On this particular day, it was lovely and sunny, just like Spring was starting. I combined together pinks, lilacs and purples to create a fresh, Spring-inspired look.
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Purple Fire
For this look, I wanted to try a different colour combination using MAC’s Old Gold pigment. I combined Old Gold with purple liner and orangey-red eyeshadow to create a fiery effect on the eyes. Here’s how to re-create this look:
Looking for more ideas using Old Gold pigment? You might like this look which mixes it with blues.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer
Today, I am going to introduce you to my favourite concealer: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer! I likely wouldn’t have tried this product, had I not received a free sample with a make-up order from Debenhams. I’m really glad I got to try it, as I absolutely loved it and went on to buy a full-size version.
Nice and Natural (Using Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette)
For this look, I used subtle washes of grey, lavender and plum to create a neutral, sophisticated effect on the eyes.
Note: You can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades to re-create this look (if you don’t have the Vice 4 palette).
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Pink Ocean (Using Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette)
For this look, I combined metallic aqua-turquoise and brownish-plum eyeshadows to create some contrast on the eyes.
Note: You can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades to re-create this look (if you don’t have the Vice 4 palette).
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Face of the Day: Golden Martini
For this look, I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer – a powder face highlighter – on the eyes as an eyeshadow. I combined the champagne-gold with greens to create a warmeffect on the eyes.
Tip: Face powder highlighters like The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer can be extremely versatile (click on the links to read more about this product). Try using these products on the face, cheeks and eyes to add extra radiance to your features.
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Olive Grove
For this look, I combined various shades of green eyeshadow to create an elongated effect on the eyes. Concentrating darker eyeshadows in the outer v gives the eyes a very crisp, defined shape.
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Formats for Red Lip Colour
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in ‘715 Ruby Tuesday’
Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in ’08 Tesoro’
Maybelline Colour Drama Stick in ‘Fab Orange’
This second article in the ‘All About Red Lips’ series focuses on the different formats that red lip colours can come in. Understanding these aspects can help you to narrow down what sort of effect you want on your lips.
Looking for more inspiration, tips or techniques for wearing red-based lip colours? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.
Detroit Lions Inspired
This combination is the eighth look in my series of ‘American Football Teams’ inspired looks. Football may have finished for the season but inspiration can still be taken from team colours! The Detroit Lions’ colours are silver, blue and white.
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Seafoam With Magenta (Using Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette)
This is the first look in my set of looks using the Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette. I combined together seafoam green, deep espresso and magenta-pink to create this look. Adding in a hint of magenta-pink to the outer part of the lid adds an unexpected flash of colour when the eyes open and close.
Note: You can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades to re-create this look (if you don’t have the Vice 4 palette).
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Make-Up By Saira Lee 