Makeup for Brown & Hazel Eyes

People with brown eyes are very lucky, since they can choose from a wide variety of shades. 

If you are a Fashion Girlz reader, you've probably read some of my previous makeup posts, where I have mentioned that using colors that opposite to your eye color will really make that contrasting effect. Well, as for Brown eyes, your "pop" colors are navy, purple, and lavender!

Shades that are good for brown eyes, include:
navy, blue, burgundy, plum, violet, lavender, gray.

It also depends on the shade of your brown eyes See, there are different types of brown eyes, they can be light hazel brown eyes, or even the darkest of brown eyes It depends on the color of your eye to match it with the corresponding eye shadow shades. If you're a light hazel, it's much better to go with some darker shades that will create your eyes the center of attention, rather than the lighter shades, which will just draw the attention away from the eyes. Medium brown eyes have a huge advantage, they can use many different shades. Dark brown eyes would go perfectly with lighter shades, so it can brighten the look, instead of making it look more and more dramatic and intense. So don't be afraid to play around with colors and experiment, see what type of look you want for your eyes.

One important tip to keep in mind for Brown eyes: In SOME cases, light shades will draw the attention away from the eyes, unlike neutral and dark shades. So if you're wearing a light shade, the attention will of course be drawn to the makeup, instead of your eyes. And that's not what we are aiming for here, are we?

• Know your skin tone and hair color. Choosing the right shades also depends on your skin tone and hair color. I mean a navy eye shadow on a blonde with brown eyes and fair skin will look very different than it does on a brunette with medium skin tone.
• Tip:  If you are going for the dramatic eye makeup, or simply playing it up. Be sure to keep the lips and cheek colors toned down to a neutral, such as nude or soft pink lips- because, by playing up the lips and cheeks, and having a dramatic eye look, it will clash and look unnatural.

Eye shadow colors for Brown eyes

Since brown eyes have a very wide variety of shades to choose from, there are also those that blend in or in some cases, don't match with the eyes, and then there are those that really emphasize the eyes, and show the natural beauty. Colors like navy, lavender, peach and a shimmery beige go great with brown eyes

If you are looking for a cute neutral look, try applying a shimmery beige coat on the lid, using a darker accent (such as purple or violet). And a light champagne highlight to brighten the look and add that final touch.

Or you can always go with a simple yet naturally beautiful day-time look, using a nice soft peach, and a light champagne as a highlight. Then, use a good brown eye liner (liquid liners are easier to apply, in my opinion.) and for the finishing touch, apply brown or black mascara.

Gold's and bronze shades are another two good shades for Brown eyes. BUT WAIT, I did mention that opposite colors will make your eyes be the center of attention, and gold and bronze are considered to be included in the Brown family. But there is a trick, see you don't have to go dramatic, just by adding a simple light layer of gold or bronze on the LIDS, it can add a brighten effect to the brown eyes, and make a huge difference.

navy, violet, and lavenders are GORGEOUS on brown eyes, I tell you, Gorgeous! (like I mentioned above, these are opposite colors, which help contrast) You can create an amazing attractive eye makeup look using these types of colors.

# Remember to keep a nice, light and neutral eye look for work or during the day, then you can play it up when its night-out

If you want to go for a more dramatic night-out look, I would suggest smokey eyes. And using gray will be perfect for the smokey eye, especially if you have light brown or hazel eyes.

• Neutral Colors for Brown eyes: include peaches, pinks, SOFT gold and bronze. 
• Dramatic color for Brown eyes: gray & black.
• Colors for brown eyes: navy, violet, lavender, purple, burgundy, peaches, pinks, gray, soft green, shimmery beige, light champagne color.

Eyeliner for Brown eyes

Brown eyes have the advantage of using eye liner colors such as dark blue, brown, black, and gray.

If you have hazel or light brown eyes, brown, navy, silver, eyeliner is WOW, that is your answer. By using the eye liner shades listed above, this usually brings all the attention to the light brown (or Hazel) eyes, and it's a very attractive eye look.

Eye makeup for brown eyes' recommendations:

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What to eat for breakfast? / Healthy Food Swaps

Wondering which are the foods you eat that are a no-no to your diet? do you feel they are just so delicious (yet terrifying) you cannot give them up? Well I whipped up some easy food swaps here, and also a quick Healthy Breakfast list idea. Remember, there are healthy foods out there that suit your taste buds, and you WILL find them!

 

Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas: (this is usually the hardest part for the majority, what should we eat for breakfast? a question that comes up thousands of times every morning all over the world. )

 

• Oatmeal- (….with some sugar!) See Oatmeal has tons of health benefits, plus, it’s the right way to start off your day. Oatmeal carries the right source of fiber you need. Not to mention that eating Oatmeal will slow down the digestion of starch. Apparently, multiple studies show that those who eat more oats are less likely to develop a bad heart disease. And of course, Oatmeal (or oats, to put it that way) contain a really good source of Vitamins and nutrients. (like zinc, vitamin E, copper, iron, selenium, and it’s a good source of protein)

• Cereal- nothing better than an old classic bowl of cereal. Some recommended brands of healthy yet yummy cereals are Kellogs, Honey nut cheerios (which helps lower cholesterol), Healthy Valley, Whole Grain cheerios, and even General Mill’s too. What do you have to say now? I just listed 5-6 delicious healthy cereal brands. If you want to spice things up, add some fresh cut fruit to your bowl of cereal. Another twist? Skip the milk, combine yogurt, cereal, and some fresh fruit- you got yourself a scrumptious parfait.

• Fresh Fruit- Yummm!! you know why I love fruit? because it adds color to your plate. If your plate does NOT have color, you are not combining (or eating) correctly. Your plate should always have color. Anyway, what fruits can we go with for the morning? hmm…let’s see: Oranges, Bananas, Pine apple (I love pine apple, great source for fast metabolism) raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pears, pomegranate, infinite fresh fruits! Oh and here’s a good tip for the morning: You can always make a good natural homemade fruit smoothie.I promise it should not take more than 10 minutes, and it’ll whip up a filling delicious amount. You can use ordinary fruits like strawberries and bananas, add some milk, some sugar, blend and voila! Obviously you could vary the amount of each ingredient, and add as many fruits as you’d like, until you find the right combination that suits you

• Yogurt- Don’t forget the deliciousness that is yogurt! Extremely fresh, comes in all sorts of fruity and tasty varieties. And if you are lactose intolerant or sensitive like me, you should try some Soy yogurt- now wait a minute! Don’t cringe like that! While there may be some horrid brands that taste like cardboard, I guarantee there are soy yogurts out there that are worth it. My favorite brand is O’Soy, I always choose the strawberry flavor, and I love it! :) So don’t be scared, buy one or two and try it out.

• Scrambled Eggs: Prefer something salty for breakfast? Try some scrambled eggs (you could choose to use egg whites instead of yolk if you’re on a serious diet) and mix it up with some fun ingredients, like spinach, tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, salmon, or chicken- you want to add some flavor to it to wake you up and prepare your body and energy for the day

• Sandwich: You can go crazy with sandwiches. I like mine simple in the morning; cheese, ham, and mayo- and it doesn’t get boring- because it’s all about finding the right brand of ham, brand of mayo, brand of bread, and even cheese, it turns out exquisite. Try substituting white bread for wheat, or rye bread (definitely recommend rye bread). Experiment between butter and mayonnaise, or perhaps sour cream or cottage cheese. Throw in some lettuce, even scrambled eggs if you’ve got the time, chop some tomato slices and you’re in for a bite of flavor.

 

And there you have it, I’ve listed some very good examples of healthy nutritious breakfast foods. Most of the time we forget of the simple, yet when done right, amazing, foods that are easy to make in the morning. And because with most of these suggestions, you can always combine and mix different ingredients, you shouldn’t be getting bored anytime soon!

 

And like I said here are some great food swaps:

• Croutons —> Nuts: You can swap Croutons in your salad for nuts, or even grilled or baked chicken. Do you know how much calories and carbs 1 single Crouton contains? you’ll blow up if you eat more than 10 croutons
• Soda —> Water & Tea: Soda can be delicious, but also a bad health factor, not to mention junkie. I gave up on soda 6 years ago!!! and I’m still living, haha. I swapped Soda for some good Tea and Water, and if you try the “soda ban” and swap it for Tea & water you’ll soon see why it was a great choice. Always remember that caffeine keeps you coming back for more and more, and people later on develop a caffeine habit, be sure to moderate. As for tea, there are literally hundreds, if not dozens, of flavors and different herbal kinds that you could find and try out, if you would like some taste or flavor in your drink.
• Canned Soups —> veggi soup: Canned soups contain high sodium, and what happens when you consume too much sodium? your body will retain water, bloat, and increase high blood pressure. You can swap Canned soups for Homemade vegi soups, it’s got all the nutrients and vitamins you need. And as for flavor? you needn’t worry about that, homemade vegetable soups are just as good as any other.
• White Flour Pasta —> Whole wheat pasta: No big difference in taste, but a big difference in the nutritional aspect, and it’s a healthier choice. Whole Wheat pasta contains the fiber you need for your body. 
• Candy & sweets —> Chocolate covered Bananas or Strawberries: Yummy! For the times you get a little craving for sweets, try out some chocolate covered Bananas or Strawberries (it is DELISH!) I really love it, swapping candy & sweets for fruits/ chocolate covered fruits is a great choice. Your health or diet gets a win and so does your craving.
• Fried Fish /sticks —> Shrimp! : Frozen shrimp has really good protein, comparing it with the Fried Fish or even fried fish sticks, Frozen Shrimp for the win!
• White bread —> Wheat Bread/ or RYE: Yes I know what you must be thinking “Ugh, this again? I’ve heard this a billion times” well yeah you heard it a billion times, but have you tried it once? Do you really want to wait until the billion and one comes along? If your answer is a No, then it’s time to swap White bread for Wheat bread, or Rye bread- Rye bread is such a great choice if you don’t like the taste of wheat (Remember you can always toast the bread)

Hope these ideas and suggestions help you out! :) Let me know

 

 

 

- Bria

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Color my nails update!

Hi everyone,

Wondering what nail colors are in? Keep reading, plus learn some helpful tips along the way ;)

Ok so not long ago, I made a post talking about different subjects in beauty, like updates in makeup, and I also mentioned the summer colors 2010. Here is a new update:

So we are in the mid-summer and soon (SOON, not tomorrow.) going into Fall (Around Mid-September).

And we've got some amazing colors for Summer-Fall 2010! Talk about neutral, quiet baby blues, some coral colors, smooth pink, specific metallic colors, and a whole mess of colors!

For Summer colors there are Teals, turquoise, your pinks, corals, then you've got your neutral nail colors. Here are some featured nail polishes that are great for summer:

There we've got four colors that represent each summer nail color category, like I listed above. (China Glaze for audrey (Teal color), China Glaze Shocking Pink, NARS Midnight Express, Essie Tart Deco Nail Polish)

Upcoming Fall 2010 colors will be posted here on Fashion Girlz. Just to give you an idea, calm smooth colors: neutrals, black, reds, baby blue teals (which look GREAT on any skin tone)

•  Do you have brittle nails? the cause is probably from detergents & water (when you wash the dishes). Using gloves will protect the nails from getting more brittle and weak. Same goes for when your using cleaning supplies (especially bleach)
• Too much filing your nails can also be a bad thing. 

 Check for tomorrow's post on "What's your lip color?" 

XOXO

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Update! CHANEL PRE FALL 2010 Runway Pics!

Hey Everyone!

Today I decided to post a Fashion Runway Update, and there are sooo many Runways going on. But I chose a good on

"CHANEL PRE FALL 2010 Runway" I have the pics in the slideshow below. I see that they are using dark and strong colors, also using the thick dresses and coats, embracing the fury of Fall, a strong expression for fall. Check them out ;)

XOXO

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