Glam-eyed pirate girl

Want to stand out in a crowd this Halloween? Wear sexy pirate makeup!

Retro references, luxe textures and luminescent finishes all featured strongly in this season’s runway shows. So, to update your eye makeup for autumn/winter, inflect it with a jewelled metallic.

With simple accessorizing, this fall 2011 catwalk trend can easily be converted into something hot for Halloween. Who needs an eye patch when you can layer on a sexy wash of shimmering color!

For step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this look, watch the video tutorial below.

PRODUCT LIST!

SKIN PREPARATION.

Cleanser: Bioderma Créaline H₂O Ultra-Mild Non-Rinse Cleanser for Normal to Sensitive Skin.

Moisturizer: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream).

EYE PREPARATION.

Shu Uemura Face Architect Sheer Refining Mousse Foundation in Medium Light Beige.

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW20 and NC25 (mixed together). Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com and MAC Cosmetics.co.uk.

Applied to the eye area with: Givenchy Foundation Brush.

EYESHADOW (Stage 1).

Light-beige: Bottom right shade in the Givenchy Le Prisme Eyeshadow Quartet in Purple Show 71.

Applied to the inner corner of the eye and brow bone with: Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush. Buy it online at: Bobbi Brown.com, Bobbi Brown.co.uk and Bobbi Brown.com.au.

Blended along the lower lash line with: Dior Eyeshadow Brush Medium. Buy it online at: Dior.com and Boots.com.

Mauve/brown: Top right shade in the Givenchy Le Prisme Eyeshadow Quartet in Purple Show 71.

Pressed onto the eyelid with: Dior Eyeshadow Brush Medium. Buy it online at: Dior.com and Boots.com.

Blended over the eyelid with: Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush. Buy it online at: Bobbi Brown.com, Bobbi Brown.co.uk and Bobbi Brown.com.au.

Black: Top left shade from the Givenchy Le Prisme Eyeshadow Quartet in Blue Collection 75.

Blocked over the eyelid from the lash line to the crease with: MAC Eye Shader Brush 239. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Blended through the crease with: MAC Tapered Blending Brush 224. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Blended beneath the eye with: MAC Medium Angled Shading Brush 275. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

EYELINER.

Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil in Black.

Blended with Bobbi Brown Eye Smudge Brush. Buy it online at: BobbiBrown.com, BobbiBrown.co.uk and BobbiBrown.com.au.

EYESHADOW (Stage 2).

Brown: All four shades in the Givenchy Le Prisme Mono Eyeshadow palette in Modish Brown 09 (mixed together).

Applied to the middle of the eyelid with: Dior Eyeshadow Brush Medium. Buy it online at: Dior.com and Boots.com.

Softened at the edges with: Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush. Buy it online at: Bobbi Brown.com, Bobbi Brown.co.uk and Bobbi Brown.com.au.

Blended along the bottom lashes with: Dior Eyeshadow Brush Medium. Buy it online at: Dior.com and Boots.com.

MASCARA.

Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Waterproof Mascara in 1 Water Black. Buy it online at: Sephora.com.

FOUNDATION.

Shu Uemura Face Architect Sheer Refining Mousse Foundation in Medium Light Beige.

Applied with: Chanel Foundation Brush 6.

CONCEALER.

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW20 and NC25. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com and MAC Cosmetics.co.uk.

Applied with: Givenchy Foundation Brush.

LIP COLOR.

Givenchy Lady Pulp in Lady Beige 701.

Applied with: Shu Uemura Synthetic Brush 6M.

LOOSE FACE POWDER.

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre in Naturel 30.

Applied with: Shu Uemura Natural Brush 27.

BRONZING POWDER.

Dior Bronze Original Tan in Healthy Tan 01.

Applied to the cheekbones and across the nose with: Shu Uemura Natural Brush 27.

BLUSH.

Givenchy Le Prisme Powder Blush in Inspiration Rose 21.

Applied to the apples of the cheeks with: Shu Uemura Natural Brush 27.

Tags: Halloween Makeup Ideas, how to apply smokey eye, How to do Smoky Eyes, Pirate Makeup

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