With the recent launch of Guyliner,– a black eyeliner specifically for men – not to mention celebs like Russell Brand, The Horrors, (pictured), Pete Doherty and Robbie Williams, wearing black eyeliner – the makeup look for men has gone stellar.
I'm all for experimentation where makeup is concerned, whether you're a girl or a guy. Although, personally I have a good/bad list for what I consider attractive on men. Good: Black eyeliner, smudgy kohl, a touch of mascara, black nail polish, theatrical looks like dark glitter. Bad: Blusher, too much foundation, any hint of red or pink lipstick or lip colour, delicate, 'pretty' makeup.
At the end of the day (or night) though, it's really about personal preference. What do you think of makeup on men?
It's not so much the makeup I mind, it's the rest of the look. I think Brandon Flowers or even the rest of the Killers look fab with eyeliner and/or mascara, but that's because they managed to create a more personal style. Brian Molko from Placebo has an amazing look in the Black Music Market era.
But Pete Wentz, the Horrors..? Give me a break! The all black clothes, too much hair gel, flat ironed hair look is really getting on my nerves. There's a way to pull off that look without giving into cheap gothic.
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