How to Wear Silver Eyeshadow
Silver eyeshadow at Lela Rose Fall 2010 (left and right), and Preen Spring 2010 (center) – via Elle.com
Previewed in Fall 2010 shows like Lela Rose and seen all over the 2010 Emmy Red Carpet, it is clear that silver eyeshadow will be one of the hottest shades to rock this fall. The flirty color says that you are trendy, fun, and not afraid to stand out and sparkle. However, you want to look dazzling… not like a disco ball!
With this in mind, here’s how to wear this shade for your classes during the day, and then make a subtle change to party all night!
How to Wear Silver Eyeshadow for Day and Night
Faces Courtesy of ModiFace
For daytime sparkle, simply apply the silver eyeshadow using your index finger to your eyelids and blend up to the brow so that the pigment is evenly spread across the eye. This will make you look awake and ready for anything!
For nighttime glamour, use the silver eyeshadow as a highlighter. After applying a black shadow lightly all over the eye, use your pinky finger to apply silver eyeshadow just below the brow. Remember to blend, blend, blend! This will give you a smoky look that seems as if it was done by a professional!
Products to Try
Product Info (left-right): e.l.f. Eyeshadow Duo, Stila Smoky Eye Palette, ULTA Cream Eyeshadow, NARS Eyeshadow in Night Life, Charcoal Baked Eyeshadow, Tarina Tarantino Cream Shadow
What do you think?
Let me know – would you try either of these looks? What eyeshadow shades are you most excited about for fall? Leave a comment!
Posted on on August 31, 2010 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: Day-to-Night, Makeup, silver eyeshadow
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sara
i have just discovered the silver eyeshadow look a few months ago and have tried it a few times and i love it! it’s probably my favorite look on me or anyone. it makes you look away, sparkly, it makes my eyes glow and goes w/ *almost* everything. i have been stocking up on all different types of silver eyeshadow in recent months, from light grays to bright almost whites. seriously, love.
sara
awake! too not away
Leslie
I love silver eyeshadow! I find I wear it more at night than during the day, but it definitely does make you look more awake
Liz
I feel awesome for predicting this, it just seemed right to try last week, although I don’t think I did a great job. Will try again with your tips!
Rebecca
Is it just me, or is the difference between the day and night look very subtle?
Ruth
Use more of it at night – there’s not much difference between the day and the night look. Still very pretty though.
I like my silver chunky eye pencil which has glitter in it, I stroke that all around my eye then finish with some definition with liquid liner in black. A smoky eye looks really nice with this as well with a soft black pencil.
Up the eyeliner at night but skip this during the day for a pretty pearly look.
:)
Julie
I love silver eyeshadow. I either use a matte grey or silver for anything. I love how it looks against my brown eyes n_n.
Julie
I really like silver eyeshadow/smokey eyes, but I think my coloring’s too warm for it. I’ve noticed it looks really good on gals with dark brown/black hair.
Nice ideas for the look!
Rin
I’ve been using silver eyeshadow for a few years now. I love using it as a night look.
Bee
I love silver eyeshadow! Thanks for the tips – I’ll deff be using them!
-Bee
Nikki
I wore this color like 6yrs ago it’s a looker I use a Mac liquid eyeshadow it’s daring but I would do it again with lots of mascara
Fran
Loreal has a very affordable black/silver duo in their HiP line called Platinum with a gorgeous soft silver pencil called Silver Lightning. The silver is less gray and more properly silver– it’s very metallic, very funky.
Milana
I never really liked silver as eyeshadow, but it looks nice in this post. Maybe I should give it a try anyway!
Sammi
I love silver eyeshadow with black to make a smokey eye. Barry M do a nice one and Gosh do an awesome Chrome pigment. :)
tessy
I usually go for a smokey eye look with silver eyeshadow
Reina
Like Fran, I also use L’Oreal’s HiP Duo set in Platinum. It’s like wearing a disco ball on your eyes! It’s one of my favorite shadows to wear!
Luinae
I look diseased when I wear silver or grey eyeshadow.
Eve
did anyone realize the night face looks skinnier than the day look face? it sort of bugs me but i love the idea of silver eyeshadow because i like subtle makeup which isnt too bright
Kirsten
I love silver eye makeup! It always looks classy and draws attention to the eyes without looking over done. My two favorite ones are Stila Cosmetics Smudge Stick Liner in Silver Dollar and Mattify Cosmetics silver eye shadow in Summer Storm. They look awesome together, and the silver liner really brightens up your face if you’re tired and need a pick-me-up.