Notice anything different about me? Perhaps I’m more doll-like than usual?

The secret’s in the eyes: I’m wearing eyelashes and circle contact lenses (EOS Candy Magic King Size Brown.) How? Why? Keep reading for a dolly makeup tutorial and review!

Recently, “living dolls” have been in the news (girls who make themselves look like anime characters — using makeup, Photoshop and possibly plastic surgery). For “kawaii eyes”, they wear circle contacts to make the iris look bigger.

I love to experiment with alternative looks, so I was excited when Eyecandy’s sent me Asian cosmetics and colored lenses.

Believe it or not… this is the very first time I’ve worn specialty lenses! In the past, I never bothered because I have a high prescription.

However, these EOS lenses go up (or down) to -8. The brand’s been on the market for some time now, with excellent reviews, so why not give it a try? I’ve always envied my cat’s eyes, and this is a chance to match him.

How to get the big-eyed look:
1) Fill in your eyebrows with Jealousness Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil. I drew a high arch to open up the eyes.
2) With the same pencil, line your upper eyelids, and trace a line below and beyond the lower waterline for a bigger eye shape.
3) Apply white eyeshadow from the Jealousness Ultra Shimmering Duo to the inner corners of the eye, and under the brow as a highlight.
4) Apply brown from the same Duo palette to the crease of the lid, for depth and shadow.

5) Stick two layers of false eyelashes to the upper lid.
6) Finally, wash your hands well, and put on EOS Candy Magic Big Size Violet lenses.
Congrats, you’re a doll!

Jealousness is a Taiwanese cosmetics brand, and so far, I like their products. The eyeshadow goes on smoothly, and has a shimmery tone that lets you replicate looks seen on Jpop and Kpop stars.

I intensified my look with dark lipstick and another layer of false eyelashes, this time on the bottom lid. These large-diameter contacts are GEO Bambi Princess Mimi Sesame Grey.

Novelty contacts have come a lot way in recent years; they’re a lot more comfortable than in the past (although you probably only want to wear them for photoshoots or special occasions).

Please, take care of your eyes: keep your contacts clean, don’t wear them past the recommended time, and invest in good brands like the ones available through Eyecandy’s Lens.

So, who wants to be a doll for a day? I invite you to browse the big selection of lenses and makeup at Eyecandy’s. Use the coupon code “LACARMINA” for a free surprise gift with your order.

PS: Some of you thought I was wearing circle contacts in my Dark Beauty Magazine cover photo. Actually, it’s Photoshop!

PPS: Thank you, Kayla Dempsey, for this watercolor of me. It’s inspired by my Leveled Magazine look (again, those are my real eyes).

PPPS: Cheers to Contiki for asking me “10 Questions” about travel TV hosting and journalism. I hope my answer to “funniest travel story” makes you smile!

Have you tried color and circle contacts? What was your experience like, and which are your favorite brands?