Reader Request - Everyday/Fast Look

Hey Chicks!

Chick Kimbria from Atlanta writes, "[Can you do] something simple for everyday/something for the busy woman?" Groovy says, but of course! If you have two eyeshadows and five minutes (foundation or even just powder, an eye pencil and mascara and some blush and lipgloss) you can achieve the look below that we'll call, "Everyday Eyes for a Five Minute Face". Enjoy!

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Eyes

• eyeshadow primer - Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  
• lid & browbone - NYX in Skin
  
• crease - Maybelline in Nutmeg
  
• upper & lower lashline - Color Mates pencil in Black
• mascara - N.Y.C. in Jet Black
  

Face

• concealer - L'Oreal True Match in Cool Medium/Deep
  
• foundation - CoverGirl Natural Hue in Classic Bronze
  
• powder - CoverGirl Natural Hue Minerals in Light Bronze 1
  
• blush - NYX in Copper
  

Lips

• lip gloss - Emani Minerals Lip Sparklettes in Gold
  

YOU NEED
eyeshadow primer
nude eyeshadow
brown eyeshadow
black eyeliner
mascara

concealer, foundation & powder
copper blush

gold lip gloss

Stay Groovy!

Facebook Groove

Hey Chicks!

I'd like to extend an invitation to you all to come join the Groovy Black Chick Facebook Page. Same vibe with lots of interaction and a TON of exclusive drawings, giveaways and the like coming soon (including a random name drawing to win something cool once we get to a "magic number" of FB Groovesters. Stay tuned!).

Hope to see you there!

The Groovy Black Chick on Facebook

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Groovy Tut - Citrus On Ice

Hey Chicks!

So this last look was a bit of a challenge! As you read (I hope!), lovely Chick Quin needed a look to go with an orange dress and silver accessories for a wedding. Well then! Orange and gold, no problem. Warm and warm = easy schmeasy. Orange and silver can be at odds, as one color is vibrant and warm, while the other is icy cool. It also would have been easy to smoke out some orange with charcoal/black, and go all-out drama and pow. But for a wedding? Eh eh. Too much.

So I arrived at this simple look, using primarily an inexpensive product -- also something to consider when designing a look for someone; don't force them to spend a lot of cash to re-create! -- NYX ($5 or less for a single shadow) and a little silver liner for some pop and to continue the accessories' theme. Thus, "Citrus On Ice". Hope you enjoy.

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Reader request - Citrus on Ice (Orange & Silver)

Hey Chicks!

Chick Quin from Michigan requested a look to go with an orange dress and silver accessories to be worn to a wedding. We'll call this "Citrus On Ice". Here's some inspiration:

with lashes:

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Eyes

• eyeshadow base - MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork
  
• lid, crease & above crease - NYX trio in Shangri-La - orange shade
  
• browbone - MAC in Filament
  
• upper lashline - Coastal Scents gel liner in True Black
• waterline - Styli-Style pencil in Glittering Silver
  
• lower lashline - pencil in Black and Coastal Scents 88 Palette in Black
• mascara - L'Oreal Lash Out in Blackest Black
  
• Paji false eyelashes
  

Face

• primer - Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel
• concealer - MAC Full Coverage in Orange
  
• foundation - CoverGirl Natural Hue in Classic Bronze
  
• powder - CoverGirl Natural Hue Minerals in Light Bronze 1
  
• blush - NYX in Copper
  

Lips

• lipliner - NYX in Y2K
• lipliner - NYX in Pumpkin
  
• lip gloss - Styli-Style Plastique in Sweet
  

YOU NEED
eyeshadow base
orange eyeshadow
shimmery silvery-white highlighter
black eyeliner
silver eyeliner
eyebrow color
mascara
false eyelashes

primer, concealer, foundation & powder
copper blush

brown lipliner
orange lipliner
orange/gold lip gloss

Stay Groovy!

Quick 'N' Groovy - This must be...Pop!

Hey Chicks!

Got a wimpy, low-pigmented eyeshadow that's not showing up? Use a white pencil underneath to make it "pop" and the color more vibrant. Apply a creamier white pencil, blend, and place your shadow over it. You'll see a noticeable difference! Works with all shadow colors.

A good choice, NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Milk", about $4.

but nearly any white pencil will do. Behold la difference:


So by all means, get your pop on, and as always

Stay Groovy!

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Groovy Tut - Laker Girl

Hey Chicks!

Little how-to on the most recently posted look. Enjoy!

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Groovy LOTD - Laker Girl

Hey Chicks!

Was feeling a wee bit 'o regional pride, so grabbed these team colors and came up with what we'll call "Laker Girl":

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Eyes

• eyeshadow primer - Too Faced Shadow Insurance
• eyeshadow base (on lid only) - Coastal Scents gel liner in Silk White
  
• lid inner half - L.A. Splash Eye Sparkle in Golden Beach
  
• lid outer half & crease - Coastal Scents 78 Palette in Lavender - column 8, row 1
  
• outer v - Make Up For Ever in #92 Purple & Coastal Scents 78 Palette in Black
  
• browbone - Revlon ColorStay Mineral trio in Tiger Eye - lightest shade
  
• upper lashline - Coastal Scents gel liner in True Black
  
• lower lashline - Milani pencil in Blackened Green
  
• Paji false eyelashes
  

Face

• primer - Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel
• concealer - Redpoint in Yellow
  
• concealer - MAC Full Coverage in Orange
  
• foundation - CoverGirl Natural Hue in Classic Bronze
  
• powder - CoverGirl Natural Hue Minerals in Light Bronze 1
  
• blush - Black Opal in Ruby Treasure
  

Lips

• lipliner - NYX in Current
  
• lipstick - MAC in Temptress
• lip gloss - Emani Lip Sparklettes in Gold
  

YOU NEED
eye makeup primer
shimmery yellow eyeshadow
lavender eyeshadow
purple eyeshadow
black eyeshadow
shimmery nude highlighter
black eyeliner
eyebrow color
false eyelashes

primer, concealer, foundation & powder
red blush

purple lipliner
gold lipstick
gold lip gloss

Stay Groovy!