WINDOW DRESSING: The Eyes Say it All

People who communicate with unwavering honesty look deeply into each other's eyes, and the eyes speak volumes. Shadows, liners, mascara and highlighters make a powerful statement, whether the image is exotic, seductive, authoritative or innocent. Leaders in the ancient world used eye make up to create a dark, menacing look (a lot like some of today's rock stars do), and women still use it to evoke an image of mysticism and sexual power.

. As a highlighter, a light-color (cream or white) along the brow bone helps the eyes to stand out.

. Use powders instead of pencils on eyebrows. Pencils look too precise and unnatural. Use an eye shadow that matches eyebrow color to fill in any gaps and add definition to brows.

. Always blend eye shadow colors well. Multiple colors used for shading and definition should never be visibly obvious.

. A little foundation followed by powder on the eyelid can help prevent shadow from creasing.

. Try using a dark-hued shadow in place of eyeliner for a softer line.

THE SEXY FINAL TOUCH

Lipsticks, glosses and lip liners! Our lips transmit primitive sexual messages without a word being spoken. That's why we color them and emphasize their shape and softness. But if the lipstick speaks louder than the lips, the message is lost. Ruby red lips have been immortalized in poetry and song for centuries, but for most women, ruby red can lead to fashion disaster.

. Thinner lips benefit from neutral lipstick and liner colors.

. Lips draw attention to the skin, so if skin is red or blotchy, avoid bright or red shades.

. Lip liner should appear invisible. It's the effect you want, not the actual line.

. To avoid harsh lines and that "painted on" look, use the side of the pencil point.

. Vitamin E oil over lipstick will help keep color true.

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