Dramatic Plum Smoky Eye Look

Sometimes you've just gotta go for it. I felt like it was time to step away from the neutrals for a bit and go for something a little bolder. I went for a deep purple and gold smoky eye with a defined edge and lashes, oh the lashes!

A couple of close-ups here. The gold on the top lid is a loose pigment so I could get the super shimmery gradient, and underneath is a pressed shadow because it's less likely to go walkabout. I ran a bronzer along the top of the shadow to help blend and give a flattering edge, and a black shadow over the gel liner to make it smokier. I left my brows au natural, other than some gel to tame, because I have more than my fair share as it is.

 This was my first time using Jinnylash falsies, and I have to say I found them very comfortable. They have a very thin clear strip so they fit pretty easily.

Hope you like!

These are the products I used:

Foundation - Maybelline Fit Me in 130
Concealer (as eyeshadow base) - So Susan concealer quad (darkest shade)
Contour - Sleek Face Contour Kit in Light
Blush - MAC Powder Blush in Royal Sunset
Bronzer - Rimmel Natural Bronzer
Eyeshadow - Sleek iDivine palette in Glory (light gold shade)
                  - Sleek iDivine palette in Bad Girl (dark purple and black shades)
                  - Barry M Dazzle Dust in Old Gold
Liner - L'Oreal Superliner Gel in Golden Black
Mascara - 17 Peep Show in Black
Eye Primer - Absolute
Brow Gel - Maybelline Brow Drama Gel in Medium Brown
Lipstick - Maybelline Color Sensational Nudes in Tantalizing Taupe
Lipgloss - Beautiful Movements Lipgloss in Nude

Subtle Sixties Eye Makeup

I love a 60s eye. The whole thing just really makes your eyes pop. 

I decided to do quite a subtle version with a pale grey lid, deep grey/purple in the crease and a small wing.

I think it's a look that benefits from a little practice, but it's really adjustable for whatever style you're comfortable with.

The crease colour needs to be really well blended, so it's worth taking a bit of time over. 

I kept my wing a little less bold by using a black powder shadow with an angled brush.

Pleas ignore the horror that is my left eyebrow.

Products used: Foundation - Une Skinglow in G08

                       Blusher - MAC Satin in Royal Sunset

                       Eye shadow - Sleek iDivine palette in Au Naturel

                       Mascara - 17 Peep Show in Black

Obligatory Red Lip

As I've been posting makeup looks, it was only a matter of time before the red lip happened. It is the first, but I don't guarantee it'll be the last. C'mon, who doesn't love a red lip?

Sorry for the picture quality, hoping for better soon.

Products used: Foundation - MAC Matchmaster in 1.5

                       Eyeshadow - Sleek palette in Au Naturale

                       Mascara - 17 Peep Show in Black

                       Lipstick - Avon Ultra Colour in Red 2000