Me and my BF got up unintentionally late today (I think we must have really needed sleep!)... as a result I was running a wee bit late for meeting up with my mum for a shopping trip to Liverpool.
Our plan was to try to get my little sister a few outfits to replace all the stuff she has lost in the recent arson attack on the pub she lives above (Everything she owned was destroyed... she is away on holiday thankfully, so she escaped unharmed, unlike all of her clothes...) We wanted to get her a few bits so that she would at least have something to wear for the first few days... She is going to be moving back in with my parents for now, as the pub and her flat were so badly damaged it is being demolished on Monday...
So putting makeup might sound a little bit shallow at the moment, but do you know what my sister was upset about when she found out? First and foremost she was devastated about the loss of her photo's, and my grandmothers engagement ring (our maternal grandmother had two engagement rings for some reason - we each have one, and I think they are our most precious posessions - we actually managed to salvage that for her miraculously!), and secondly, she was devastated by the loss of her shoes and bags... The funny thing is, in my family, my sister and wierdly my dad both have a real thing for shoes, (We call him the Imelda Marcos of the local taxi rank - he can always be found in the nearest branch of Clarks when there is a sale on!) my mum is all about the handbags and I'm the makeup addict. I guess her reaction made me realise I have to carry on enjoying my obsession... so this one's for you sis!
Actually, as I was in a mega rush to meet mum, this one is super easy and (for me), pretty simple, but still colourful... Inspired by Pixiwoo's recent single eye colour tutorial/haul video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf81ti-OKs), I decided to rock the one colour eye look - I decided to dig out my Sleek "Jewels" palette (#579), and used the teal shade (top row, third from the left). I applied with a 239 type brush and then blended the hell out of it with my 217 , both on the lid and below the eye. To intensify the look I just repeated the process again... Khaki liner from UD 24/7 and a couple of coats of Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara finished off the eyes...
Our plan was to try to get my little sister a few outfits to replace all the stuff she has lost in the recent arson attack on the pub she lives above (Everything she owned was destroyed... she is away on holiday thankfully, so she escaped unharmed, unlike all of her clothes...) We wanted to get her a few bits so that she would at least have something to wear for the first few days... She is going to be moving back in with my parents for now, as the pub and her flat were so badly damaged it is being demolished on Monday...
So putting makeup might sound a little bit shallow at the moment, but do you know what my sister was upset about when she found out? First and foremost she was devastated about the loss of her photo's, and my grandmothers engagement ring (our maternal grandmother had two engagement rings for some reason - we each have one, and I think they are our most precious posessions - we actually managed to salvage that for her miraculously!), and secondly, she was devastated by the loss of her shoes and bags... The funny thing is, in my family, my sister and wierdly my dad both have a real thing for shoes, (We call him the Imelda Marcos of the local taxi rank - he can always be found in the nearest branch of Clarks when there is a sale on!) my mum is all about the handbags and I'm the makeup addict. I guess her reaction made me realise I have to carry on enjoying my obsession... so this one's for you sis!
Actually, as I was in a mega rush to meet mum, this one is super easy and (for me), pretty simple, but still colourful... Inspired by Pixiwoo's recent single eye colour tutorial/haul video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf81ti-OKs), I decided to rock the one colour eye look - I decided to dig out my Sleek "Jewels" palette (#579), and used the teal shade (top row, third from the left). I applied with a 239 type brush and then blended the hell out of it with my 217 , both on the lid and below the eye. To intensify the look I just repeated the process again... Khaki liner from UD 24/7 and a couple of coats of Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara finished off the eyes...
A close up of the eye... guess who just got shown how to use paint!
Products used on the rest of the face;
BASE - Illamasqua Satin primer, followed by illamasqua cream foundation, applied with Jemma Kidd Pro brush number 10. I set this with MAC Prep and Prime finishing powder.
CHEEKS - Sleek "Glisten Me" liquid illuminator as a highlighter, Illamasqua cream blush in "Rude", Illamasqua bronzing duo used to contour the face.
LIPS - MAC Lustreglass in "Posh it Up" (by the way, Barry M lip paint in shade 132 is a dupe of this in lipstick form), a peachy shade with a gold shimmer shot through it...
Yet again, my camera has done a wonderful job of washing the colour out - it did look brighter in real life I promise!Oh, and I think that double layering of the eye makeup worked really well - I applied this at mid-day, and several hours of shopping etc later, it's still intact and the colour looks as intense as it did earlier - It's 10 to 11 at night now, and it still looks great!
What do you all think?
What tricks do you all use to make eyeshadow last - UDPP has proved to be a letdown, so I'm looking for recommendations!
MizzWorthy
18 comments:
Ooo you're rocking the one colour! Even though its only one colour it still looks like its shaded etc because of where the light naturally hits your face! Cleverr!
That's so sad about your sis, i don't even know what i'd do if all my pocessions got burnt. :(
I hope she'll be okay!
xxx
@Zoella - thanks so much for the lovely comment. Glad you liked the eye look - super easy, but really effective I think! I think its also a great way to see what colours you suit too!
I think/hope my sister will be ok - like I say, we are just so so pleased she was away at the time - so lucky! Myself and the rest of my family will make sure she gets through it, and she also has a lovely supportive BF who I'm sure will do everything he can too xxx
Gorgeous, sometimes the simplest looks are the best! Have you tried mac paintpots? They have a very different consistency to UDPP - I ♥ them!
You have the brightest blue eyes and that color you used just make them bigger and brighter.
I agree, sometimes the simple the best result you have, if you are in a rush, just one color will work.
Great look!!!
Love it :)
@stephanie - yeah, I actually have a few different paintpots - I have a couple of purple ones which look great under beauty marked etc !
@Gabriela - thanks so much for the lovely comment hun - I really like this look, think I'll be trying out loads of different colours over next few days!
I was going to suggest to you that you got her a few bits...I should of known you'd thought of that already :) She is lucky she wasn't there, and that she has you all to look after her :)
You're looking ravishing by the way :)
x x x
I really like the look!! My camera always washes the colour out too! I post things and then think people are going to wonder why it's so special when it looked awesome in person!! LOL
UDPP has always worked for me and my lids are really oily! I often use gel liners as a base whenever y look is going to have colour. I own them in almost every colour so it works out well. I use NYX jumbo eye pencils a lot as as well. I'm not sure if you can get them where you are but they are great and come in every shade imaginable!
that's so sad about your sister :(
this look really brings out your amazing blue eyes!
@NancyPower - thanksfor the ideas - I have a couleof gel liners,and I have used one called brassy which was an LE from a couple of christmases ago I think! that works well... I did actually recieve an NYX Junbo pencil in milk, in a swap, and I still need to try it! UDPPis a strange on.I'm using it up, and I loved it a t first. Sometimes it works well, sometimes it doesn't. So I think due to the inconsistency of it, I'm not going to repurchase! xxx
I 'm really sorry to hear about your sister...!!! Hope everything gets better for her soon...:)
Lovely look there! ;)
xx
aw this look is fab! i love blues x
Milk is one of the colours I haven't gotten yet! I can't seem to get it in the stores near me. I live in Canada and selection is much more limited then in the US. I'm thinking I may just have to get one online!
This looks lovely on you!! makes your eyes POP!!
adding a tiny bit of sealing gel is working for me mixing it with mac eyeshadows to create a creamy texture works hot!
I think this looks fantastic! I love that color, it makes your eye color look even more intense!
Gorgeous gal! I agree, we all need to indulge our loves for you never know when we won't be able to any longer
That's awful about your sister. I would be absolutely devastated! :(
Great make-up! xx
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Thanks so much for all the comments guys! I need to try that trick with the sealing gel, and I need to try it with pigments too!
The best primer I have used is Mac Paint in Bare Canvas. Put in a thin layer and blend it in with a 217 (or similar)..It locks all the colour that's then applied on top! :))
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