I need another TV show addiction like I need another Bouchon Bakery macaron (OMG! — the peanut butter and jelly ones are a revelation!), but in my defense, when I couldn’t fall asleep the other night, at least I watched a new show like Nashville and not an episode of the Jersey Shore.
I actually really like the show. It stars Hayden Panetierre and Connie Britton as dueling country music divas. I’m not sure if it’ll be the next Friday Night Lights, but the music’s catchy, the story’s entertaining (so far), and it showcases some pretty makeup looks.
Hayden plays a cross-over country artist, and in the last episode she wears a shimmery greenish brown smokey eye in the video for a song called Telescope.
I thought it looked really cool, so I gave it a try today, but with a little twist to make it slightly more wearable (’cause that’s how I roll, boo).
I used a mix of makeup from Too Faced, MAC, Illamasqua, Bobbi Brown and Revlon, but of course you could use similar products from other brands.
Before we jump in, let’s gather our makeup first. We’ll need…
- A teal cream eye shadow like MAC Paint Pot in Delft
- A light shimmery green eyeshadow like Too Faced Niced Stems! (from the new Sweet Indulgences Palette)
- A dark shimmery green eyeshadow like Too Faced Pastille (also from Sweet Indulgences)
- A matte brown like MAC Brown Script
- A black eyeliner like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil in Jet
- A shimmery gold eyeshadow like Too Faced Honeymoon (from Sweet Indulgences)
- A mascara like LORAC Pro
- False lashes like Revlon Fantasy Lengths lashes in 91002 Intensifying
- A pink blush like Illamasqua Hussy
- A pink lipstick like Too Faced La Creme in I Want Candy
The eyes: step by step
Step 1:
Start by applying the teal cream shadow on your lids and blending out the edges.
Step 2:
Pat the light green shimmery eyeshadow directly on top of the teal.
Step 3:
Sweep the matte brown eyeshadow into your crease and along your lower lash lines.
Step 4:
Line your upper and lower lash and water lines with your black eyeliner.
Step 5:
Pat the shimmery darker green eyeshadow on the outer third of your lids and along your upper and lower lash lines.
Step 6:
Apply the shimmery golden eyeshadow in the inner corners of your eyes, following up with mascara on your upper and lower lashes and finishing with false lashes.
The rest of the look
Super easy! Just sweep the pink matte blush on your cheeks, and apply your pink lipstick.
Now, grab your guitar and slip on those cowboy boots because you’re ready to hit the stage. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Beautiful! Thanks for the step by step tutorial 🙂
Thanks, Nicole! Hope you’re having a nice night. Anything fun lined up for the weekend?
Love the tutorial! Gorgeous and not too over-the-top.
Thanks, Chelsea! 🙂 I hope you try it sometime. Green eyeshadow is yo’ friend!
Lovely way to wear green! The false lashes add a nice touch to the look!
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Thank you! They’re very comfortable for false lashes. 🙂
Your skin is all glowy!! So pretty!! Love the colour combo.
I didn’t know she actually sang in this show! Might have to check it out!
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Hi Tracy,
Yup, I think both Hayden and Connie Britton sing their own music. It’s pretty cool.
Have a great weekend!
Really pretty! Love that you aren’t afraid of color! xo
Thank you! Have you seen the show yet, Hannhung? It’s pretty cool. 🙂
Not yet… I work full time and have a 3 year old and a 5 month old so I’m lucky to get to watch anything these days! I will admit to being a reality show junkie so if I get to sneak a peak it’s Project Runway or RHW’s. Have a good weekend! I’m enjoying your blog and it seems we like similar products! xo Holly
I’m gonna friend you on pinterest too! I’m at http://pinterest.com/HollyHung/
That’s a great look! Would it work on blue eyes too you think?
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Hi Sofia,
Thank you. Yes, blue-eyed gals can wear this look!
I love that eyeshadow palette!
Beautiful look-I am in love with Nashville so far. It’s just the right pace and the acting is good. I even like the music.
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Oh guuurl you look GOOD!!! Like the AMAZING kind of good!
Karen, I LOVE these tutorials! So helpful and super gorgeous!
This is an absolutely gorgeous look! I’m loving the greens. I don’t have the Too Faced palette but have been using similar colors from Urban Decay’s palette–I think it was Book of Shadows 3.
Thank you,
I love your tutorials – its my favourite kind of post along with “unsung heros” 🙂
Your directions are so clear and the step by step pictures are perfect!!!!! Thanks
Love this look, thanks for the tutorial! I’ve been really enjoying the show so far, too!
I love this! You make green look like an awesome and wearable color. It is interesting to see how others work with green and I love this look! It is probably something I would wear every day.
Love the step by step picture!!!! And beautiful make up!!! ;-))
Flawless!
Such a soft and beautiful look! I can’t wait to try it out.
I love the step by step tutorial for eyes! I’m so lacking in skill there but this helps so much!
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Love this! You look gorgeous and glowing 🙂
Gorgeous, Karen!
What nail polish are you wearing in this post? I didn’t see it mentioned on here but it looks amazing!
What eye lashes are you wearing??? They look amazing on you, I’d like to get some too….
For some reason, I felt like I could only wear neutrals because of my skin color (which is nearly the same as yours). Thanks for showing me how to work other colors. I better buy some greens and blues now…