Eyeliner is one of the trickiest cosmetics to master. It’s also the one piece of makeup that will intimidate novices and masters alike.  All it takes is one wrong move to mess you up and force you to start from scratch. The real trick to eyeliner success is all in the hand(which comes with practice)…and a great eyeliner. Lo and behold, I found five fabulous eyeliners that are easy to use and fun to wear. Check them out below!

1- Too Faced Lava Gloss Eyeliner in extreme black gloss $16.50 at Beauty.com

I’m not a fan of most pencil eyeliner but Too Faced Lava Gloss is so soft and easy to use. It’s not the kind of liner that will cause you to tug on your eyelids during the application, it’s the kind of liner that goes on smooth.  I love it but there is one small caveat, its real easy to smudge. While I realize that this is actually a plus, for me it makes it a little easier to mess everything up.

Hot Beauty Tip: don’t draw the liner on your eyes, instead you should create small dots right above your lash line and then blend it with an eyeliner brush.

2- Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner $16.00 at Sephora

What looks like a cute little artsy pen is actually a waterproof liquid eyeliner. Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner features a perfectly pointed tip that only makes the application process more precise and virtually fool-proof. It also comes in a wide array of fun colors like Rodine Love(white), Donutella, (medium pink), SANDy(dark green), Ciao Ciao(periwinkle), Carina(eggplant), Sabochan(black), Arlecchino(dark blue), and the exclusive Captain Banana(rich chocolate).

Hot Beauty Tip: Here are three eyeliner tips from  Sephora:

-Thin: use the point of the tip for a slender, exact line

-Medium: hold pen at a slight angle to create a bold, thicker line

-Heavy:hold the pen horizontally and color over the eyelid area for an eyeshadow like coverage.

3- L’Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Kohl Eyeliner($6.60 at eCrater)

This eyeliner is a little different than anything else I have tried before but I can’t really categorize it. It’s not liquid, it’s not pencil, it’s not even a cake eyeliner but it works great. Unlike a lot of liners, this features loose kohl to create an iridescent shimmer.  It comes in a small plastic container and features a slightly pointed applicator. L’Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Kohl Eyeliner comes in six amazing shades including Black Kohl, Brown Kohl, Gold Kohl, Burgundy Kohl, Teal Kohl, and Navy Kohl.

Hot Beauty Tip: Apply the black or brown kohl eyeliner as usual on your upper and lower lines, and apply the gold kohl liner in the inner-rim to open up your eyes.

4- Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner($18.00 at Sephora)

Love glitter? Paint yourself pretty with Urban Decay’s glitter liner. This liner is a mix of glam and punk rocker- it’s the perfect choice for the nights(or days) you want to really stand out! It also comes in a variety of fun colors like Air Guitar(blue), Baked(gold bronze glitter), Catfight(bright pink), Distortion(opalescent pearl), Glam Rock(silver), Groupie(pale pink), Metalhead(dark purple), Midnight Cowboy(beige), Mullet(green), Spandex(pewter), and Stagedive(bright turquoise).

Hot Beauty Tip: Electrify your look by applying an ultra-thin line on your upper eyelid starting at your inner-corner then taking it just past the outer-corner to create a line that goes just past the corner of your eye to create the cat-eye effect. Then apply another thin line on your waterline.

5- Bobbi Brown Ink Liner($24.00 at Bobbi Brown)

Have you tried Bobbi Brown’s latest eyeliner?  It’s an awesome product that’s essentially just a liquid liner in a pen. The amazing thing about this one is that it features a soft felt tip applicator which makes it go on smoothly. The only downside to this product? It comes in one color: Really Black.  I’m hoping that Bobbi will create a collection of Ink Liners in more colors like gold, brown, and blue.

Hot Beauty Tip: Take the eyeliner pen and press it gently on your upper eyelid starting at the inner-corner and glide it over to the outer-corner. Repeat that step to create a thicker line, then take an flat liner brush and gently smudge it to meet your eyeshadow, apply mascara, and you’re done!

It’s almost April and I couldn’t be more excited! I just love the sunshine, the warm weather, the energy, and most importantly, the awesomely bright colors you see on the clothes. And you know what I love even more than that? A good, no make that a great sale! I’ve got three amazing deals/discounts for you on this lovely Saturday afternoon so be sure to check them out!

Also, feel free to join my new Shop In Chic message board and chat about whatever tickles your fancy.

All spring dresses now 20% off at Arden B.
I’m really loving the deals on all the fabulous dresses. They have a wide selection of super chic styles including maxi dresses, party frocks, sundresses, strapless dresses, and more. It’s a terrific sale that you really won’t want to miss.

Colorblock One Shoulder Dress- original price $98.00 new price $78.40; Variegated Stripe Maxi Dress- original price $59.00 new price $47.20; Belted Ruffle Halter Dress- original price $59.00 new price $47.20

Free Offer from Victoria’s Secret
Score a free umbrella when you spend $65 or more at Victoria’s Secret. You must you the promo code RAINY65 during checkout to obtain free offer. This special offer ends tomorrow(that’s April 1st!) so be sure to shop Victoria’s Secret today.

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Mix & Match Sale at Aeropostale
This offer is good on select styles of tops, tees, tanks, and polos.

Aero Multi Stripe Jersey Polo- original price $29.50 now $10.00; Eyelet Peasant Cami- original price $24.50 now $12.25; Neon Floral Lace Cami- original price $24.50 now $12.25

Warm weather means warm colors and coral certainly fits the bill as the color of the season. It’s a fun way brighten up your style and it’s a shade that looks simply fabulous with tanned skin. Not sure if you want to purchase a gorgeous coral blouse or dress? Spoil yourself with a fabulous new pair of heels- check out the super chic styles below.

Two Lips Harmony in Orange $74.99 at 6PM

Nina Stasy Platform Pumps in Coral Summer $99.00 at Endless

Capecoral Pumps $90.00 at Aldo

BCBGeneration Angelo Pumpsin Coral $98.00 at Dillards

Betsey Johnson Gemmma Pumps in Coral Suede $149.95 at Nordstrom

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Denim is….casual, smart, sexy, fresh, comfortable, feminine, etc etc. A good pair of jeans is perhaps one of the most versatile items you’ll ever own because you can take almost any one pair of denim and instantly create different looks just by switching around tops, shoes, and accessories. Need a few examples? Check out four very different but equally stylish denim looks I created through Polyvore and let me know what you think.

Hipster Cool by shopinchic featuring vintage sunglasses

Summer Casual by shopinchic featuring south sea pearl rings

Everyday Denim by shopinchic featuring a cross body shoulder bag

Dressy Denim by shopinchic featuring black handbags

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