyone for such excellent advice. I really appreciate it and will consider everything.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

VenturaHighway — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 01:14:35 GMT

@NickNackNot a very good picture. Bobbi Brown's long wear cream eyeshadow in "Heather". It is my favorite and good for your coloring.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 01:29:16 GMT

@VenturaHighway wrote:
@NickNackNot a very good picture. Bobbi Brown's long wear cream eyeshadow in "Heather". It is my favorite and good for your coloring.

Thank you @VenturaHighway. That's a very pretty color.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Susiequeue — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 02:47:47 GMT

Highly recommend Laura Mercier Stick shadow in “ Au Naturel”, I have similar coloring.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

JustJazzmom — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:12:48 GMT

Lancôme makes crayon eyeshadows with a sharpener on the bottom. They are sold on their website, HSN, Macy’s & Ulta. Numerous colors & great for travel.

Ombré Hypnôse Stilo Shadow Sticks

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Fluke67 — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 06:32:53 GMT

@Nicknack, BB violet plum shadow stick works well for me for a plummy smoky eye. My eyes are blue but have a hint of green and the violet shades pull the green out. BB Dusty mauve is also nice if you want something more neutral. I usually dab a bit of pink sparkle on top of the plummy shades right on the center of my mobile eyelid, it’s a nice look.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:55:18 GMT

Thanks @Susiequeue. I just looked that up. It's a beautiful color.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Shanus — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:15:34 GMT

Good morning @NickNack. Bobbi Brown sticks are quite popular because they give smoothe application and are truly waterproof. You’re on the right track w/ the brown/golds. I’d add Nude Beach (grayish taupe), Sand Dune (Med. Beige) & Truffle (creamy tan beige). It seems you were missing some lighter lid shades that really open...lighten and brighten the eye. Your darker shades can be used on outer corner and/or crease blended quickly. I also use the medium to darker shades as liner w/ a fine brush. Hope that helps.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Shanus — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:16:46 GMT

@Misplaced Parisian wrote:
@NickNack What about a dark moss green? Or a champagne color to reflect the blonde highlights in your hair? I'm not familiar with the BB shadow sticks so don't have color names to suggest, just colors. @Shanus is a make-up guru, in my book, perhaps she can make siggestions for you. Smiles.

Merci @Misplaced Parisian for the vote of confidence.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:21:34 GMT

Thank you so much @Shanus. I just checked Neiman Marcus. They're having a 14% rebate with Ebates today! All of the colors you mentioned look nice. I'll order one of them.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

Shanus — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:25:55 GMT

@NickNack wrote:
Thank you so much @Shanus. I just checked Neiman Marcus. They're having a 14% rebate with Ebates today! All of the colors you mentioned look nice. I'll order one of them.

@NickNack The BB site has 25% off everything, free ship...check which you prefer.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

MyShadowLove — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:39:22 GMT

So it sounds like you all prefer the cream eyeshadow crayons over the eyeshadow powders?....I tried a cream eyeshadow once and felt that I had to pull on my eyelid too much to blend it in, so I went back to the eyeshadow powder, as I'm just able to brush it on lightly without any tugging.

After reading your posts, I'm now thinking of giving the cream eyeshadow another try and will check out the Bobbi Brown line.

Re: What Eye Shadow Color For Me

NickNack — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:01:46 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Good morning @NickNack. Bobbi Brown sticks are quite popular because they give smoothe application and are truly waterproof. You’re on the right track w/ the brown/golds. I’d add Nude Beach (grayish taupe), Sand Dune (Med. Beige) & Truffle (creamy tan beige). It seems you were missing some lighter lid shades that really open...lighten and brighten the eye. Your darker shades can be used on outer corner and/or crease blended quickly. I also use the medium to darker shades as liner w/ a fine brush. Hope that helps.

@Shanus p.s. to my previous thank you to you. I ordered Truffle and should receive it soon.