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which colour eyeliner for blue eyes?

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Jewelsandgems · 22/12/2009 21:32

I have pale blue/pale grey eyes and am just about to buy new liquid eyeliner. Was thinking bobbi brown - friend has advised this is easy to apply for a non-expert like me. Plus I will be applying on a train, on the way to my husbands surprise party.

What colour? My hair is blonde highlighted but with some pale browny lowlights too. I think black may be too harsh.

Dress is midnight blue, tights grey (I think?) shoes are black. I will end up layering the dress I think, over a long sleeved T so I am not going for a major over the top groomed look if you know what I mean; still like to look not too 'done'.

Any help appreciated!
J&G

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LizzyLordsALeaping · 22/12/2009 21:35

YSL used to do a divine midnight blue liquid liner, it was gorgeous, not sure they do it anymore. I have blue eyes and dark hair so I mostly use a black liquid liner.
What about a glittery pewter one? That could look good with your colouring.

You need the fish, she is Mistress of sparkly liners......

MRSvWOOLF · 22/12/2009 21:42

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traceybath · 22/12/2009 21:43

Bobbi Brown do a lovely bronze gel one - I use that and have blue/grey eyes.

Jewelsandgems · 22/12/2009 21:52

tracybath what is the name of the bronzy one?

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andirobobo · 22/12/2009 22:00

I have blue eyes and dont suit black eye liner.

I tend to wear green most days and then occasionally blue or brown for a different look.

I use liquid eye liner and it is very easy to use - not the Bobbi Brown one but Make Up at tesco - goes on very well and lasts!

traceybath · 22/12/2009 22:12

bronze shimmer

NancyDrewRocks · 23/12/2009 07:32

I have blonde hair and blue eyes and black eyeliner looks freaky on me. I use a navy or dark green liquid on a night out for a very "made up" look and a charcoal grey pencil in the day.

RamblingRosa · 23/12/2009 08:44

I don't think black eyeliner looks great on blue eyes. I've got blue eyes and I can sometimes get away with black kohl/smudged pencil but not harsh black liquid liner.
I use Bobbi Brown gel eyeliners (they come in a little pot and you apply them with a separate brush...much easier than it sounds). I'm wearing a dark sparkly grey today (think it's called Graphite). I also think browns and dark plum colours are good with blue eyes. I've got a Bobbi Brown one that's called something like Black Plum but it really comes out like quite a soft brown colour.
Why not get an assistant to help you try a few on and see for yourself which colours look best.
Don't worry about matching eyeliner to dress colour. Make up shouldn't match clothes IMO.

PuppyMonkey · 23/12/2009 08:47

I have blue eyes and would never do anything but black tbh, really brings out the colour.

Cybilsnotgettingdressed · 23/12/2009 09:53

I use a grey. its lovely, and much more flattering for lining inner lids than black

Jewelsandgems · 23/12/2009 12:31

Thanks for all the advice girls

I really like the idea of the plum/grey/browns and yes rambling - I already have intended to buy the bobbi brown pot - already have the bobbi brown brush from a friend who had 2 and gave me one.

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cornysxmasmuffmusic · 23/12/2009 12:32

I use brown.

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