I love any look that makes a big statement without requiring a lot of work, and that's exactly what this whole look was about. I used the mixing medium that comes with Stila's Magnificent Metals shadows to create this easy look, using it with both my loose Goldilux shadow and the Vintage Black Gold. I mixed a little bit of the liquid with each of the shadows, then used my finger to dab them on my eyelids (Goldilux on the inside and black gold on the outside), as demonstrated by Stila's lovely Sarah Lucero in this video. I layered for more intensity, but it also looks really pretty as a light wash! I also smudged Butter London's dark blue pencil on my lower lash line and added their vivid blue mascara. I'm a big fan of their polishes, so I was really excited to try some of their makeup. They have some really great colors.
Now, about the nails. I got them done at Sakura on the Lower East Side. I added the charms from Hex Nail Jewelry, myself. They say "Love Love" - kind of perfect for me (or anyone in my family), really! Charms are a great way to wear nail art without having to spend a lot of time perfecting your polish technique - and the best part is, these particular charms are only $1.75 and can be reused more than once. I just have to decide which ones I want to wear, next!
Oh man! I saw the headline of this post pop up in my reader and got beyond excited at the thought that this might be a Blanche Devereaux makeup tutorial. haha. However, this is really gorgeous!
the blue totally complements the gold and vice versa! It's a great way of using blue (which I always find so hard to incorporate without me feeling like I look like I'm trying too hard) and still look classy!
I adore this look beyond measure. I also adore your photos. Have you ever done a how-to about taking photos of yourself/your makeup? I've been trying to start doing that myself, and I've yet to find the right way. Are you using lighting? If you haven't done a how-to, I'd love if you could!
Love this! Your nails look incredible.
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love this, you look gorgeous.
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Beyond gorgeous, you look so beautiful! ♥ The makeup and your hair is amazing!
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nice eye makeup.... nails are cute.x
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Oh man! I saw the headline of this post pop up in my reader and got beyond excited at the thought that this might be a Blanche Devereaux makeup tutorial. haha. However, this is really gorgeous!
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the blue totally complements the gold and vice versa! It's a great way of using blue (which I always find so hard to incorporate without me feeling like I look like I'm trying too hard) and still look classy!
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holy poop you look amazing! I didn't know there was such thing as blue mascara. Question though: why blue eyelashes and not any other color?
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LOVE this look!
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Great. love the eyeliner and mascara!
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Love the blue mascara! I gotta check out that lip color too, thanks for sharing the shade :)
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Love this look so much!!!! :)
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I love the golden eye makeup. It's sends a bold statement:)
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I adore this look beyond measure. I also adore your photos. Have you ever done a how-to about taking photos of yourself/your makeup? I've been trying to start doing that myself, and I've yet to find the right way. Are you using lighting? If you haven't done a how-to, I'd love if you could!
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Ps. I'd love to see the rest of that top, From what I see, it looks lovely!
Nice Nail art perfectly matched with whole makeup...
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