MAKE YOUR EYE COLOR
POP
We all want our eye color to “pop” and be beautifully noticed. But what colors are best to help us achieve
the look? We turned to photographer and makeup artist Anita Buzzy Prentiss to get the low-down on eye
color.
words & images by ANITA BUZZY PRENTISS
The first thing I'd like to say is that there are no strict rules in applying makeup! If it makes you happy and you love how it
looks, I say, go for it! But, if you are looking to enhance your eyes and to learn classic color theory so you can choose the
colors of eye shadows that accentuate your eyes, then I am going to explain to you a little about color theory and how colors
work together. In art school, I learned how to paint, and I extend this experience to applying makeup. When choosing what
paint to use, I learned that when you put opposite colors together, they make each other "pop".
In most cases, you will see in the photos that a light touch is best. You don’t want your eye shadow color to compete with
your naturally beautiful eye color! There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to makeup. You may have a plan going
in, and then change it when it doesn’t look good. You can always remove your eye shadow and start over if you’re not happy
with it. Trust your instincts! When in doubt, hire a professional. It’s fun to play and see what looks best! There are so many
different looks depending on your lifestyle. Your every day makeup look will be different than it would for a photo shoot or a
wedding, for example. Most of all, have fun with it! ✴
Anita’s Suggestions
BLUE EYES
Warm browns, amber, peach,
bronze
BLUE / GREEN EYES
Warm browns, purple, pink
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HAZEL / AMBER EYES
Slate, blue
GREEN EYES
Purples, burgundy
GREEN / HAZEL EYES
Purples, slate, blues
BROWN EYES
Blues, greens