Thread: Makeup for lunch show?

There's a restaurant that I dance at occasionally, but today is the first time that I am doing lunchtime shows. I didn't really think about it until this morning- is performance makeup the same no matter what time of day, or should I go for more of a "daytime" look? I already do a lighter makeup application at this place, since there's no stage- it's all dancing around the tables. Any thoughts? Thanks!

hmm...i don't know if this would suit everybody, but what i do is basically this How To Do 1950s Retro Make-Up Like Audrey Hepburn (Beauty & Style: Makeover: Get The Look)

simple, yet very classy!

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athena

I'd say keep it exotic and ultra polished, but kick the intensity down one notch.

You could do your usual smoky-eye in plums, coppers, bronzes, browns or charcoals instead of black, for a look that's daytime appropriate but still smoldering. A sophisticated nude on the lip would also be nice in lieu of the harsh hooker reds that are typically worn for evening.

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

I'd say keep it exotic and ultra polished, but kick the intensity down one notch.

Thanks- that's exactly what I did. Lipstick was less "hooker," eye makeup was still exotic, but not quite as dark- I still used black eyeliner, but used a thinner line, didn't make it as dark, and didn't extend it past my eye. For eye shadow, I still used 3 colors, but didn't build them up as darkly as I would for night. I still used the intense black mascara, but not the primer for it. I felt good, the show went well, everyone had fun, the owner was pleased, and tips were pretty good. A good day.