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Why Makeup Is a Must When You Wear Eyeglasses

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Geek chic In general, the thicker your glasses are, the less makeup you need. But when you go geek chic, you have room to make a bold statement -- especially for nights out. Actress Abigail Spencer pulls off a metallic smoky eye and long, lush lashes. Likewise, J.Crew President and Creative Director Jenna Lyons demonstrates how a strong lip can balance out strong frames. (To get the lip, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red, $24.)

Bonus tip: Make sure that when you play up your lips, you downplay your eye makeup and vice versa.

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Great makeup tips; I love the tinted frames.

by GigiSD Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:45AM Report as inappropriate

Good one..I'm always thinking of how to show my eyes while wearing my glasses..

by reinavillamor Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:44PM Report as inappropriate

Loved this inspiration. I'm just waiting for my new Rx frames to come in. This has gotten me even more excited to don my specs!

by HeathRene Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate

i like this article, i'll definitely try some of these tips the next time i ditch my contact lenses and go with my glasses :))

by LeSucre Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 08:30PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, but I'm going to pass on this one.

by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:48PM Report as inappropriate

cutee i love it

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

Neutral colors look good when wearing eyeglasses

by Kary26 Monday, April 9, 2012 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate

Your right eyes have to be made up when wearing glasses.

by socialsum1234 Friday, April 6, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

Some of the glasses look plain and dull. I do wear eyemakeup with my glasses but a cool way to liven up the face is by using your glasses as accessories. I have 3 pairs of glasses, two are edgy and different. I get compliments all on time on my frames. I have a strong prescription and I have to get high index lenses to prevent the "coke bottle" look. I love the following frame brands, lafont and traction productions.

by lafemmetopaz Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate