Southwest Summer Sunset – Makeup Look

There is nothing that is much beautiful than the colors of a southwestern sunset. Purples, deep golds, pinks, rust and a hint of blue. I have taken my inspiration from these colors of the New Mexico skies that I love so much, and brought them all together into an amazing look for eyes.

To create this look,  start with a lined eye however you normally do your eye-liner. Use a medium brown or light brown eye shadow and apply (depending on your skin tone) in the crease. Smooth.

Next add a deep beautiful purple or lavender hue on top of it.

Then add an orange on top of all of that. Blend well.

Apply a light shimmering pink across the lid. Blend and highlight with this pink beneath the brow as well.

Add a dab of off-white or pearl to the center of the lid on top of the pink. Blend well.

As you work on each color, it may take more than one stroke or application to get it to really pop out to the degree that you are looking for so apply generously until you achieve the look. A sprinkle of gold can also really add to the look as a finishing touch. Touch up eyeliner if necessary.

Contour a bronze blush and highlight on top of the cheekbones with a pink. Give the eyes a final dusting with the pink blush if desired.

For lips, try layering! Line lips in a nude, tan or complimenting lip color. Contour if desired. Apply a brown lip color similar to the same shade as the bronzer and the brown eye shadow.

Layer on top of this with a shiny pink shade or gloss. (Try my UltraFem line of glosses)

This look is amazing. I love it. I will wear it all summer. Enjoy your summer southwest sunset look!

If you are uncertain how to achieve this look or to adjust it to your personal coloring and features, contact me for a personal consultation.