All About Emo

All About Emo
Usually, this is the image that comes to mind when "emo" is mentioned. But, what is emo really about? Is it just a trend among rebellious kids who wish to be unique? Is it those emotional punk music we often hear nowadays? As trendy as it is, many people still don't understand what the terminology emo really refers to.

As a subgenre of music, emo had its roots in the mid 1980s when punk rock bands, based in Washington DC, started experimenting with their music and began adding more introspective and personal lyrics to their songs. During their concerts, emo bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace became so emotional that their fans coined "emo" as a way to describe their rousing performances. From then on, the pattern of this type of music has been characterized by deeply felt and dramatic lyrics as well as loud and haunting melodies. Since its conception in the 1980s, various Emo bands such as My Chemical Romance and Panic! at the Disco have successfully crossovered from the underground punk rock scene to the mainstream music charts. Furthermore, inspired by emo musical genre, fans of these genre have developed a distinct type of fashion and attitude which personifies the music and lifestyle of various emo bands.

The Emo Look

The Emo Look
Emo is usually associated with emotional rock music. To be emo, you have to understand what it really means. And maybe you already read all the how to's to became totally emo. You tested yourself and you found out that you enjoy sensitive, in some sense whiny music that is thoroughly emo. So you have an emo music taste, check. You have emo opinions, check. You perfected the emo hairstyle and emo wardrobe, check and check. Why not top it off with a totally emo face. While it may ostracize you from your non-emo friends, just think that you are doing this not because you just want to pose as an emo but because this is what you are. Here are some simple steps in doing emo makeup.

Emo Makeup for Boys

Emo Makeup for Boys
While emo makeup looks easy for even guys to wear, what they need to remember is that, the aim is to highlight the look and not look like a drag queen or a two year old who was handed a makeup kit. Boys do not have as many color options as girls do, which makes it important to get the makeup right with a minimalist routine. Given below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply emo makeup for guys. Following these emo makeup tips will help you achieve the desired look.

* First and foremost, you need to apply the foundation for the makeup. Use a sponge to apply foundation all over your face and neck. There is a misconception that emo makeup needs you to look pale. In fact that holds true for goth. Therefore, use a foundation that is the same shade as your skin tone or only a shade lighter. If you want a slight glow on your skin, then apply a lotion before you apply the foundation.
* The most important part of the face to focus on, even for boys, are the eyes. Eye makeup defines the emo look. Most men tend to stick to basic black for the eyes, though if you want to feel adventurous you can opt for red as well.
* Start with the eyeliner. We suggest you opt for a pencil eyeliner, as for a guy, a more smudged look sits better. Starting at the inside corner of the eye, line the bottom lid. Make it as thin or thick as you want it to be. Boys should skip applying eyeliner to the upper lid.
* The next step is to apply the eyeshadow. Apply black eyeshadow all the way up to the eyebrows. After you are done applying the eyeshadow, you can apply the mascara. Be careful about not clumping up your eyelashes.
* If you want you can apply a nude lipstick to complete the look or even opt for lip balm to just make sure that your lips are not cracked or unsightly.

Emo Makeup for Girls

Emo Makeup for Girls
Several teenaged girls want to emulate her style and the way she dresses up. If you are equally awed by the rock star, then here is how you can do this edgy, yet cute emo makeup for girls.

* The first step in applying makeup is always the foundation. Remember to choose a foundation that is of the same tone or a shade lighter than your skin tone.
* The next step is emo eye makeup. Choose an eyeshadow, either neon shades or darker colors like black, brown, dark blue, gray, etc.
* For girls, it is best to use a liquid eyeliner. First apply eyeliner to the bottom lid in one continuous line. If that is difficult for you, then make four dots on the bottom line starting from one end to the other and then join them. Once you have applied the liner, thicken it.
* Now apply the eyeliner to the top lid. Choose the color of the eyeliner depending on how vibrant and colorful you want your look to be. Let the two lines of eyeliner meet at the corners of your eyes and then to exaggerate the effect, give the line an upwards stroke.
* Apply mascara to your lashes taking care to not clump them.
* Apply a nude lipstick or lip gloss depending on your preference. The lips should not be too prominent as the eyes have to be the most exaggerated and enhanced part of emo makeup.

Emo Art Wallpaper

Emo Art Wallpaper
Do you wish to make emo art a part of your life? If you like emo art, you could use emo art wallpaper for your desktop. You can use wallpapers of your favorite emo band. Check out various websites and download free wallpapers. Now that you are aware about the emo art, it would be easy for you to identify an emo wallpaper even if the website doesn't refer to it as an emo art. You could go on websites especially dedicated to the emo art theme for finding an emo wallpaper. If you don't find an emo wallpaper art of your liking, you can even try making your own wallpaper. The first step is to find an existing wallpaper which can be customized. Use an image editing program for creating your wallpaper image. You could also add graphics to create the desired effect. Another good idea is to use popular motifs such as broken hearts and skulls in emo art.

Emo Art

Emo Art
What comes to your mind when you hear the word emo art? As the name suggests, emo art is a part of the emo subculture. If you are trying to trace the origins of the word emo, let me tell you, emo is the abbreviation of the word emotional. You can trace the origins of this subculture to the hardcore punk rock scene in the mid 1970s. As time passed by, emo music revealed an emotional and thought-provoking side. Thus, the lyrics of this emotional punk rock were inclined towards the display of sentiments.

Emo music or emo art reveals the perspective or approach of the emo people. Emo art is an expression of their intense reactions and is generally said to tilt towards the gloomy and darker side of life. You could identify an emo person on the basis of his/her approach towards life and other aspects like fashion sense and taste in music. Read more on best emo songs.

Emo School

Emo School
All the above mentioned tips on how to be emo in high school, middle school, or anywhere else should be followed to the core. Personally, being emo is a choice every teen can take when he/she is doing it for the right reasons. Instead of just looking cool or wanting to be accepted should not guide your decisions. If you truly feel that being emo is what your heart and mind wants, then speak to your parents or guardians and explain to them why you want to be emo or learn how to be emo. Tell them what it means to be emo and perhaps then, little by little, our society can genuinely understand its meaning as well.