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
Nicole says
October 19th, 2012 at 7:30 pmBeautiful! Thanks for the step by step tutorial 🙂
Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 7:33 pmThanks, Nicole! Hope you’re having a nice night. Anything fun lined up for the weekend?
Chelsea says
October 19th, 2012 at 7:43 pmLove the tutorial! Gorgeous and not too over-the-top.
Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 7:45 pmThanks, Chelsea! 🙂 I hope you try it sometime. Green eyeshadow is yo’ friend!
Ankita@corallista says
October 19th, 2012 at 8:07 pmLovely way to wear green! The false lashes add a nice touch to the look!
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Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 8:18 pmThank you! They’re very comfortable for false lashes. 🙂
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
October 19th, 2012 at 8:51 pmYour 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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Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 10:38 pmHi Tracy,
Yup, I think both Hayden and Connie Britton sing their own music. It’s pretty cool.
Have a great weekend!
HANNHUNG says
October 19th, 2012 at 10:16 pmReally pretty! Love that you aren’t afraid of color! xo
Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 10:39 pmThank you! Have you seen the show yet, Hannhung? It’s pretty cool. 🙂
HANNHUNG says
October 20th, 2012 at 12:31 amNot 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
HANNHUNG says
October 20th, 2012 at 12:32 amI’m gonna friend you on pinterest too! I’m at http://pinterest.com/HollyHung/
Sofia - As We Travel says
October 19th, 2012 at 10:46 pmThat’s a great look! Would it work on blue eyes too you think?
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Karen says
October 19th, 2012 at 10:57 pmHi Sofia,
Thank you. Yes, blue-eyed gals can wear this look!
Marla says
October 20th, 2012 at 2:59 amI love that eyeshadow palette!
Crystal says
October 20th, 2012 at 5:04 amBeautiful 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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Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
October 20th, 2012 at 5:46 amOh guuurl you look GOOD!!! Like the AMAZING kind of good!
Katrina says
October 20th, 2012 at 9:05 amKaren, I LOVE these tutorials! So helpful and super gorgeous!
Kat says
October 20th, 2012 at 10:26 amThis 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.
alex says
October 20th, 2012 at 1:01 pmThank you,
I love your tutorials – its my favourite kind of post along with “unsung heros” 🙂
Janet says
October 20th, 2012 at 1:05 pmYour directions are so clear and the step by step pictures are perfect!!!!! Thanks
Aelyn says
October 20th, 2012 at 1:22 pmLove this look, thanks for the tutorial! I’ve been really enjoying the show so far, too!
Katherine G says
October 20th, 2012 at 6:05 pmI 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.
virginie says
October 20th, 2012 at 7:37 pmLove the step by step picture!!!! And beautiful make up!!! ;-))
Lilly says
October 20th, 2012 at 8:46 pmFlawless!
Kathleen says
October 20th, 2012 at 8:46 pmSuch a soft and beautiful look! I can’t wait to try it out.
Jennifer says
October 21st, 2012 at 6:05 amI love the step by step tutorial for eyes! I’m so lacking in skill there but this helps so much!
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Kayla @ Peace Love and Glitter says
October 21st, 2012 at 3:29 pmLove this! You look gorgeous and glowing 🙂
Nina says
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 amGorgeous, Karen!
Freyza says
October 22nd, 2012 at 6:20 pmWhat nail polish are you wearing in this post? I didn’t see it mentioned on here but it looks amazing!
JC says
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:35 pmWhat eye lashes are you wearing??? They look amazing on you, I’d like to get some too….
Terb says
July 19th, 2013 at 8:28 amFor 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…