What’s up, chica? How’s your day been? Rocking hard, I hope, like old school Van Halen (insert headbang [HERE]).
One of my favorite morning rituals lately involves a cup of green tea (with honey, YUM!) and your comments. This morning I was looking at the comments on Saturday’s Tokidoki Perfetto Liner post. Lots of us were brainstorming ideas for ways to wear Donutella, the funky pink liner in the pictures.
Um… pink liner? Yup, it ain’t your average basic brown or black, but that’s no reason to fear, because Donutella is here! This cutie’s actually downright wearable.
Here’s one subtle way to wear it that’s pretty doable for daytime. I used a mix of products from MAC, Tokidoki and Rimmel.
The recipe…
- Tokidoki Perfetto Liner in Donutella
- A black liquid liner; I used LORAC Front of the Line Pro
- A black pencil liner like MAC Technakohl in Graphblack
- A white or beige pencil liner like MAC Chromographic Pencil in NW25/NC30
- A black mascara like Rimmel Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara
Ready to start?
First, draw a thick line along your upper lash line with Donutella (or something similarly bright), adding a little flick at the end if you’re feeling dramatic. 🙂
Then, using a black liquid liner, trace a very thin line along the lashes directly on top of the pink. Thicken the line ever so slightly as you move out toward the outer corner of your eye (the side closest to your ear).
Next, with your black pencil, line the upper waterline.
Finish by lining the lower waterline with the white or beige pencil (it helps make your eyes look wide open), and coat both upper and lower lashes with mascara.
Completo! All done!
I love how the pink comes through without being so bright or obvious that it’s screaming, “LOOK AT ME!”
When I blink (or make a goofy face, heh!), there’s a quick flash of color… Kinda cool, isn’t it? Like a makeup surprise!
If pink’s not your thing, maybe give it a try with something else, like a bright orange, yellow or green. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Lego says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:08 pmLove this! Can’t wait to get one of these super bright liners :3
Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:45 pm🙂 Yay for bright eyeliner! If you end up trying this look send me a pic of you wearing it. Would love to see!
Lorraine says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:28 pmI’m always nervous about wearing pink on the eyelid…I think that bright pink is the WORST color for eyeshadow or eyeliner (I can’t get that Amy Adams 2009 Allure cover out of my mind!)
However, it looks okay on you! I am surprised. Maybe it’s a skin tone thing? I’m probably too white to pull it off…..
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Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:44 pmAww, you should try it at least once! You never know… you might like it. 🙂
makeup morsels says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:40 pmooh I really like how you used this. I was wondering how I’d be able to use pink liner, but this is a great idea. will have to try it out if I ever buy a pink eyeliner
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Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:44 pmThanks! You know what also might be cute? Pink glitter liner!
Hazel says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:57 pmaggggggghhhhhhhhh love it! what liner did you use for your waterline?
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Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:30 pmHi Hazel,
That’s MAC Technakohl in Graphblack on the upper and MAC Chromographic Pencil in NW25/NC30 on the lower waterlines. 🙂
Emma says
May 6th, 2010 at 3:57 pmthis look is so cute–not as crazy as i thought it was going to be!! i would definitly try this, but maybe in arlecchio because i love blue!!
Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:29 pmThat would look super cute! Might be cute to use a very dark navy to tightline along the upper lash line…
Emma says
May 6th, 2010 at 8:25 pmOOOO! good idea!
Catherine says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pmCuuute! I was super confused about that liner when I first saw it too, but I really like your idea!
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Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:28 pmThanks. 🙂 I hope you give it a try someday! You never know…
Polish Earthgirl says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:10 pmThat’s such a good tip! I want to try it out with like a bright turquoise for this summer!!
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Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:27 pmThat would be really pretty. 🙂
Steph B says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:46 pmSaw a woman wearing something similar the other day and thought it was really striking. She also had darker skin and really made the colors seem rich. On my pale skin, not so sure.
What gloss are you wearing? Looks fab.
Karen says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:58 pmNeutrogena MoistureShine Gloss in NutriBerry. 🙂
Diana S. says
May 6th, 2010 at 4:59 pmI was sooo tempted to get this at Sephora yesterday since I saw it on your post last week but couldn’t think of how to wear it. I got the Tokidoki luminizer instead. This liner looks really good with the black! I might just go back and get it, Tokidoki has the cutest packaging!
Jen says
May 6th, 2010 at 5:24 pmThis is cute! And can I just say that I love the name Donutella? Om nom nom.
Maggie says
May 6th, 2010 at 5:32 pmI think I might try a look like this, except with eye shadow since I don’t really have any *bright* liners! 😀 Genius idea, Karen!
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angie says
May 6th, 2010 at 7:14 pmi’m really fair so i don’t think it would look so great on me, but on you it looks fab!
Amber says
May 6th, 2010 at 8:47 pmCute! You make everything look good, but I don’t think I can pull this one off!
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snoopysteph says
May 6th, 2010 at 8:57 pmI don’t think I’ve ever lined my upper waterline! Is that a new trick of the trade?
knownever says
May 6th, 2010 at 9:34 pmdoes this liner always draw a two tone lighter/darker line like in your swatches? that would be a BRILLiANT idea!
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amy says
May 6th, 2010 at 11:22 pmThat is adorable and you pulled it off. I love the double lining.
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LM says
May 6th, 2010 at 11:42 pmYou have the ability to pull things off that would otherwise look ridiculous on people like me! Luckeh!
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Kittynail says
May 7th, 2010 at 4:48 amWow! That is a bright and fun liner!!!
Anyways, check out my blog too if you want 🙂
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Kim says
May 7th, 2010 at 4:54 amKaren, you are such a make-up rock star! This looks great on you. Also great? Incorporating Van Halen into your post. 🙂
Scientific Housewife says
May 7th, 2010 at 6:01 amWow, what a color! Looks great!
Nina says
May 7th, 2010 at 6:31 amI like that pink eyeliner. Maybe with just a bit of gray smudged all over my eye up to the crease and that. Another thing is about to get added to my Sephora shopping cart! 🙂
Ms. B says
May 7th, 2010 at 8:51 ami heart this so much Karen! will be on my wishlist def!
lexi says
May 7th, 2010 at 9:10 amSorry I’m only going to comment on my love for Van Halen with Diamond Dave – the Haggar years did not exist IMO. My favorite VH song of all time, “Hot for Teacher” with “Running with the Devil” at a close second.
That’s all thanks hahahhaha
Julie says
May 7th, 2010 at 10:44 amit’s really pretty on you!
Katrina S. says
May 7th, 2010 at 5:55 pmOooh, I love it!
Deborah says
May 9th, 2010 at 12:17 amOmg!! The first thing I thought was that it would look crazy!!! But it actually looks so gorgeous! At least on you does!! I guess on me it wouldnt look that good because im too pale, almost white paper color. But on your skintone look good! I´ve tried dark blue and i Loved it!!!
xoxo from brasil
Vonvon says
May 9th, 2010 at 1:52 amKaren, this is so cool! And very easy to do, and quick too! Guess the next time I am rushing for time, instead of just a dash of some neutral brown or champagne-colored eyeshadow like my Stila Kitten, I would just whip up one of my colored eyeliners and follow the steps you have outlined.
I have also used colored liners as base for my eyeshadows and also on its own. 🙂
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scarlettholly says
May 9th, 2010 at 9:38 amokay, now you’ve really made me want this!!! i was already lemming the white liner as I think it will look weirdly cool, and now I need pink too…. le sigh.
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lisa says
May 9th, 2010 at 3:10 pmA bright eyeliner really make your eye color ‘pop’. This range is cute. love the white too =)
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Jeri says
May 11th, 2010 at 5:59 amYou look good in pink.
diane says
May 12th, 2010 at 11:15 amWow, this looks so good on you,I love it!
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Bernice says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pmPretty !