Showing posts with label NARS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NARS. Show all posts
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Sunday, 5 February 2012
MU Crush: Lana
Currently loving Ms. Lana Del Rey and her amazzzing look. She is gorgeous, but this modern 60's vibe she has going on is just the cherry on top!
Here is what I would do to mimic her makeup:
- Start with a satin-matte foundation, such as NARS Sheer Glow or Revlon Photo Ready. Add concealer.
- Apply a matte shadow as a base like MAC Vanilla, then a neutral brown such as MAC Wedge or Charcoal Brown in the crease. Crease shadow should be quite heavy, yet well-blended.
- Next, use a black gel or liquid liner and apply a fairly thick liner, lifted and slightly winged out at the edges. Try Revlon Colourstay in Blackest Black.
- Curl lashes and apply black mascara, top and bottom. Next apply dramatic, fluffy false lashes (for a good deal, check out the selection from Ardell).
- Line the inner rims with a white eyeliner, I do like the one from Wet & Wild.
- Smudge black or dark brown shadow or liner under the bottom lashes. You can add false bottom lashes as well if you want.
- Fill in brows with shadow using an angled brush. Try to lift the arch naturally.
- Use a neutral lip colour such as Rimmel London Kate Lipstick or MAC Peachstock. For some of her other looks, try Make Up Forever Rouge Artist in these shades (or anything you might already have that can work): 8, 22, 40 (apply a bit of concealer to lips first to make this one a bit more nude) or 46.
- Apply a bit of loose powder all over and then a neutral bronzer such as Benefit Hoola to contour to cheekbones.
Here are more gorgeous Lana Del Rey looks to get you even more inspired:
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Monday, 30 January 2012
bronze-babe
I think I am wishing it was summer already, so I'm currently craving a bronzey/soft makeup look.
Here's one go-to look I love:
- Use a tinted moisturizer or even skip and just apply moisturizer and concealer where needed. Keep skin as fresh and natural as possible
- Apply Bronzer on the higher planes of your face, then smile and apply a shimmery, peachy blush on your cheeks. Apply a little highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones, chin, forehead, eyes and cupids bow. This Trio palette from Nars containing Orgasm Blush, Albatross highlighter and Laguna bronzer ($55 at Sephora) is perfect for all three!
- Apply a soft, shimmering, bronze eyeshadow, one of my faves is Woodwinked from MAC ($18).
- Apply a thin line of brown eyeliner, such as Maybelline Master Drama in Bold Brown.
- Curl lashes well and apply several coats of a waterproof mascara. Try Rimmel MAX Volume Flash.
- Use a nude lipstick like Revlon Colorburst in Soft Nude, blot and add a touch of clear or peachy gloss if you like.
Done! This is a great look for travel and vacations since it doesn't require many different products, is quick and easy to apply, and neutral enough to wear with many different outfits. Add some loose waves, a braid or messy updo to your hair keep the look effortless and beachy.
Here's an example of how it might turn out:
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Bronze
Here are my fave affordable bronzers. I tend to prefer the types that aren't too orangey. Currently I'm using the Mark Bronzer in Pro-Bronze a lot on myself and for photo shoots. The colour is in between a bronzer and a contour powder, so it's easy to apply/blend and can give some dimension to your face. Plus, it's only around $10.00!
1. Benefit Hoola $28 US
2. Nars Laguna $34 US
3. Wet & Wild Colour Icon Bronzer $2.99 US
4. MAC Bronzer (I like Golden or Matte) $23 US
5. Mark Pro-Bronze $10 US
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Quick Holiday Look
Here's a super-quick and simple idea for a Holiday look:
1. apply a dewy foundation such as Maybelline Fit, use concealer where needed.
2. sweep a golden eyeshadow all over eyes, from lids to brow bone.
3. add black eyeliner and smudge slightly
4. apply red lipstick and blot off any excess
5. rub your finger on the red lipstick, wipe off excess and apply to the apples of your cheeks
6. finish off with a good coat or two of mascara
Voila! Party-ready in 10 minutes or less.
1. apply a dewy foundation such as Maybelline Fit, use concealer where needed.
2. sweep a golden eyeshadow all over eyes, from lids to brow bone.
3. add black eyeliner and smudge slightly
4. apply red lipstick and blot off any excess
5. rub your finger on the red lipstick, wipe off excess and apply to the apples of your cheeks
6. finish off with a good coat or two of mascara
Voila! Party-ready in 10 minutes or less.
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes, approx $8.99
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