Runway to Reality...

There are always plenty of new make-up looks that come out of the fashion shows every year. Some are workable and some are just well...see below....


This year however, there have been some great looks on the runways. Two of my favorites? The delicious golden look and the fun purples. Either one of these looks is a great option and almost anyone can wear them. But every year it's seems hard to find a cosmetic that is easy to find and easy to implement. So today I bring you a lovely little package from our good friends at Clinique that combines the golden look and the purples look in an easy and accessible way.

Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo - $17.50 (Sephora, Clinique counters and online) Specific color- Beach Plum
(I have included both the general image for the Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo and the specific colors I am talking about.)

I love this eyeshadow. Not only is it amazing quality... it never creases, the color stays, it is a good bang for your buck and the colors are two of the trendy of the moment shades right off the runways but they also look amazing alone or together. The image from Clinique.com doesn't really give you a true idea of the colors but they are a sheer, shimmery gold and a deep, sparkly purple. I actually got this eye shadow set free in a gift with purchase and looked at it as one that would go to waste. Well last week I decided on a lark to try it out. It looks fantastic and it is unique and fresh. Anyone else tired of using the same 3-4 eye shadow colors?!

To complete your look, go with either black or purple eyeliner, or perhaps even a deep brown/bronze. My recommendations?
Avon Ultra Luxury Eye Liner - $5 (In Eggplant)
M.A.C. Eye Kohl - $14.50 (In Plushblack or Powersurge)

A few sweeps of your fave mascara and you are good to go.

Heidi Klum you have met your match!

Keep looking fabulous,
BGND