Disguise

Do you ever feel pressure to disguise your appearance? Fit in with the mainstream “image”? It is a lot like the pressure felt within this new technological age--always having the urge to communicate and stay connected. Makeup shouldn’t be the pressure. It is a way to stay connected to yourself. Forget the typical faces on magazines--photoshopped and altered. Disguise yourself back into reality. 

There are many associations to be made with attention. In today’s current society, technology (ie phones, internet, texting) is directly associated with shared attention. However, there is still another association outside of virtual reality. Image. This is often paired with a technological medium, but it possesses still more weight than technology itself. It maybe slowly losing its pull...but remains the main focus of attention.

Also, makeup is often thought to be superficial and impersonal, I disagree. It is an outward statement of self. Unlike texting and new modes of communication, makeup is an art of expression...personal expression. It brings back the time where letters were prevalent. Handwritten with beautiful script. Thoughtful with plenty of effort. Essentially what makeup is. A carefully developed art form with every intention of personal revelation.  

Today’s image is an Antonio Berardi gown. Simple light pink color--almost skin tone. The jacket, however, with red embellishments, is the focus. The attention grabber. It is the statement of the designer. Based upon this statement, the eyeshadow will have a similar feel. A neutral backdrop with a little bit of red creates a simple, personal look. With just a hint of color, the pressure of appearance is reduced, yet personality is magnified!

ColorEyez Tip of the Day:

When looking to make a statement try doing something other than a red lip. Work with red eyeshadows and liners. It produces a similar statement, but in a new and different way!