7 Glamour

There are many contemporary books and magazines can instruct you in the application of street makeup for contemporary female glamour. Fashions in street makeup are continually changing. This chapter will cover a few basic techniques using both theatrical makeup and street makeup for a classic, timeless twenty-first-century glamour. The following techniques should be used after you have powdered your base.

Emphasizing the Eyes

The western standard of beauty for women has, for many years, included large, deep-set eyes with a prominent brow-bone. The technique for achieving this look was demonstrated in Chapter 5. When applying makeup for glamour, and when you are not trying to hide the fact that you are wearing makeup, you can use colors ...

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