Friday, 14 June 2013

Midnight Sky Nails on Polishpedia

My latest manicure on Polishpedia as one of their guest nail artists to publish posts in the "the nail art for polish addicts" section of the blog. 

The design is called Midnight Sky Nails which I wore to the Black Sabbath gig and match with my gig makeup.

Click the picture below to go to the full post on Polishpedia!




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You can find the original Makeup and OOTD here.

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Summer Date Night Makeup

I whipped up this look for a fun summer night out and thought I'd share it with you. I went for bright flirty colours with a wide eyed look and a funky eyeliner shape created with Sugarpill Bulletproof eyeshadow.

For the lid, I blended together some of my favourite bright Sugarpill eyeshadows in Dollipop and Buttercupcake to make a gorgeous orange colour and still have the colours peak through either side of the crease. I added to that some Birthday Girl Chromalust loose shadow and some Inglot shades in to highlight the brow bone and tear duct, namely #111R which I've been loving lately and an old favourite in #496 DS.

I felt like going glossy and doing something special for the lips, so I used Coloured Raine Intimidate and patted Sugarpill Birthday Girl over them, then to add extra sparkle, I applied Benefit Back to the Fuchsia Ultra Shine lipgloss.

Feel free to click on the images for higher quality and better colour.


If you desire the lovely brights I used in this look, check out Sugarpill.com


Enjoy!









Products Used



Eyelid primer
Urban Decay Primer potion 

Base
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk

Lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako inner corner of lid
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Birthday girl inner 2/3 of lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Dollipop outer 1/3 of lid

Crease
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Dollipop in deep crease
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Buttercupcake to blend out

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #111R (lightest shade)

Lower lid
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk along lashline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako inner 1/3 of lashline 
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Birthday girl along middle of lashline 
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Dollipop  along outer 1/3 lashline
Inglot AMC Matte Gel Eyeliner #76 on waterline

Tear duct
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
Inglot eyeshadow #496 DS

Eyeliner
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof for graphic cut-out liner

Brows
Revlon ColorStay Eyebrow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed brow

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Lips
M.A.C Extra Dimension skin finish in Whisper of Gilt for cupid's bow highlight 
NYX Slim lip pencil in Hot Pink to fill in lips
Coloured Raine lipstick in Intimidate over lips
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Birthday girl on centre of lips
Benefit Ultra Shine lipgloss in Back to the Fuchsia

Face
Bourjois Healthy mix Correcting Concealer in 51 Light Radiance
Bourjois Healthy mix Foundation in 51 Light Vanilla
Purely Cosmetics Diamond Perfect Finish

Cheeks 
M.A.C Extra Dimension skin finish in Whisper of Gilt cheek highlight 
M.A.C Mineralize Blush in Gentle for blush


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. MrB=Mr Bunny kit. 

Eyes
Sigma F70 MrB Concealer for lid
Sigma E25 Blending for blending
Sigma E47 PE Shader Crease for deep crease
Sigma E36 PE Blending for crease
Sigma E50 Large Fluff for brow highlight
Sigma E46 PE Shader Inner Corner for tear duct
Sigma E11 PE Eye Liner for eyeliner
Sigma E17 PE Waterline Liner for eyeliner
Sigma E21 PE Smudge for lower lid
Sigma E16 PE Tightline Liner for waterline

Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Crown IB120 Kabuki Fan brush for setting powder
Hakuhodo S113 highlight brush for cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush


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Friday, 7 June 2013

Spring Fling!

To celebrate the end of spring and beginning of summer, at least in the northern hemisphere, I created this fresh and colourful makeup. I used bright Sugarpill shadows that scream spring to me, like Mochi and Acidberry with Buttercupcake and a peachy Inglot shadow to offset the cool tones. 

For the skin, I chose a warm toned matte blush to play off the eyeshadow and kept the skin healthy and glowy with my favourite highlight M.A.C Whisper of Gilt. To finish off I used a fresh lipgloss from Inglot that I love for an enhanced version of my natural lip colour.


For the bright and summery eyeshadows used in this look go to Sugarpill.com!


Enjoy!






Products Used



Eyelid primer
Two faced shadow insurance 

Base
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk

Lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Mochi inner 1/3 of lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Acidberry outer 2/3 of lid
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Lumi dry on centre of lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Midori outer corner of lid

Crease
Inglot eyeshadow #111R (middle shade) for inner crease and  transition shadow
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Buttercupcake
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Midori to deepen crease

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #111R (lightest shade)

Lower lid
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk along lashline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Mochi inner 1/3 of lashline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Acidberry along outer 2/3 lashline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Midori outer corner of lashline
Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal eye liner pencil in 071 Pure White on waterline

Tear duct
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Mochi layered under
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Lumi on top

Eyeliner
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof along lashline

Brows
Revlon ColorStay Eyebrow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed brow

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Lips
Inglot AMC lipgloss #544

Face
Bourjois Healthy mix Correcting Concealer in 51 Light Radiance
Bourjois Healthy mix Foundation in 51 Light Vanilla
Purely Cosmetics Diamond Perfect Finish

Cheeks 
M.A.C Extra Dimension skin finish in Whisper of Gilt and also cupid's bow highlight 
M.A.C Pro powder blush in Cantaloupe for blush


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
M.A.C 239 for lid, lower lid, tear duct and deep crease
Sigma E25 Blending for crease
Japonesque Small eye shadow brush for crease
Sigma E55 MrB Eye Shading for brow highlight
Sigma E65 MrB Small angle for eyeliner

Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Crown IB120 Kabuki Fan brush for setting powder
Hakuhodo S113 highlight brush for cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush


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Thursday, 6 June 2013

The Great Gatsby Makeup & OOTD

I went to the Great Gatsby the other night and dressed to the 9s for the occasion with a 20s inspired makeup. I decided to add some colour to the black and white look with some gold on the lid and in the waterline.

So I created a traditional 20s style shape with Sugarpill Bulletproof blended with Inglot #451 pearl and added some dimension with an Inglot golden shadow in #430. The face was kept pale, just the way I like it and I highlighted with Sugarpill Tako to keep the skin matte and gave the apples of my cheeks a little matte pinkish flush with Bourjois little pot blush in Cendre de Rose Brune. The lips are a Clara Bow-esque shape of the era and I used Channel Rouge Allure Velvet in 38 La Fascinate for a matte red pout.


For the best black eyeshadow and purest matte white ever, grab Sugarpill Bulletproof and Tako from Sugarpill.com.


Enjoy!







Outfit

White tulip ruffled dress
White thigh-high lace-top stockings

For the themed outfit, I went for classy all white with a touch of black because this dress was the closest to 20s fashion in my closet. I did get a new, very necessary accessory; I bought the feather boa from the $2 shop (dollar store in US) to add to the outfit and I added the white flower to my hair. Don't ask me what I did with my hair because I just coaxed it up somehow and shoved it in a really loose side bun with a hair tie and a couple of pins. And this fancy occasion was a great excuse to wear my Steve Madden Partyy-R satin pumps with crystals on the heels to match the glitz on my nails which may be posted on Polishpedia soon.


Accessories
White Flower clip
White Feather boa
Crystal flower stud earrings
Steve Madden Partyy-R Platform Pump in Black Satin




Makeup

Products Used

Eyelid primer
Two faced Shadow insurance

Lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Perversion as base
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof
Inglot eyeshadow #451 pearl inner 1/3 of lid
Inglot eyeshadow #430 pearl (gold) center of lid

Crease
Revlon CustomEyes palette in 035 Smoky Sexy the light bluish-gray shade 1 for transition shade
Inglot eyeshadow #451 pearl inner crease up towards brow and to blend out lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof edge of inner corner up to brow

Brow highlight
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in ElDorado on waterline
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Perversion along lashline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof along lashline
Inglot eyeshadow #430 pearl (gold) center of lashline and to set waterline
Inglot eyeshadow #451 pearl to blend out and along inner 1/3 of lashline

Tear duct
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Perversion
Inglot eyeshadow #451 pearl

Brows
Benefit Brow zings in Light
Benefit Speed brow

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Lips
M.A.C Prep+Prime lip base
M.A.C Lip pencil in Cherry to fill in lips
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in 38 La Fascinate 

Face
M.A.C Prep+Prime Vibrancy eye cream
Bourjois Healthy mix Correcting Concealer in 51 Light Radiance
Benefit Pore-fessional balm
Bourjois Healthy mix Foundation in 51 Light Vanilla
Purely Cosmetics Diamond Perfect Finish

Cheeks 
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako face highlight
Bourjois little pot blush in Cendre de Rose Brune on the apples of cheeks

Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. MrB=Mr Bunny kit.

Eyes
Sigma E55 MrB Eye Shading for base and lid
Sigma E40 MrB Tapered Blending for crease
M.A.C 239 for lower lid and tear duct
Sigma E20 Short Shader for lower lid
Sigma E50 Large Fluff for brow highlight
OM SHE Small Angle brush to set water line
M.A.C 266 for brows

Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma P82 Precision Round for under eye concealer
Sigma F70 Concealer for around lip concealer
Sigma F82 MrB Round kabuki for foundation
Sigma F30 MrB Large powder to set face
M.A.C 116 for cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush


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Saturday, 25 May 2013

Black Sabbath gig Makeup & OOTD

I went to the Black Sabbath gig and decided to created a dark and witchy look with colours that come to mind when I think of the grandfathers of heavy metal. I layered different purples, and added a bit of silver and black, plus some glitter here and there for a striking finished result.

I used my faithful matte black Sugarpill Bulletproof in the crease with a pop of Dollipop, a brilliant matte white highlight in Tako and Poison Plum as a purple base for the Inglot #439 Pearl dark purple shadow and blended some Inglot #447 pearl silver to open up the eye. I added a pop of my beloved MAC Young punk on the outer edge and for dimension on the lid I used Eye Kandy Tiny tart. I thought the look could do with a black glitter eyeliner created with Urban Decay Perversion and Eye Kandy Licorice stick too. 

I really enjoyed the gig and had a blast with my guy. It was amazing to see the old line-up of Black Sabbath (bar Bill Ward). I mean, Geezer Butler is my bass hero and I love seeing Ozzy live plus Tony Iommi is awesome! I've seen Ozzy solo band and Dio (may he R.I.P) as Heaven and Hell but this was a hell of an experience and once in my life time opportunity, at least in my neck of the woods.

In the Outfit section below I have more information about my corset and the rest of it if you're interested and the details of the makeup products are at the bottom of this post.


The manicure I created to go with this makeup and outfit is published on Polishpedia and to see the full post click here.


For the gorgeous purple shadow Poison plum, pink Dolliop and matte white Tako go to Sugarpill.com 


Enjoy!







Outfit

Leather corset jacket similar to the Czar 3902 style from Marquis de Sade
Leather skirt (custom made)
Demonia Extreme knee-high 6 inch platform boots from clubwearaustralia.com
Amber opaque black stockings 200 denier


The outfit is some if my favourite leather items I don't wear often enough. I really adore the leather corset jacket, however it's not the most comfy thing to wear; honestly the only problem with the item is it doesn't let my raise my arms past my chest. But it fits so well and looks fantastic! It came with a velvet ribbon to criss-cross through the eyelets at the front but I don't usually wear it with that. The corset has the full deal of boning and lacing up at the back but is easy to put on yourself because it has a zip in the front and you don't have to re-lace it every time you put it on. I keep it laced at a firmness that's comfortable so it's easy to wear and slip into. I got it from Marquis de Sade in Australia but they have a website here. 

The skirt is something I had custom made but it's a simple a-line skirt with a concealed zip in the back. The boots are killers in the fashion department and the kill your feet department and I only wear them for short periods of time and pray I don't break my leg. They're the highest heels I have and go really well with this outfit.





Lacing detail at the back
Eyelet detail on front with zip closure plus awesome collar/neckline and cuffs design
Demonia Extreme boots 
Jewellery

Dagger and heart necklace form William Lewellyn Griffiths metalcouture.com



Shots from Gig






Makeup

Products Used

Eyelid primer
Urban Decay primer potion

Lid
Milani Liquif'eye metallic eye liner pencil in Silver blended over inner corner
Maybelline ColorTattoo in Painted Purple inner 2/3 of lid
M.AC Paintpot in Blackground outer corner of lid
Inglot eyeshadow #447 Pearl inner corner
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Poison Plum inner 2/3 of lid
Inglot eyeshadow #439 Pearl inner 2/3 of lid
M.A.C Mineralise eye shadow in Young punk outer corner of lid wet with M.A.C Fix+
Eye Kandy sprinkles in Tiny Tart lightly on centre of lid

Glitter adhesive
Eye Kandy Liquid sugar

Crease
Inglot eyeshadow #113R darkest colour for transition shade
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Dollipop above crease
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof in crease

Brow highlight
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine at arch of brow

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Perversion along lashline and in waterline
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof along lashline
M.A.C Mineralise eye shadow in Young punk outer lashline wet with M.A.C Fix+

Tear duct
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
Inglot eyeshadow #447 Pearl

Eyeliner
Urban Decay 24/7 liquid eye liner in Perversion
Eye Kandy sprinkles in Licorice stick

Glitter adhesive
Eye Kandy Liquid sugar

Brows
Revlon ColourStay Brow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed brow

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Lips
M.A.C Prep+Prime lip base
M.A.C Lip pencil in Nightmoth around edges of lips
M.A.C Amplified lipstick in Violetta

Face
M.A.C Prep+Prime Vibrancy eye cream
Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser dark circles in 20 Light
Benefit Pore-fessional balm
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
M.A.C Prep+Prime Transparent finishing powder

Cheeks 
Inglot AM pressed powder #59 for cheek highlight
Benefit thrrrob 


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
Sigma F70 MrB Concealer brush for bases, lid and glitter
Urban Decay Shadow brush for lid
Sigma E25 Blending for crease
Sigma E36 PE Shader lid for crease
Sigma E47 PE Shader Crease for deep crease
Sigma E50 Large Fluff for brow highlight
Eye Kandy no.2 brush for glitter liner
Sigma E21 Smudge for lower lid

Face
Sigma P82 Precision Round for concealer
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma F82 MrB Round kabuki for foundation
Sigma F30 MrB Large powder
M.A.C 116 for cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush
Japonesque Lip brush for lips 


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Sunday, 5 May 2013

Iron Man 3 Makeup & OOTD

A movie night makeup and OOTD again! I was inspired by Iron Man's fancy metallic suit and knew that Sugarpill Golidlux, Love+ and Asylum would be perfect for this look. Not to mention Eye Kandy Bananarama and NYX Hot Gold for some extra sparkle and pizzaz!

I enjoyed the movie and also loved wearing this makeup. Red doesn't always have to "make you look sickly", it can look dramatically powerful and really cool too. I chose an angular winged up shape for this eye makeup for a superhero lift to the face and paired it with the gorgeous Lime Crime Velvetine in Red Velvet and a dashing red outfit!

Feel free to click on the images for higher quality and better colour.

If you adore the shimmery red and fabulous gold pigments, then check out Sugarpill.com for Asylum, Goldilux and more!


Enjoy!








Outfit

Revival Polka dot cardigan in red from Dangerfield
Deep V skater dress in red from tobi.com
ROC 3" Knee-high boots from Windsor boots
Amber Black opaque stockings 200 denier
Siricco Leather biker-style jacket not pictured




Accessories

Created Ruby Rings from amazon
Steam punk vial necklace (gift)

Five Star Pendant Earrings from romwe.com






Products Used



Eyelid primer
Urban Decay Primer potion in Sin

Lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in ElDorado
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Goldilux wet with M.A.C Fix+
Urban Decay Eye shadow in Toasted outer corner
Inglot eyeshadow #405 Pearl outer corner
Eye Kandy sprinkles in Bananarama over lid 
NYX glitter mania in Hot Gold in centre of lid

Glitter adhesive
M.A.C Fix+


Cut Crease
Inglot eyeshadow #101R for transition shade
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Love+ crease
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Asylum
Inglot eyeshadow #450 pearl to deepen cut crease

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #34 AMC shine

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Demolition along 2/3 of lashline 
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Asylum along lashline
Urban Decay Eye shadow in Toasted along outer lashline
Inglot eyeshadow #450 pearl along outer lashline
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in ElDorado in waterline

Tear duct
Inglot eyeshadow #34 AMC shine

Eyeliner
Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Asylum
M.A.C Fix+

Brows
Revlon Colorstay Eyebrow liner in blonde
Benefit Speed brow

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Lips
M.A.C Prep+Prime lip base
M.A.C Lip pencil in Nightmoth around edges of lips
M.A.C Lip pencil in Cherry to fill in lips
Lime Crime Velvetine in Red Velvet to fill in lips

Face
M.A.C Prep+Prime Vibrancy eye cream
Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser dark circles in 20 Light
Benefit Pore-fessional balm
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
M.A.C Prep+Prime Transparent finishing powder

Cheeks 
M.A.C Extra Dimension Skin Finish in Whisper of Gilt for cheek highlight
M.A.C Pro powder blush in Cantaloupe for blush 


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
Sigma F70 Concealer brush for lid
Sigma E25 Blending for crease
Sigma E47 PE Shader Crease for deep crease
Sigma E55 Eye shading for brow highlight and tear duct highlight
Sigma E11 Eyeliner for eyeliner
M.A.C 266 for lower lid and cut crease

Face
Sigma P82 Precision Round for concealer
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma F82 MrB Round kabuki for foundation
Sigma F30 MrB Large powder
Hakuhodo S113 brush cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush



Teaming up with Polishpedia!

I've been teaming up with polishpedia as one of their new nail artists to publish posts on "the nail art for polish addicts" blog. Here is the first publish article by yours truly and I hope to have many more.