a look: pool side inspired.

Okay so while you might think for the title, "Girrrlll I know you're not wearin all that to the pool. Well my friend, you are right. I was just inspired by the summery colors and breezy atmosphere that the pool implies. This look features a pale sea blue wash on the lid, a nude cheek and a peach lip. I love how bright and airy this looks, perfect for spring and summer. Plus, it is soooo easy. Enjoy!

the eyes:

-Start as always by priming the lid with an eye primer or base of choice. (Lorac Behind the Scenes Primer)

-Begin with blending a pale blue cream shadow all over the lid and through the crease. The one I used was actually duo chromed so in person it has a beautiful gold sheen in the light. (Maybelline Color Tattoo #Seashore Frosts)

-Pop a shimmery liner or shadow into the inner corner of the eye for a highlight. (L'oreal Silkissime Liner #Highlighter)

-Line the waterline with a nude waterproof kohl pencil to keep the eyes looking bright and open. (NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner #Rue Bonaparte)

-Pack a matte shadow a few shades lighter than your skin tone under the brown for a subtle highlight. (Tarte Mattenificient Palette #Sand Out From the Crowd)

-With a pencil brush, blend a peachy matte shade under the lower lashes for a slight shadow. (Tarte Mattenificient Palette #Peach for the Stars)

-Instead of harsh dark liner, take a flat definer brush and pack on a dark matte chocolate shade along the upper lash line. (Tarte Mattenificient Palette #Dream in Chocolate 

-Throw on a couple coats of mascara to the lashes to prep for falsies. (L'oreal Shocking Extensions Carbon Black Telescopic Mascara)

-Apply a natural lite false lash. (Kiss Lashes #03)

the lips:

Go Peachy!

-Throw on a satin finish lipstick or crayon in a beautiful peach shade to the lips for a summery pout. (Flower Beauty Lip Suede Velvet Lip Chubby #Life's A Peach)

other products used:

-CoverFX Mattifying Primer

-L'oreal Truematch Foundation #W4

-L'oreal Truematch Concealer Crayon #N678

-Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer #Porcelaine

-MAC Prep + Prime Pen #Radiant Rose

-NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder #Translucent Crystal

-Sephora Los Cabos Bronzer

-Kardashian Beauty Radiant Ombre Blush #Sunlit Ombre

-NYX Automatic Eyebrow Pencil #Deep Brown

-Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel

-MAC Mineralized Skin Finish #Lightscapade

 

I hope you all enjoyed this fresh and easy look today. Please tag me in any pics of your creations. Also please follow all of my social media platforms listed below:) Thanks for the support as always!

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beauty rant: my breakup with winged liner.

I will proceed this by saying, take everything below with a grain of salt.

There are no rights and wrongs when it comes to makeup and your personal style. 

All photos are of me and my work to show that yes, I am guilty of this too.

Now let the rant begin.

While I enjoy a good cat eye as much as the next diva..

My relationship with winged liner ends here.

Well, maybe ends is not accurate (because I do love it). But, I am trying to make a point people.

Do you (like so many of us) find your self saying,

"Ahhh who cares it will look better once I put my liner on anyways."

Come on, those of us who have perfected the winged liner trick have allllll said this to ourselves.

Enough is enough. 

I was so angry when I noticed I was saying this, and decided to challenge my self by putting my wings down.

You should take pride in your work.

It should be tidy and well blended enough to stand on its own.

Please understand, liner is not a bad thing (while winged liner is going out of style at the moment btw).

Liner can be a great thing, whether its liquid, gel, kajal, or what have you.

But!!! Let it be a tool for you to add drama and dimension. 

NOT A CRUTCH.

If you feel naked walking out of the house with out those wings...

Girl... it's time. Put them down.

While I will definitely enjoy sporting the occasional killer wing,

I have taken this step out of my daily routine in order to challenge myself.

And I have to say, it feels good.

I dare you to try it.

Even just for a day or a week.

End rant.

Let me know what you think on any of my social media platforms (&follow!) below.

Please tag me in any photos of your looks with out winged liner.

I would love to see what you come up with!

instagram: @gnomebusiness

twitter: @mc_gnomeski
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamalizarin

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