Fall-Winter 2009 Goth Makeup Trend

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For Fall/Winter 2009, it’s gothic elements that define this season’s wardrobe and makeup looks. Leather, lace, spikes, and buckles, along with sooty, blackened makeup looks give you a dark edge. The keyword here is sultry rather than scary -  a little lace here, some black gloss there – and you’re doing “goth” well. Add some sparkle to glam up the night.

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FOTD: Drugstore Dramatic Purple Eyeshadow

I did this eye look yesterday, wanting to show off one of my favorite dramatic eye looks using drugstore eyeshadow. The shadows I used are all from the CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit in Berries & Cream after I prepped my lids with UDPP.

• Eyes: UDPP, CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit in Berries & Cream, Wet ‘n Wild MegaLiner in Black (top), Sephora Brand Eyeliner Pencil in Black (bottom), three coats of L’Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara
• Lips: Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Life’s a Peach
• Face: Korres Silicone-Free Face Primer, L’Oreal True Match foundation, Lancome Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset, NARS Albatross highlughter

Spark Up Your Smokey Eyes with Silver or Gold Glitter

Glam up your weekend smokey eye look with fine flecks of silver or gold. Take your pick from both shadow variations from NARS – or go for the [24 karat] gold with Stila’s 24kt Smudge Pot for eyeshadow and liner in one luxe pot.

• NARS Single Eyeshadow in Night Breed (black with silver glitter) or Night Clubber (black with gold glitter) available at NARSCosmetics.com
• Stila 24kt Smudge Pot in Golden Noir (black with gold glitter) available at StilaCosmetics.com

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