Hello, everyone! I was really wracking my brains to try to figure out a topic for today's post (as I am not currently able to generate much new content--read this for more information), so I decided to go the FOTD route with a look I did recently that I was really proud of!
I was really inspired by makeup from the 1940s while doing this look. What I loved about that decade was the bold lips, brows, and heavy contouring--all of it being matte. I do love my highlighting, but I Being the blush addict that I am, I enjoyed not using a sparkling pink or a warm coral blush for a change.
I started by applying my Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation for light coverage that would even out my complexion. Then, I contoured my cheeks, jaw, nose, and forehead using a taupe shade from my Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette. I went easy on the eyes by using my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (Walk of Shame all over the lid, Naked 2 in the crease, and Faint in the outer corner) and skipped the strong winged liner, opting instead for a little smudged black liner (I used NYX Slide On Pencil in Black), and a matte inner corner highlight (NYX Slide On Pencil in White). I added more brightness to my eyes by using Rimmel's ScandalEYES Liner in Nude. Finally, I curled my lashes and used UD's SUPERCURL Curling Mascara for clean, curled lashes.
Though strong brows were rampant in the 1940s, I guess didn't pay that much attention to mine for this look. They look a little sparse here. I should have filled in my eyebrows a little more with a darker eyeshadow to give them a more polished, defined look because the lighting I was in really washed them out.
Finally, my favorite part of this look is the most obvious--the red lip. I decided to go for a more modern red lip by ditching the cool-toned reds and reaching for my NYX Matte Lipstick in Indie Flick. I love this color because it's a hot red coral that commands attention. It almost works out that I didn't fill in my brows for this look because of how bright this lip is.
Here's a quick rundown of all the products I used:
What's your favorite decade, makeup-wise?
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Love this makeup look! The lipstick looks lovely on you!
ReplyDelete<3 Pauline, Addicted to Makeup
Thanks, Pauline! :)
DeleteYou look beautiful! I adore the lipstick, it's so perfect for these summer days.
ReplyDeletexx,
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Thank you so much! It really is. I need to start wearing it more!
DeleteOooh that lip colour... ♥
ReplyDeleteHolly | http://touchofcrimson.blogspot.co.uk/
I love the 60's flick with they eyeliner. But I do like the classic 40's look. Red lipstick makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteEmily
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This NYX lipstick looks amazing! I definitely need to get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteBRIGHTON DREAM