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LOTD: 'Throw-on-and-go' Smokey Blues

By icyabstract · September 1, 2010 · 31 Comments ·

For today's look I did not have a plan of what shadows/colors I wanted to use. I just started grabbing random stuff and ended up with this. All I had in mind was that I did not want to do a neutral look.

Even though I went out in the middle of the day and even though the only place I went to was my driving school, I decided to do something a little smokier - although this is really more day-time smokey to me since it's so mild.

Why smokier? Because I am starting work tomorrow (Gasp!) and I am sure that is the start of a neutral rut for me. Granted I can still do 'heavier' looks on weekends but what I have learnt from my internship period is, I do prefer letting my skin rest on Saturday and Sundays. If I can help it I would wear little to no makeup since I am putting it on Monday - Friday.

Products Used:

FACE/BROW
Rojukiss BB Cream
Revlon New Complexion 2-way Whitening Foundation
K-palette Liquid Brow in 01
MAC Browset in Show Off

EYES
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
Models Prefer Must Have Shadow Compact
ELF Eye Transformers
NYX Single Shadow in Atlantic
28 Color Palette
K-palette Liquid Liner in Black (lining the lid)
MAC Powerpoint Liner in Engraved (lining lower lashline)
Majolica Majorca Lash Enamel Glamour Neo Mascara
Za Cutie Curl Mascara in Long Lash

CHEEKS
Maybelline ExpertWear blush in Two to Glow

LIPS
Canmake Lip concealer in 01
NYX Round Lipstick in Circe
LA Girl Glitter Gloss in Crystal

Highlighted products had been provided to me by companies/distributors.

I don't normally do this but here's a shot of the items I had used on my eyes. I decided to include an explanation in this LOTD since I did 'throw-on-and-go' resulting in using a number of products rather randomly.

Here is a breakdown of the individual colors I used within the palettes/quads in terms of placement and all.

 

1. Models Prefer (Taupe Shade) -
Blend all over lid

2. ELF Transformers (Blue) -

Blend on outer 3/4 of the lid over Taupe shade

3. NYX Single Shadow in Atlantic -

Pat lightly on outer corner

4. 28 Color Palette (Off-white)
-

place on inner corner of the eye

5. 28 Color Palette (Mid-Brown) -

Blend in crease where taupe/blue stops

6. 28 Color Palette (Beige-White) -

Highlight color


Incase it seemed so, I haven't got my hair cut or anything, it was merely braided. The bits falling infront are the layers that tend to loosen themselves after awhile. Though I must say, I have been thinking of geting my hair cut at about shoulder-length... but of course I don't have the guts to. One day - one day I will cut it, I just haven't decided when.

I'll end this post with a photo of what I have on my nails right now.

A simple variation to the white french tips. I figured it's best to keep it simple for work (for now!) but I still wanted to make it look interesting at the same time. It is just something about french tips, I've always liked having them on.

Thank you all so much for reading and I'll see how often I can manage to update while working!

Filed in: Nails, LOTD
Tagged with: blue, elf, nails, smokey, NYX, LOTD, k-palette, 28 color
posted by
01/9/10

very pretty Smiling and i love your nails!


posted by
01/9/10

Random but I like your top! Its STRIPED! Is it from Dorothy Perkins or Zara? I remember seeing something like that in both the stores sometime ago Smiling


posted by Cookie093
01/9/10

Haha i was going to jump on the board and was going to say 'OMFG did you cut your hair!!!!!' but yah you didn't hehehe but the short hair looks good on you. Makes you look more mature!

Aww yay you use the compact I gave you ^^ how do you like it?

The blue suits you so well!! Love the choice of colours here!!

P.s I hope this comments work. Last couple of times I tried commented didn't work -.-


posted by
01/9/10

annalim: Thank you (:

cocomotion: Haha yes I knew you would be attracted to it! X) Actually it's much 'cheaper', it's from Cotton On. haha.

Cookie093: Aw, I have been thinking about it since it's been super hot lately. And like I told ya on twitter, Taemin's hair is highly influencing my decision. Lol! Aw yeap I absolutely love it, going to use the neutral side for work tomorrow and see what I can come up with (: Thanks again for it dear!


posted by
01/9/10

Awww... I love this look!
And the last pics so cute!
(You DO look cute with shoulder length cut!)


posted by
01/9/10

Pretty Smiling i like flawless skin..


posted by
01/9/10

Sara: I'm so frikkin predictable! Like Sarah said she thot of me when she swatched the teal and blue I Nuovi eyeliners! Hahah! ANd have fun at work tomorow - I remember my first day, I was sooo stressed out Smiling


posted by
01/9/10

Such a pretty look and I love your nails! Also, good luck with your first day at work =]


posted by janis ng
01/9/10

i done an exact black french tip manicure before and everyone told me it was ugly!!! but i still think it looks nice, something different.


posted by
01/9/10

Nice! Just wondering does your eyeliner tends to disappear when you open your eyes and look straight? Smiling


posted by
01/9/10

Awww, you look so cute in the last picture! haha . And your nails are very pretty too . Good luck with your first day at work . ^___^


posted by
01/9/10

It's pretty nice for smokey eyes during the day. It's not too dramatic but still noticeable. Laughing out loud
I love your nails! I used silver on my tips instead of white or black, it looked pretty nice, but this makes me want to bust out my black nail polish and put that on the tips instead!


posted by
01/9/10

I always love your LOTDs girl, omgsh I almost bought that exact same palette from Models Prefer last night! But mum dragged me away before I could purchase it..what a joykill! lol Also love ur NOTD =)
Take care! xx.


posted by
01/9/10

btw, where'd u get a job at? Congrats! ^.^


posted by
01/9/10

everbluec: Aw thank you Laughing out loud Really? Hmm maybe I should contemplate cutting my hair.. haha

Reyenal: Thankyouu (:

cocomotion: Haha but that's good yes? Makes it easier for people to know what to get for you as presents! haha.


posted by
01/9/10

shandelsam: Thank you! (:

janis ng: Aw really, I think it looks nice! A cute twist to the typical white french tips.

icefrost: As in the upper lid? Cause I have hooded lids sometimes some of my eyeliner might be covered a bit and such but it's not too bad right now.

mouseykitty: Aw thank you!


posted by
01/9/10

Tadakatsu: Wow silver sounds cool, maybe I should try that out next! Haha, thanks (:

Layla88: Aw thanks! haha you can pick it up the next time you drop by that place again Laughing out loud Hmm don't really wish to reveal my working location online but it's a graphic design position (:


posted by
01/9/10

Nice! I actually thought you had Blue eyeliner on as well!


posted by
01/9/10

I have hooded lid too! And it's kind if irritating. Haha Smiling wonder how you manage to apply eyeliner cause it never works on me!


posted by
02/9/10

You look great! I might try a blue smokey eye and see if it suits me! Plus i love how you have done your nails Smiling
P.s Good luck with your job!!


posted by
02/9/10

it looks really good! and good luck with your new job!


posted by
02/9/10

eyelashwishh: Now that you've mentioned it, it does look a tad blue on there! haha.

icefrost: I don't have an exact technique but from trial and error I've learnt that I can't apply eyeliner too thick. If so then it would be really obvious cause I have rather uneven hooded lids too. Like one side is a bit more hooded and the other side seems fine? So troublesome, but oh well, what can I do ): haha.

HelloFashion: Aw thank you! (: Have fun with smokey blues!

phoenixfyre: Thank you! Laughing out loud


posted by
04/9/10

Love the slate-blueish shade it turns out! Smiling


posted by
04/9/10

Haha! , you are welcome babe :3


posted by
05/9/10

Your eye makeup is pretty Eye-wink


posted by
05/9/10

chocfull: Haha yeap, it's like a mix of random colors and it's hard to exactly say what went where.

TiffanyPolaris: Thank you! (:


posted by
08/9/10

love your nails! my nails never grow long enough for french tips. Sad


posted by
10/9/10

love your nails and outfit Smiling funny to say that although i've a ton (right about there) of polishes, i've never done a true blue french manicure before. but i love your twist on that. i need to source a good sheer pink for the base for my french though


posted by
11/9/10

Serene Swing: Aw thanks! You can try growing them out for the sake of french tips Laughing out loud Or there are always pressed on ones!

teaplayground: Haha, you can try out using loads of different colors for french nails. I can't find a super good pink-ish base either. I use one from Daiso, it has a milky tinge but is primarily transparent.


posted by Phyllis Au
12/9/10

love love love your hair! so cute and such a fun fresh hairstyle!!


posted by
17/9/10

Phyllis Au: Aw thank you!


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