IT'S ALL ABOUT PURPLE
How To Wear Purple on Eyes, Lips and Nails
 | | Some people like to steer clear from vibrant hues in their makeup, but this year purple is taking the beauty scene by storm. Purple can be found on eyes, lips and nails looks stunning wherever it is applied! Purple looks good with any skin tone and creates a dramatic, but incredibly romantic and feminine appeal. | |
HOW TO WEAR PURPLE: Bright Eyes
| Bump up your everyday look by brushing on a violet eye shadow along your lids. To help your purple eye shadow from running, use a dark purple eye pencil to help it stay in place. Anytime that you decide to wear purple eye makeup, whether you are creating a smoky eye in purple hues or you are just dusting a light lilac along your eyes, you should always keep your lips neutral with a nude lipstick. |  |
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| A plum eye shadow is great when used on darker skin tones. Women with lighter complexions can normally wear any color of purple but should stay away from any kind of purple that is too light. This may end up washing the face out completely. |  |
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HOW TO WEAR PURPLE: Lipped Locked
| Purple doesn’t just have to be shown on your eyes, it can be also be showcased on your lips. A darker shade lipstick always makes your teeth look extremely white and the purple offers a little class and bad girl all in one. If you want to try this look, start by dabbing the color on your lips with a brush or your finger. This will help you build up the color that you want instead of having it go on too dark. Keep your eyes neutral with eyeshadows in browns, golds, silvers or grays. |  |
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HOW TO WEAR PURPLE: Nails
| While we have seen purple nail polish over the years, we’re used to seeing them in darker shades. This year, the dark matte colors are still in, however, lighter colors that offer a hint of shimmer to the polish are also making a splash on women’s nails. If you are not a fan of darker tips, then try lavender or a light metallic. |  |
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Purple is a color of balance and serenity and can be used in any women’s makeup routine to create a stunning look. This color is fun but can also be sophisticated. Wear a dab on purple on your nails, eyes or lips to boost up your make up routine. The best part is that purple can match a lot of different colors, such as pinks and purples so you are able to wear a lot in your wardrobe with this color!
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Carissa Chesanek is a freelance writer who works with mainly women's issues that deal with fashion, beauty, health and relationships. She is currently earning her master's degree in journalism, is an aspiring author and an active member of the International Women's Writing Guild and the International Federation of Business and Professional Women.
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