Lately, if you’ve noticed I have not posted a lot of FOTDs at all. I felt uninspired to do any looks and even when I tried to do a look, it became the same old-same old me-drag that I always talked about. Now, it would be fine if it were just for me. But for the blog, I need something more wonderful, right?
Then I saw this look that Le Midget did in her YouTube channel. I’ve been secretly loving her channel and watching her doing makeup is a joy. She has a way to create very doable but gorgeous looks and most times, I can recreate them. After watching it, I was so revved up that I started searching for some similar colors.
Then came Archetype cosmetics pigment samples. I really cherish them and rarely touch them at all. After waiting about 45 days for them to come, I’d better be careful. I chose Daybreak Aeval and Verre de Soie. While I’ve used Verre de Soie before, this was the first time I tried Daybreak Aeval and loved every single minute of it. Archetype cosmetics pigments are outstandingly gorgeous and really pigmented. A little bit does go a very long way.
Items used on the eyes: Boom by Silk Naturals, Verre de Soie and Daybreak Aeval by Archetype Cosmetics, and Stormy by Clinique
Generally, I followed the direction but made changes and substitutions.
Eyes:
Jane Be Pure eyeliner as a base, then applied Daybreak Aeval to my eyelids. I used Stormy on my outer V and slightly blended it into my crease. I used the leftover pigments to apply on the lower lash line. To highlight, I used Boom and slightly blend it downward. Then, to accent the inner corner of the eyes, I applied Verre de Soie.
I used the Sephora faux lashes after applying mascara. Then, I used an eyelash curler to blend the fake and real lashes together.
Cheeks: I used Adorned with Grace minerals shimmer blush in Glamorous.
Lips: I used Sock Hop lip glass from Heatherette collection and voila, it’s done!
Another head shot, I even wore my fancy earrings :)
(I used "Glow" function to color correct my skin a bit, I'm tan now!)
(I used "Glow" function to color correct my skin a bit, I'm tan now!)
Usually, I do not look good in green eyeshadows. However, darkening Daybreak Aeval with a dark base is a genius idea! Now, I have another smokey eyed look that I adore!
That’s all for today. I hope you enjoy this look. What do you think about it? Comment, comment please!
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Gorgeous pigments and beautiful look!
ReplyDeleteLong hair, gorgeous makeup, especially the eyes (the faux lashes really make the eyes standing out). Where can I find them?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Ngoc Ha
You look gorgeous! I love the makeup and the hair!
ReplyDeleteHi Catanya,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy this look!
Hi Ngoc Ha,
ReplyDeleteYour comment made my day, girl! The faux lashes I got from Sephora during one of their promotions. I think a pair costs around $8, which is cheaper than MAC lashes. I bought the glue from Sally's because it's cheaper.
Hi Gio,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I love my long hair more and more these days :)
Wow, you look gorgeous!! The false lashes and sparkly/dark pigments really draw focus to your eyes and makes them pop. I really love this look! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I haven't worn falsies in a while, glad you like this look :)
This look really suits you! Great job! I am going to go play with my green shadows later!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoy it! Usually, I do not look that good with green :)