A Line Above The Lash
March 7, 2009
A little can go a long way, and sometimes I like to let my lashes speak for themselves. Long lashes look beautiful on their own and make an otherwise clean natural look really pop.
But then sometimes I want an extra little flair to keep the look playful and interesting.
Eyeliner comes first to mind- there are so many possibilities that come with it, colors included. Since I am going for a natural clean look I chose to use black eyeliner and use it very sparingly.
To keep it natural I don’t even want to line the entire eye- the look is bold and fun but not minimal enough for what I am looking for. So I play around with the end and add just a simple extension from my natural line, filling it in until it returns meeting the rest of my eye, leaving two thirds of the top line of my eye lashes completely untouched.
Very simple, very delicate and the look is beautiful. I love it.
I keep everything else simple to complete the look as well- only a slight brush of bronze on my cheeks, revealing only a hint of color, and some light pink gloss for a little shine.
I think there is something elegant about keeping it simple from time to time, letting features speak for themselves.
And this tiny little line does just the trick- beautiful, simple, and elegant.
From Runway To Reality Eyes
December 23, 2008
Who doesn’t love the fantasy and glamor of make up from the Runway. It is playful and bold- and it hast to be for it to really be noticed. Creativity is allowed to push the line as, after all- it is a show.
But that doesn’t mean all is lost or that it cannot be translated into reality. It should inspire us and give us new ideas for colors and lines.
One fashion show look can translate into five looks for the real life girl. Maybe its the use of blush, the placement of color on the lips contrasted against the eyes, maybe it is just the eyes alone.
There is always something that can be taken and used in your own beauty. Sometimes, even more subtle than we may realize.
After being dolled up for the Orangia fashion show, and quite literally “dolled” up- the dresses she designs are like goddess dolls, absolutely gorgeous yet comfortable and perfect for parties. Anyway- I adored the make up, it was so fun and doll like. I wanted to use it but in an actual wearable way.
I was just thinking about it recently and broke it down to its most simple element- the eyes. What makes this look so fabulous is the simplicity of the strong lines on the eyes (with bold lashes of course) and the well placed bright pink blush.
Well, why not just do a simple line, and keep the rest of the face clean? Mascara of course to lengthen and enhance the eye lashes, but really keep it simple.
And so I did; I kept the lips glossed but otherwise nude. Just some subtle shadow on the eye lids, but really emphasized the line of the eye with some eye liner.
I kept the line long and slightly upwards on the ends to keep it feminine and pretty. Using my Guerlain Mascara, I completed the look from the line outward and with a bit of color to make it pop even more.
It is subtle, but clean, elegant, and pretty. And of course, completely wearable in reality.
Honestly, I think it looks fine like this, but you could even add a hint of a bright pink blush on the cheeks to make the look more doll-like and still pull it off just fine.
It only takes a moment to do and I love the results.
Adorable With Bright and Bold Color
December 7, 2008
Because sometimes you want to just play with color and feel adorable. I still love to wear pigtails from time to time- I do. It is simple and when done right can be absolutely adorable and lovable.
Add some bright color and now we are very much talking playful- and it is still pretty and fabulous when you are loving what you are wearing.
This is a look I like to do from time to time when I am going out with friends for some drinks at a club or bar- I keep my wardrobe simple, usually playing around with the different silhouettes cocktail dresses offer these days. I don’t like to do too much- overwhelming is no fun at all. Just enough to add a bit of spice and pizazz to an otherwise simple outfit. The pigtails add another level to a dresses silhouette as well.
When wearing bold colors, such as this blue eye shadow or hot pink lipstick- you have to be comfortable and love it, otherwise there isn’t a point in it! No sense in being awkward, believe in what you like and like what you like- actually enjoy it. It is up to you to make a look your own.
Purple On Purple Beauty
November 29, 2008
Sometimes I feel like playing with a bit of color, but I don’t want something heavy and too dramatic. I will want something that is soft, delicate, but still has a bit of a pop to it.
Pastels usually end up being the direction I go in, but this time I wanted to to go full color- all with purple. All purple would normally mean various purple shades in a dramatic smoky eye look, but this time I played it soft and gently.
I used a little eye liner to dress it up a bit, too- make it more unique and interesting. It is very subtle but when you have purple most intense on the edge of the eye meeting purple mascara- it definitely pops!
Matching my eye shadow to my mascara is something different that I look forward to experimenting with a bit more. It isn’t too dramatic or over the top at all- it is very subtle. Only it certain glimpses of sunlight does it really make itself known, too- which I kind of like. The mascara appears to be nearly a black purple, maybe an eggplant, but only in certain lights does it appear extremely vibrant.
Make Me Up In Golden Beauty
August 19, 2008
I am feeling a bit gold today, it is such a radiant and rich look. Doesn’t take too much which is nice- subtle touches of the right hues in the right places is all.
I had been in a lingerie fashion show where the theme was wild animals. I was assigned the leopard (much to my pleasing) and simply loved the make up Morgan, the make up artist, had created.
Above and beside are photos of her work (it was a late show and some champagne and enjoying the evening afterwards makes one a bit tired- even so I think the make up held up quite alright).
Anyway, remembering this look, I allowed it to inspire one of my own. Though the side bronze is quite beautiful and great for show- it is a bit much for day to day.
So Instead I thought to make it softer with some bronzed gold coloring just covering the lids and underlining below. Gives it a bit of a bold pop- but then a soft finish so it works for the day.
For the lips I used a favorite of mine- a gold lipstick that is slightly sheer and more than anything gives a complimenting golden shimmer to the natural lip color. The make-up I use is Guerlain, they have some wonderful bronzes and golds that work beautifully together.
I love a little gold indulgence. Much love.
