One of the biggest makeup trends in 2008 is Gothic Chic. Soft Gothic makeup is making its rounds in the runway and on the streets. Women sporting dark nails, dark eyeliner and dark lips have been spotted everywhere even in lingerie stores. Gothic Fashion is hip too. Fashion designers are coming up with ‘Leulla’ inspired outfits. But when it comes to Goth, it is really the makeup that stands out. Here are a few areas where you can introduce a bit of gothic chic into your everyday face wear.
EYE LINER – Look for black liners to make you mysterious and brooding. Go for a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil. The liquid lined would give you a darker line. If you have smaller eyes, stay away from the black liner. Look for chocolate and plum or navy liners instead. You should also follow the same sensibility when it comes to eye shadows.
NAILS – Navy was big on the runway a few months ago. The navy Chanel nail polish sold out everywhere. If you want to go gothic chic, try painting your tips in navy. If you can’t find navy go for classic black. Dark Plums are great too. You could also try a pinkish shade to change it up a bit.
FACE – Go for a lighter base if you want to achieve that pale Goth look. Don’t go overboard though. You want to look pale-like and not like a sheet of paper.
LIPS – You should also go for a darker lip. If you can pull off a black lips – go ahead. If you are afraid too, try something in cranberry or dark red.
