Beautiful in Glasses
Beautiful in Glasses
I’ve worn glasses since Jr. High. I didn’t try contacts until I got married and they felt immovable and abrasive like I was wearing a Captain America shield over each eye. 
As time went on contacts improved and became more comfortable and soft enough that I didn’t even know I was wearing them. Every once in a while it nice to just wear glasses again and give my eyes a little rest. I still want to feel pretty so I learned a few good tricks so I don’t disappear behind the frames.
#1 
Even out your skin. You don’t have to have perfect skin but erasing blemishes and getting rid of dark circles are a must. Dark blemishes can take the focus away from your eyes. Try a CC cream for light coverage or use your favorite foundation for full coverage. Do not forget to brighten under your eyes with concealer. Dark circles under your eyes make it seem like they are deep inside a cave and difficult to find.
#2 You can go with a blush or contour for your cheeks. It all depends on how large your frames are. If you have larger frames that cover the apple of your cheek then contouring might be best. If your frames are smaller you can go either way.
#3 Make your eyes stand out and what better way than a flirty cat eye. Consider a plum or navy eyeliner instead of black. You want to capture as much light as possible. Consider a slight shimmer eye shadow on your lid and use deeper colors in the corner make you eyes seem bigger and create a lift. Colors that are saturated make your eyes pop through the glasses. (Plums & Bronze) If you can bear putting a nude color in your lower water line it can really open up your eyes. Don’t forget a light color shadow right in the inner corner of you eye so your eyes look open and refreshed.
4. Lips can either be dramatic or soft. I say if you have a more dramatic eye make up then a softer lip would be more flattering, and if you have a softer eye go bold with a bright color on your lips. Pick one feature to accentuate and get creative.
5. Eyebrows need to be neat, and well defined. Your eyebrows frame the glasses, and the glasses frame your eye. So brush your eyebrows, fill in the blank spots, and pluck the wayward hairs. Set with a eyebrow gel and head out the door.
Here are some videos to give you additional ideas!
Shara Lane
