Erica wrote in asking “I love Kelly Rowland’s make-up (especially the lipstick) in Beyonce’s Party video. How can I achieve this look?”
Sure—you can get that bold pinky mauve lip look with lipsticks like MAC Up the Amp or Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine.
Get Kelly’s eye makeup with these steps:
1. Apply a primer or eyeshadow base to ensure your shadow lasts all day without creasing.
2. Kelly’s golden eyes look more concentrated than what an eyeshadow can typically get you, so try a loose pigment like Make Up For Ever Diamond Powder in Bronze and for extra sparkle, top it with Make Up For Ever Glitters in Gold. Dampen your eyeshadow brush with a touch of water to really get the pigments to POP and adhere to the eyes. To highlight your brow bone area, you can use a sheer golden shadow like MAC Ricepaper or use a matte finish shadow 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone.
3. There weren’t many up close shots of Kelly’s eyes (or maybe I need glasses), so I can’t see what else is on her eyes, but you’ll still rock it by finishing it with black liner on both the top and bottom, two coats of mascara, and apply lashes. The human hair ones at the drugstore/beauty supply store can get you a dramatic yet somewhat natural flare.
Bring it all together by dusting a peach blush on the cheeks. One like Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush in Toasted Almond will do the trick.
Now go forth and channel thy inner Kelly Rowland!
