Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Composition and Design

What’s your favorite print? When looking at designs, prints seem a bit overwhelming. But it’s all about working with color. Take at least 3 colors within the print, unless it is only two colors, and blend. Like blogs and other online works, it is more about the content and style. Makeup doesn’t necessarily have a conversational tone like blogs, yet it does possess its own unique voice. It’s a presentation of the artist with the color palette. 

Different prints express different things. The choice of shades within the colors also adds to the expression of the design. Louder colors display a more vibrant and open voice. Softer shades express a more quiet and muted tone of the person. Either more professional, simple, or sweet. Deeper shades can express a warmer personality. Again, choice of color and shade reflect the artist in addition to the person. It is a reflection of style.
I chose a Salvator Ferragamo outfit. It is mixed print with greens, purples, blues, and orange with hints of yellow and green. I chose to make the yellow hint the accent of my design--to highlight the brow bone. I swept the eye with a mixture of dark purple and blue and added a hint of reddish orange. The placement of the colors do not need to be in the design of the pattern, but they should reflect the boldness of such and bring out the major colors. 




ColorEyez Tip of the Day:
Highlighting colors! Based on your skin type choose a shade to brighten your eyes. For instance, with darker skin tones, a yellow or gold shade can be use to open up the eyes. Place in the corner of the eye and then on the brow bone. If you are attempting to really open your eyes, use a liner of the same color, and line your lower lid. For lighter skin tones, I would suggest a light pink or even a white. White is the general highlighting color, but with darker skin tones, if you aren’t going for an obvious white shadow/liner look, I would advise a more subtle highlight. Sephora has great basic liners that are relatively inexpensive. Other options, UrbanDecay and Dior for a more expensive touch. 

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