Aquarius Girl Eye Make-up Tutorial

I tried a fun new eye color, and it's so easy anyone can do it. Most colorful eyes I see lately are usually way over the top for someone over the age of say, 17, or who isn't working in a salon. So I tried something a tad more subtle. This is the make-up I wore with my last 'thrifted librarian' outfit here.

If you have $, then I suggest Aquarius or Haight eyeshadow by Urban Decay. Awesome pigments (though not as good as MAC), and a nice, metallic shimmer. But I went with my cheap favorite Cover Girl shadows in aqua paradise, knock out pink and champagne. The 'fun' pigment colors only lasts a few hours before going dull, but still fun, right? (Except champagne, that pigment lasts all day.)

I used the lilac/pink on the middle of the eye line (both top and lower lid) and the crease, champagne under the brow and inner corner, and my favorite liquid liner, bourjois paris liquid liner clubbing in black, curled the lashes then applied Maybelline Great Lash mascara in blackest black. I decided to go ahead and have fun by adding a small little wing at the outer corners. Yes, I forgot to color in my eyebrows. My eyebrow tattoos have now totally faded, so I rely on coloring in my eyebrows for a finished look.

Yes, my eyes are foldy and wrinkly... get over it self, I'm a woman not a teenager. I prefer to think of them as being 'expressive'. And really, my 3 year old has the same folded overhang, so I guess it's just who I am as opposed to sagging. Yay!

Personal Style: Thrifted Librarian

Everything I'm wearing is thrifted, from the jewelry to the shoes. This was an errand day, getting the guitar fixed, going antiquing, checking things off of the ole to do list. I actually ended up uncuffing my jeans b/c after looking at these photos, I realized how terrible it looked withe these vintage Guess oxfords. This is why I need a full length mirror in my home. Another thing to add to my to do list. And a haircut/deep conditioning treatment. Look at those ends! Actually, please don't.

*I also did my eye make-up a pretty aqua color. Details and tutorial here.*

 I realize I need to iron this shirt. But you know what? I really couldn't care less at this point., b/c it's the kind of fabric that gets wrinkly every time I move. I love the color, like a nude lilac or something. Goes perfectly with the vintage bakelite hoop earrings.

 

 I didn't think that belting a bubble/tulip shape tunic this short would work, but I kind of like it.

Personal Style: Sailor Minnie

This looks reminds me of a Sailor and Minnie Mouse love child. I wore this length of elastic lace as a little scarf one day, and decided to use it as a headband bow, resulting in the Minnie Mouse ears reference.

 jacket: thrifted/ shirt: ?/ jeans: vanilla star/ shoes: steve madden/ bag; thrifted/ earrings: handmade

I love this bag. I bought it at Goodwill, left it there on accident, then drove back the next day to see if it had been purchased again. Fortunately, they believed me that I had bought it the day before and let me take it home. They kind of know me and my kids there, should I be embarrassed by that?

 

I felt like doing a fresh face this day. Make-up consists of a small hint of blush, light ivory eyeshadow under the brow and black eye shadow as a liner. I used it on a very small, dense angled brush to line my lashline and pulled it out about a half inch at an angle for a very subtle cat eye effect. I used a bit of black liner in the waterline of the eyes as well. Lipstick... I can never find a really good nude lip color that isn't too pink/orange/brown/matte/shimmery.... so, I used a touch of concealer (Maybelline Dream Mousse) and Carmex on top. Perfect nude lip stain.

*Linked to: Clothed Much's Rule Breaking Monday

Get the Look: Vintage Glamour Fashion... Casually

Nicola Roberts

A singer who embraces pale, ivory skin and beauty has a line of cosmetics called Dainty Doll. But it's her whole fashion sense here that I am enamored with. While her skirt is floor length with peach shoes as seen here, I thought something a little less formal would be fun. Now, I just need to go out on a date night so I can get a little bit, casually dressed up, Valentine's Day IS coming up after all, where can we go?...

 1984 Olympics vintage tshirt from dear prudence vintage

vintage grey jersey shirt from retroERA

 je taime womans organic cotton heart shirt by red brick wall

bikehearts on gray by heather jenny

vintage gold bow and rosary pearl necklace from silver lining decor

corabell glamour vintage rhinestone necklace by jeweledambrosia (that's me)

ivory swarovski pearls with bow rhinestone brooch necklace by divine jewel

vintage pink silk and chiffon skirt from born broke

 pins and needles tulle skirt from urban outfitters

hand dyed tea length tulle skirt by ouma

pas de trois skirt from mod cloth

vintage 50s stanley philipson leather heels with bow and rhinestone detail from born broke

vintage black t-strap rhinestone heels from honey comb vintage

vintage black patent leather pumps from oliver and alexa

You can't forget the 40's style glamour hair and make-up! 

I am a hairstylist after all so this is what pulls the look together.

another more thorough make-up tutorial video

Get some big curls with a barrel iron, or even use a straightener/flat iron if you don't have a barrel iron (tutorial)

Before you start, my tip is to round brush the top of your hair dry so that you have volume. 

Put the top part of your hair in large velcro rollers while doing make-up/dressing/curling 

the bottom half of your hair before you curl the top to get that volume.